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I'd like to upgrade I fit the criteria 30 + posts etc

Where are Trusty Time based? I noticed your parcel has royal mail labels on it?

Is there a quick fix for this or do I need to remove the whole movement etc? I've also been advised it may be in a bind.

Yeah its an Asian 2836

I've had the new diver v 4.1 Asian eta for over 2 weeks now and recently the second hand just randomly stops. If I pull the crown out it starts working again but sometimes stops again when I screw it back in. Any idea what's happening?

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I say drop him another email. He said he might be getting 4.1's this week in youre interested.

I received an email from him on the 10th... no mention of a break. Did you place an order?

Received my 4.1 today! Definitely the way to go IMO

Hahaha! I can most certainly agree with that! I'd honestly try Toro, I literally have back an forth email convos with him even with the massive time difference, he's very on the ball. Offers an almost "personal" service I've made 3 purchases off him in the space of two weeks. His shipping time is also very good 3 days from china which is pretty much unheard of. I've used Sead as he sometimes he has stock in the UK which is super useful for me (as I live in the UK) but as you mentioned the responses aren't the most rapid, but I guess thats the game!

It looks good! Bezel markers look aligned (I think V4 maker has been very consistent with this, arguably better than Noobs). In regards to the lug connectors its a tricky one, that all depends on how you're holding the watch, when the watch is on wrist, they should be raised out of the case I didn't notice that on my V4 as an issue to be honest. I think in hand you wont be disappointed with it. You really have to give credit where due to this maker considering this is their first version of the watch. My approved QC V4.1 Although their is a mark on the 4 marker urgh!! The bezel alignment is fantastic, lume application is acceptable and best of all the bezel screws actually looked slightly recessed. The fabric at the 1 o clock bezel screw has been removed. I'm lightly dubious about the hr hand considering its a noob version but hey. A rep is a rep

(I like that Pam-esk case protector BTW) The main issue with the hour hand is the spacing of the lume the "polished bars" that separate the lume into three sections within the hour hand should be thinner, Noob has had it right from the jump. Once you notice it (after looking at a gen) it will bug you! trust me! Below is a QC pic i received today from toro which shows the (almost) correct thickness within the hr hand. BUT! Is it just me or does the "3" not look as good as V3 and V3.5 I will most certainly be requesting a date wheel to change at a later stage. I actually rejected this version as the bezel alignment is off.

Toro! received mine in 3 days to the UK, he was very hands on and made sure I was happy.

Well I mentioned earlier in this topic I received my V4 today from Toro today. Anyway, as first impressions go I was impressed. I managed to get Toro to hand pick this one for me, felt solid, lume was excellent, bezel alignment was spot on strap and buckle were also nice! Now here's the BUT! The hour hand was a dead giveaway, the date font wasn't very good either, if you crossed your eyes and looked at it then maybe it would be acceptable. There were no "tails" on any of the date numbers (which is a must) didnt have that crisp finish like gen or even Noob. Credit to Noob, as he has managed to tackle both these issues from as early as V3 (which i also owned). The AR on cyclops seemed non existent, put it this way. If I was told it wasn't AR treated I wouldn't be surprised. Subsequently I sold my V4 and have now purchased the V4.1 awaiting QC from Toro.

Looks good!

I'm posting the New V4 for sale (catch and release) if any one is interested in getting first dibs excellent lume bezel alignment is spot on. selling for retail what i paid. EU preferably uk I'd even swap for a V3.5 or V4.1 in decent condition

I received mine today from toro, and it has a purple hue to the AR :o/

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Hmmm, interesting, so where does the reflection come from of the hands, the one I saw wasn't a solid matte like that...

Thanks for your responses guys, I actually managed to make it down to bond street London this weekend (equivalent to Rodeo drive for the Americans) I was able to have a peek at one at watches of Switzerland. The dial doesn't look matte at all, its some what glossed but no where near matte or the equivalent! If there is a big difference in "dial gloss" (just made that one up) then the differences are unnoticable I was able to see a sub and gmt master in the same window it was very difficult to tell the difference in dial colour between the three. I'm actually going to go for the black dialled version based on this, does anyone know any "black dial issues" I need to be looking out for in my qc pics, other than the usual alined date wheel, alined rehaut.

Haha! So in your opinion, would you have gone with the white?

Correct me if I'm wrong, I've read a few reviews on the explorer II black dial (noob) a few people have said the white is more accurate as the black dial should be matte, but looking at real life gen pics as well as videos and the dial looks glossy... The image shows the reflection from the dial beneath the hands, there are plenty other pics from that website that show this also... I have just purchased a white dial noob but contemplating changing my order to the black. HELP?!?!? http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/new_rolex_explorer_2_216570.htm

I had started to wonder why puretimes noob was more expensive that Toro's if they are exactly the same watch... I'm still contemplating pulling the trigger on the one just released by puretine!

Looks like its finally here! http://puretime.co/product/submariner-116610-ln-black-ceramic-11-noob-best-edition-a2836/