Comparison of Gen 15400 vs JF 15400

[dwjpaypal]

Hi all,

Thought I would post this in the attempt to try and help those looking at the differences between the JF 15400 and a gen.

I know there has already been a rep vs gen on the same watch, but I believe that was on a BP version, and we all know JF is currently the king of AP's.

So on to the pics, gen on the left.

Overall, the JF is an absolutely stunning watch. So much so that I literally can't justify the £11k difference, so I'm selling my gen. The money is better in the bank, and I can still pull off the rep as everyone knows I had the gen anyway, so I won't get called out.

Holding both watches next to each other the only immediate difference is the thickness, everything else- including the shine from the metal (which I didn't think they would be able to accurately copy) is perfect.

It's amazing to see how far we've come in the rep world, and kudos to these factories for putting so much effort into these watches for the money we pay for them.

Well done JF!

Dave


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[velox]

Thanks for the effort man. That AP movement is pure sex !
I can relate to selling the gen and keeping the rep. We are the smart people he he . . .

 

[jonnyboy74]

Lovely,hope this helps those waking up in the night worrying about the tapisserie size!!!!

 

[WalkerDH]

Lovely,hope this helps those waking up in the night worrying about the tapisserie size!!!!

LOL!!!
Btw thanks for the Comparison!


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[gregarthur]

Nice comparison! I'm with you, from the picture no 6, you can see how the rep build quality match the gen (let alone the lightning). Only the dial need some improvent, the print and the tapisserie could be better.

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[tinitonsi]

Thx for the comparo, buddy. The JF is indeed a great watch. It's funny to read "gen in the left", lol. This shows the level of the quality of this piece. It needs a full rebrush and a Gen Xtal (or gen-spec Xtal) and nobody, I say nobody (even a forum member) will be able to call you out with the watch on your wrist.

 

[EvilT]

Great comparison, thanks for this! Never been too much into AP tba. until this comparison ^^
Regarding the thickness tell you mention: the added thickness on the rep seems to be more on the bottom, 'beveled ' part, am I right? So is not really showing up on the wrist anyway?


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[chimp98]

Great review of the current JF!!! Now if they can rep the actual 37mm version to the same quality on the tap and not just a lazy miniature 15400. For those with small wrists like mine, the 15400 wears like a 44mm. Wish AP would bring back the 39mm version so they can do a nice rep of that size.

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[firuz]

Great work. Looking at the jf movement deco the engraving on the rotor is so much deeper. So I wonder if the overall thickness could be reduced there (as in thinner rotor). Most of the difference seems to be the case back to accommodate the rotor. At least it felt that way when I open my 15400 jf to grease the gasket.

 

[OmegaRules]

Great job on the comparisons for this AP. Excellent!!


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[damocles]

Insane to see how close they are side by side. Its impossible to tell on the wrist for an average person.

 

[arthur84]

Thx for the comparo, buddy. The JF is indeed a great watch. It's funny to read "gen in the left", lol. This shows the level of the quality of this piece. It needs a full rebrush and a Gen Xtal (or gen-spec Xtal) and nobody, I say nobody (even a forum member) will be able to call you out with the watch on your wrist.

What is a rebrush and gen spec x-tal ?


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[cornholio]

Great review! I love the JF 15400. The only downside for me is the sharp edges on the bracelet and the slightly loud rotor which is expected from a rep


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[rypho1]

Great comparison thanks foe the effort! If only the could improve the dial and we got a winner! Fantastic for the price though..

 

[repsss]

Thank you [MENTION=31467]dwjpaypal[/MENTION]! Totally different gen v rep comparison thread I might say, as this is the best rep available right know that you are comparing to gen.

 

[FredZ]

Which one is closest? White, blue or black dial?

 

[chimp98]

Which one is closest? White, blue or black dial?

I think most threads are saying that the white dial is the closest match.


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[Danii]

Excellent compassion! Wise choice on selling the gen, the JF is closer than I expected!
Would love a proper 15450 rep though :/

 

[dwjpaypal]

Which one is closest? White, blue or black dial?

I've had the JF blue, and still own Black and White and I would agree that the White is the closest to the gen. It really sparkles and it's very hard to capture when taking pics just how amazing it looks in real life.

Thanks for all the comments guys, hope it can help someone out...

Dave

 

[gianttg]

very good topic