Real vs. replica: Can the Clean two-tone black Submariner rival the original?

The Rolex Submariner model is produced by Clean Factory with a solid 904L stainless steel case, 40 mm diameter and Dandong 3135 Clone 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.

Clean is a manufacturer that most people may not have heard of; This factory was previously a parts manufacturer. The two-tone black Submariner bezel of many large factories was actually a Clean bezel. Later, this factory also produced its own Submariner watches, but they were not as well-known as N Factory, AR Factory, VS Factory, ZF Factory Submariners; Nevertheless, their workmanship was extremely good, they belong to the highest level, especially on the bezel side. This time Clean launches the completely renewed V4 edition two color black Submariner; The same parts manufacturer as AR Factory was preferred for the entire case set and strap. It can be said that after this update, the Clean two-tone black Submariner has reached the same level as major factories such as VS Factory and N Factory; The newly updated bezel is the top version of the market!

Clean real clean V4 is the newest version green bezel, it far surpasses the current V3 version green bezel. The special clean V1 version has a black bezel/black-purple tone identical to the original. Handcrafted three-dimensional hour and minute hands/no need to replace them with spare hour and minute hands anymore. The black-green/steel color Submariner uses an AR steel bracelet. Clean two-tone steel bracelet/AR steel bracelet (special three-piece bonded end link + steel color invisible from the side). Clean is the ultimate replacement green dial. Clean self-developed black dial. All 904L material (real 18k vacuum plating, free replacement if discolored). The models released this time are five in total: 116610 (black/green) full steel case Submariner; 114060 (black) undated Submariner; 116613 (blue/black) two color Submariner. This time the mechanism is only 3135 for now; The shipment date of 2836 is not yet known.

The bezel is exactly the same; including all font corrections, edge chamfering and machining.

Can the Clean Rolex two-tone black Submariner be detected as a fake at first glance?

Three-piece bonded end link, the first and only on the entire market; The thin gap at the joint is clearly visible in the photo. Yes, if the two-color Submariner you have does not have this gap at the back joint of the end link, I regret to say that the two-color Submariner you have is not the most perfect one. Three-piece crafting is actually not difficult; The main difficulty is that the parts have to be produced separately and coated separately. It is very difficult to develop in this process and requires taking a certain wastage rate. Clean's meticulous workmanship will definitely come to the top.

All parts are plated individually, the bracelet is not plated as a whole. The advantage of individual coating is that the steel color is not visible on the bracelet, end link and side surfaces, meaning that the fake is not obvious at first glance. However, the difficulty lies in this: if even the slightest defect occurs during assembly, it cannot be repaired, because once the coating layer is damaged, it can only be thrown away as scrap. This shows clean's attitude in the production of pieces: the same meticulousness from start to finish, never slack.

clean uses 904 materials in all parts; Including case back, buckle, strap, case and other parts. The buckle is 904L steel; There are only three companies in the market that make their buckles from 904 steel and clean is one of them. As for the case and the back of the case, Clean is the only factory that procures 904L steel plate and presses it with a mold (usually a case factory does subcontract production; the case factory orders the raw part of the relevant size from a billet factory, and the billet factory is responsible for supplying the 904L steel plate raw material. Of course, there are imported and domestic versions of 904L; the composition values ​​are close to each other, but the unit price of the imported material is slightly higher and the yield rate is relatively higher). Clean is open to all kinds of material testing; If it turns out to be fake, it gives a refund guarantee. (The case, strap and AR Factory come from the same manufacturer as the Rolex Submariner; currently AR Factory makes the best case set and strap on the market.)

In short, clean starts with the supply of raw materials; It skips the billet factory and the case factory and produces its own. There is only one purpose in doing this: to guarantee that the material is entirely 904 imported material from start to finish, and at the same time to continuously improve the efficiency rate.

As far as we can see, the Clean Submariner's bezel uses the C4 bezel, which is considered the best in the market, reserve grade dial, three-dimensional hour and minute hands, and AR bracelet, which is considered the best in the market; So all the good features are gathered in one place. However, the mechanism is not mentioned much here. This replica 3135 movement that Clean uses is exactly ZZ Factory's 3135 movement. In terms of performance, it may not be able to match the 3135 produced by VS Factory, but it will not break down either; After all, this mechanism has been tested at ZZ Factory for years, its stability is still very good. It now appears that such replica 3135s have now generally matured; Even if you buy a random one, even a small XXX imitation factory's 3135 will not break. Therefore, there is not much left to say on the mechanism side.

Clean has experience and history; It has been working on Rolex replica parts for so many years, it can be said that it has a deep-rooted and solid history and is more reputable than other factories. That's why Clean Submariner quickly won the admiration of dealers and watch enthusiasts around; The current situation is so volatile that comparison with their time has become almost a begging issue. Let's say, if you wanted some watch enthusiasts who do not know Clean to buy this product, they would not accept it easily; Some people haven't even heard of it. There are also N Factory's novice, die-hard fans; You say Clean is good, and they think, 'N doesn't have it, that's why you're recommending Clean to me, I won't fall into this trap.' If VS started shipping now, the tide would inevitably return to VS dominance; No matter how good Clean does, it won't work because VS is famous, has a lot of production, and a large fan base. Anyone who understands or does not understand can convince themselves when they say 'VS is a big factory', and the sale is closed without a few words; Why bother telling you about Clean anymore? Even if you tell, it is not clear that the goods will be available. This is how some factories often became popular, but were stuck in production capacity. If VS and N still don't hear anything, things get really uncertain; The interest of Clean is increasing, Inter Milan decorated and Cola decorated will also be released, their quality is extraordinary. It is really unclear who will inherit the replica Rolex world in the future.

Clean Submariner is undoubtedly the best version at this point, but this version is only for those who know it; Unfortunately, only the old Submariner is available. If VS didn't get hung up on control, it would be the new Submariner's world right now. Of course, the classic two-tone black Submariner is still irreplaceable and there are many potential enthusiasts, so the most popular one is the C two-tone black. Looking at customer feedback so far, the reviews are very high. I hope Clean continues its efforts and brings many more great products to everyone.

Clean Rolex two color black Submariner replica watch detail review

Top-end replacement two-color black dial; The black glow effect of the dial is much more realistic than before. In general, the print of the crown logo is finely processed, and its opening is in an oval shape. The inverted triangle at 12 o'clock is made extremely perfectly, its texture is exactly right with its centered alignment. The three-dimensional hour markers on the dial and the hour and minute hands are all filled with lume material; It is full but does not overflow and it also has frame decoration. The lume point is right in the middle, the middle is raised, and the edge of the metal frame is hollow; It is not overly plump and the edges do not darken even after a long time.

The clean Rolex two-tone black Submariner has a diameter of 40 mm; It can be carried easily whether you have thin or thick wrists. Its side thickness is 12.5 mm and is the same as the original. The side line of the two-tone black Submariner is thin, long and softly rounded. When looked at carefully, it can be seen that the ears and triangular notched bezel of this version are exactly the same as the original. The lume effect is extremely sharp; You can easily read the time no matter how dark the environment is.

On the other side of the watch, there is a screw-down crown; The crown mark, the symbol of Rolex, is engraved on top, while the three dots below indicate that the crown has the Triplock triple water resistance system. The crown has a notched design that prevents slipping so that the user can easily adjust it. The change on this side of the case is on the crown protection side; Rolex has tweaked the protection of the new model a little more finely, but it's not really that noticeable.

To protect the movement from the effects of water and sand dust, clean has used a three-stage compression crown. When squeezed, the Oyster case becomes completely sealed. A row of gears is also engraved on the crown, making it easier for the user to set the time and date; The feel of the setup is very good. The closed case back design protects the mechanism better. Clean has two options, Hangzhou 2836 and Seagull 3135; stable and reliable. Strap type Oyster three-link 316L stainless steel bracelet. The solid link bracelet has undergone a very fine brushing and polishing process, and its curve fits the wrist perfectly. There is almost no difference in color and brightness.

clean two-tone black There are some changes to the protective film on the 3135 version of the Submariner; The '904 steel' red text is no longer visible on the back, a 3135 laser mark is left on the bottom of the case, but the entire case is still made of 904 material. The part of the strap that touches the wrist is also very important. The feel is silky, the grip feel and texture are first class. Basically, it does not lag behind similar products from AR Factory. The highest level among replica watches! Finally, the mechanism. This version uses 3135 directly, there is no 2836 version. The winding rotation direction is the same as the original product; There is no feeling of fakeness in use anymore. Both the appearance and use of the watch are a perfect replica, moreover, this movement has passed hundreds of function tests, is stable and has no problems!

Below are the high-definition real shot photos of the Clean Rolex two-tone black Submariner replica watch; There are also real-replica comparison images in the rest of the article.

Is the Clean two-tone black Submariner worth buying?

It should be noted that the new version Clean Submariner is the only Submariner replica version on the market with solid (solid) dial markings; The workmanship is quite mature. Currently, Submariner competition is very fierce, many factories produce it; The fact that Clean stands out is an indication that he is truly talented. The middle part markings of the clean version Submariner are processed as a solid 69 signs; This is the only version that makes the dial almost invisible and brings it perfectly close to the original.

The cost of the clean two-tone black Submariner's outer bezel is quite high. The bezel ring is filled with platinum, its grip is very strong. Basically, it does not flake or oxidize and darken even after a long time. Even though this factory's production is low and its time on the market is short, many of its products truly deserve recognition! A very important point is processing; Whether it is dated or undated version, clean's replica products have always achieved the full mark effect, whether it is 2836 or 3135 version. The entire watch is made of pure 904 steel. If you have purchased any other versions of this steel, you can clearly compare the difference.

On the movement side, the most common caliber 3135 and Seagull 2836 caliber are used in the market; The mechanism has been tested for years, its performance is good and the failure/repair rate is extremely low!

On the strap and buckle side, Clean uses the same parts manufacturer as AR Factory; The top-end version on the market. While a few factories try to put labels on 316 steel and make it look like it is real, here is a real production that has high hardness, high density, and is resistant to corrosion and scratching. The fine processing of the latch on the inside of the buckle and the texture of the latch are much cleaner and perfect (you can feel the strong visual effect and texture of real 'imported 904 steel' as soon as you hold it in your hand). The shape and size of the 'crown logo' on the buckle has been perfectly corrected, identical to the original; Its processing is smooth and fine, there is no feeling of protrusion or indentation, it opens easily since it has the same gap as the original, and it does not cause the feeling of forced nailing.

The most striking aspect of the Clean is its decoration; It surpasses all versions on the market by far, especially after being upgraded to the V4 version this time.

Comparison of the V4 bezel of the Clean Rolex two-tone black Submariner replica watch with the original.

Top-end replacement two-color black dial; The black glow effect of the dial is much more realistic than before. In general, the print of the crown logo is finely processed, and its opening is in an oval shape. The inverted triangle at 12 o'clock is made extremely perfectly, its texture is exactly right with its centered alignment. The three-dimensional hour markers on the dial and the hour and minute hands are all filled with lume material; It is full but does not overflow and it also has frame decoration. The lume point is right in the middle, the middle is raised, and the edge of the metal frame is hollow; It is not overly plump and the edges do not darken even after a long time.

This time, clean disassembled and molded the original two-tone black Submariner to produce a better replacement part. It can be seen that the shape and thickness of the font have been done perfectly; The sunburst pattern spreading outward from the central hole is also extremely close, finely crafted, but does not catch the eye.

It's been all these years since the two-tone black Submariner was released; Factories large and small carefully worked out every detail, but that one date window effect was always the most inconspicuous. Cleaning the matte date window was successful, but unfortunately, although it brought out the effect, the detail part is still waiting to be fixed. I hope they can make the appearance of the date window even more similar in the future.

Handcrafted three-dimensional hour and minute hands; You no longer need to replace it with spare hour and minute hands.

C bezel with high transparency, three-dimensional hour and minute hands with solid center axis, stick marker engraving.

A complete update of the Clean Rolex two-tone black Submariner's complete case set; It is truly made of imported 904 steel and uses the same parts manufacturer as AR Factory (AR Factory is the manufacturer that makes the version closest to the original on the market in terms of case set and strap). With the structural details inside the case, as well as the strap and case brushing on the exterior, the current texture and grip feel are extremely good; The brushing and polishing on the entire watch is dazzling, a perfect replica of the classic original.

In general, Clean's Submariner and GMT have established themselves firmly in the Zhanxi market. The watch as a whole belongs to the highest level replica version, both in terms of workmanship details and closeness to reality. Undoubtedly the best alternative after VS. It is recommended.

I hope this article by Bey helps you. We will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the future.