triplehd Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Thought I post some pics of my MBW Sub and my Noob Sub. Not an expert on Subs, but with the help from Ubi, I will be able to use some of the "Noob" parts (date overlay, insert, bracelet) on my MBW as well as install the genuine crown and tube. But for now, enjoy. Pics of the Rehault Side Comparison MBW Upfront Noob Upfront Another MBW Upclose - Date Mag 2.5x. Date font too way too bold Another Noob Upfront - Date Mage doesn't seem 2.5x (I may be wrong). Awesome date font - slim and correct. So, some questions to all to Rollie experts: Q1 - From the comparison of the dials, the 6 and 9 o'clock markers are a tad wider on the MBW than the Noob. Which marker is correct? Q2 - Is the cyclop size on the MBW too small? When comparing vs the Noob, it looks like the Noob's cyclops is bigger, but is that because the MBW's date mag 2.5x? Q3 - Lastly, the cyclops on the Noob is not perfectly centered - seemed to be a tad to the left. Cyclops should be perfectly centered, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Thought I post some pics of my MBW Sub and my Noob Sub. Not an expert on Subs, but with the help from Ubi, I will be able to use some of the "Noob" parts (date overlay, insert, bracelet) on my MBW as well as install the genuine crown and tube. But for now, enjoy. Q1 - From the comparison of the dials, the 6 and 9 o'clock markers are a tad wider on the MBW than the Noob. Which marker is correct? Q2 - Is the cyclop size on the MBW too small? When comparing vs the Noob, it looks like the Noob's cyclops is bigger, but is that because the MBW's date mag 2.5x? Q3 - Lastly, the cyclops on the Noob is not perfectly centered - seemed to be a tad to the left. Cyclops should be perfectly centered, yes? A1 - Noob dial is much better. The markers are better, the marker borders are slimmer and closer to gen, and the dial print/font is more accurate. When modding your MBW, steal the Noob's dial and transplant it. You will have to glue it to the spacer ring, but it will fit just fine. A2 - No, the MBW cyclops *size* is correct, but its magnification is a bit too strong. The Noobmariner's cylops is too big compared to the gen. The best of both worlds is a cyclops sized like the MBW with the magnification strength of the Noob. These can be found for about $5. A3 - Yes! Lastly, a general comment on your rehaut comparison.... Both the MBW and the Noob have shallower rehaut compared to the gen. The MBW is very close, but still a bit shallow. I did a side by side by side comparison last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted November 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 A1 - Noob dial is much better. The markers are better, the marker borders are slimmer and closer to gen, and the dial print/font is more accurate. A2 - No, the MBW cyclops *size* is correct, but its magnification is a bit too strong. The Noobmariner's cylops is too big compared to the gen. The best of both worlds is a cyclops sized like the MBW with the magnification strength of the Noob. These can be found for about $5. A3 - Yes! Chieftang- Thanks for the answer ! Looks like I'll swap the dials as well. Also, for my MBW datemag - do you think when swapping the dateoverlays, it would then look correct? Also, where can you find clyclops for $5 - ofrei? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Chieftang- Thanks for the answer ! Looks like I'll swap the dials as well. Also, for my MBW datemag - do you think when swapping the dateoverlays, it would then look correct? Also, where can you find clyclops for $5 - ofrei? I have a few extra 2.5X sapphire cyclops that are sized the same as the gen, and can spare one. The MBW magnifier is too strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 glad to see you'll be putting the noob to work. my loss, your gain enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 why not just swap the entire movement/dial/hands assemblies assuming it's eta noobmariner. instead of bothering with swapping datewheels and dials and all that jazz.....seems like a 10 minute job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRG Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 assuming it's eta noobmariner Noobmariners are fitted with 21J's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted November 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 glad to see you'll be putting the noob to work. my loss, your gain enjoy!! My pleasure . Many thansk for the Noob Lions&Tigers. Before, I was only planning on using the bracelet, date overlay and the insert from the Noob. But now, I'll be swapping the dials from the Noob with the MBW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 That's what I did... 21j dial, bracelet and gen crown/tube, gen insert, etc... This is going to be a great project HD... The results should be top notch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted November 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 This is going to be a great project HD... The results should be top notch! Many thanks UBi for all of your help and for answering my countless questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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