Prsist Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I picked this up from a trusted dealer on another forum. It was god awful cheap and I am very pleased with it. It has a 21j movt and runs a little slow with the usual noisy rotor. I plan on fixing both when time provides. Flaws: - pin that holds the fliplock in place is too long - triangle where the pearl is is not symetrical. - I don't think the cyclops is centered 100% - insert needs to be sanded down All in all I am really pleased. It doesn't need to be perfect for me since it will be a beater or my gf will wear it. Now the pics (these are quick pics and I am no photog expert) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irontomkidd Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 That crown looks ridiculous, I am not a sub guy but… maybe it’s the angle, but it looks like it sticks out as much as a PO. Didn’t you buy a few gen crowns a while back? that would help a bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Pretty much all reps have waaay too fat crowns, I for the life of me can't figure out why they do this. You should be able to get a tube from Yuki for $12/shipped and a good used gen crown off fleabay for $30 - $50... Other than that, not too bad for a beater! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ronin Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Just enjoy it for the bargain it was. I would not use this as a foundation for a super/etc, unless you are just looking to learn on it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Pretty much all reps have waaay too fat crowns, I for the life of me can't figure out why they do this. You should be able to get a tube from Yuki for $12/shipped and a good used gen crown off fleabay for $30 - $50... Other than that, not too bad for a beater! will a 24-703 crown work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 having computer issues, sorry for the error posts. She is strictly a beater. Once she dies I plan on playing around with some mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irontomkidd Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 703 would work, i think a 704 is correct. not 100% on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I know from experience with DSSDs that you can lower the insert very easily by just removing it. Then removing the thick glue or tape of whatever it is, then gluing it back in with something like Tarzan's grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 SN-M092117, it's a noob. I thought they were using decent crowns and tubes these days, but not on this model. I worked on one this week and on these older models the crown and tube aren't interchangeable with the gen crown and tube- so if you swap out the crown, you gotta do the tube also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Thanks for the info gents, much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 If I could come up with one of the new crystal/mag lens combos like on the newer Noobs then I would install a gen crown. I bought mine 2 years ago and it has the less powerful mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 you will need to swap out the tube for a 24-7030 is this a noobmariner? the rehaut engraving does not align with the hask marks the hash marks around 'swiss made' on the dial are incorrect for a sub post f serial (this being an M or V serial). sand the engravings off the rehaut, polish and youre already way ahead. i have no idea why the factories would even bother with the engraving, who cares, and it ruins a good rep with additional flaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 you will need to swap out the tube for a 24-7030 is this a noobmariner? the rehaut engraving does not align with the hask marks the hash marks around 'swiss made' on the dial are incorrect for a sub post f serial (this being an M or V serial). sand the engravings off the rehaut, polish and youre already way ahead. i have no idea why the factories would even bother with the engraving, who cares, and it ruins a good rep with additional flaws. I have read it might be but I can't confirm it is a noobmariner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 The fliplock pin isnt too long, its coming apart. Its a tube with two round pins that push in from the sides. If it gets any "longer" it will come apart and you will lose the watch. get a jewellers hammer and lightly tap those ends back in so they are slightly snug without the flip lock binding. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 It's a Noobmariner. This is why some people get their Noobs from BK. He takes a good base watch and makes it better for you. Straightens the crystal, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 The fliplock pin isnt too long, its coming apart. Its a tube with two round pins that push in from the sides. If it gets any "longer" it will come apart and you will lose the watch. get a jewellers hammer and lightly tap those ends back in so they are slightly snug without the flip lock binding. dizz Thanks Dizzy! A few strokes of the hammer and both clasps are more secure. Darn shame it would run around $800 for two Rollie clasps. Might have to start looking, I plan on my Exp II to be a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 I noticed the rehaust at the 6 oclock is of the serial number? Mxxxxxxx. I thought it was Rolex all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 I noticed the rehaust at the 6 oclock is of the serial number? Mxxxxxxx. I thought it was Rolex all around. No, what you have there is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I removed the caseback and tried to take the rotor off with my 1.2mm screwdriver. It is too thick. The screwdriver head wont fit into the rotors slot. anyone have any thoughts on what I can try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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