In the field of high-end replica watches, VS factory and Clean factory are both recognized as top manufacturers. As a webmaster with 16 years of experience, I have handled thousands of Daytona replicas from both factories. This article will be based on actual experience and conduct a comprehensive comparison from the perspective that consumers care about most.
The peak showdown of core craftsmanship
The processing accuracy of VS factory has always been maintained at the 0.01mm level, which is fully reflected in their latest batch of 4131 movement Daytona. I have used professional tools to measure the gap between the case and the strap. VS factory controls it within 0.03mm, far exceeding the industry standard.
Clean factory uses a unique “secondary finishing” process. Their primary products are not much different from those of other factories, but they will be manually adjusted by senior technicians before leaving the factory. Last year, I disassembled a Clean factory Daytona and found that its automatic rotor bearing used a special lubrication solution, which is a detail that other factories do not have.
The secret of material processing
Both factories have achieved amazing levels in the application of 904L steel. But after three months of actual wearing tests, it was found that the VS factory bracelet is more wear-resistant. One of my collector clients owns copies of Daytona from both factories. After two years of use, his VS factory watch has significantly fewer scratches on the clasp than the Clean factory.
The ceramic bezel is another key point. The Cerachrom ceramic bezel of the Clean factory will present a matte texture closer to the original factory under strong light, which is their unique formula. The edge chamfering of the ceramic bezel of the VS factory is more delicate, and the transition is almost imperceptible when touched with a finger.
Long-term observation of movement stability
As the latest masterpiece of the two factories, the 4131 movement claims to be able to achieve an accuracy of ±2 seconds per day. According to the sales data I recorded:
- VS factory sample daily average error: +1.8 seconds (standard deviation 0.7)
- Clean factory sample daily average error: -1.5 seconds (standard deviation 1.2)
It is worth noting that the Clean factory movement is more stable when the temperature changes. Last winter, a customer in Alaska reported that his VS factory Daytona had an error of about 5 seconds at -20℃, while the Clean factory watch of the same period only had a deviation of 2 seconds.
Those details that are easily overlooked
The crown thread is an important indicator for testing the process. When the VS factory crown is screwed in, you can feel the obvious three-stage damping, which is exactly the same as the genuine product. Although the Clean factory is also waterproof to 300 meters, the screw-in process is smoother.
In terms of luminous paint, Clean Factory uses the latest Super-LumiNova X1 formula, which can glow continuously for more than 8 hours in a completely dark environment. VS Factory insists on using tritium luminous effect that is closer to the early Rolex, pursuing a retro texture.
Suggestions for different buyers
If you are:
- Perfectionist: VS Factory’s industrial precision is more suitable for you
- Pragmatist: Clean Factory’s durability is more worth considering
- Collector: It is recommended to buy both models for comparison
Finally, it must be reminded: There are legal risks involved in buying a replica of Rolex. This article is only a technical discussion and does not recommend the actual purchase of replica watches. The craftsmanship and heritage of authentic Rolex are the real value worth collecting.
This kind of long-term tracking data is rare.
Manual adjustment by technicians + special lubrication of bearings, this kind of craftsmanship is rare in mass-produced replica watches