d-rock Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) I've been seeking the discontinued Noob Factory EXP II. I'm told this is the one I'm looking for. Trained eyes needed,,Noob or not. Edited January 19, 2011 by d-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Not. It's not a bad Explorer but it's not the Noob. The rehaut and case aren't as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Not. It's not a bad Explorer but it's not the Noob. The rehaut and case aren't as good. And you can determine this ...how ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 The rehaut is not steep enough, this is the difference I can see (recently learned that point...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 looks like the bracelet has solid middle links and the crown sits extremely low in the case ... cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 THANKS guys. I do appreciate your taking the time to look this over for me. I'm needing the Noob Factory only and need to be certain the one I find and purchase is in fact the one I'm after. So.............my search continues. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) The rehaut is not steep enough, this is the difference I can see (recently learned that point...). Indeed....as I watched from the shadows on that one....I could see the cyclops favoring the right side of the crystal...which is the purpose of this thread...2,3,4,5 pairs of "experienced" eyes are better than 1 not so experienced pair....watch...ask....listen....learn. Edited January 19, 2011 by d-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 And you can determine this ...how ? If By-tor says its not a Noob, then its not a Noob. I agree though, the case is completely wrong, and the dial looks horrible on this one. By-tor is the Noobfactory EXP2 expert and has done reviews and pictorials on his Noobfactory Explorers. He has also built franken EXP2's with gen dials I believe. If you search the forum you will find them. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Not. It's not a bad Explorer but it's not the Noob. The rehaut and case aren't as good. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) I have to agree Dizzy...If By-tor and Star69 say it's not a Noob then it's not a Noob. I'm inquiring as to the "tells" that it's not so that I may better my ability to point these out myself. It seems this is isn't the first one that's being shown as a Noob because it was sold to the buyer as one. (and IMO looks to be a VERY nice EXP II.) So my search continues and thanks for all the info guys. Edited January 19, 2011 by d-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 And you can determine this ...how ? Just like WM9 Sub and YM, the Noob ExpII has gen-like crystal construction, and very noticeable "crystal ring thickness" when you look it from the front view. The crystal construction and rehaut on the one you posted looks absolutely terrible and wokky. How can you not notice it... it's completely different on the Noob. Very gen-like. The cheap typical crap that most dealers offer don't come even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) Thanks By-Tor....THAT'S the kind of knowledge I'm seeking. So it's safe to say that if any other EXP II'sI look at do not have the same look to the crystal ring and the same look to the rehaut as the BK Transformer GMT II, then they're likely not the Noob Factory version I'm needing?? Edited January 19, 2011 by d-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I think the Noob GMT II and the Noob Exp II have the exact same case, actually. So yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I was always under the impression that gen GMT II (16710) and Explorer II have same cases too. Same case, same function (save the rotating bezel on the 16710). So it's only logical that good replicas follow this trend too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) I have to admit, I've just held the Transformer up in the light and at every angle possible I simply can't get the rehaut to look like the one in the pics I've posted. I'm not sure why I hadn't considered using it for a "referrence point" on comparison. And having done so I see many differences in the two, all which have already been mentioned..hadn't noticed the crown sitting that low in the case till it was mentioned, though...GOOD EYE...though I admit I fail to see how the dial on this looks horrible Dizzy....what are you referring to.?? Thanks again for all the info/input guys. Edited January 19, 2011 by d-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 One more thing is noobs also had nice gen like bold engravings on the bezel, this one clearly has too thin numbers!One more thing is noobs also had nice gen like bold engravings on the bezel, this one clearly has too thin numbers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thanks for the info on bezel engravings. Keep the info comming guys. Though thanks to all that have had input I'm now fairly certain I won't get stuck with a "I thought it was a Noob" Noob. Now if I can just FIND someone selling one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) I was always under the impression that gen GMT II (16710) and Explorer II have same cases too. Same case, same function (save the rotating bezel on the 16710). So it's only logical that good replicas follow this trend too. No doubt there is a HUGE difference in the exp II pics I've posted and the GMT II Transformer. I have a referrence model on my wrist,,,THAT'S gonna help...THANKS GUYS.....hate to admit how "clueless" I actually was and you have saved me a good bit of money...I wasn't sure...and wanted to be...and now I know how very little I actually knew of the Noob and the exp II.....THANKS !!!!! Edited January 20, 2011 by d-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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