Hi and welcome
I had many NOOB submariner until the V5 version, and she is very well made !
But, today, i would try the JF for the following reasons:
- The correct height of the sapphire above the ceramic bezel; NOOB is too high !
- The clasp is a real beauty; it's rounded where it has to be and sharp also... The brushing is excellent according to the pictures i saw on differents Truted dealers sites.
- I like very much the bracelet; the links seems to be very well made and i think there is no space between them.
- The solid end link has the correct lenght, it is inside the lugs... The SEL on the NOOB is too long and just arrives at the lugs limit.
- It's hard to tell from the pics but i think also that the cyclop on the date is better, but i am not sure !
Well, i would be very curious to buy it and to see it
I know that JF makes a great DAYTONA with one of the best finish you ca find, so i guess their SUBMARINER has the same quality manufacturing quality !