What are the pros and cons of the AR Factory Rolex Datejust V3 version 41 mm?

The Rolex Datejust model is produced by Noob Factory with a solid 904L stainless steel case, 41 mm diameter and ETA 2824-2 caliber in accordance with Swiss norms architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Case and Body Workmanship

Updated to latest V3 version; The 904L steel 41 mm Datejust series 126334 comes with the Seagull 2824 movement. The latest generation six-crown dial surface version has been added, the case and bracelet processing is much more advanced, the bezel is produced with a completely new vacuum coating technique, and the end links of the strap have been optimized to be thinner.

My personal opinion: AR Factory's real advantage is in workmanship. Nowadays, a common tactic of factories is to release a higher version at regular intervals to keep sales alive. In fact, there are a lot of words floating around like "detail improvement"; Has it really been made, who knows? In the end, everyone takes their watch and goes home and the job is done; You don't know what the previous version was like either. Sometimes there is no point in getting too hung up on the factory's so-called updates and some advertising texts. After choosing the right factory, there is no problem; Who would keep a replica watch and treasure it as a V1 or V2?

Movement and Caliber Performance

There is another point that I personally highly recommend in this AR Factory Datejust, and that is the movement side. The real Seagull mechanism is used as the mechanism; This movement is more stable and durable than the Hangzhou movement, and 100 times better than AR Factory's own 3135. It is a really nice option for a simple model to have both good workmanship and a stable mechanism, and to sell the best version for less than three thousand. At the same time, AR also offers a 41 mm two-tone (steel-gold) option; But two-color models are always made with galvanic coating, they cannot be compared with silver in terms of color permanence. So the first choice for AR Factory on the Datejust 41 should be the silver (white steel) four color combination.

The first AR released was actually the 36mm version. In terms of workmanship, it is exactly the same as 41 mm; However, this size has a big flaw: the offered movement is Replica 3135. I was not very fond of the Replika 3135 movement from the beginning; The failure rate and power reserve are both quite bad. Among these, serious problems include the date getting stuck regularly and the power reserve being only a few hours. I cannot understand why the factory did not request an improvement from the mechanism manufacturer; I also don't understand why it doesn't offer a 2824 movement option. AR's 36mm series is truly a sell-out to be feared; We do not recommend it unless it has a stable mechanism. Perhaps AR Factory has too much stock of the 3135 movement; An update may come after the stock is melted.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

The strap design of the older 36mm Datejust is in the traditional five-row folding clasp format; AR Factory continues to use the old model steel bracelet. On the new 36 mm model, all have been updated to the Oyster type bracelet on the original side. This bracelet is a design that Rolex has completely renewed after 2019; Presumably AR Factory will switch to this after melting down its old model stock, but other factories are already all in sync with the original.

General Evaluation and Conclusion

In fact, every factory has a flagship product worth recommending. For example, while the 41 mm steel model is worth buying, the 36 mm is a bit of a trap; The main reason is that the mechanism is a drag. No matter which model you choose, you should not blindly believe in a single factory; It is necessary to evaluate each factory, product by product, down to the smallest detail, to see if it is the best in the market. Moreover, do not believe the words such as "official site" of such and such a factory; Only then can you buy a watch that you will be truly satisfied with.

Of course, N Factory, the big brother of the replica Rolex Datejust series, also offers quite a few options: the version with the replica 3235 movement. Those who like such mechanisms can consider N Factory production; Ultimately, it is a great advantage that a well-established brand has easy spare parts and after-sales support. In terms of workmanship, I think it's about the same as the AR; The on-off feel is a little behind the AR, but overall it's pretty close.

The craftsmanship of this Datejust from AR is truly spot on. Actually, the difficult part of the Datejust replica is not the front; The front face structure is simple, the dial surface is not complicated, and many factories can make serrated bezels well. I think the real difficulty is with the buckle and the on-off points on the inside of the strap. The smoothness of AR Factory's Datejust has to be the best on the market. This Datejust, which comes with the 2824 movement as standard, can also be upgraded to the Swiss movement; Its playability is quite high. This best-selling Datejust comes in four color options, goes out of stock frequently; If you are looking for workmanship and stability, I recommend this model.

If you read the article until the end, I hope this article was useful to you. We will share more detailed reviews in the future.