CurioLeo 296 Posted December 12, 2018 Any feedback from current owners on the latest Noob Daytona ? About to drop serious coin on one but I wouldn't mind some actual owner feedback. Don't tell me to buy an ARF instead, not interested in a cosmetic watch, no matter how supposedly superior the bracelet, SEL or lug profile is. For full disclosure of my current thinking, the bracelet will almost certainly be replaced by a gen oysterflex strap with a glidelock clasp and the dial will become a gen when the right one comes along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted December 12, 2018 Do it 5 minutes ago, CurioLeo said: Any feedback from current owners on the latest Noob Daytona ? About to drop serious coin on one but I wouldn't mind some actual owner feedback. Don't tell me to buy an ARF instead, not interested in a cosmetic watch, no matter how supposedly superior the bracelet, SEL or lug profile is. For full disclosure of my current thinking, the bracelet will almost certainly be replaced by a gen oysterflex strap with a glidelock clasp and the dial will become a gen when the right one comes along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonbaylee 192 Posted December 12, 2018 Wow! I like your premium tastebud but different factories cater to different buyers and wearers. Look forward to yr gen bracelet on Noob Daytona Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,461 Posted December 12, 2018 So you gotta spend a lot of money... only to have to spend more later? How bad is the bracelet and dial that they need replacement? Wait for the V3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,103 Posted December 12, 2018 56 minutes ago, CurioLeo said: Any feedback from current owners on the latest Noob Daytona ? About to drop serious coin on one but I wouldn't mind some actual owner feedback. Don't tell me to buy an ARF instead, not interested in a cosmetic watch, no matter how supposedly superior the bracelet, SEL or lug profile is. For full disclosure of my current thinking, the bracelet will almost certainly be replaced by a gen oysterflex strap with a glidelock clasp and the dial will become a gen when the right one comes along. Have a look here: https://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?/topic/145951-noob-daytona-sa4130-904l-gen-dial-and-bezel/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted December 12, 2018 31 minutes ago, RussP said: Have a look here: https://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?/topic/145951-noob-daytona-sa4130-904l-gen-dial-and-bezel/ Thanks Russ but I really want the ceramic bezel. Might have gotten the model number wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,859 Posted December 12, 2018 If you’re in the USA then buy @10:10 Watch Repair ‘s franken realistically it’s exactly what you would want to do to it for perfection IMHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudorep 3 Posted December 12, 2018 Mine arrived today - but it's the white 116520. Movement is amazing so far. Bracelet feels a bit light but once it's on the wrist and sized properly it's fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rx4Time 1,472 Posted December 12, 2018 If you are looking to franken one, get the stainless steel bezel. Keep in mind that you are looking at around $1k for a dial and $2k plus for a genuine bracelet. The SS bezels I've seen for $300. The ceramic bezels will always be a tell on a Rolex. I'd hate to see you lay out $4k plus on a rep with those tells still present. I agree with above, buy the franken that 10:10 is selling and then decide on the bracelet. The visual tells are taken care of already on that one. The bracelet is primarily a tactile tell, and one you can deal with down the road if you like it enough. Truthfully, the noob bracelet in 904 is pretty good. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chavezzito 121 Posted December 12, 2018 I´ve had mine for 2 weeks now and it´s amazing...go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted December 12, 2018 Thanks for the feedback guys. Happy to hear no one is saying it is not worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted December 12, 2018 Get yourself a Noob Daytona white dial ceramic bezel 116500. Enjoy wearing it while hunting for a gen dial. You might just skip the gen dial route all together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolexaner 0 Posted December 12, 2018 personally i would not buy the noob, the movement is good, but the the visuals are just too bad the arf is far superior in any visual aspect , the noob daytona almost looks like a cheap toy watch, all my friends could tell at first glance that it is a fake watch, i own the noob , the arf and the genuine daytona btw, believe me the noob looks nothing like the real thing, but arf is actually very close to the genuine watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted December 12, 2018 Buy noob. upgrade the dial and bracelet to ARF or something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD12112 44 Posted December 12, 2018 Got 2 ss models. Spent £ 500 & upgraded dials and crown, the noob dials are quite obviously fake. Bracelets pass from a distance. Mechanism is good but realistically one keeps + 6 secs a day and disparity of 10 secs in 4 positions, other is +9 secs and disparity of 15 secs in 4 positions. Its otherwise well made, i put one through rigrous testing, scratching etc .... Stood up well. I think they are well worth the money if you can swap out the dial. If not...they look very fake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted December 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Luxuracer said: Get yourself a Noob Daytona white dial ceramic bezel 116500. Enjoy wearing it while hunting for a gen dial. You might just skip the gen dial route all together. That's the plan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted December 12, 2018 39 minutes ago, FoxWilde said: Buy noob. upgrade the dial and bracelet to ARF or something I already have a gen oysterflex strap and glidelock clasp to replace the bracelet . That's why I said I don't care about SEL, clasp etc on the rep bracelet. Gen dial and I am set until a good deal on a gen Daytona comes along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted December 12, 2018 24 minutes ago, CurioLeo said: I already have a gen oysterflex strap and glidelock clasp to replace the bracelet . That's why I said I don't care about SEL, clasp etc on the rep bracelet. Gen dial and I am set until a good deal on a gen Daytona comes along. Honestly mate, I have the noob clone 116500. I love it, even though I haven't modded it with anything. I'm wearing it right now. Do what you want. It's a great rep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted December 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, FoxWilde said: Honestly mate, I have the noob clone 116500. I love it, even though I haven't modded it with anything. I'm wearing it right now. Do what you want. It's a great rep. Thanks Fox, precisely what I want to hear. Someone who actually has it and loves it. I have been waiting for a decade to get a proper Daytona and that includes it being functional hence the nil interest in the ARF version. Wish I understood why a fantastic aesthetic quality AND proper 4130 clone movement can't be combined but I suppose that will be version 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porschespeedster 19 Posted December 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Rolexaner said: i own the noob , the arf and the genuine daytona btw, believe me the noob looks nothing like the real thing, but arf is actually very close to the genuine watch Wow, 12 posts but it sounds like you got a heck of a Daytona collection. When you get time, line 'em up on a table and make us guess which is which... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted December 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, porschespeedster said: Wow, 12 posts but it sounds like you got a heck of a Daytona collection. When you get time, line 'em up on a table and make us guess which is which... Not sure why one would buy a gen Daytona and two different reps of it but hey, each to their own. Personally I only buy reps of watches that aren't worth paying 10 or 20 times more for OR excellent reps of watches that are hard to get as a gen without ridiculously inflated prices (read as PAM 127 and Daytona!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted December 12, 2018 51 minutes ago, CurioLeo said: Thanks Fox, precisely what I want to hear. Someone who actually has it and loves it. I have been waiting for a decade to get a proper Daytona and that includes it being functional hence the nil interest in the ARF version. Wish I understood why a fantastic aesthetic quality AND proper 4130 clone movement can't be combined but I suppose that will be version 7 my plan is to enjoy it now and when the updated NoobTona comes out with a better dial, I'll swap this one for it. Honestly I've not run across a single person who'd tell the difference. Then again, most people in school don't know what a Daytona is, so.... win win Fox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted December 12, 2018 You realize most people in school can't afford a Daytona right??? Or wear a watch for that matter.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted December 13, 2018 1 hour ago, CurioLeo said: You realize most people in school can't afford a Daytona right??? Or wear a watch for that matter.... The wild fox @FoxWilde is in a whole different class by himself ... riding a skateboard wearing a Rolex Daytona ... Personally, I think swapping out the dial and bezel for an ARF dial and bezel is a better option than a gen dial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted December 13, 2018 1 hour ago, FoxWilde said: my plan is to enjoy it now and when the updated NoobTona comes out with a better dial, I'll swap this one for it. Honestly I've not run across a single person who'd tell the difference. Then again, most people in school don't know what a Daytona is, so.... win win Fox 1 minute ago, Luxuracer said: The wild fox @FoxWilde is in a whole different class by himself ... riding a skateboard wearing a Rolex Daytona ... Personally, I think swapping out the dial and bezel for an ARF dial and bezel is a better option than a gen dial. Is that doable ? I was advised by a TD the factories were not supplying individual parts (generally speaking) anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
