AR Factory Rolex Sea-Dweller Single Red is literally dismantled: How is the craftsmanship of the V3 version red-printed Sea-Dweller actually?

The Rolex Sea-Dweller model is produced by Noob Factory with a solid 904L stainless steel case, 44 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.

When we consider the watch in general, there have been huge changes in details from the first version to today's top version. AR super 904L SEA-DWELLER 126600 red The most powerful "V3" upgraded version of the Sea-Dweller is a masterpiece. The strap and case of the AR super Sea-Dweller "V3" are made of the highest level imported 904 steel material (which can definitely pass the tests). The strap and case are quite shiny and white; It never becomes dull or yellow. Technical specifications of the Super Sea-Dweller "V3" upgrade:

Case and Body Workmanship

1: The internal and external workmanship of the case is finer; At the same time, the general lines of the watch are also extremely strong. And in terms of appearance, it matches the original design as closely as possible!

2: In the relief on the bezel, the engraved text and font are much thinner and more three-dimensional; This is also a strong upgrade point of the watch!

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

3: The detail workmanship on the inside of the buckle is cleaner and finer. It is also equipped with the Seagull 2824 movement and the Rolex logo is placed on the automatic winding gear of the movement; This detail is the most direct point that distinguishes it from previous versions. In addition, the original product comes with import packaging materials. The truly super 904L is the most powerful SEA red Sea-Dweller. This is also the earliest replica to use 904 steel; The changes in every detail make the AR Factory V3 version a truly "detoxifying" (meeting expectations) version. Improvements in detail also enabled the replica to pass N Factory successfully. I repeat the same saying again: not every watch is made by N Factory, and not every replica is made by the best N Factory!

AR Factory V3 version Rolex Sea-Dweller with red lettering; In the previous Sea-Dweller type models, the size was 44 mm. In the new model, the size of the "Single Red Sea-Dweller" has been brought to 43 mm, provided that the thickness remains the same, thus making the case form more harmonious. A small convex magnifying window has been added to the sapphire crystal at 3 o'clock for easy date reading (previous Sea-Dweller models did not have a magnifying date window). The first Sea-Dweller type model was not used for a long time due to the limitations in diving depth and glass material, considering the safety of the watch. Now, when we switched to glass sapphire material, this problem was easily solved. The red "sea-dweller" text on the dial surface has a three-dimensional and embossed effect. AR Factory outer case shell uses the latest 904 steel; AR was the first to use 904 steel in replicas. Let's briefly talk about what 316 and 904 are below. 316L steel: 316L steel is stainless steel, its texture is good, it is resistant to corrosion, its density is close to iron, it does not harm human skin, does not cause allergies, and its color does not fade. 904L steel: To the naked eye, it is not much different from 316L steel; The difference is that the corrosion resistance is slightly higher in special environments (allergic people should use it with caution). Sapphire: Prevents scratching, is wear-resistant and hard; Since it is hard, it is also fragile, do not knock or drop it.

Dial and Hand Details

The three-dimensionality of the hour and minute hands and hour markers is also processed, and the texture is very good.

AR's red Sea-Dweller replicates the red print at 6 o'clock as in the original.

General Evaluation and Conclusion

The dial printing of the AR Factory V3 version Rolex Single Red Sea-Dweller is three-dimensional and clean; The multi-layer ink printing gives an overall feeling of relief. Including the date font, we see a deep and weighted feel; It is also extremely easy to read.

The AR Factory V3 version Rolex Single Red Sea-Dweller uses one-piece molded ceramic bezel stages; The font on the coating is processed with exactly the same three-dimensionality and cleanliness as the original (Note: The bezel of AR's 904 steel Submariner series has applied the eight-piece pressing technique, which is the same as the original in the market from the very beginning; the bezel is never pasted with double-sided tape). This is exactly why we see that the outer ceramic bezel stages of AR's Single Red Sea-Dweller are extremely smooth and clean, the color does not fade, and the texture is complete. The Lume point is right in the middle; It is not shifted like in previous versions. Its color is also normally slightly yellowish, clear and transparent, the same as the original; It is not one of those pure white lume dots on the market that can be seen as fake at a glance.

Screw-down waterproof crown. The three-dimensional effect of the crown logo is stronger, the edge corners are clearly processed; Screw-down crown specially designed for diving. The waterproof effect of the screw-down crown is extremely strong. (After setting the watch, it must be screwed back to ensure water resistance.) The rubber waterproof gasket on the back of the case has a structure that expands with heat and contracts with cold. That's why many watch lovers ask about the waterproofness of the watch; I would like to point out here once again: the seal on replica watches wears out after long periods of use, thus seriously weakening the waterproof feature. It is not "no problem in swimming, it can even be worn in the sauna" as other sellers say; Friends who want to wear it for a few years should still use it carefully, the watch requires care.

The upgrade in this V3 version is mainly in the internal and external engraving of the case; The internal and external workmanship of the case is finer, the internal relief engraving and font are thinner and more three-dimensional. At 6 o'clock, when we look from the side, we will see the Rolex laser emblem; Many watch enthusiasts may not realize this. When you position the watch as shown in the picture and look at it from the side, the laser emblem can be seen.

Additionally, the lume point at 12 o'clock on the bezel of the watch is well filled; The 904L stainless steel case and black ceramic outer bezel offer excellent pleasure to the eye after polishing. Equipped with a Sea-Dweller type unidirectional rotating 60 minute graduated bezel; The patented black Cerachrom step ring, developed by the brand, is made of ceramic that does not scratch easily and its color does not fade even when exposed to ultraviolet light, revealing the rock-solid quality of the brand.

The font of the case back has been re-laser molded and engraved, infinitely close to the original. We can see from the details that the design of the outermost ring and the inner ring are the same, both are processed with laser engraving technique, the steps are very clear and distinct.

Bracelet is very important whether a watch is good or not; When we look at the details of the bracelet, we see that the workmanship of the fine adjustment channel is very smooth. The cushioning feeling when opening and closing the buckle repeatedly is also very well done. The 904L stainless steel solid link Oyster bracelet uses the classic Oyster three-row link structure. The detail work on the inside of the buckle is cleaner and finer; The Oyster safety folding clasp is attached to it, thanks to the practical fine adjustment with the Rolex extension system, the watch fits the wrist better and its size can be adjusted!

The processing of the strap edge has been upgraded, the newest is the same as the original version. AR Factory is one of the best in the industry in belt brushing workmanship; The clear brushing makes the whole watch feel really good in the hand. (In my personal opinion, AR Factory's strap and case workmanship is much better than N Factory!) The strap of the V3 version is also one of the important points of this upgrade, but it is very difficult to show it. Let me make an analogy: if the brushing density used to be 500 threads, now it is 600. However, for watch lovers, the steel brushing density of AR has already reached a satisfactory level; this upgrade seems a bit unnecessary. The detail workmanship on the inside of the buckle is cleaner and finer, and the cushioning feeling of opening and closing the buckle is excellent. You can take a look at the texture of the V3 Submariner buckle he shot earlier. The mechanism is the biggest point of difference from the original; The original uses the brand's self-developed 3235 movement, while the replica uses the Seagull 2824 movement, but its stability is excellent and the Swiss movement can also be custom-made.

Another biggest difference is in the extension section of the buckle. The Single Red Sea-Dweller's extension mechanism is similar to the Submariner's, but with the logo inside. This section provides practicality for wearing the watch and adjusting the extension after wearing the diving suit.

The original folding buckle was chosen as the buckle; The inner part of the buckle is also polished, just like the original. There is also a fine adjustment function on the buckle; This function is actually a useful feature for divers. Very thoughtful; AR Factory has also done the same as the original, it is consistent from start to finish.

Movement and Caliber Performance

On the movement side, this new Sea-Dweller with AR Factory red lettering uses the Seagull 2824 movement; Its stability is very strong, its quality is guaranteed.

The margin of error of this mechanism is very small; Installing this mechanism for a closed-back Sea-Dweller is virtually indistinguishable from the original. Because what we want is the stability of the mechanism, operating precision and the strength of the power reserve; The rest is nonsense.

Summary: Today, I briefly explained the general details of the AR Factory V3 version Rolex red lettering Sea-Dweller; I also gave a positive review to the overall craftsmanship of the watch. This version upgrade has been extremely successful; This indirectly reflects the care AR Factory pays to the replica mold!
Here we come to the end; I hope this article was useful to you. We will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the future.