Real vs. replica: Clean green-gold Daytona 116508 or BT Factory? Which one to choose?

The Rolex Daytona 116508 model is produced by Clean Factory with a high-tech ceramic case, 40 mm diameter and 7750 automatic 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.

The die work of the Clean Rolex green-gold Daytona really has a lot of character. Although Clean is not the first factory to produce molds for this model, the strength of the mold work is very good and the details are full. Clean is currently the factory with the slowest production rate in the sector; This is the reason why fine details emerge with heavy workmanship. First of all, in terms of Clean, the factory has done very good detail control; A very successful 3-piece strap mold has been made in the strap position of this watch, and it is the same as the BT Factory Rolex. However, in terms of watch quality control, Clean is much more meticulous. Clean has attracted the attention of many watch enthusiasts in terms of its pre-sales QC and after-sales support. Even though its price is higher than its peers, it still has a classic detailed style! Also, Clean used to be an accessories factory; The original processing is used on the watch, resulting in today's Clean. The details of the watch mold have been taken to the highest level. It should be noted that we can only say that the details are close to the original; After all, no replica factory can currently reach the real gold material in the original. The fact that the details are so mature is the reason why Clean has gained a reputation and gained a place in the market!

Clean green-gold Daytona 116508, compared to the original, can it be recognized as a fake at a glance?

1. What we are introducing this time is the green-gold Daytona, which is the most popular of all gold Daytonas; Below I will show the real-replica comparison in detail. 2. The biggest feature this time is on this gold-green dial. It took almost two years to develop, being revised over and over again; Without exaggeration, this is the only true green on the market. However, production capacity is extremely limited.
3. 3-piece combined applique markings are used on the dial, and all separate parts are covered individually. 4. The thickness of the text on the bezel and most importantly the black filling (ink) is the same as the original, with a matte texture. This is the only one that achieves this; I will compare it again in future detail photos.

About the hour and minute hands

The hands have been criticized by watch enthusiasts since the v1 version of the Panda Daytona: the height is too high, the solid center shaft is not pronounced enough and there are burrs. We constantly tried to revise it; It's now in my opinion a relatively good, timely revision that addresses the above issues.

This time, the green-gold Daytona's hands are 18k yellow gold plated; In order to maintain the color harmony of all parts such as hands, dial, applique crown stud and hour marker studs, case, bezel, case back, crown, strap, spring bars, all parts coming from different accessory factories were subjected to a one-stop galvanization process. The reason for this is to ensure that this golden color remains consistent. So far, cJ's gold color is the most accurate light yellow gold color on the market. Therefore, to protect and even improve what is good; It is necessary to revise the ones that are not good in a timely and effective manner, taking into account the opinions and suggestions received in time.

The biggest feature this time is the gold-green dial; A light golden color floats through the green. Since it is produced from the original mold, all CD pattern dimensions, font and various dial details are as faithful as possible; The hour marker nails and lume filling are made as faithfully as possible to the original. As can be seen from the print photo of the red three-dimensional text on the dial, whether it is the height of the print, its three-dimensionality or its shape, they are almost exactly the same. This green-gold Daytona is the most expensive piece ever cast; Even though the cost was very high, C always adopted the concept of 'not producing without the original', and the cost was never a problem. If we dare to publish the comparison photo, it means we are not afraid that others will find fault. It is impossible for it to be exactly the same, but it will definitely be the reference point of the industry. The watch uses a combination of polishing and brushing sensations; Thus, the watch reflects the original details at the highest level in its external appearance. The engraving on the outer bezel is also very three-dimensional; When combined with sapphire glass, the glass surface of the watch becomes very clear. It does not scratch easily during future use. There is also a hidden small crown detail at the six position; This detail is a detail that many watch lovers love, because the original also has this kind of touch!

Two years ago, Clean first implemented three-piece assembled applique markings and individually coated all of the hundred-odd pieces on the strap/ps split-piece plating is more costly. Watch lovers who know their business can now recite this text about the strap by heart; There is no need to repeat it here. Many people call Clean a 'mess-maker', saying that it constantly causes trouble for competitors; From the rounded corner treatment of the hour markers at the top, to the solid central shaft, the clean ceramic bezel and the integrated applique markers. And so on. From Clean's perspective, it is essential to make each piece as cost-neutral as possible; For watch lovers, a more perfect product can be obtained at an additional cost of XXX. This has never been a problem for customers who rely solely on Clean. No one sees XXX as much when two or three thousand have been spent. In addition, since the watch has a flawless coating, it will not suffer from discoloration easily when used in the future. It is necessary to keep the watch as dry as possible during subsequent use, avoiding unnecessary impacts; When installed normally, there is no problem. The size of the watch is 40 mm; Additionally, with the addition of the 4130 mechanism, the thickness of the watch became 12.2 millimeters. This detail is also a very appropriate detail and naturally it is suitable for the use of most watch lovers, it suits both men and women!

The strap is again produced by coating on 904 stainless steel; Each belt link is first coated separately and then assembled. Although this design increases the cost of the watch, it provides a great advantage in terms of detail. Additionally, the detail of the watch's strap starting connection point is also very nice. The strap uses a three-piece, split-mount applique link construction and is paired with Rolex's classic push-button buckle; The details are very clear.

Precious metal engraving on case back

We have previously made a detailed comparison of the white gold model with precious metal engraving, I will not extend it again here; I will focus on these few points.

1. In the photo above right there is a 750 mark on the original. Since the original watch was purchased in early 2021 — by mid-2021, 750 engravings on all precious metal models will officially be changed to Au750; You saw it right, it's a combination of uppercase A and lowercase u.

2. The 750 scale in the lower left corner has also been changed from its original calabash appearance to an octagonal shape; It also has the 750 scales logo on it. It should be noted that this is not an arbitrary change of Clean. See the photo for detail of the engraving effect.

In terms of material, the entire Clean Rolex green-gold Daytona is primarily 904 stainless steel, and the entire watch is flawlessly plated. In terms of the general details of the watch, Clean has done a very good job of checking this one. Let's pay attention to this: in the original, the material is real gold, in the replica, the material is stainless steel; Thus, the watch's exterior reflects the detail charm of the original at the highest level. Additionally, the weight of the watch reached 140 grams; Naturally there is still a difference compared to the original! Everyone should know this!

The back is the classic Oyster design; The texture feeling of the back is very good, the middle is brushed and the side is polished. The watch also has a screw-down design; This increases the waterproofness of the watch. There is also a black waterproof seal detail on the back, which increases the water resistance of the watch. The engraving on the back is also very clear. The details of this Clean on the back of the case are very appropriate; precious metal mark etc. Everything is very clearly designed, including!

About the color of buckle spring plate

As can be seen from the photo, the buckle spring plate part of the original and the Clean is steel color. Yes, that spring plate in the original is stainless steel material; Because 18k gold plate is not flexible enough. On all Rolex models, full yellow gold and full rose gold, the spring plate is stainless steel. No factory has ever done this detail correctly. This is a very small detail; naturally the same problem as the full gold strap: it needs to be assembled after being plated as a separate piece. Maybe other factories don't have the original, maybe they don't want to go to the trouble; Clean completes what others do not and sets an inconspicuous industry standard: a full gold Rolex without a stainless steel-colored spring plate is not a high-end replica. This buckle was already used on the full gold Shawn Yue model a few months ago, we just didn't want to highlight it; A few months have passed, other factories still haven't revised it. Completely incomprehensible. Clean came into existence from nothing and came to this day; The product was accepted. We have never done any work in a sloppy manner. We would also like to thank all watch lovers for their support.

This time, the watch is paired with the 4130 movement. The mechanism can determine the overall strength of a watch factory; Because it is not possible to get the dealership of the mechanism without a certain power. In other words, there are many versions with the 7750 movement on the market, but there are few with the 4130 movement. The most impressive thing about the 4130 movement is that it synchronizes the functions of the watch with the original and the details are spot on in every aspect. Especially in terms of the stability of the movement, this time the Clean is very stable; The return rate of the watch to service is very, very low!

Clean green-gold Daytona 116508 high resolution real shot photos

The numbers and letter markings on the inner ring (rehaut) of the green-gold Daytona are also very clear and very neatly done. Everyone should also know this: on the original Rolex, the crown on the inner ring may not necessarily coincide with the 12 position; because when he previously made the mold of the Clean root beer bezel, he explained the details on this subject and evaluated this detail of the watch. The overall highlight of the watch this time is the pattern of the dial surface. This watch is in green style, which is the origin of the name green-gold Daytona. The dial surface of the watch is molded very well and its color is perfectly defined. The texture feeling on the bezel frame is also very well done, and the font is also very clear and three-dimensional. The watch has a multifunctional design, its functions are also synchronized with the original detail; The functions are combined with the crown and buttons on the right.

In this episode, I gave Clean's new Rolex green-gold Daytona a once-over in terms of detail. Clean's mold work this time also reveals fine detail with heavy workmanship; In terms of detail points, Clean did the job very well this time. The highlight of this green-gold Daytona is naturally its pairing with the 4130 movement and the engraving of the strap details; Thus, the external appearance of the original is reflected at the highest level, which reveals Clean's watchmaking craftsmanship from the side!

I hope this article helps you. If you are interested, you can follow the site more closely; I will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the future.