MAJ75 922 Posted November 5, 2019 Hi All, I've come back in from the cold! (well spending my time & efforts flirting with the gen world)...... Ever since the hype started around this ceramic Daytona & hearing what an amazing job ARF did on the replication I have been wanting to add one to the collection. I'm primarily a shallow aesthetics kind of guy, hence whilst acknowledging the amazing job Noob have done in replicating the calibre 4130 movement for me beauty is just skin deep & I really don't need a functioning chrono. Getting this piece in hand I have again been reawakened to what the rep world has to offer, this looks & feels awesome & I'm more than content that even if the wait list wasn't years long that I would be unlikely to stretch to the gen.... Anyway if anyone is sitting on the fence, just get it ordered you won't regret it for a second............... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adit 642 Posted November 5, 2019 Hi MAJ. Lovely watch indeed. Care to share what TD you used/ approximate cost? How often will she get an outing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sergio 1 Posted November 5, 2019 Pictures are awesome .... Thanks for the share !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM284 1,522 Posted November 5, 2019 @MAJ75 absolutely outstanding photos! Nice addition to the stable... maybe this should replace the space dweller??? Wear it well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted November 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, Adit said: Hi MAJ. Lovely watch indeed. Care to share what TD you used/ approximate cost? How often will she get an outing? Hi Mate, I got this one M2M, but I've used Toro & Mary in the past who are both excellent dealers. It is around $478.00 from a TD. 8 minutes ago, Sergio said: Pictures are awesome .... Thanks for the share !!! Thanks buddy appreciated..... Just now, BM284 said: @MAJ75 absolutely outstanding photos! Nice addition to the stable... maybe this should replace the space dweller??? Wear it well Cheers dude, I still wear the SD from time to time! I may get a vintage explorer next year so if the SD becomes surplus it is yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saxa 1 Posted November 5, 2019 nice piece wear it well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howitzer 1,974 Posted November 5, 2019 Superb pics as always @MAJ75! I love these ARF Daytonas and have owned three now, but they never quite scratch the itch on my wrist sadly. I can certainly attest that the quality and feel is superb, much better finish and detail than the Noob (movement aside of course, but then I have an iPhone for timing my dinner). Thanks for taking the time to make this post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted November 5, 2019 37 minutes ago, Saxa said: nice piece wear it well Thanks mate, appreciated. 9 minutes ago, Howitzer said: Superb pics as always @MAJ75! I love these ARF Daytonas and have owned three now, but they never quite scratch the itch on my wrist sadly. I can certainly attest that the quality and feel is superb, much better finish and detail than the Noob (movement aside of course, but then I have an iPhone for timing my dinner). Thanks for taking the time to make this post Thanks for the kind words mate. I can understand your sentiments, they are more subtle in the flesh in this comination wrist presence wise. I don't need too many excuses to get the camera out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted November 5, 2019 Looks great enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted November 5, 2019 37 minutes ago, Moondustesp said: Looks great enjoy Cheers my friend, it'll be in the rotation for the foreseeable future...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted November 6, 2019 I don’t blame ya it’s on the list to get at some point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,495 Posted November 6, 2019 My 'wants' are fairly entrenched in the vintage Rolie camp at the moment. Lovely pictures as usual. Thanks for sharing your latest acquisition with the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted November 6, 2019 Very nice pictorial review ! Glad to see you back with them and I hope to see more Never been a fan of modern daytona, but if I had to pick one modern it would be this one and the blue face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Proctometrist 16 Posted November 6, 2019 Thanks for sharing your thoughts and pictures. I was reading that this is the watch that has Rolex worried. I too am a vintage rolie fan but will be buying one of these shortly myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike R 1,336 Posted November 6, 2019 I’ll take it. Where do I send my money, JK lovely watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted November 6, 2019 13 hours ago, RussP said: My 'wants' are fairly entrenched in the vintage Rolie camp at the moment. Lovely pictures as usual. Thanks for sharing your latest acquisition with the forum. As you know I’m partial to the vintage stuff too, this is a rare foray into modern. 12 hours ago, Glaude said: Very nice pictorial review ! Glad to see you back with them and I hope to see more Never been a fan of modern daytona, but if I had to pick one modern it would be this one and the blue face I’d love to do more my friend, but I don’t have much frequency to the incoming pieces. 12 hours ago, ballandbiscuit said: Thanks for sharing your thoughts and pictures. I was reading that this is the watch that has Rolex worried. I too am a vintage rolie fan but will be buying one of these shortly myself. The gens are selling for crazy prices due to lack of supply Watchfinder has them at 25k versus a suggested retail price of 9.5k...the market is really strange atm. 12 hours ago, Mike R said: I’ll take it. Where do I send my money, JK lovely watch LOL.....it might have M2M in its future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,419 Posted November 6, 2019 smashing pics as per my friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted November 6, 2019 43 minutes ago, splke said: smashing pics as per my friend Cheers Bud, always appreciate the kind words. Hopefully I’ll generate some more content soon, I’ve got a couple of projects I would like to deliver...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollye 26 Posted November 11, 2019 On 05/11/2019 at 20:31, MAJ75 said: Hi All, I've come back in from the cold! (well spending my time & efforts flirting with the gen world)...... Ever since the hype started around this ceramic Daytona & hearing what an amazing job ARF did on the replication I have been wanting to add one to the collection. I'm primarily a shallow aesthetics kind of guy, hence whilst acknowledging the amazing job Noob have done in replicating the calibre 4130 movement for me beauty is just skin deep & I really don't need a functioning chrono. Getting this piece in hand I have again been reawakened to what the rep world has to offer, this looks & feels awesome & I'm more than content that even if the wait list wasn't years long that I would be unlikely to stretch to the gen.... Anyway if anyone is sitting on the fence, just get it ordered you won't regret it for a second............... very nice, what is the thickness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,791 Posted November 11, 2019 Missed this earlier. Great pics. Very nice rep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted November 11, 2019 19 minutes ago, rollye said: very nice, what is the thickness 13mm 6 minutes ago, NCRich said: Missed this earlier. Great pics. Very nice rep. Cheers Rich, always pleased to contribute some forum content. This piece justifies the hype, really well executed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyon1709 0 Posted January 20, 2020 Lovely Photos! Made me want to get 1 myself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted January 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, Lyon1709 said: Lovely Photos! Made me want to get 1 myself! Thanks for the kind words, if you get one I expect you will be equally blown away by what ARF have achieved..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted January 20, 2020 As always @MAJ75, stunning pics! Thanks for the info. I would think that anyone sitting on the fence as to "is it any good or worth the price" I believe you have answered that question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted January 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, WatchDog21 said: As always @MAJ75, stunning pics! Thanks for the info. I would think that anyone sitting on the fence as to "is it any good or worth the price" I believe you have answered that question. Appreciate the good sentiments my friend. We are a lucky community living in these times when the major brands are replicated in such detail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
