So, Clean Factory. Seems like these guys weren’t always making entire watches. Heard whispers they started out slinging ceramic bezel inserts. You know, the kind that goes on the Submariner, Daytona, that kinda jazz. Then, BAM! Suddenly they’re chucking out whole Rolex replicas. Mad, right?
Now, the big question: are they any good? From what I’ve gathered, they’re giving VSF a run for their money, especially on the Submariner front. VSF used to be *the* name, but Clean’s stepped up their game. The bezel insert, naturally, is supposed to be top-notch, given their history. But it ain’t just the bezel. People are talking about the dials, the hands, even the bracelet quality. It’s all about those tiny details, the stuff that screams “yeah, this is the real deal… almost.”
What’s interesting is how they’re approaching things. Apparently, they even bought genuine Rolex movements to, like, *reverse engineer* them. That’s dedication, man! Using CAD/CAM and custom molds? Sounds proper fancy. Whether it translates to a more reliable movement in the long run? Jury’s still out.
Now, you’ll see comparisons pop up everywhere: Clean vs. VSF, Clean vs. ARF… it’s a constant battle for replica supremacy! For example, someone was comparing a Clean GMT “Bruce Wayne” (that’s the black and blue one, for the uninitiated) to an ARF version. The Clean had a Clean bezel insert and dial, and Buff hands. ARF, well, I dunno.
And then there’s the Daytona. Apparently Clean’s Daytona is pretty darn good. Someone said it felt the same size as the real deal and looked like a million bucks. But, I’m kinda like, “hold on, are we really aiming for feeling and looking? What about the guts of the thing?” I mean, it’s a Rolex (replica, sure), but still.
But here’s the thing that bugs me a bit. I keep seeing references to movements. SA4130 Super Clone. Okay, sounds impressive. But then you hear that it’s the *same* movement Noob Factory used to use. And Noob Factory isn’t around anymore, right? So, is it a good thing? A bad thing? Just a thing? I’m confused, to be honest.
