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When did ARF release their v.2? (month and year if you know). Thanks.

The videos I saw of the new movement had a very jerky 6 sub... even if it keeps running (guess we're still seeing how reliable they prove to be).

Who should I contact these days? Bought a set before but need one more now. Thanks.

I'd love it if that model stayed in that price range... but I think I'm talking about a different "model" than you are ... lol

I really can't compare the feel of the two movements (two being AETA and SW200). I can just say the SW is super smooth and is keeping killer time. I've not looked to see if it's an SW200.2 (look up the difference in discussions about the Patek watches... I think that was the most common discussion bringing it up in the past). Being a newer (later) watch I'd guess they are. As she did well on her swim test I don't want to open up just to see - but when I do - I'm my rememberer is remembering I'll do so. AETA's well cared for can be great movement those.. some more than others - but certain can be.

"Where's the incabloc, loser!!" ... Is that what they call it now? Sorry an 8x loupe was required! LOL

Thanks. Liking this thing more and more. Took her by my smith for some other work and had him put her on the timing machine and do a pressure test. .5+/day and passed the PT for 3 bar no problem (straight from factory no o-ring greasing). I'm actually slimming down my collection but wanted the fifty when I first saw it was out as I'd liked the gen for some time. Happy camper. Sad to see some others go but this one is a joy to have come in. Cheers -

Or... even cheaper... my Bulova Precisionist (less than $200) that is 10-15 seconds a year. (and THAT with a second hand sweep that is smoother than anything BUT a Spring drive!). Good watch on the cheap!

Best Friend Forever... well, as watches go "Forever" is a pretty loose word - but take my word for it... the Noob Fifty is EXTREEMELY NIFTY. Bezel click and movement is very near the gen. Has a fantastic - but not overwhelming - heft. All while wearing much smaller than most 45mm watches because of the curved bottom construction. This also prevents the watch from having a hockey puck dynamic that so many large watches possess. The attention to details on this piece show in spades. This one has the SW200 in her and is mounted on a custom shark strap from Stone Creek Straps. The little Blancpain display was a accidental find on the bay. *Pardon the dust spots... she showed up "clean".Cheers -

This one is MUCH better... as it has the crystals all over the bracelet.

So, I have a 42 5th gen with swiss 2824-2. My understanding is this movement accepts gen hand and dial. I've install the dial and the minute hands goes on fine (haven't tried the seconds hand) - but the hour hand in no way seems to be attaching to the hands pin. It just slides around on the dial with the backside spacer just falling into the dial cutout for the hands pin itself. What's up with that? TIA. Want to make this happen!

My 390/111 that now for sale

Anyone heard from member fixed lately?

I've bought several from him. Nice guy and good quality all around.

Yes, Fixen I may have to reach out to my friend. I did send a "final" email to 2Geek letting them know how much I appreicated their "thoughtful" care of my xtal. Did get an email back saying "You should have received it by now... we'll send another". Fine, if "another" comes in 2 weeks I'll be a happy camper. If not, not surpirsed and looking for other options. Not holding my breath, still... checking my mail...