Clean Rolex Daytona: Where is the difference between 126518 and 116518 worn by Shawn Yue?

Rolex Daytona 126518 model is produced by Clean Factory with a solid 904L stainless steel case, 40 mm diameter and Dandong 4130 chronograph movement 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.

Among the many Daytona models, the one worn by Shawn Yue is clearly distinguishable in appearance. Moreover, the old m116518ln version has always been known as a popular model in both the original and replica markets. In this article, we discuss what the differences are between the new model of Shawn Yue and its old model. Especially the fine details in the new model are the parts that many watch lovers are curious about. Besides these, there are also differences in the mechanism used in the replica Shawn Yue Daytona.

First of all, in terms of size, both watches retain the original 40 mm size; There is almost no difference in this regard. While the material used in the original models is 18K gold, 904L steel material is used in the Clean Shawn Yue Daytona, and the color tone of the exterior is imitated exactly with the PVD electroplating process. The majority of watch lovers are worried about whether there is a color difference. Now let's briefly compare the new Clean Shawn Yue model with the old model.

Case and Body Workmanship

1: Whether it is a new or old model, the size and case structure are produced in 1:1 scale from the original mold; The thickness is checked according to the original data and applied exactly.

2: The new model ceramic bezel uses the newest design; The hour markers and the surface have been made more tidy. There is some real metal material on the outside. This both highlights the design concept and serves a practical protective function, preventing scratches. The old Shawn Yue Daytona, on the other hand, consists entirely of ceramic material.

Dial and Hand Details

3: Dial color has been readjusted. While the dial of the old model displayed a white-tinged K gold tone, the dial of the new model offers a pure K gold tone. When the two watches are placed side by side, the difference is quite noticeable.

4: The hour markers on the dial are made of black metal material in the old model. In the new model, the signs are designed entirely with K gold material; Also, the signs have become thinner. On the old model, the markings appear thicker.

5: In the three chronograph sub-dial sections, here is the most obvious difference between the new model and the old model. In the new model, the three secondary dials are used with a reduced design and the hour markers on the edges have become smaller.

The above five points were the obvious differences of Clean Daytona in terms of appearance. Finally, regarding the movement: the old Clean Daytona V3 used the Dandong 4130 movement; This mechanism has always had a good reputation and its failure rate was almost zero. The entire new Daytona m1265 series uses the Shanghai 4131 movement. Although it is known as the Shanghai mechanism factory, it is actually produced exclusively by Clean. I hope this article was useful to you. We will share more detailed teardowns, live footage reviews and real-replica comparisons in the coming days.