JF 15400 ss bracelet upgrade: OLD vs NEW

[MBvHoven]

Looks GREAT!


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[jakekrait]

Yeah, this thing is such a beauty. Have had the blue dial for just over a week. Already thinking about getting the white dial as well . Such a great rep with a great movement.

 

[Danii]

Success! Watch arrived, re-sizing was no big deal. The pins came out quite easily. Some came out without using the pin press tools, others needed a little "push".
Removed 4 links in total for 6.75 wrist.This thing looks great. Had the gen on my wrist at the AD recently, the JF looks and feels the same.
I'm a happy chap! Thanks for your help my friends.

Looks killer! How are you liking the size? Much space to go?
I personally got a 6.5" wrist and I think it owuld be a tad too large for me..

 

[fulcrum2]

Looks killer! How are you liking the size? Much space to go?
I personally got a 6.5" wrist and I think it owuld be a tad too large for me..

Thank you Danii well, the size is perfect for me. Wears like a thin AP Diver. I tried a gen ot the AD, to be sure that it fits.
My wrist is relatively skinny, however I got 50mm of flat real estate on the top. I am also wearing Panerais with confidence. My Roli Datejust 2 wears about the same and could be an alternative for you.

Btw, did not use any WD40 for the bracelet. Just my good old haidryer to loosen the pins up...

 

[sunny301]

if I provide my wrist size to TD, will they adjust the link to my fit and send it? Is this even an option?

Reading up on this screw/pins removal, I am certain that I am incapable of doing it my self without damaging them.

 

[GS535i]

Success! Watch arrived, re-sizing was no big deal. The pins came out quite easily. Some came out without using the pin press tools, others needed a little "push".
Removed 4 links in total for 6.75 wrist.This thing looks great. Had the gen on my wrist at the AD recently, the JF looks and feels the same.
I'm a happy chap! Thanks for your help my friends.

Thx for the report - idem wrist size here, expands to 7" max. ... so you've answered my thoughts on fit and sizing

Agree to avoid WD-40 ( the WD stands for water displacement, not so good for penetrating and lube) - focused heat is best to loosen tight screws> I would use the focused pencil tip flame of a butane cigarette lighter, just heating to the bare minimum to loosen the screw.

If one prefers to use a more gentle approach with a solvent, use Cano Lab's 'Kroil', or PB 'nutbuster' ... both are recognized penetrating oils. Kerosene/diesel fuel/lamp oil also work, but act more slowly than penetrating oils ... but they leave a lubricating film as a plus.

No, I'm not a watch mechanic .... but I can fix anything on Porsches and BMW's - so use your own judgement .. just a suggestion.

 

[jimmy6]

Agree to avoid WD-40 ( the WD stands for water displacement, not so good for penetrating and lube) - focused heat is best to loosen tight screws> I would use the focused pencil tip flame of a butane cigarette lighter, just heating to the bare minimum to loosen the screw.

WD-40 is a multifunctional product. There will always be a specialized product which will perform better in specific scenarios.

 

[dwjpaypal]

Hi all,

Just received this today. I know it's not the SS version, but do you think JF have updated their bracelet again?
Seems the clasp is completely different to what we're used to...

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[dwjpaypal]

Hmm, just having a read on TRF, seems that that is how the new gens come...
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=400623

 

[MBvHoven]

Oh wow, yep, new clasp. Looks nice. How does it feel?

 

[dwjpaypal]

Smoooooooth...

As someone that's got the SS older version and had a gen, this is really close to gen, especially its flexibility, you can almost curve each side of the band back on itself.

 

[MBvHoven]

Can you show a pic of the link screws?

 

[991Turbo]

So how do you guys remove the links on the AP bracelet. I've been soaking my new one in wd40 for days. After I take out the little screw, I see the pin on the other side. Do i push that pin out from the other side? Any tools you you guys can refer me to to purchase that are the right size? Thanks.

 

[MBvHoven]

Pin pusher

 

[alphablade]

So how do you guys remove the links on the AP bracelet. I've been soaking my new one in wd40 for days. After I take out the little screw, I see the pin on the other side. Do i push that pin out from the other side? Any tools you you guys can refer me to to purchase that are the right size? Thanks.

Yeah, it's indeed trickier than I thought. Been struggling with my pins as well. Ordered a pinpusher. Hope that works..

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[jsbaker88]

I found that patience and a hairdryer worked a treat. Pins were a little difficult to pull out once pushed through (pin pusher clearly not long enough).. however pulling out with my teeth, whilst not ideal, didn't cause much trouble

Really is a lovely bracelet feels amazingly well put together

 

[Maron]

So how do you guys remove the links on the AP bracelet. I've been soaking my new one in wd40 for days. After I take out the little screw, I see the pin on the other side. Do i push that pin out from the other side? Any tools you you guys can refer me to to purchase that are the right size? Thanks.

Bracelet block, pin tool , and hammer. Do not buy one of those cheap plastic pin pusher tools

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[i-watch]

if I provide my wrist size to TD, will they adjust the link to my fit and send it? Is this even an option?

Reading up on this screw/pins removal, I am certain that I am incapable of doing it my self without damaging them.

I asked Francis@puretime same question, and he advised me that when I get QC pics, I can ask their QC to resize it. But also told me that they may not do this as it is really hard to resize a bracelet when they cannot see the watch on my wrist first.

Francis says either way I can take it to a local watch-smith and he can do it for a few $. Do you think it is a good idea? Or horrible idea?



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[MBvHoven]

My local watchsmith couldn't do it at first. Make sure you first give it a wd40 bath for at least a couple of days

 

[sunny301]

I asked Francis@puretime same question, and he advised me that when I get QC pics, I can ask their QC to resize it. But also told me that they may not do this as it is really hard to resize a bracelet when they cannot see the watch on my wrist first.

Francis says either way I can take it to a local watch-smith and he can do it for a few $. Do you think it is a good idea? Or horrible idea?



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Thanks for the update. I am really concerned about this. Its stopping me from placing an order. I am gonna check with the local watch smith if he has any experience with this.