Monkey_Business 0 Posted April 21, 2019 Trying to stay absent of the rep game since the purchase of my gen 114060 last year, but I feel the urge coming back. I feel like I'm endangering our wedding funds, but hey. A watch is a watch right? So I've been feeling out the Hulk for some time, and might just pull the trigger. I'm just unsure whether to go for the Noob V9 or the GMF version. The Noob seems to have a much better bracelet, but the GMF has a better bezel. When it comes to date window, I'm unable to tell which of them is better, but they look different. (Also, the Noob V8 costs the same as V9 - Whats up with that?) I know I'm socking the question "Who has the best sub", but I seriously need help figuring this out lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted April 21, 2019 Noob V8 is my personal recommendation, provided you dont want to do R-Factory that is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted April 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, RepGuy said: Noob V8 is my personal recommendation, provided you dont want to do R-Factory that is Set me up with your R-factory guy please What’s the difference between V8 and V9? They cost the same to the dime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveA 308 Posted April 21, 2019 Kuvarsit has a thread on here with a half decent one $288 with free delivery fr members Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted April 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, SteveA said: Kuvarsit has a thread on here with a half decent one $288 with free delivery fr members I appreciate it mate. Sadly, I've become to expect gen quality from reps (See where I trolled my self kinda last week) so I need the best looking reps out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted April 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Monkey_Business said: I appreciate it mate. Sadly, I've become to expect gen quality from reps (See where I trolled my self kinda last week) so I need the best looking reps out there. Just for information, what's bad about that (and the similar one Mary has advertised in her space)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted April 21, 2019 Mary does a VRF for $300 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted April 21, 2019 20 minutes ago, GenTLe said: Just for information, what's bad about that (and the similar one Mary has advertised in her space)? I haven't seen it in person - He just said half-decent so I went with my gut. 2 minutes ago, Mr_B said: Mary does a VRF for $300 I'll look into that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,285 Posted April 21, 2019 Then I think you've picked the wrong watch; I don't think there's a rep out there with an all-but-Gen quality bezel insert. They all miss slightly on getting the correct colour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted April 21, 2019 Best of the bunch IMO would be a noob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted April 22, 2019 How is the SA3135’s? Have they even replicated the instant date change? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
171796 2 Posted April 22, 2019 All sub reps are far off. Go for RF gen has a nice dw, a clear crystal, perfectly set cyclops wit AR, shiny plat bezel and shiny white gold hands then next to it you put a dull rep with too thin/thick dw font, dark bezel and depending on the factory lacking AR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted April 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Monkey_Business said: How is the SA3135’s? Have they even replicated the instant date change? I’d avoid the SA3135. It’s not a reliable movement and it’s more or less just a waiting game until it pack in. The SH3135 is a more reliable and will happily accept all gen parts. 52 minutes ago, 171796 said: All sub reps are far off. Go for RF gen has a nice dw, a clear crystal, perfectly set cyclops wit AR, shiny plat bezel and shiny white gold hands then next to it you put a dull rep with too thin/thick dw font, dark bezel and depending on the factory lacking AR My Noob is as just good as your gen description Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted April 22, 2019 Why can’t we have nice things :( Do basicly I need to wait for a new gen of hulks with the SH then? 59 minutes ago, Chiquita Fanjita said: I’d avoid the SA3135. It’s not a reliable movement and it’s more or less just a waiting game until it pack in. The SH3135 is a more reliable and will happily accept all gen parts. My Noob is as just good as your gen description What parts are gen on this piece? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted April 22, 2019 29 minutes ago, Monkey_Business said: Why can’t we have nice things :( Do basicly I need to wait for a new gen of hulks with the SH then? What parts are gen on this piece? If you want the smoothest sweep per the gen and the ability to accept gen parts then the SH3135 is what to get. My Noob v7 has the SH3135. The gen parts are crystal, DWO, hands, crown and tube. The bezel was sputter coated and the bracelet and case rebrushed and polished as per gen and also had a Noob V9 dial fitted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted April 22, 2019 Sounds like it cost a few bucks to do, but it looks great. That's what I'm after. Did you mod it yourself or do you have a guy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted April 22, 2019 57 minutes ago, Monkey_Business said: Sounds like it cost a few bucks to do, but it looks great. That's what I'm after. Did you mod it yourself or do you have a guy? Think it was about £1,500 all in. No mate, I just got all the parts and sent it away to be built up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted April 22, 2019 Insane. But it looks hella good. What does sputter coating do, and where exactly do you find OEM parts for modern submariners? I thought they were impossible to get hold of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted April 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Monkey_Business said: Insane. But it looks hella good. What does sputter coating do, and where exactly do you find OEM parts for modern submariners? I thought they were impossible to get hold of. If you think that was insane you won’t want to know how much my next build is costing me The sputter coating is the silver on the numerals of the bezel. It’s the same process that Rolex use to coat their bezels. Gen parts are getting harder and harder to source, but next door usually have a good selection of gen parts for sale and also you can sometimes find a bargain on eBay, as long as you know what you’re looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted April 22, 2019 35 minutes ago, Chiquita Fanjita said: If you think that was insane you won’t want to know how much my next build is costing me The sputter coating is the silver on the numerals of the bezel. It’s the same process that Rolex use to coat their bezels. Gen parts are getting harder and harder to source, but next door usually have a good selection of gen parts for sale and also you can sometimes find a bargain on eBay, as long as you know what you’re looking for. It’s amazing what could be done without a budget. Mine was only $360 OTB but it’s about to get modded up the details become obvious, don’t they? and sadly, gen parts are not common and very expensive . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,285 Posted April 22, 2019 5 hours ago, Chiquita Fanjita said: Think it was about £1,500 all in. No mate, I just got all the parts and sent it away to be built up. Please don't take this the wrong way, but if I was modding mine, first on my shopping list would be a Gen insert, whereas you've got everything but! Is that due to cost/rarity/happy with your stock insert/something else......? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted April 22, 2019 16 minutes ago, DefinitelyNotGingerBubba said: Please don't take this the wrong way, but if I was modding mine, first on my shopping list would be a Gen insert, whereas you've got everything but! Is that due to cost/rarity/happy with your stock insert/something else......? 'Cos the gen inserts are as rare as rocking horse shit, and if you do find one be prepared to pay circa 2k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,285 Posted April 22, 2019 That would explain it! Ta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,741 Posted April 22, 2019 DWO ? please enlighten me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted April 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, nunu78 said: DWO ? please enlighten me. Date window overlay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites