Real vs. replica: What's the difference between the HBBV6 Factory Rolex black Submariner and the original?

The Rolex Submariner model is produced by Noob Factory with a solid 904L stainless steel case, standard case 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.

First, let's look at the seven selling points the manufacturer puts forward for the HBBV6 Factory Rolex black Submariner:

Thin case - overall design thickness closer to the original,

Laser inner shadow effect - aiming for the most flawless font appearance,

Meticulously crafted dial - fidelity of detail reaches the reflection effect of the original,

Perfect calendar - each digit finely tuned,

Blue reflective sapphire glass - four-layer inner-outer coating on a single glass, the most accurate version,

Solid hour-minute hand shaft - 100% compatible with the original; flexible bracelet - highest level of attention to detail, most comfortable wearing feeling

Synchronized lume - integrated lume effect in the bezel, dial and hour-minute hands.

Is the HBBV6 Factory Rolex black Submariner obvious as a fake at first glance compared to the original?

Below is the original on the left and the HBB (V6 Factory) black Submariner on the right:

The HBB black Submariner's bezel uses a CERACHROM inscribed bezel; It is made of a special ceramic that is harder and more resistant to corrosion and scratches. The CHROMALIGHT lume indicator on the dial is also a new technology and ensures that the lume brightness of the watch lasts longer. The 904L stainless steel bracelet, which is highly resistant to corrosion, has also undergone extremely fine processing; Not only is its appearance perfect, but its comfort of use is also quite high.

I think most people don't quite understand the phrase "Cerachrom is the first ultra-high precision manufacturer to reduce the ceramic bezel font tolerance to the 'micron' level"; you can think of it simply as "the material is more similar". Although the entire bezel is produced with a single-piece molding technique, the processing difficulty is quite high. The filling of the bezel is not only done to meet market demand; Not only the chamfering process and platinum filling that everyone knows was applied, but also a perfect texture was tried to be achieved in the details. Capturing this sense of texture is much more difficult than simply adding a feature. They kept the quality at micron level; Whether you look at the depth of the bezel's depression or the grained texture of the platinum filling, you cannot find fault in any detail. You even admire the local technology!

Exactly as the original; The thread clearance on the crown is very good. The number, depth and touch feeling of the teeth are extremely successful.

Let's look at the workmanship of the date window. A blue high-permeability coating was applied to the magnifying glass above the classical date window, and the magnifying glass ratio was adjusted; so the size of the date digits is recreated perfectly, it looks very nice. This is not a literal imitation, but a full replica job (many versions above did not have this blue reflection). V6 Factory uses the latest date number format, end of 2019. The date font was adjusted and compared many times, resulting in the most perfect date font on the market today. Most importantly: it looks like a waterfall. Those who have dealt with original parts know that Rolex's original dial surface often has a slight feeling of depression in the date and center shaft area.

Solid center shaft is also a point that everyone pays close attention to; If you claim "the strongest", you cannot ignore this. Look carefully at the protruding part of the center shaft that resembles a mushroom head. This detail has put a strain on many factories claiming to be the "most powerful Submariner"; Currently, the number of manufacturers who can achieve this is very small.

The glass uses high transmittance sapphire glass and a clearing coating layer; The magnifier at position 3 has been updated with the latest blue reflection effect (most current products on the market do not have this blue reflection). There was no collapse in the HBBV6 Factory glass, it looks a little higher than the original. Currently only ZZ Factory can achieve this, otherwise a further modification is required.

When viewed from a social distance, there is almost no difference visible on the glass.

The processing of hour signs is also an important point that everyone uses to distinguish the truth. On many older model Submariners, the edges of the bar markings are almost as if they were cut with a single knife stroke, with almost no finishing applied. However, in the original, the bar signs have all been carefully processed and visually give the feeling of a very soft, curved corner. A dial with truly engraved index marks deserves praise. While taking in the details, I realized that HBB had done this without exaggeration; It gave the signs a three-dimensional, cylindrical feel. In addition, the triangular mark at position 12 has preserved the sharp edge feeling of the original after being processed.

The height of the case back is exactly the same, and the engraving effect is also compatible with the original.

Closed case back design, 300 meters water resistance; You can also swim with the replica.

The sense of three-dimensionality is quite strong; The shape and size are the same as the original.

The entire series of HBB Submariner uses original 904L Oyster steel; The details of each safe are identical. By keeping the tolerance of each link of the bracelet at the highest level, they ensure that the links connect to each other more perfectly and fluidly, thus providing a more comfortable use. Many people say that Rolex's use of 904L steel improves the texture quality; However, the high hardness of steel can cause machining quality to lag behind. HBB changed this situation by considering the cost. The fineness of the brushing workmanship of the bracelet can be seen with the naked eye, and the link areas on the side are also very well optimized. The reward of this good control of details is comfortable and reliable use.

The interior and exterior workmanship and engraving of the buckle is extremely beautiful; The crown emblem on the buckle is quite elegant and well reflected compared to the original. As for the inside of the buckle, the new model Submariners all use polished workmanship; The matte (brushed) finish on the old model has now been removed. The depth of engraving is perfect, the writing is clear and neat. Considering the current level of craftsmanship, it is almost too difficult to see a one-handed buckle version; Therefore, it is necessary to be elegant enough in production.

HBB used the 2824 mechanism, which is more stable (better than 2836). First of all, thanks to the Submariner's closed case back design, there is no need to worry about the movement being open; Many people are more interested in the stability and time accuracy of the watch anyway. While Rolex has fully entered the 32 movement era, the 3135 version only meets most people's expectations of similarity in terms of the stability, precision and reliability of the movement; It does not guarantee the reliability of the watch itself. The 3135 version and the green Submariner will also be released in the future.

The dial surface of the HBB factory has been updated under the magnifying glass; When viewed at macro closeup, the previous details appear to be quite well developed indeed. The integrated lume effect of the dial, bezel and hour-minute hands trio is very successful.

Fine workmanship reproduces the exact reflection of the original dial surface. When the hour and minute hands are enlarged, it is clear that the lume fill is very finely processed; There is no curling at the edges of the filling, its integrity is very good. The tip of the hour and minute hands is quite thin; Adjustments must have been made many times to produce such a set of hour and minute hands. This set is one of the few examples that can give a sense of three-dimensionality. The shape is really well done, but not as exaggerated as the manufacturer's text says.

Finally, let's look at the part details of HBB. Even the dimensions of small parts such as the crown, case back, and even the spring bar have reached a level where they can be used interchangeably with the original; This is extremely impressive. It's really small but elegant.

Synchronized lume, triple integrated lume effect.

Summary: The black dial Submariner presented by HBB this time still leaves a surprising enough impression. In detail control, HBB has truly achieved what many factories cannot achieve. It is really difficult to further develop a product that has attracted attention for a long time since its launch; This was only possible based on small details. HBB has done very well many points that most people care about. They didn't want to pile on features just to fit the market; All the features you want are of course available in HBB, but before the features, HBB pays more attention to the overall level of the watch. It is a product that you will like the moment you first hold it in your hands; After examining the details, you will see that this is a conscientious job. Most importantly, the price is really attractive. The price is really attractive!!

If you read until the end, I hope this article was useful to you. We will share more detailed reviews in the coming days.