ARF 126334 DateJust 41, Best in the market

[Bobi01]

interaktiv thanks... finally gen DW installed

 

[Sonofalich]

interaktiv thanks... finally gen DW installed

Wooo congrats Rob!
Yeah interaktiv is great!

 

[Dissemination]

I still can't understand the crown being in the wrong position. Would you care to explain or pic maybe?

The reason I say that is because the movements are different sizes, so the stem and crown sit in different positions. But now that I look, I don't see any difference. Maybe this doesn't apply to the Datejust.

But with Subs, for example, people have talked about the crown being in a better position with the 2824 vs 2836. Mind you, I have not paid much attention to this because it hasn't been something I've cared about. I'm just repeating what I've read so take it with a grain of salt. I could be mistaken.

 

[Dissemination]

So here is a rhodium that I have just finished with GEN Dial, GEN Bezel, GEN Date Disc, GEN Crystal.

Is that a custom holder for the dial?

 

[interaktiv]

Is that a custom holder for the dial?

the standard ARF movement holder ring modified and adapted to dial 3235

 

[Clever_Guy]

Any suggestions as to what TD I should seek for this piece?

Clever_Guy

 

[Fulcanelli]

Any suggestions as to what TD I should seek for this piece?

Clever_Guy

Bought mine from jtime. Not sure how easy it is to get anything from China right now with the virus lockdown. Might be worth checking.

 

[Fulcanelli]

200 + pages in this thread and no side by side comparison with gen. wish I could help but I don’t have a gen lol.

I have the rhodium and have compared with a gen (they only had gold version of course) and it’s really close.

Here are the most common flaws I’ve read about:

date wheel obviously- but a relatively easy fix.

rehaut - it’s good enough for me tbh.

hour markers - biggest flaw for me really. They’re too sharp on the ARF (common rep flaw).

fluted bezel - I’ve read that the ARF is plated with rhodium and it can flake off. Haven’t noticed this on mine and sceptical about it because why plate 904L ? seems to be relatively easy to get gen white gold bezels if you want to replace, but I don’t know if it’s an easy swap?

case shape and lugs - not going here really lol. It’s good enough for me/ I see no difference.

anything I’ve missed?

 

[tdk1010]

The reason I say that is because the movements are different sizes, so the stem and crown sit in different positions. But now that I look, I don't see any difference. Maybe this doesn't apply to the Datejust.

But with Subs, for example, people have talked about the crown being in a better position with the 2824 vs 2836. Mind you, I have not paid much attention to this because it hasn't been something I've cared about. I'm just repeating what I've read so take it with a grain of salt. I could be mistaken.

I see, thanks for the response.

 

[Wogi82]

200 + pages in this thread and no side by side comparison with gen. wish I could help but I don’t have a gen lol.

I have the rhodium and have compared with a gen (they only had gold version of course) and it’s really close.

Here are the most common flaws I’ve read about:

date wheel obviously- but a relatively easy fix.

rehaut - it’s good enough for me tbh.

hour markers - biggest flaw for me really. They’re too sharp on the ARF (common rep flaw).

fluted bezel - I’ve read that the ARF is plated with rhodium and it can flake off. Haven’t noticed this on mine and sceptical about it because why plate 904L ? seems to be relatively easy to get gen white gold bezels if you want to replace, but I don’t know if it’s an easy swap?

case shape and lugs - not going here really lol. It’s good enough for me/ I see no difference.

anything I’ve missed?

Well said. But that's the best DJ41 out there in the market right now i assume.

 

[russell85]

I got this from PT, but realised the bracelet is too big for my tiny wrist. What is the tool that I need to adjust? Or is there any household tools that I can use to adjust the size? Thanks in advance!

 

[Wogi82]

I got this from PT, but realised the bracelet is too big for my tiny wrist. What is the tool that I need to adjust? Or is there any household tools that I can use to adjust the size? Thanks in advance!

Just any small screwdriver that fits into the screw i suppose?

 

[russell85]

Just any small screwdriver that fits into the screw i suppose?

Damn Im afraid i might scratch the metal .... Let me see hmmm

 

[russell85]

Also if anyone has photo of datejust plus a non bracelet combination pls do share!

 

[Bobi01]

 

[Shadow_]

so i've placed order for the arf DJ41, already thinking about mods, i am going to fit it for sure with a gen wimbledon dial, does the rep movement take it well?
Where could i source a gen\gen like crystal and a gen\genlike datewheel?
Is it possible to fit gen hands aswell?
thank you fam

 

[SKnight]

Robi01 that looks stunning mate.

I originally wanted a grey dial, but after seeing your picture im in two minds.

Cheers

 

[SKnight]

Robi01 that looks stunning mate.

I originally wanted a grey dial, but after seeing your picture im in two minds.

Cheers

 

[Bobi01]

Robi01 that looks stunning mate.

I originally wanted a grey dial, but after seeing your picture im in two minds.

Cheers

If i would buy again,i would in two minds again between grey and blue.. you will not regret any of them ...

 

[srhoque]

If i would buy again,i would in two minds again between grey and blue.. you will not regret any of them ...

Agree with Robi01. Have both colors and the ARF dials are stunning (specially with sunburst outside). I have switched over to a gen Grey dial now.