Some Gen LV vs Rep Noob for comparison

[crick0234]

Thought i share some comparison images. Below is a gen LV vs TTK's Noobmariner (modified CG, aftermarket insert, and SOON, a bk crown!). I've always thought the xstal height on the gen would be taller?

GEN ontop, rep on bottom

gen on right, rep on left

some additional gen eyecandy

[By-Tor]

The Noob is still the best out there.

The front appearance is almost perfect. However the crown is always too big, even this replacement crown.

Much better than the original crown though... which is totally ridiculous.

Thanks, great comparison shots.

[crick0234]

Oh no BT, i havent put the new crown from BK yet. I just ordered his new set of crowns today! LOL

maybe once the new crown is up and running, i'll do a second batch. yeah the noobie is great - i love the little ring in the rehaught; matches the gen very well!

[By-Tor]

Ah... for some reason it doesn't look so huge in your pic. I thought it was a replacement.

Yep, the "ring" as you say... or "front cylindrical rehaut" is very important detail, and only the reps from this factory (Noobmariner, GMT & Explorer II) have it done correctly. No other Rolex reps (except the WM9) come even close to the right look.

That is much more important than the actual rehaut depth to me.

[crick0234]

it's really interesting, i found some gen images of LV on the net with higher xstal height, and some with lower:

here's a higher xstal height.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2222/231162...0e44a54.jpg?v=0

the funny thing with rolex is they never tell people what they change in or out in the series. when it happens, it just happens.

[arminvanbuuren]

Ah... for some reason it doesn't look so huge in your pic. I thought it was a replacement.

Yep, the "ring" as you say... or "front cylindrical rehaut" is very important detail, and only the reps from this factory (Noobmariner, GMT & Explorer II) have it done correctly. No other Rolex reps (except the WM9) come even close to the right look.

That is much more important than the actual rehaut depth to me.

no kidding here.. but even the rehaut depth unless u have it side by side.. its very hard to tell (especially in real life where u stare at it from a distance).. but the bezel is thicker on the gen correct?

[crick0234]

no kidding here.. but even the rehaut depth unless u have it side by side.. its very hard to tell (especially in real life where u stare at it from a distance).. but the bezel is thicker on the gen correct?

Correct! it sticks out ever so slightly more.

Hence the reason why aftermarket bezels need some sanding.

But i heard from some gen rollie forums that even thte bezel between the LV and regular sub differs in size slightly... dunno if that guy who stated that is true cuz i've seen some LVs with gen black inserts.

[polexpete]

Hi guys,

i managed to get hold of a gen LV dial for my sub project and if anyone is going to get close enough to call your watch out on the rehaut the dial will give it away first.

The font on the gen dial is far sharper and the black paint more glossy but the biggest giveaway is the lume. Is has a texture and eveness that even the best reps cannot replicate and of course it glows like a cats eye even in low light.

The dial on my Josh "perfect" sub is one of the best i've seen on a rep but looks crap compared to the gen. But of course its a fraction of the price so not surprising really...

thanks for looking, gen dial is on the left

P.

[crick0234]

Hi guys,

i managed to get hold of a gen LV dial for my sub project and if anyone is going to get close enough to call your watch out on the rehaut the dial will give it away first.

The font on the gen dial is far sharper and the black paint more glossy but the biggest giveaway is the lume. Is has a texture and eveness that even the best reps cannot replicate and of course it glows like a cats eye even in low light.

The dial on my Josh "perfect" sub is one of the best i've seen on a rep but looks crap compared to the gen. But of course its a fraction of the price so not surprising really...

thanks for looking, gen dial is on the left

P.

hey have you also noticed that the fonts on the gen are raised more? They do a nice job baking the fonts onto the dial.

[manuel]

besides TTK, who else can source this very same noob?

Thanks

[The Mentalist]

besides TTK, who else can source this very same noob?

Thanks

Narikaa's Nymphomariner is the very same one but most dealers can get it.

[manuel]

Thank You

[tanya]

How about my Z Gen LV Kermie with my new SSD for comparison

Good lord am I glad I bought my LV when I did about 4 months before the latest price increase, $6300.00 plus tax from authorised AD for a steel watch, F-ing crazy!!!!! And the list for my tt Ceramic GMT which I traded with cash to my friend for my steel GMT is now $10,000.00 !!!!!