JF Daytona 21J

[watchguyusa1]

Since the crown on these new Daytonas seems to be a tad too low, I wonder why they didn't just move the whole movement that bit up which would fix both the rehaut and crown position issues.

Yes they could have done just that ,raise up the movement and that would have made the rehaut thinner and corrected the crown height for sure , But it would have also raised the crystal higher in the process, so maybe thats the reason the watch ended up like this? just a theory ... I am sure they were designing the watch case around this 23j movement ,and not make the case true 1:1 for the Rolex 4130 movement and THEN try to make the 23j movement fit ? I would like that question answered!

 

[starman351]

Here are some comparison pics of the JF bracelet with the Noob bracelet as promised:

Below are both bracelets on the watch at the same time. The Noob is on the left:

A couple wrist shots:

Keep in mind the installation of this bracelet was a bit make shift. The spring bars that come with the JF are massive. They would not fit the Noob bracelet. I had to modify some standard springbars to get it to work. On top of that the end link construction is a little different between the two and the Noob bracelet will require some material added to the lower portion where it meets the watch case. I currently have a plastic spacer in there and that is why the bracelet is not perfectly straight where it meets the watch.

Ideally the Noob bracelet would be reamed out to fit the JF springbars, and the correct amount of material would be added in a more precise manner. I will get to it eventually but for now I am enjoying the hell out of it...

 

[tinitonsi]

Thx for the comparison [MENTION=26362]starman351[/MENTION]. WTF, why oh why JF made such a bracelet??? Just to sell V2,3,4?
It's a no go for me until they fix this issue...

 

[Yellobird]

It looks as if NOOB steel used in the bracelet was a bit darker? Bracelet fitment form profile side looks great but the SEL fitment to the case seems a bit off when NOOB bracelet is used. Also what about clasp? Can you use JF clasp which is better than NOOB?

 

[Yellobird]

Here are some comparison pics of the JF bracelet with the Noob bracelet as promised:









Below are both bracelets on the watch at the same time. The Noob is on the left:



A couple wrist shots:

On a side not, rehaut looks great in your pics. And the dial seems to be so crisp!

 

[Yellobird]

Here are some comparison pics of the JF bracelet with the Noob bracelet as promised:

Below are both bracelets on the watch at the same time. The Noob is on the left:

These pics make the JF bracelet look so bad it makes me want to not consider it anymore. IS that how it always looks or is it somehow exaggerated in these pictures? It looks as if the watch sits on top of the bracelet, no flow when looking from a side.

 

[Daddyoftoo]

What are the chances of them updating the SELs and then releasing all of the other versions?
As soon as they bring out the 50th Anniversary, I am on it!

 

[FredZ]

Is the bracelet of the A7750 JF Daytona the same as the 21J one?

 

[ebzen02]

Will wait for V....10..lol


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[starman351]

It looks as if NOOB steel used in the bracelet was a bit darker? Bracelet fitment form profile side looks great but the SEL fitment to the case seems a bit off when NOOB bracelet is used. Also what about clasp? Can you use JF clasp which is better than NOOB?

The steel color is fine. It is probably just the crappy lighting.

As I said The Noob bracelet needs some minor tweaking to make it fit perfectly at the SEL. But it can be done. Also note it is not done in the pics above.

The JF clasp has a little bit better finishing, but the Noob clasp has MUCH better and more correct construction. It is not worth using the JF clasp though it does fit the Noob bracelet. I tested it.

 

[starman351]

Thx for the comparison @starman351. WTF, why oh why JF made such a bracelet??? Just to sell V2,3,4?
It's a no go for me until they fix this issue...

Yeah I would have to agree. I would say it is either one of two things, either they want to be able to sell the next version or they rushed to get this one out before whatever Noob releases hits the street.

There are other minor little errors like the crown guards and rehaut, and the incorrect case engravings. Mine is engraved as a two tone model.

Personally I hope it is the latter and they rushed it. I would love a clone of the 4130 with a GEN dial attached. It would make me no longer miss my 16520...

As it is this is a VERY nice watch that fills the void of my 16520 nicely for now. Not to mention if you have a brick of a Noob Daytona sitting around now you have a good use for the bracelet.

 

[Goodwood]

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I have noticed that since early December that any item that is shipped by EMS from China does not show all of the regualr handling that usually shows up. China EMS will just show as "posted" and no movement but Canada Post shows for the same tracking number that it has left the Country. This may explain why one of your parcels does not show up.

Goodwood

Thanks for the info! I have a bit more faith that it will turn up soon ,even if it is indeed lost Sead will send another,its all the waiting thats a bummer![/QUOTE]

watchguyusa1; thought I would make you feel a bit better that one of your Daytonas is caught in the mail, it is my turn as my black Daytona arrived in Canada and was turned over to Customs for review (a standard web site entry) on the 5th and has not moved since Normally, only takes a day so I am hoping that it is a delay based on the purchases coming from the Xmas period and not a bigger issue.

Goodwood

 

[watchguyusa1]

ok option #1 to fix the sel issue ! I am sure more options to follow !

I will try to source the JF ym band as I think that may be a good fit (I hope!)

if a gen band wasn't so overpriced ,that would be a perfect option ..not to mention they are impossible to find !

there are some aftermarket bands that are supposed to fit the gen 116520 perfectly like these that could be a fix too

http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-Steel-Sil...664290?hash=item33ab4391e2:g:be0AAOSw~bFWJiIp

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20mm-Solid-...227774?hash=item58c2da983e:g:fooAAOSwv0tVLSaN

and for our leather band lovers these are great!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OT-Official...hash=item3ab3a45f70:m:mEbMDeYEFGdIWoa31SEFCvA

 

[lukko]

ok option #1 to fix the sel issue ! I am sure more options to follow !

I will try to source the JF ym band as I think that may be a good fit (I hope!)

if a gen band wasn't so overpriced ,that would be a perfect option ..not to mention they are impossible to find !

there are some aftermarket bands that are supposed to fit the gen 116520 perfectly like these that could be a fix too

http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-Steel-Sil...664290?hash=item33ab4391e2:g:be0AAOSw~bFWJiIp

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20mm-Solid-...227774?hash=item58c2da983e:g:fooAAOSwv0tVLSaN

and for our leather band lovers these are great!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OT-Official...hash=item3ab3a45f70:m:mEbMDeYEFGdIWoa31SEFCvA

See the reahut of these watches of your last link, except the withe dial the other seems to be a fake LOL

 

[watchguyusa1]

Thanks for the info! I have a bit more faith that it will turn up soon ,even if it is indeed lost Sead will send another,its all the waiting thats a bummer!

watchguyusa1; thought I would make you feel a bit better that one of your Daytonas is caught in the mail, it is my turn as my black Daytona arrived in Canada and was turned over to Customs for review (a standard web site entry) on the 5th and has not moved since Normally, only takes a day so I am hoping that it is a delay based on the purchases coming from the Xmas period and not a bigger issue.

Goodwood[/QUOTE]

thanks for the insight ! I am sure it will eventually show up!

See the reahut of these watches of your last link, except the withe dial the other seems to be a fake LOL

Yup reps for sure LOL !

 

[Yellobird]

No more of these arriving?

 

[BestReplicaHunter]

Mine arrived form Ken, ChazingTime. Great TD btw...
Also have a JF 7750 Daytona for comparison.
The new watch bracelet doesn't have the problem described here and is generally good quality but still a little lower in quality compared to my JF 7750 bracelet. Strange...
Also the clasp inner Rolex emblem isn't filled with black ink at all.

Initial impressions - the watch itself is of amazing quality, same as with the 7750 JF. The dial is stunning.

I'll upload some comparison pics later... ask me any questions you have for now...

 

[FredZ]

Mine arrived form Ken, ChazingTime. Great TD btw...
Also have a JF 7750 Daytona for comparison.
The new watch bracelet doesn't have the problem described here and is generally good quality but still a little lower in quality compared to my JF 7750 bracelet. Strange...
Also the clasp inner Rolex emblem isn't filled with black ink at all.

Initial impressions - the watch itself is of amazing quality, same as with the 7750 JF. The dial is stunning.

I'll upload some comparison pics later... ask me any questions you have for now...

What dial?

 

[shotgun]

Mine arrived today,I have shaved rehaut,remove RRR and change crystal,with a genuine crystal!
Now,for me Watch is Perfect!
What do you think guys?


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