Sea Dweller 126600 Single Red Noob vs Arf Comparison

Comprehensive comparative analysis of Sea Dweller 126600 Single Red Noob and Arf models: Case finishes, movement precision, dial details and production tolerances are examined in detail with Saat Detective expertise standards.

It is undeniable that Noob made the best replica of Daytona; but when it comes to this 43 mm Sea-Dweller Single Red 126600, I think they both have their advantages. Noob and AR produce this with 904L stainless steel. On the movement side, Noob has Asia 2836 and 3235 options, while the AR factory only has the Asia 2824 movement option. AR factory introduced the replica 126600 earlier than Noob; currently the 126600 version of AR is V3.

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Case and Body Workmanship

Both factories produce the same case size, namely 43 mm diameter and 14 mm thickness. However, I think the AR factory is better when it comes to case workmanship. All my customers who purchased this 126600 said that the AR 126600 gave them a real feel when they first touched the case and bracelet. Every corner of the case has been polished by expert hands; The case of the ARF 126600 is almost perfectly finished.

bezel

The bezel uses ceramic hubs in both factories. As for the bezel teeth, AR's are a little sharper, while Noob's are a little softer and better to the touch. The Noob 126600 has a rounded chamfer finish on the sharp part of each tooth, so these teeth feel soft in the hand. As for the bezel pearl, AR's looks a bit greenish, while Noob's looks whiter; The bezel of the AR 126600 is closer to the original. The installation method of the bezel pearl is also different: Noob fixes it with glue, while AR embeds the pearl inside. If you examine the Noob 126600 carefully, you will see traces of glue around the bezel pearl, while the AR's is very clean. Since the mounting of the bezel pearl is different in both factories, Noob's remains slightly higher than its surrounding rim, while AR's is just as accurate as the original; Also, it does not fall off easily. As for the bezel engravings, those of the AR 126600 are deeper than those of the Noob. Because the Noob's bezel engravings are shallow, the platinum coating is exposed to dust and sweat from your hands, so the white coating darkens easily. The bezel engravings on the AR 126600 are much deeper, which can avoid contact with hand sweat, so they still look very clean even after long periods of use. So, in my opinion, AR wins when it comes to the bezel craftsmanship of the 126600.

dial

I can hardly find any difference. Both Noob and AR have made a good dial. As for the letters under the red "SEA-DWELLER" text, AR's are a little fuller, while Noob's are a little thinner. The lume coating on the dial is a bit yellowish on the Noob, while the AR's is very clean.

Helium Valve Button

Noob has a QR code sticker on the side of the helium valve button, while the AR factory does not. Noob did this right. The helium valve button does not work in both factories. However, I think AR gets the helium valve button right because they show better craftsmanship on the button.

bracelet

Both AR and Noob manufacture the bracelet from 904L stainless steel. However, in my opinion, the 904L stainless steel that AR uses is the best in the entire watch market. The first touch feeling AR Rolex gives you is excellent, whether on the case or the bracelet; The workmanship of the AR 126600 is superior. In the AR 126600, if you examine the first link of the bracelet that connects to the case, you will see that its compactness is made better with the links on both sides; There's a small gap in Noob's. The crown logo on the buckle looks more three-dimensional on the AR 126600. So, in my opinion, there is no other factory that can compete with the quality of the AR factory when it comes to bracelets.

mechanism

Movement and Caliber Performance

This is the only advantage of the Noob factory, as Noob offers a 3235 movement option for this Sea-Dweller 126600. I didn't say Asia 2824 on ARF is not good; It is also a very good movement, even more stable than the clone 3235 and Asia ETA 2836 used in Noob 126600.

Conclusion

Whether in terms of materials or workmanship, ARF Sea-Dweller Single Red 126600 is the best. Regarding the movement, I vote for ARF again, because the Asia 2824 movement is more stable. Currently, the AR factory has captured almost the entire Sea-Dweller 126600 market. As for after-sales service, Noob's repair service is very slow; This is a big reason why I don't recommend Noob here.

Photos and video of Noob 126600

Photos and video of ARF V3 126600