J12 AP ROO Grand Prix - Platinum, Forged Carbon & RG

[wooky492]

it looks great, mine is on its way now.

Thanks! I got matching red New- Balance which I wore today. ;-D Lol

 

[LondonAP]

Here's another pic of my blue GP on blue strap, which I think works very well. I initially tried the near black rubber standard one but do much prefer the blue, which plays nicely off the blue dial accent. It brightens the whole watch up too.

 

[Miguel Piguet]

Maybe it looks better in person but seems like the blue's clash . Different contrasts of blue isn't it? Especially for a non neutral colour/ bright colour if it's not the shame shade on the watch, it kinda clashes...

 

[LondonAP]

I do see what you mean as the blue on the dial is brighter but all in all I still prefer it and like it.

 

[Miguel Piguet]

I do see what you mean as the blue on the dial is brighter but all in all I still prefer it and like it.

That's the most important.. Wear it well :thumbup:

 

[LondonAP]

Thanks. Its got a terrible stuttering secs at 12 though, so I think it will need a service. Otherwise very impressed by the overall quality, although I still ultimately prefer my Schumis!

 

[wooky492]

Thanks. Its got a terrible stuttering secs at 12 though, so I think it will need a service. Otherwise very impressed by the overall quality, although I still ultimately prefer my Schumis!

Mine has the stutter too. It's swimming back to china to get replaced. ;-)

 

[quelfala]

Thanks. Its got a terrible stuttering secs at 12 though, so I think it will need a service. Otherwise very impressed by the overall quality, although I still ultimately prefer my Schumis!

+1

 

[LondonAP]

Mine has the stutter too. It's swimming back to china to get replaced. ;-)

I suppose I should look at sending mine back but I'm not sure I can cope with the immense amount of time it all takes.

 

[slaughterer62]

Re. stuttering seconds @12. I have been repairing many of the new Jfac releases with this problem. It has multiple causes unfortunately, actually 3 different reasons.

 

[wooky492]

I suppose I should look at sending mine back but I'm not sure I can cope with the immense amount of time it all takes.

That's true. If you have access to watch maker close to you who is familiar with 7750, I'd take that route.. my ws doesn't work on 7750 so I have no other choice

 

[wooky492]

Re. stuttering seconds @12. I have been repairing many of the new Jfac releases with this problem. It has multiple causes unfortunately, actually 3 different reasons.

Damn... 3 reasons? ! Jf had better up the standard with these mvmts.

 

[StevenLee]

Comparison of the J12 and Noob Mod.

Def prefer the Noob mod.

Now how the heck to strip and repaint the J12. I think almost impossible as they are one piece.

 

[wooky492]

Comparison of the J12 and Noob Mod.

Def prefer the Noob mod.

Now how the heck to strip and repaint the J12. I think almost impossible as they are one piece.

The case and bazel looks better on the j12 though... how about meshing them up Steven? :-D

 

[slaughterer62]

SL's modified Noob is clearly the winner in the less-toy-like GP rep. That dial construction on the JF GPs is aesthetically unacceptable for me. I hate the way the DW cut-out looks there. That, the tachy print, the texture of the FC, the Tonka-toy/Lego dial lacquer, etc. Although I have dreamed up many different modifications for the JF GPs, I have no motivation to execute them. Some places I just need to stay out of, like Compton LA, South Beach Miami, and JF GPs.

 

[Poolsfinest]

That Noob started out life looking like this though.

 

[StevenLee]

my take is the Forged Carbon by Imma, the second batch is way better, It is rough and looks more like Forged Carbon.
J12 is glossy which does not look right. Wonder if I sand it with 2000 grits will help.
Dial colour is completely wrong. Needs to be darker.
As mine have a metallic effect it throws of the light on pics making the square not look prestine on pic. In real it is awesome.
Casing wise, J12 is slightly better.

I am not going to even attempt to repaint the J12. I think me and Slaughterer knows what lies ahead so we are avoiding it altogher. Just 700 USD down the drain for being curious.

 

[Miguel Piguet]

SL's modified Noob is clearly the winner in the less-toy-like GP rep. That dial construction on the JF GPs is aesthetically unacceptable for me. I hate the way the DW cut-out looks there. That, the tachy print, the texture of the FC, the Tonka-toy/Lego dial lacquer, etc. Although I have dreamed up many different modifications for the JF GPs, I have no motivation to execute them. Some places I just need to stay out of, like Compton LA, South Beach Miami, and JF GPs.

True but the noob version still has it's flaws compared to the JF ... Excluding the dial construction and dial colour, the overall SS case finishing of the noob in pic doesn't looks as good, the strap doesn't fit as nice and for some reason the sub dial at 6 is grey instead of white?? I think the best bet will maybe be a hybrid of both . Lets be honest, the main issue with the JF is just the dial colour/dial construction which I know is a big part of the watch . Not fair to compare a modded noob version with an 'out of the box' JF version. A modded JF version if that eventually happens, will be far more superior than noob hands down but I guess we'll have to wait till that happens.

 

[Miguel Piguet]

Just for those who insisting on matting out their glossy carbon parts. There are are few forums where this is discussed and came across this.

http://forums.mtbr.com/frame-building/how-matte-out-glossy-carbon-807839.html
Don't think I'd want to risk that yet as I'm fine with mine, but here are a few ideas for the more adventurous ones

 

[jamztio]

for some reason the sub dial at 6 is grey instead of white??

Ditto. More often than not, people forget/dismiss this flaw. Older Noob FC GP has wrong subdial @6 and @9 (subdial @12 is a given flaw, even until the current JF FC GP lol) while only subdial @6 on Noob plat GP.