JF 15400 ss bracelet upgrade: OLD vs NEW

[i-watch]

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.

Actually I'm feeling the same way.


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[alphablade]

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.

Don't sweat it. I used the cheap 16 piece aliexpress toolkit and it worked just fine. 1 pin was stuck and required quite a few blows with a hammer to get out. The rest came out just fine. However, take your time with the screws as the quality of the drilling isn't great/ slanted. Also, use some loctite when you screw back the screws to make sure they stay in position. Rather easy procedure.

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[sunny301]

Don't sweat it. I used the cheap 16 piece aliexpress toolkit and it worked just fine. 1 pin was stuck and required quite a few blows with a hammer to get out. The rest came out just fine. However, take your time with the screws as the quality of the drilling isn't great/ slanted. Also, use some loctite when you screw back the screws to make sure they stay in position. Rather easy procedure.

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Thank you for sharing your experience. I think I am done sitting on the fence on this, going to place an order.

 

[alphablade]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I think I am done sitting on the fence on this, going to place an order.

Good to hear. You'll love it. That watch is truly outstanding. I've handled the gen a few times and the rep is really close. Can't imagine one being called out on this piece (without looking at the case back..)

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[sunny301]

Good to hear. You'll love it. That watch is truly outstanding. I've handled the gen a few times and the rep is really close. Can't imagine one being called out on this piece (without looking at the case back..)

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I have tried the GEN a couple of times and have absolutely loved it. In fact before that I was never a fan of AP. Since I cant drop 20k for the real thing, I am going to for next best option.

 

[Streetiq]

I Like to share my experience with you all, after i finished adjusting my bracelet.

So i had to take 4 links out (6.5 wrist).
One side was really easy to adjust. Both screws and pins came out very easy.
However, the other side was a rough struggle. Screws didn't move even a bit. I tried heat, wd40, everything. At this stage some screws and links got slightly corrupted (no big deal, but not how you want a new item to look..)
After 4 days in wd40, nothing.
After 1 week in wd40 things began to move and i managed to open the screws, yet it wasn't easy at all.
I switched the corrupted links and screws with the extras from the other side and now it is great.

Overall It is a very comfy and smooth bracelet!

My advise:
When you get the watch, do not even try to adjust it !
Put only the bracelet straight to WD40 for 1 week and only than start adjusting !

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[rcom440]

I Like to share my experience with you all, after i finished adjusting my bracelet.

So i had to take 4 links out (6.5 wrist).
One side was really easy to adjust. Both screws and pins came out very easy.
However, the other side was a rough struggle. Screws didn't move even a bit. I tried heat, wd40, everything. At this stage some screws and links got slightly corrupted (no big deal, but not how you want a new item to look..)
After 4 days in wd40, nothing.
After 1 week in wd40 things began to move and i managed to open the screws, yet it wasn't easy at all.
I switched the corrupted links and screws with the extras from the other side and now it is great.

Overall It is a very comfy and smooth bracelet!

My advise:
When you get the watch, do not even try to adjust it !
Put it straight to WD40 for 1 week and only than start adjusting !

[emoji111]



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Pics please.

 

[Streetiq]

There you go mate :

After first try:

After 1 week in WD40:

After adjustment:

I can upload the screws side later.

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[Streetiq]

Screws side:

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[mech500]

Screws side:

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Did you try hairdryer to heat up and remove existing loctite (threadlock).


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[Streetiq]

Yes of course mate, it did not helped me

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[rcom440]

@Streetiq
You can easily get rid of those small scratches on the side of the bracelet with polishing it with kitchen green scrubs sponge. Just make sure you brush it with the grain.

 

[Streetiq]

Sure, works everytime! yet the damaged screws can't be saved..
BTW
i found that's easier to open screws after the WD40, if you tap on them, then slightly tighten them up to the right, and then give them a spin to the left.
Hope it helps future buyers,
Cheers.

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[Maron]

Sure, works everytime! yet the damaged screws can't be saved..
BTW
i found that's easier to open screws after the WD40, if you tap on them, then slightly tighten them up to the right, and then give them a spin to the left.
Hope it helps future buyers,
Cheers.

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Next time use an ultrasonic cleaner. It will help loosen screws. One time I put a bracelet in it and by the end half the screws had fallen out

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[sunny301]

do you guys use loctite when re-inserting the pins and screw?

 

[adamweby]

thanks for taking the time to do this. nice pics too, very helpful!

 

[MBvHoven]

do you guys use loctite when re-inserting the pins and screw?

Not necessary, the screws will be tight enough. But you can. I do it on some other reps

 

[sunny301]

Not necessary, the screws will be tight enough. But you can. I do it on some other reps

Thank you. I think i will just apply some loctitie. Better safe than sorry. Cheers

 

[234BUDs]

I've been stuck. Can't wait to get home and try some of this


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