Rolex Daytona M116509 Clean Factory Review

The Rolex Daytona M116509 model is produced by Clean Factory with a solid 904L stainless steel case, standard case 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.

After all, the original of this watch is made of platinum material and the workmanship is very meticulous in the production process. So it's different from the 904L stainless steel case, which is exactly the same as the original, like the Clean Daytona V3. That's why this Clean Daytona has also made a pretty big breakthrough. So let's dive right into the review and see if there is a big difference between it and the original. In addition to the 904L material, the same platinum color tone as the original was achieved with PVD coating workmanship; It can now reach a level where there is essentially no color difference, with almost 95 percent similarity. Of course, the color difference is not very noticeable on the outside, but there is definitely a difference in weight in grams; that's immeasurable, since the original was a few hundred thousand HKD, while Clean Blue Cat offers close to 95 percent similarity for just XXX. So there will be a difference between platinum and 904L in terms of weight.

Moreover, we cannot judge external appearances by actual conditions; The most realistic comparison can only be made through details. As for the bezel, the original is also made of platinum material. However, there are no problems with the integrity of the bezel and the font of the hour markers; because the font of the hour markers was scanned and compared to the original and embroidered onto Clean Blue Cat's cloth. In this respect, there is a more or less trouble-free reproduction; The filling effect of the paint surface also shows no signs of overflow. When we look at the entire case form, the brushed marks and machining-polishing workmanship from the front to the back of the case have been completed with the highest level of quality. Generally, the curvature of the entire case reaches a certain level of similarity; Its curve is soft and in the standard case form, in addition, the thickness of around 12.3-12.4 mm is basically reflected exactly.

Dial and Hand Details

The element that reflects the name Blue Cat the most is the entire dial surface in a deep blue tone; There is also a radial texture on it. Since the photo we are currently comparing with the original was taken with a light box, the radial texture comparison is not clear; Therefore, we need to make comparisons by looking at real product photos. In the future, I will also publish a review comparing the actual product photos with the original. Currently, there is no color difference or non-standard radial texture on this blue dial; all precisely replicated to the color tone of the original. As for the dial details, we can see the metal of the crown LOGO at position 12; The overall effect of Clean Blue Cat and the extending curve of the crown are exactly in line with the structure of the original. The English letter R engraved on the inner ring is the point that requires the most attention in the real-replica detail; This time, after the experience gained from Clean Daytona V3, there are no defects in the inner ring.

The hour and minute hands are in a single piece with three colors. When you look at the comparison photos of the Clean Daytona with the original, you will notice a color difference; However, it is very difficult to detect this color difference with the naked eye. Moreover, the brightness reflected by the glow emitted by the radial dial to the hour and minute hands is different and changes accordingly! If the color difference is too big for you, you can upgrade to a BUFF equivalent hour-minute hand in the future; This is not a big problem either, it can be compensated. The central axis part is also hollowed out and its size is exactly the same. Only the arc and three-dimensional feel of the original are fuller; Clean Blue Cat is a little flatter. On the other hand, the center axis part of the three chronograph small dials is made quite true to the original. It must be said that no one is perfect; There is good and there is bad. After all, the ability of a replica watch to reach this level of workmanship is a peak that many factories cannot reach.

For the hour markers, Clean Blue Cat has used the metal edge coating of the same Swiss material as the original. The three-dimensional feeling that emerges after the rounded corner processing is in a state that has no deviation from the original. In terms of size, we can also distinguish the real thing from the replica by the small dot at the 6 position on the hour markers; Other low-quality versions on the market make this point either too large or too small, meaning that it is disproportionate and can easily be identified as a fake at a glance. As for the dial surface, it has been replicated exactly using the dial removed from the mold of the original; Therefore, there is no need to worry about differences or burrs or roughness on the dial surface. Especially in the dial with a radial texture, three-dimensionality is sought in the replica of the dial surface; This is not like a dial surface like oil print, the feel is different. This is a point worth everyone's attention.

There is no color difference problem on chronograph small dials; The inner ring has a layer of red ring coating. Compared to the Clean Daytona, original Blue Cat, this also appears to be a deep red tone, so no big deal. There is a normal laser crown LOGO in all 6 positions of the sapphire glass lens. Afterwards, there is no major detail problem in the entire watch. The hour markers and hour and minute hands are filled in the lume section; The material used is the same Swiss origin stainless steel as Rolex, produced by third-party processing, and the resulting lume effect has a granular crystal appearance. A three-piece connection head is used where the case and the strap meet. The protruding state of the cap grain is the same as the original; Polishing has been done on the side. It is comparable to both the original and other versions on the market; This is the only version that matches the original exactly.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

The depth and overall smoothness of the text engraved on the buckle section are flawless; There are no notable flaws, all the necessary scratches are present.

Movement and Caliber Performance

On the movement side, Clean Blue Cat carries the Dandong 4130 movement; This is currently the most stable first choice for the Daytona movement in the replica market. Not to mention the 7750 movement, it is not a product in the same class. According to official data, Dandong 4130 can reach 72 hours of power reserve; However, in practice, this should be between 68 and 70 hours. Then there's more or less nothing wrong with this Clean Daytona Blue Cat. If you want to look for flaws, basically every replica watch has flaws; It's just that it is very difficult to notice the flaw in this watch, it is very difficult to distinguish it. Reaching over 95 percent or around 97 percent already means an extremely high-end replica Daytona. This ends the review of Clean Daytona compared to the original in this section.
I hope this article was helpful to you. I will be posting more detailed teardowns, real shot reviews and real-replica comparisons in the future.