Phantomtech 4 Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Hey folks! As soon as I saw that JF released the RG 15400 I took a blind leap and sold my modded TF watches to fund these. Let me tell you, it was worth it! These JF 15400's are in a whole other league, the attention to detail is astounding and the level of finishing is amazing. The brushed and polished surfaces look extremely gen-like. Even the crystal is pretty good, I used to send it in for double AR the minute I received these watches but now I am not sure what I will do. It's definitely not as crystal clear as the AR'd crystals but it might be clear enough to pass. It also looks great while reflecting off light. As usual, the rep straps are crap, will have to get custom Jacob straps for these. I was planning to use the gator straps that Jacob made me for my TF watches and I am super annoyed that JF decided to mod the endlinks so the old straps won't fit. Neither will a gen strap for that matter. JF added a protruding small piece that is not like other endlinks, I will attach a photo for your reference. I might just order from my td TF endlinks and use those to install my old straps and save me some cash. Will think about it. I know SMP_lover is working on his own inserts, will see how they come out. I also received now the blue dial as well, that watch looks beautiful! It has a much more gen-like look that the TF version, and for me I think it is mainly due to the bezel screws. The high finishing level plays a part as well... There are plenty of photos of this model on the other threads so I will stop here. Here is my final word, if you are debating between the TF and JF, get the JF and don't look back. Anyway, enough rambling - here they are, enjoy: Black dial: White dial: Here is the stainless steel blue dial on bracelet: And here is the JF endlinks that are so different: Edited January 12, 2016 by Phantomtech Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmshen 0 Posted January 12, 2016 Great little write-up! And the pictures are amazing. You can really see the finish in these pictures. Otherwise you look at the TD pictures and they all really seem the same. Thanks for taking the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2hot2trot 4 Posted January 12, 2016 Great review with some awesome pics. JF have certainly come up trumps on this one. I seem to be drawn to the white dial, gorgeous detail. Enjoy mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluxian 2 Posted January 12, 2016 Great piece. Could I ask where you send your watches for AR? Do you get the whole crystal changed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchaholicMallorca 2 Posted January 12, 2016 Hi can you please elaborate on where you purchased these watches? If you could attach a link that would be great. I'm new to the replica forum, what do you mean by JF replica? Also, how much did each model cost? Thanks mate, great photos btw ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 12, 2016 Wow! They do look good, don't they...! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomtech 4 Posted January 13, 2016 Great piece. Could I ask where you send your watches for AR? Do you get the whole crystal changed? Profsteve Hi can you please elaborate on where you purchased these watches? If you could attach a link that would be great. I'm new to the replica forum, what do you mean by JF replica? Also, how much did each model cost? Thanks mate, great photos btw ! Quick search and you would have found these yourself: http://www.torobravo2015.com/index.php?route=product/product&keyword=15400&product_id=1897 http://www.torobravo2015.com/index.php?route=product/product&keyword=15400&product_id=1898 http://www.torobravo2015.com/index.php?route=product/product&keyword=15400&product_id=1823 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted January 13, 2016 Very sweet- I assume those are the rep bands- how are they? They look good in the pictures. Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomtech 4 Posted January 14, 2016 Very sweet- I assume those are the rep bands- how are they? They look good in the pictures. Congrats. They are awful. They need custom straps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchaholicMallorca 2 Posted January 14, 2016 Great piece. Could I ask where you send your watches for AR? Do you get the whole crystal changed? Profsteve Hi can you please elaborate on where you purchased these watches? If you could attach a link that would be great. I'm new to the replica forum, what do you mean by JF replica? Also, how much did each model cost? Thanks mate, great photos btw ! Quick search and you would have found these yourself: http://www.torobravo...product_id=1897 http://www.torobravo...product_id=1898 http://www.torobravo...product_id=1823 Founds them eventually, Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted January 14, 2016 Very nice write up and great pics - thx! While the JF might be using different end links (plots), your pic clearly shows that they at least use what look like gen style bar & caps that secure the strap to the endlinks. My JF uses 2 mini screw pins on each side. You muck them up and good luck getting replacements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linos 3 Posted January 14, 2016 Amazing watches. Thanks for write-up. Is the rotor noisy on these models? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomtech 4 Posted January 14, 2016 Amazing watches. Thanks for write-up. Is the rotor noisy on these models? Thanks Completely silent on my watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aznsnplayboy 0 Posted January 15, 2016 Nice review. I recently bought a JF Black dial with Profsteve Crystal installed and it looked awesome. I like the RG w/ black dial too, but not sure if I can pull it off, it's very flashy/bling bling to me...it screams "damn, you're rich"....which I'm not by any means, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchGuy>IT 7 Posted January 16, 2016 great review, received my blue dial 15400, such an incredible finish! BTW I honestly think that a double AR crystal is pretty pointless, the stock crystal is really good! plus some of the double ar crystals have a greenish reflection that tottally kills the watch IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mech500 0 Posted January 17, 2016 Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Can you see fingerprints/smudges on the hour markers on yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamowski 0 Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) As a point of reference, what is your wrist size? Edited January 20, 2016 by adamowski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted January 20, 2016 Watches look fantastic As a point of reference, what is your wrist size? Please don't quote the entire first post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomtech 4 Posted January 20, 2016 As a point of reference, what is your wrist size? Thanks for removing the quote of the whole first post. My wrist is about 7 3/4" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamowski 0 Posted January 20, 2016 As a point of reference, what is your wrist size? Thanks for removing the quote of the whole first post. My wrist is about 7 3/4" Yes that was my bad Thank you for the wrist size. How does the metal bracelet feel? Comfortable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Bruno 0 Posted January 22, 2016 they looks grate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamowski 0 Posted January 24, 2016 What is difference between BP and J12 factories? I assume your Reference to JF is J12? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamowski 0 Posted January 24, 2016 JF is J12thanks for clarification. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hitman92 0 Posted January 24, 2016 Is the JF version better than the ZXF version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
