The first salmon dial 15202BC automatic watch from XF

[Anadrol5]

Hi Anadrol5, thanks for taking a look at the QC pic. The TD emailed back and said the screws are actually damaged but did not send any closer pics. They also said they will swap the bracelet lug screws out for me. Question: I know it is a simple enough thing to swap out bracelet lug screws but should i be concerned that the TD will scratch the case or use the wrong screws for this? I've had some bad experiences with this sort of thing from a TD that opened up a case back to show the movement and there were scratches all over the case back when I got the watch.

In my experience there is nothing to worry about with the lug screws. When I bought my XF V1 I was one of the unlucky ones who got the immovable bracelet screws. No matter what I did the bracelet screws would not budge and eventually had to buy a new set of bracelet. However, I found that the lug screws were no problem to unscrew. The lug screws on XF 15202 are larger than the bracelet screws and has much deeper grooves. Even if a part of it is damaged I don't think there will be much problem unscrewing it.

 

[tangokilo]

I could use some advice about this 15202BC. I have ordered it from a TD, received three sets of QC pics for three different watches. This third one had the same problem with the brushing on the bezel as the first one, it is not straight with the case in a perpendicular manner. Anyway I rejected it again so my question is with XF in particular. I have not had so many problems with JF or ZF before, so I am curious and would like to know if the quality of XF has some QC issues. The second watch I received pictures of had a perfect brushing but cracked screws on the bracelet to case screws.

I am thinking to perhaps just get a refund and get something else at the stage. If anyone can respond that has this XF and perhaps a JF or ZF can they comment on the quality of the materials in the case and bracelet, should I not give up on the 15202BC? So many first world problems I can't deal with. Lol

 

[tangokilo]

See the brushing at the wrong angle.

 

[legend]

See the brushing at the wrong angle.

I know its a pain, but this can be corrected by a modder.

 

[Pdatoon]

I know its a pain, but this can be corrected by a modder.

I know the best one around if needed :hehehe:

 

[tangokilo]

Finally got a good one! Really hoping that the bracelet won't feel cheap compared to ZF.

This is approved QC:

 

[replicaX]

Finally got a good one! Really hoping that the bracelet won't feel cheap compared to ZF.

This is approved QC:

After how many rejections?

 

[tangokilo]

It took three rejections. Two were because of the bezel brushing not being straight with the direction of the brushing on the case. The other one was for damaged cracked screws. Glad this one looks good.

 

[replicaX]

It took three rejections. Two were because of the bezel brushing not being straight with the direction of the brushing on the case. The other one was for damaged cracked screws. Glad this one looks good.

Luckily for me, I never had to reject more than once through all my past purchases. How long a delay did 3 rejections cause you?

I believe I saw some past post that mentioned 7 rejections! That is probably a record, at least from what I have read.

 

[tangokilo]

This is also the first time for me I had to reject more than once. I placed my order for this about a month ago so that is how long three rejections added to the process for this watch.

 

[Pdatoon]

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[Pdatoon]

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[exacten]

that dial print looks awful, i hope its because of angle or light :O

 

[tangokilo]

I received the watch today. I will post some pics later. First impressions are the feel and quality is not the same level as ZF or JF. I was not expecting this. I am used to JF bracelets and this XF feels cheap and not well made. Kind of disappointing but it is not a bad rep, just not the same quality as a ZF or JF in my opinion.

 

[SHB]

I received the watch today. I will post some pics later. First impressions are the feel and quality is not the same level as ZF or JF. I was not expecting this. I am used to JF bracelets and this XF feels cheap and not well made. Kind of disappointing but it is not a bad rep, just not the same quality as a ZF or JF in my opinion.

Surprised to hear that, do you compare the 15202 bracelet between the 3 fac or 15400/500 against 15202 xf?

 

[tangokilo]

Surprised to hear that, do you compare the 15202 bracelet between the 3 fac or 15400/500 against 15202 xf?

I was comparing the bracelets of JF 15400, ZF 15500, and the XF 15202BC. But now that I think of it perhaps this is meant to be this way, that perhaps the 15202 bracelet is thinner on the gen as well?

Thickness aside however, I feel the XF bracelet is not as well finished as JF or ZF.

 

[SHB]

I was comparing the bracelets of JF 15400, ZF 15500, and the XF 15202BC. But now that I think of it perhaps this is meant to be this way, that perhaps the 15202 bracelet is thinner on the gen as well?

Thickness aside however, I feel the XF bracelet is not as well finished as JF or ZF.

Couldn't talk for the gen specs mate, never handled one.

 

[tangokilo]

Here are some pictures.

 

[tangokilo]

It is starting to grow on me now. Sizing it up and wearing it today so let's see how I feel after a day's wearing it.

 

[LebronXiJames]

It is starting to grow on me now. Sizing it up and wearing it today so let's see how I feel after a day's wearing it.

Do you have any pictures of the dial in different lighting conditions you could share? Would love to see a few as I’m on the fence about which AP RO to get