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Mini review - Just received the latest AP 15400 RG watches by the JF fac

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adamowski

Also is there any 15300 models you have seen with same level as detail as the JF 15400 you reviewed?

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Phantomtech
Also is there any 15300 models you have seen with same level as detail as the JF 15400 you reviewed?

 

Not even close.. But there are rumors that JF is working on something 15300 related so who knows..

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adamowski
Also is there any 15300 models you have seen with same level as detail as the JF 15400 you reviewed?

 

Not even close.. But there are rumors that JF is working on something 15300 related so who knows..

 

Thank you! I'm going to pull the trigger on the Blue 15400 from JF. Any luck finding decent leather straps for the modified JF ?

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Phantomtech
Also is there any 15300 models you have seen with same level as detail as the JF 15400 you reviewed?

 

Not even close.. But there are rumors that JF is working on something 15300 related so who knows..

 

Thank you! I'm going to pull the trigger on the Blue 15400 from JF. Any luck finding decent leather straps for the modified JF ?

 

You will need to order a custom strap for anything decent..

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Multijfj

What's so bad about the metal strap ? I really want this 15400 but I would only have it with the metal strap. Will be disappointed if the strap is so bad I can't use it, as finding a replacement would be near impossible.

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Phantomtech

What's so bad about the metal strap ? I really want this 15400 but I would only have it with the metal strap. Will be disappointed if the strap is so bad I can't use it, as finding a replacement would be near impossible.

 

Because I will never wear a full Rose Gold watch, I can only wear it on leather strap. It is at least a bit more discreet that way...

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kevnick80

Where would you order the custom straps for this? Any idea of price?

 

Thanks.

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Godfathar

Thanks to your review, I pulled the trigger on a full rose gold bracelet JF 14500, and ordered on the side the leather strap and buckle. Now I have been hearing from you and few others that the bracelet is a bit stiff, and few have submerged it in WD40 over night, or baby oil with what is referred to as spa treatment. I also had in the past the issue of re-sizing it, as the screws jammed on me with a TF 15400.

 

My question, to you or to anyone else that could help, is this actually, since this is my first full rose gold bracelet, do you think giving the bracelet a spa treatment, or submerging it in a WD40 would ruin the gold plating on the bracelet?

 

Thanks in advance

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Martijn0007

Thanks to your review, I pulled the trigger on a full rose gold bracelet JF 14500, and ordered on the side the leather strap and buckle. Now I have been hearing from you and few others that the bracelet is a bit stiff, and few have submerged it in WD40 over night, or baby oil with what is referred to as spa treatment. I also had in the past the issue of re-sizing it, as the screws jammed on me with a TF 15400.

 

My question, to you or to anyone else that could help, is this actually, since this is my first full rose gold bracelet, do you think giving the bracelet a spa treatment, or submerging it in a WD40 would ruin the gold plating on the bracelet?

 

Thanks in advance

 

I wore a yellow gold Sub from BP through the summer. I got it waterproofed and swam with it multiple times, in the sea (salt water).

No gold wear at all. So I'm quite sure you will be fine!

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Godfathar

^^ many thanks for your kind help.

 

So you don't think there is a difference if using big amount of WD40 and submerging the bracelet in it over night compared to swimming in salt water..

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Martijn0007

^^ many thanks for your kind help.

 

So you don't think there is a difference if using big amount of WD40 and submerging the bracelet in it over night compared to swimming in salt water..

 

Not 100% sure since I've never used WD40 on any of my bracelets.

 

You could try submerging just one gold plated link (one that you dont use) for a night and see what happens.

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Godfathar

^^ smart approach :D

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Lagger

I think baby oil would be better given the gold finish, I know it is VERY unlikely to take the gold off but it is a specialist degreasing chemical and may tarnish it (possibly)

the one link suggestion is a great idea, but does anyone know if the plating is even on these things?

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Lev

This is some serious AP porn right here and the pictures look exquisite. Did you use a basic smartphone camera for these because they're very crisp. I'm still debating whether I want to get a 15400 or a Submariner. Been bugging me for months now. I used to really hate APs for some reason and then about half a year ago, something just clicked and now I drool whenever I see a classic RO. As for the straps, what options does one have to replace it?

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avfc

Looks like they fit perfect

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Kingdiver

Nice you will be no wrong as long with Jacob straps man

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Lagger

Lev ...... I have both. ...the AP on leather is a amazing watch,better than a sub. ...but on a bracelet I think they are rubbish as they don't flex well and the sub is better if you want a bracelet

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tjayy

hey man how do the bracelet feel on the watch? does it feel stiff?

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amv8

hey man how do the bracelet feel on the watch? does it feel stiff?

 

 

just received mine and yes its very stiff. Not sure if its because its the RG plating or thats just the way it is. I have the JF v2

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Lagger

Like I said, the bracelets are Crap

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WatchaholicMallorca

What do you mean stiff bracelet? I have ss and the bracelet is great, obviously it isn't like any other bracelet as it stands up on its own, do you mean the deployment is stiff? I tap the pushers and the clasp springs open.

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mech500
What do you mean stiff bracelet? I have ss and the bracelet is great, obviously it isn't like any other bracelet as it stands up on its own, do you mean the deployment is stiff? I tap the pushers and the clasp springs open.

 

The fact that the bracelet stands up on its own makes it "stiff".

 

Gen is more flexible with smooth edges (less rough/sharp).

 

Daily wear helps loosen the bracelet links (making it more flexible and therefore less stiff) but this will also result in the RG plating wearing off where the mid-links rub against each other.

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