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AP Diver JF V9 is out.

BIONONE

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Why SS version is not available with low beat mvt?

because it is not from XF/V6F

The new SS Diver V9 is made by JF and comes with an A2824 so you have to low beat mod it by yourself.
 

reppin

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I hope XF takes a stab at the 15703 with this low beat mvmt. I think they will do a better job than JF's version. The carbon diver I got from them blows my mind how good it is
 

mech500

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So here are my V9 QC pics.

You think the tachy print has indeed been improved?

Also what’s up with the green hands?
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BIONONE

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What going on with the case back? Again totally different from the TDs pictures...

Those hands are crazy, never seen such green hands since the V6 i think.

Also the bezel screws don't seem to be the rounded polished ones like in the TDs pictures...

hmmm...
 
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BIONONE

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I would let him check the DW rotation to check if it is 9015/2824

The fonts thinness seems to be thinner than on 2824 (had the 9015 and the 2824 diver)
 

mech500

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I would let him check the DW rotation to check if it is 9015/2824

The fonts thinness seems to be thinner than on 2824 (had the 9015 and the 2824 diver)

Thanks man. I’ve rejected it. Think it’s the first time I’ve ever rejected a watch. Lol.


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BIONONE

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I’ve rejected it. Think it’s the first time I’ve ever rejected a watch. Lol.


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haha - in this case it is completely ok i think.

As i said - a movement check will enlighten that whole thing even a bit more as the old A2824 batch was sold out for about half a year so i guess the newer A2824 models are from a completely new batch - i hope so

hands look like lumed with some left overs of a panerai haha
 

mech500

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hands look like lumed with some left overs of a panerai haha


Haha. Yeh. I had the same crazy hands on my v6.5:
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It used to drive me nuts. I personally ain’t to critical about gen vs rep differences but sloppy workmanship (mismatching lume,
Misaligned dates, Poor fit/finish etc) is a deal breaker for me.
 
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BIONONE

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Haha. Yeh. I had the same crazy hands on my v6.5:

It used to drive me nuts. I personally ain’t to critical about gen vs rep differences but sloppy workmanship (mismatching lume,
Misaligned dates, Poor fit/finish etc) is a deal breaker for me.

i totally agree with you mate.

Some differences to the gen are completely ok in order to understand the price difference. But things like that are a no no for me also.
 

kitwbs

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Not sure this is true on the V9 Diver as a dealer told me that factory said it’s actually V7s but some TD called it V9 with few improvements - font improvement on bezel insert, case with higher quality polishing and back case cover engraving looks better with plating white gold. I want to get one and hope someone out there can verify.
 

slee220

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Has anyone tried to mod the dial of the Diver so that you achieve the "wet" look? I'm keen to explore ways to do this and would appreciate any ideas or tips!
 

madmax42

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So here are my V9 QC pics.

You think the tachy print has indeed been improved?

Also what’s up with the green hands?
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Hey Mech did you get a new qc for your diver v9? If you got it could you share it? I am thinking of purchasing this watch but I think hands are too green just looking at photos from TDs. V7 hands look better to me somehow.
 

rayz20

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Hey Mech did you get a new qc for your diver v9? If you got it could you share it? I am thinking of purchasing this watch but I think hands are too green just looking at photos from TDs. V7 hands look better to me somehow.

Mine are green too. But maybe it's the Lighting in their studio making them green.
 

reppin

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I hope XF has a go at this version. surely they cannot be a one hit wonder after putting out that stunning carbon diver........
 

Goldbar

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I have just spent the last 30mins trying to see if I can spot difference in sweep between high-beat Rolex and low beat AP.....maybe it’s just me.....and perhaps the comparison is unfair (since they are different watches) but I can’t really SEE any difference. Sometimes the low-beat AP seems smoother to my eyes....it’s the same movement as the Diver.

What you think?


^sorry for the crappy iPhone video but it’s just for fun.


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its an obvious tell, bro
 

MrMarooN

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Soooo for those who've wanted to see some more QC pics of JF V9, here's mine that I've got from TD this morning :D
Am I the only one who feels like they've gone through minor changes about date fonts...

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It looks like mine comes with green hands too. What do you bois think about this one? Shall I accept it you think?
 

reppin

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Soooo for those who've wanted to see some more QC pics of JF V9, here's mine that I've got from TD this morning :D
Am I the only one who feels like they've gone through minor changes about date fonts...

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It looks like mine comes with green hands too. What do you bois think about this one? Shall I accept it you think?

it seems they all have it so rejecting won't help much. I wonder if it looks the same in natural light.
 

ESQUISITE

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Bottom line - it doesn't look good. I'm wondering when will the factories fix this.