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ZF 15400 - First pictures

benballer

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Bullflo3 there is no way the bezel screws can be turned/rotated, they are hexagon. Think about it.
They probably took it apart and fixed it.

I agree with the 12 o'clock markers
 
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maison888

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Does anyone if the plots are interchangeable between this ZF 15400 and JF (or between XF 15202 and JF)?
 

Jurgenk

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Even gen 12 o’clock markers are sometimes off a little.

This version looks pretty good. I am tempted to give it a try.
 
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Bullflo3 there is no way the bezel screws can be turned/rotated, they are hexagon. Think about it.
They probably took it apart and fixed it.

I agree with the 12 o'clock markers

Ah...duh...you’re right - thanks for the that. Can’t wait to give this thing some wrist time!
 

MisterAri

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Does anyone have an idea, if it’s possible to get this beauty on rubber straps?

I’ve read something about a conversion kit / other plots but since this ZF version is so new, I’m not sure they exits? Or are other rep plots also working? Or any other idea how to get it in a rubber strap?

I think it would great on white :)

appreciate your help :)
 

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Bullflo3 there is no way the bezel screws can be turned/rotated, they are hexagon. Think about it.
They probably took it apart and fixed it.

I agree with the 12 o'clock markers

Completely correct. They definitely took it apart to fix it, if it is the same watch.
The community needs to be aware, that the name "bezel screws" is a misnomer. These are decorative screw heads mounted on bolts which connect all the way to the caseback.
There are variations in the construction, but all of them are decorative/faux screw heads designed to enhance the masculinity of the watch visually.
 

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Does anyone have an idea, if it’s possible to get this beauty on rubber straps?

I’ve read something about a conversion kit / other plots but since this ZF version is so new, I’m not sure they exits? Or are other rep plots also working? Or any other idea how to get it in a rubber strap?

I think it would great on white :)

appreciate your help :)

Rubberb.com sells rubber straps (not cheap)


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MisterAri

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Rubberb.com sells rubber straps (not cheap)


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Saw them already, looking good and I would be so crazy to buy it :) But since they are targeting gen APs - do I need a conversion kit? Or are RubberB compatible with reps, especially this rep?

// EDIT: Oh and I see, RubberB doesnt have white strap for the 41mm models... not sure, if I like the black rubber on blue dial. argh, white rubber on blue dial would be such a perfect match for summer!
 
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Jasonp

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Rubberb.com sells rubber straps (not cheap)


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Yes Rubber Bs are great but unfortunately the straps have a Velcro fastener,,no clasp or tang available for the 5400,
 

Jasonp

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Have you tried eBay? I saw a white one complete with conversion links and clasp for $38.99 to fit an AP 15400.

That would be worth doing,,,, had one on a gen,,really comfortable and great fit,,
thanks gilrob ,,,I’m ok I wasn’t looking for strap just replying to the other post but thanks for the info,,,
 
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fletch512

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It’s a shame such a nice rep is marred by such crappy bezel screws. Even in the new video, most of the notches on the screws are way off-center, and some are crooked. On the wrist, it’s a pretty small tell. But if people complained about date fonts and .1mm thickness in the past, I would think the screws would be more irritating.

Good job overall, ZF, but buy your screw manufacturer some glasses. This would be the first thing I would try to mitigate in QC pics.
 

Swiss Maiden

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Question for the gen owners, how loud is the 22K gold rotor in the gen watch?

I understand the Miyota is noisy, would like to know how noisy is the "benchmark".