Mr_B 2,401 Posted October 18, 2020 11 hours ago, Wires said: That sounds like a cracking swap, any chance of a link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted October 18, 2020 Try better close ups - just done some but look crap... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donkacper 4,977 Posted October 18, 2020 Here are the pics of Noob version I received about 2 weeks ago from Sead, did the best I could with phone camera Wysłane z mojego SM-G973F przy użyciu Tapatalka 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,870 Posted October 18, 2020 @donkacper which V4+ and price paid? As mentioned it gets a bit sketchy on QC after V3. Very few 100% v4 exist and I’m pretty sure they are mostly parts bin watches after that. while both your watches have noob movements, your Inca block is brushed, has an issue with bridge markings and finish slightly rougher than the XF. Again don’t worry it’s perfect on the wrist no one could call it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donkacper 4,977 Posted October 18, 2020 Not worried at all Sead had it in UK stock as "pam 111 noob v11, 309 usd including shipping"I am no expert and I like this rep, posted so that you guys can do some comparison.Wysłane z mojego SM-G973F przy użyciu Tapatalka Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,870 Posted October 18, 2020 36 minutes ago, donkacper said: Not worried at all Sead had it in UK stock as "pam 111 noob v11, 309 usd including shipping" I am no expert and I like this rep, posted so that you guys can do some comparison. Wysłane z mojego SM-G973F przy użyciu Tapatalka I have a V4 movement has same flaws, the bridge etching seems to be the biggest one, I’ve seen worse where the whole think looks bold. The R seems squint after v3 unfortunately, but the I is a lot better, go figure haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted October 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, deju said: I have a V4 movement has same flaws, the bridge etching seems to be the biggest one, I’ve seen worse where the whole think looks bold. The R seems squint after v3 unfortunately, but the I is a lot better, go figure haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,870 Posted October 18, 2020 @BadApple Great shot!!! standard flaws aside the finish of this movement is very good! One of the cleanest bridge inscriptions I’ve seen. noob movement and KW case factories perhaps? Very impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted October 18, 2020 Here are a couple of my Noob V4.... bold bridge engravings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,284 Posted October 18, 2020 How can you boring twats over analyze the world's simplest and most boring watch to this degree!!?! Half of your pictures are of the back, ie a part that no one gets to see on the wrist, whereas the front of the watches are basically identical. What's to discuss? Snoozefest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted October 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, TheGingerFerret said: How can you boring twats over analyze the world's simplest and most boring watch to this degree!!?! Half of your pictures are of the back, ie a part that no one gets to see on the wrist, whereas the front of the watches are basically identical. What's to discuss? Snoozefest! I beg to differ, the 112 is more boring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,284 Posted October 18, 2020 20 minutes ago, NCRich said: I beg to differ, the 112 is more boring. Lol, good point. The world's second most boring watch then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted October 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, NCRich said: I beg to differ, the 112 is more boring. Nope, sorry.. . 219 is even more... Had them all-111, 112, 219.... Sold them all... Idiotic children at factories never managed to fix that non flat CP... 4 minutes ago, TheGingerFerret said: Lol, good point. The world's second most boring watch then. Just stick to your Swatches, fucker... If you need some I can lend you... Have 70+ of them... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,683 Posted October 18, 2020 perhaps these models are to Pam what the Calatrava is to Patek. Simple design that is quintessentially the brand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,284 Posted October 18, 2020 Here's the bit that no one sees on mine (I was feeling left out). I'm not sure what version it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,870 Posted October 18, 2020 30 minutes ago, TheGingerFerret said: Here's the bit that no one sees on mine (I was feeling left out). I'm not sure what version it is. Noob v4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,284 Posted October 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, deju said: Noob v4 Impressive! Is that good or bad? And how do you know (when they all look the same)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,870 Posted October 18, 2020 Just now, TheGingerFerret said: Impressive! Is that good or bad? And how do you know (when they all look the same)? Factory can be seen by the shape of the swan neck, HFac is closer to gen. it’s the bit with the two screws on the swan neck. V3 has a good bridge inscription but short i V4 due to to the dodge QC seems to have varying degrees of bold letters and a squint R. In terms of case the lug sits lower on a KW /XF, noob sits higher. It’s honestly in the small details against a gen. I’m not even joking when I say it was things like the quality of front and back Crystal ( most obvious where the light catches the bevelled edge) that were one of the few tells Marlin vs Gen. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted October 19, 2020 On 18/10/2020 at 22:55, NCRich said: I beg to differ, the 112 is understated and classy and therefore excellent. Fixed that for you *goes off to wind his 112* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites