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ARF 126334 DateJust 41, Best in the market

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Nivka said:
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Loving mine. My date font doesn't seem as bold as others, but the alignment is a little low for some dates. Not sure if I'll leave it as is or get a gen crystal and realign the datewheel

The blue of this dial is much better than the blue of the ARF 36mm DJ
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Better in what sense? Have you got pics of both the 36 and the 41 in blue... I am indecisive between those two
 
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can anyone confirm

1) bracelet for oyster model is interchangeable with jubilee model
2) Jubilee bracelet has "easy link" (read some people did not get this...)
 
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Does anyone have any opinion on how to add a gen date wheel to my ARF datejust?


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justchillinfambo said:
So I want to try to rotate my current fluted bezel by taking it off the case and putting it back on in a different orientation. I was told I need a four prong tool but I'm not sure what that really is. I do have these two items in my watchsmith case, would these suffice for popping off the bezel?

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It seems most people don't know and the people who do often don't like to give away tips, so i'll help you out! The first tool will work here, the second is useless. Take off the bracelet and then put the first tool between the bezel and the case and twist to apply pressure to the bottom of the bezel and use the case as leverage -- the bezel will start to pry off. Use a cloth around the tool so that you don't directly damage the metal of the case (if you do it will be ok as it is only the underside of the bezel, but better not to). Do the same from the other side and it will be off in seconds. Don't try using the second tool and definitely don't try going between the lugs or the side. Do not try use the 4 prong tool that was suggested -- these are all great ways to scratch your case.
 
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I managed to get a scratch on the fluted bezel, does someone know how long time and what it would cost to source a new fluted bezel from ARF?
 
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Rolliearf said:
It seems most people don't know and the people who do often don't like to give away tips, so i'll help you out! The first tool will work here, the second is useless. Take off the bracelet and then put the first tool between the bezel and the case and twist to apply pressure to the bottom of the bezel and use the case as leverage -- the bezel will start to pry off. Use a cloth around the tool so that you don't directly damage the metal of the case (if you do it will be ok as it is only the underside of the bezel, but better not to). Do the same from the other side and it will be off in seconds. Don't try using the second tool and definitely don't try going between the lugs or the side. Do not try use the 4 prong tool that was suggested -- these are all great ways to scratch your case.
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The first step to removing any bezel with any tool is to tape up the case and lugs to avoid scratches. And of all the tools that can be used, the 4 pronged bezel removal tool is the most precise and applies pressure is a gradual manner, with a lower possibility of the instrument slipping and gouging the bezel or the case.

If that 4 prong tool is so terrible, why are watchsmiths using it? Of course, any tool can work eventually with enough care and luck, even a knife. But I don't think what you are proposing is the safest way to get a non-rotating bezel off.
 
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Rolliearf

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shortlegs said:
The first step to removing any bezel with any tool is to tape up the case and lugs to avoid scratches. And of all the tools that can be used, the 4 pronged bezel removal tool is the most precise and applies pressure is a gradual manner, with a lower possibility of the instrument slipping and gouging the bezel or the case.

If that 4 prong tool is so terrible, why are watchsmiths using it? Of course, any tool can work eventually with enough care and luck, even a knife. But I don't think what you are proposing is the safest way to get a non-rotating bezel off.
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Have you ever removed this exact bezel?

Based on your reply above you have no experience with this.
 
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