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On 29/12/2017 at 11:37 PM, tframo said:

Hi guys. Just got my QC pics from puretime

for this watch.  I’ve read a lot of the reviews on RWI before it went down.  This is under consideration for super rep/ nwbig status 

 

let me know now what you guys think.  

 

Ive asked for a pic of the date on 28... let’s see if they send it over or if they conveniently ship out before they are able to take the pic 

 

 

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Looks nice, what made you go with the AFR 

 

On 30/12/2017 at 11:20 PM, tframo said:

I’ve heard that arf is better than vrf.   RWI had an in depth review and on going discussion.    Based on the QC pics sent from puretime, the watch looks very good 

How do those compare to the Noob.. hands are conveniently covering the dial font ‘m’ any idea how the font and spacing is? 

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4 minutes ago, DonDucker said:

Looks nice, what made you go with the AFR 

 

How do those compare to the Noob.. hands are conveniently covering the dial font ‘m’ any idea how the font and spacing is? 

I went ARF because it’s the best available per all the reviews on the various rep fora.   No idea about noob and the 126600

 

ive asked for a few more qc pics but our time has been off until tomorrow.    We will see 

 

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Where did you order it from? Stunning piece!!


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Thank you.

Got mine from Toro.

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How do those compare to the Noob.. hands are conveniently covering the dial font ‘m’ any idea how the font and spacing is? 
Noob is yet to release 126600 SD. Infact I haven't seen any new releases from the noob factory in few months . It's gone very quiet.

On the other hand ARF has been pumping out a new release every month.



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42 minutes ago, tframo said:

I went ARF because it’s the best available per all the reviews on the various rep fora.   No idea about noob and the 126600

 

ive asked for a few more qc pics but our time has been off until tomorrow.    We will see 

 

Good luck mate, let us know how you go!

 

anyone know what a good GMT option is? 

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9 minutes ago, DonDucker said:

Good luck mate, let us know how you go!

 

anyone know what a good GMT option is? 

If your looking for a gmt option check out the explorer 2’s with correct hand stack and the breitling gmt is also accurate and well built.  I have it 

 

any of the trusted dealers can get them 

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13 minutes ago, tframo said:

If your looking for a gmt option check out the explorer 2’s with correct hand stack and the breitling gmt is also accurate and well built.  I have it 

 

any of the trusted dealers can get them 

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My preface is a Sub-C date mod by BK but the dial on those look a bit off. His no-dates look more accurate. But then I have heard bad things about the bracelets on those subs.

 

smh

cant make my mind up.

 

eather I get the Sub-C no date from BK (date is my preferred).

or.. Hublot classic fusion rep to get me by.. and then get a Gen Tudor heritage b&g.

 

???

 

 

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On 31/12/2017 at 1:32 AM, Gillesss said:

 


Currenty unable to see more then half of the hey noob page on my phone and on my macbook the links lead to dead pages.


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This is what it looks like in the app

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The TDs are here...

https://rwg.cc/forum/230-watches-clothing-parts-accessories/

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32 minutes ago, ziax said:

Hi so puretime05.com is 100% legit and they use 904L so its all safe im just worried about getting scammed 

Not sure if you were asking, but yes puretime05.com is 100% legit. 

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https://puretime05.com/sea-dweller-2017-baselworld-126600-arf-1-1-best-edition-904l-ss-case-and-bracelet-a2824-v2.htmlSea-Dweller 2017 Baselworld 126600 ARF 1:1 Best Edition 904L SS Case and Bracelet A2824 V2

 

This watches are simply awesome. Accuracy of movement is about +7sec/day, but i will bring it to our local watchmaker to adjust / reoil it and test for waterresistance, because I want to use this watches for snorkeling. Whole experience with Puretime is simply awesome. I use UK reshipment to central europe, and it takes only 7 working days to arrive to my house.

 

Puretime agent send me QC pictures which you can saw here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/T31Xwr15x9okHY4M2
Here are some pictures of arrived package: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hOMuTenV3Tz4yPhV2
And here are watches on my hand: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xylOCtGyPtEXmGtF3

 

This is a superrep watch and it is noticable on whole material processing quality. I must say that guys in ARF factory makes very good work!

 

There are some shortcomings, but it is not essential. Here they are:

- no AR coating on the sapphire glass, nor on the inner side
- first letter on sign "SWISS MADE" isn't aligned correctly
- no waterresistance to at least 100-200M from factory but I will test it soon and let you know

 

So buying of this rep is highly recommended especially from Puretime.

 

History of package tracking:

 

12/03/2018    11:56    The parcel was handed over to the consignee.
12/03/2018    11:56    The parcel is in the GLS delivery vehicle to be delivered in the course of the day.
12/03/2018    07:26    The parcel is stored in the GLS warehouse.
12/03/2018    07:21    The parcel could not be delivered as the consignee was absent.
12/03/2018    07:21    The parcel remains in the GLS depot awaiting pickup by the consignee.
12/03/2018    07:15    The parcel is in the GLS delivery vehicle to be delivered in the course of the day.
12/03/2018    06:13    The parcel has reached the GLS location.
09/03/2018    22:53    The parcel has reached the GLS location.
09/03/2018    07:52    The parcel was handed over to GLS.
08/03/2018    09:00      ON ITS WAY TO GLS
08/03/2018    01:01    ARRIVED (MDN) AT HEATHROW WORLDWIDE DC
07/03/2018    05:50    ON ITS WAY TO HEATHROW WORLDWIDE DC DORSET MAIL CENTRE
07/03/2018    05:45    ITEM COLLECTED DORSET MAIL CENTRE
06/03/2018    11:16    Poole Depot, Delivered, HORLOCK D
06/03/2018    09:12    Poole Depot, Out for delivery
06/03/2018    07:31    Poole Depot, Prepared for delivery
06/03/2018    02:56    Poole Depot, Received at delivery depot
04/03/2018    23:43    National Hub, Sorted
04/03/2018    18:04    International Hub, Arrived in the UK
02/03/2018    19:42    Delivery Agent - GUANGZHOU - PTT, Despatched to the UK
02/03/2018    17:09    Delivery Agent - BEIJING - PTT, Prepared for despatch to the UK
02/03/2018    14:45    Delivery Agent - CHINA, Collected
 

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Why does nobody mention the dumbest mistake possible, almost everything is perfect on that arf sea-dweller. Except the case has the word Stainless spelled as “stainless.” Can new purchase confirm they have fixed this dumb mistake. It’s on the case where the bracelet attaches.

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"the dumbest mistake possible"

 

I know what you mean.  I had a few cases that had 'Stailess Steel' on them.  It's always been this way and it never changes.  It's better than it used to be though.

 

Otoh, everyone knows the best cases were made by Monarch Polfy SA in Gelena Shitinerand.

Got one on now...a 'Too Big Air King' from 12 or 15 years back.

TBAK = 36mm.

 

There is always a dumb mistake or two now and then, even on the best.  Some vintage genuine rolex dive extensions had patented spelled 'pateted'.

 

http://monochrome-watches.com/auctioning-family-heirloom-a-vintage-rolex-sea-dweller-double-red-1665/

 

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