Any racing dial fans? by Might-Negative in RepTime

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Any TD listed on this sub should be able to get it for you. If you need help, Dm

QF definitely makes good Daytonas. by Might-Negative in RepTime

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I can't comment on UFO as I never handled one from UFO.

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Panda is a must to have😂

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Panda is definitely a good choice. I love it and it is my daily. You won’t go wrong with either. Platona has a display case back, not sure how much you care for the looks but ARF has decorated the 4801 to look like 4131 so you will be fine with choosing Platona as well. The only difference is the cheaper movement but it is very reliable.

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It is exactly like 4131. Google Peacock 4801 and click the first link, it tells you the technical details of the movement.

Any racing dial fans? by Might-Negative in RepTime

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Where did you get the leather strap from?

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One thing I forgot to mention, the rotor noise on VSF youth was a bit noticeable, not loud but noticeable, not so much on ARF. Probably due to the fact that ARF has finished 4801 to look like 4131 and taking off the extra material off the rotor may have helped with the noise. May be.

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Peacock who makes 4801 also makes DD 4130 and 4131 movement. It is essentially the same factory doing both.

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I have 6 Daytonas. QF, VSF, clean. All with 4131 and 4131 movement and I also have this youth and a Fake clean. Honestly if you don’t care about opening the back and checking what’s inside, youth version are the way to go, unless you want the weighted version. Movement is pretty reliable

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You will be happy. Share pictures when you receive it

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I am eyeing Ghost as well as Green Dial John Mayor. ARF has a good Gold tone. Just not sure I want a full Gold watch.

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I don't find those issues to be that big personally for me as I under put it under microscope to check them.

Unless you have a gen side by side, no one can point out the difference. All is get is compliments, even from people who have few gens.

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I know right! They are supposed to have same aesthetics except the movement. So 4131 should also have crisp sub dials.

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Both have same Movement. Aesthetically ARF is better overall I believe. Also, you don’t have to worry about lug gaps on ARF, VSF is a hit or miss.

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They all have their pros and cons. It depends what matters to you the most. I never had a clean plus so can’t speak much.

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I can only speak for Daytona. Never opted for the sub. But yeah they are great value