Mapman57 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) What a week I am having...another fave back in the stable this week My BK modded Noob Exp II with some extra Franken goodness.......the picture is not great, but believe me this really is a big difference. :cool: So WHAT do you see? Edited May 3, 2012 by Mapman57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Damn, CG's are nice! I've always thought it was the weak point, and I believed it was not fixable because of lacking of material. Is it the current version or the old noob? Another issue was the LEC, so is it a gen crystal right? Gen crown as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Yeah - its the old Noob, originally supplied by BK with his standard mods CG''s have been reworked, crystal upgraded...........then a lot more added...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Gen dial?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Crystal ?? Could you explain how you solved the crown guard issue because there is material missing imo on the noob case. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Cats it's the old discontinued noob case, I was jumping on my chair too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Thanks w.genzo so i still have to do with the new one missing material. Carpe Diem Cats Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juan.sidarta Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 we should wait for a better version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I never understood why the members didn't get this watch when it was still available. It became popular long after it was out of production. Great rep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Crystal ?? Could you explain how you solved the crown guard issue because there is material missing imo on the noob case. Carpe Diem Cats Gen dial?? Its the original Noob factory dial - still the best available (other than Gen of course!) This picture was taken before the latest upgrade - the Crystal is a Krysworks 295/c-2 with no LEC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Noob M serial case from original BK Noob Exp II Swiss based eta movement - ICHS Noob dial and hands Rehaut shaved to remove engraving (by BK) CG's modded BK tube installed Gen Rolex crown installed Krysworks crystal 295/C-2 and gasket installed and finally Gen 16570 Bezel installed with O ring ............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 That looks AWESOME !!! The Exp.II is MY favorite. Congrats on the Beauty !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 That looks AWESOME !!! The Exp.II is MY favorite. Congrats on the Beauty !! Many thank....I have had so many watches coming back in and new arrivals these past weeks I have not been wearing this enough! Unbelievable................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cht Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Wow, the noob case can take a gen crystal? Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Where can i find that crystal? That's very very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Wow, the noob case can take a gen crystal? Looks awesome! It's not a Gen crystal guys............... Where can i find that crystal? That's very very nice.. It's a Krysworks crystal 295/C-2 and gasket installed Description Generic Rolex® replacement sapphire crystal for 295/C-2. For Rolex® Submariners, GMT Master I & II. Includes special 295-C2 gasket. Fits Rolex® Cases: 16550, 16570, 16610, 16613, 16618, 16700, 16710, 16713, 16718, 16758, 16760, 16800, 16803, 16808 $27.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonboy Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Maps, a question if I may please mate. How would you rank this crystal against BK's TW crystals? Disregarding fit, waterproofness, edge detail etc etc my peeve with rep crystals has always been their clarity, but the TW crystals on my Bk's look very good imho. I've got 4 gen crystals here to hand but if these are $27.50 that's hard to beat if they're fairly good, and better than most rep crystals. Congrats on the upgrades too, they're a great watch and my polar BK Ex2 gets out the house often enough. Comments, thoughts, please Maps, or anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 LB - thanks for the feedback. When I get a chance I will pop up a comparison of the Noob bezel and the Gen bezel - the Noob is good, but there are key differences. I really can't comment on the TW crystals, as I have never owned or handled one. My BK GMT Noob had the original Noob crystal fitted from memory. In my opinion, this is a great spec crystal and has excellent clarity and date mag. It has generated a lot of interest in real life and across the forums; and from the research I made it was reputably the best upgrade available. Others might chime in on that view? There is no LEC to be concerned over and the Krysworks site is appealing to Gen (and homage) owners, more than the Rep market from what I can see. For the money, I would try one if you have a build in mind, I don't think you will be disappointed, I am very happy with it? My only comment is that it appears to 'smear' a lot - kind of tricky to keep really clean and clear??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonboy Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Maps, thanks for replying as it may help others as well as me. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndoe1 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 That thing looks great! If you don't mind me asking, where did you find a gen crown? How much does a gen crown run and will it fit the rep tube or should you do both at once? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 SO the Gen Bezel was a good fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 SO the Gen Bezel was a good fit? Yes, no problem. The Noob and Gen are pretty spot on size for size. Main differences are - font and inlay fill on numbers - smooth and fill fill finish on Gen Radial brushed polish on Gen - though mine is a 'little used' - came out of a friendly watchsmith service! Gen has an o ring on the underside that seals/seats against the case I will pop some comparison pictures up later in the week, if there is any interest. As the Krysworks crystal and gasket are supposedly OEM spec, I expect this model takes an oem crystal as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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