Real case references for Hong Kong replica watch upgrade, gold-plated modification and replacement dial accessories

Hello friends. The topic I will share with you in this replica watch blog review is real cases on modification and upgrade of replica watches. Since some high-end replica watches on the market cannot reach the original quality in a certain part and detail workmanship, they can only be brought closer to the original level with subsequent improvements. By constantly updating this blog according to different brands and different factories, I will offer you solutions that are both economical and the first choice in terms of price / performance. Mainly considered replica brands: Rolex, Patek Philippe, AP (Audemars Piguet) etc. Among these, Patek Philippe replicas are the most preferred and referenced. A variety of professional modification cases are offered through direct sales of Clean Factory Hong Kong official online store; The most comprehensive range of real modifications on the internet with customer-specific personalized orders.

Modification items

Accessories:
Dial / hour and minute hands / date / strap / moon phase / plate

Dial surface:
Real meteorite / mother-of-pearl / replacement dial

Gold plated:
Thin gold (30CC) 3 layers
(thin gold 3 layers, no color adjustment)
Thick gold (50CC) 5 layers
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1: Clean factory Rolex Daytona m116500-0001 Panda dial

Version: V3
Movement: Dandong 4130
Dimension: 40 mm / 12.2 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel
Modification: replacement dial

In line with the customer's request, a replacement dial modification was made to the C factory's Daytona V3 Panda dial model. Although C factory's Panda dial is the highest-end version currently available, its configuration includes: 1: AR factory replacement steel bracelet, 2: BUFF replacement hour and minute hands, 3: three-piece bracket structure, 4: blue crystal high-transparency glass, 5: Dandong 4130 movement, 6: Swiss imported lume coating. The above 6 high-level features completely eliminate the perception of fakes at first glance. Although the original C factory dial has been updated with the V3 version, as watch enthusiasts seek the pinnacle of perfection, the three chronograph sub-dials remain a bit small and not as noticeable in the texture. After upgrading to the replacement dial, the overall texture of the watch is almost 99 percent close to the original. The original non-upgraded C factory is actually sufficient; Most outsiders have difficulty distinguishing between the real and the replica Daytona, and the similarity rate reaches approximately 97 percent. This is a completely different choice based on personal needs. This reference does not necessarily require upgrading; It may not be changed if not necessary. The above was a real case of replacement dial modification for factory C Rolex Panda dial.

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2: 3K factory Patek Philippe 5711/1R-001 rose gold

Version: V2
Movement: Cal.324 S C
Dimension: 40 mm / 8.3 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel / PVD coating
Modification: replacement dial

A replacement dial modification was made to the 3K factory's Patek Philippe 5711 rose gold version. In the entire replica market, the models with the most modifications and the most spare accessories are Patek Philippe replicas. This time, upon the customer's request, a BUFF replacement level dial was installed. The case form and material configuration of the original 3K factory 5711 are already at the highest level; However, since there is a color difference defect on the dial, this watch definitely requires modification and upgrade as soon as it is purchased, and the modification area is quite wide. You can see the effect when the replacement dial is installed: a light brown gradient appearance appears; The light brown in the center slowly extends to the black-brown at the edges. This color tone is the one that matches the original. The flaw with the original 3K factory dial is that the entire surface is predominantly yellow-brown; It's quite noticeable compared to the color tone of the original, it's definitely not an up to par piece. The biggest advantage of the 3K factory is that it has reduced the thickness of the 5711 to 8.3 mm, and the integrated mechanism is only 3.3 mm, the same as the original. The setting function adjusts the date clockwise in the same way as the original; In other words, it gives a top-down date adjustment effect.

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3:3K factory Patek Philippe sport-elegance series 5711/1A-001

Version: V2
Movement: Cal.324 S C
Size: 40 mm / 8.3 mm
Material: 316L
Scope: full hardware modification upgrade
Modification: replacement (dial / hour and minute hands / center spindle / date / fitting)
Case: machining / polishing
Change: movement (hour markers / padding)

This is the 5711 version with the highest price/performance and similarity ratio among Patek Philippe replicas; Produced as 3K factory 5711 v2 version. Its most striking feature is that its thickness is only 8.3 mm, and the mechanism takes up 3.3 mm of space; These two values ​​are exactly the same as the original product. It was the model that dominated PP replica watches in the entire replica market in 2021. The biggest reason to choose this 5711, besides the advantage of the movement, is the lack of weight difference compared to the original; The original is also made of 904L stainless steel material, the replica version also uses the same material. Although the 3K factory has been extremely successful in the restoration of the movement and standard case form, there are still differences in the dial section. The original 3K factory dial is made in light blue; whereas the original dial is dark blue and there is no white light defect. After the BUFF replacement dial is installed, combined with the external processing and brushing workmanship, the lack of color difference inside the dial, the corner engraving of the hour markers and the color tone matching the original, it reaches approximately 98 percent of its original level. Basically, the false perception at first glance disappears; It deserves to be the price/performance king.

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4: Clean factory Rolex Daytona m116518ln-0048 (Shawn Yue model)

Version: V3
Movement: Dandong 4130
Size: 40 mm / 12.4 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel / PVD coating
Modification: real meteorite dial

Targeting the replica gold Daytona meteorite dial, which is an original, secret model, a real meteorite dial modification was made to the C factory Shawn Yue model Daytona purchased by the customer. While there are many factories to choose from in the replica market, the main reason for choosing the C factory Daytona V3 is that it has a solid replica infrastructure: standard case form restoration 40 mm, thickness 12.4 mm. Since the prices are extremely high in the original market, choosing the C factory original Daytona for the real meteorite dial is undoubtedly the best choice. The dial is made of 100 percent real meteorite material; textures and patterns give an irregular visual feel. This irregular texture reveals the difference of the real material and matches the original dial 100 percent. Moreover, since the C factory Daytona V3 has blue crystal high transparency glass as standard, there is no need to upgrade the hour and minute hands. The detail workmanship under the blue crystal high transparency glass is flawless; There are no flaws that need to be fixed. It offers 72 hours of power reserve with the Dandong 4130 movement; The chronograph function works 100% in accordance with the original, it is at the same level as the original.

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5: Clean factory Rolex Daytona m116519ln-0027 (cement grey)

Version: V3
Movement: Dandong 4130
Size: 40 mm / 12.4 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel / PVD coating
Modification: real meteorite dial

Clean factory cement gray is undoubtedly the current top-of-the-line version. Since some watch enthusiasts seek the pinnacle of perfect customization, a true meteorite dial modification has been made based on the original white gold Daytona meteorite dial. Per the customer's request, a Daytona with a white gold rubber strap was ordered; best choice is C factory Daytona V3 cement grey. BT factory can also be the infrastructure for modification, but the external appearance cannot match the C factory. As a result, factory C is the first choice for high-end personalized Rolex models. Its main advantage is that its accessories are quite high-end; Only with the Dandong 4130 movement configuration, it offers 72 hours of power reserve and the chronograph function works in accordance with the original. The newest model with built-in memory steel strip, the rubber strap part is the same as the original. The actual meteorite material modification is made from 100 percent the same source material as the original meteorite dial. There is no need to worry about any defects on the replacement level dial. High-end modification is not a cheap and poor quality product. Special production with the best exterior workmanship on the market in every aspect, eliminating flaws that seem fake at first glance; That's the most important thing.

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6: ZF factory Patek Philippe Aquanaut series 5167R-001 (rose gold grenade)

Version: V3
Mechanism: Cal.324 S C
Size: 40 mm / 8.3 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel / PVD plating
Upgrade: 18K gold plated (5 layers / 50CC) thick gold

In line with the customer's request, the ZF factory Patek Philippe 5167 grenade V3 version was ordered and a gold-plated upgrade solution was implemented. For gold plating, thin gold (3CC) 3 layers and thick gold (5CC) 5 layers options are available for reference; Of course, the price and quality of the two options are significantly different. This time the customer chose to upgrade the thick gold 5 times; 5-layer gold plating is currently the most practical and highest price/performance option. The case and buckle surface are coated with 5 layers of thick 18K rose gold material; After the color adjustment is made, the color tone matches the original, it is 100% the same as the original and there is no color difference defect. Besides the price difference between 5 layers of gold plating and 3 layers of gold plating, the 3 layers of rose gold tint cannot reach the original, only approaching 98-99 percent of it. After color adjustment, there is almost no need to worry about the appearance of being false at first glance. Moreover, after the thick gold upgrade, the difference is huge compared to the PVD gold plating that the original ZF factory used; When you compare the two watches side by side, they are completely different watches. This rose gold grenade in high-end personalized production solves the existing defect problem very well.

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7: Clean factory Rolex full gold Submariner m126618ln-0002 (third generation)

Version: V5
Movement: Shanghai 3235
Size: 41 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel
Upgrade: 18K gold plated (5 layers / 50CC) thick gold

Clean factory Submariner V5 version is the first choice model that stands out among the many versions in the replica market; It has been one of the indispensable parts of replica watches since their introduction to the market. The ceramic bezel is the ultimate replacement accessory; The specially developed V4 version ceramic bezel has a lume point of jade color and a transparent appearance, with no whitening defects, extremely round and flawless. The case form restores the Rolex third-generation Submariner 41 mm size version; It is equipped with the Shanghai 3235 movement (the second generation Shanghai movement), and its quality and structure restoration is no less than the Dandong 3235 movement. Since there is no copyright of the Dandong 3235 movement in the Clean factory, only the Shanghai second generation movement can be used. This time, the gold plating upgrade was made as per the customer's request; 5 layers thick gold plating modification was used, its price/performance is extremely high. Under 5 layers of 18K gold plating, the golden hue of the entire watch is 100% compatible with the original; It completely eliminates the defect that the electro gold plating color does not match the original. All corners and spaces, from the case to the strap to the buckle, were gold-plated; By eliminating the color difference, an exact 1:1 exterior color tone was achieved.

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8: Clean factory Rolex Daytona m116519ln-0027 (cement grey)

Version: V3
Movement: Dandong 4130
Size: 40 mm / 12.4 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel / PVD coating
Modification: real meteorite dial (white meteorite)

A factory C cement gray Daytona has been given a real meteorite dial modification. There are two options for meteorite dial modification; The one above is one of them, called a white meteorite dial, and it is made from the same real meteorite material as the original. The other option is a gray meteorite dial; but its cost is much more expensive than the white meteorite. Since the color tone offered by the two dials is different, and the model everyone likes is also different, it cannot be defined by looking at the price. The visual texture offered by the white meteorite dial is not as distinct as the gray meteorite; However, irregular patterns may appear. If one has to choose between the two, the gray meteorite dial is definitely more appealing in terms of looks alone. At the same time, the indispensable part of choosing C factory cement gray for modification is the Dandong 4130 movement; It has blue crystal high transparency glass and BUFF replacement hour and minute hands as standard. In the rubber strap material, Clean factory official site has also been updated to use the newest model internal memory steel strip strap; Curve and form restoration are the same as the original, no need to change.

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9:3K factory Patek Philippe 5711/1R-001 rose gold

Version: V2
Movement: Cal.324 S C
Size: 40 mm / 8.3 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel
Modification: replacement dial / hour and minute hands / date
Upgrade: 18K gold plated (5 layers / 50CC) thick gold

This time, what we present to you is a full hardware modification case. What does fully equipped mean? It means making modifications according to the highest restoration standard that can be raised at the moment, in line with the customer's request. BUFF replacement dial triple set (dial surface - hour and minute hands - date) modified; This set is the most basic accessory of the 5711 modification and includes stability combining the price/performance and similarity ratio. You can see the real shooting effect with completed modification; It is very noticeable that the replacement dial looks black-brown, giving exactly the same effect compared to the original dial. Whereas the original 3K factory dial is brown-yellow; The difference between the two before and after modification is huge. This includes hour markers; The corner processing is also more rounded, whereas the 3K factory does not do fine processing, so it looks sharp. The central shaft of the hour and minute hands matches the original, and the feeling of fineness is quite sufficient. The writing surface of the date section is fuller than that of the 3K factory; It completely covers the entire window. It has also been upgraded to 5 times thick gold; After color adjustment, rose gold was obtained exactly the same as the original. Since it is fully equipped, its price is of course quite high.

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10: PPF factory Patek Philippe Sporty Elegance series 5712/1R-001

Version: V3
Movement: Cal.240PS
Size: 40 mm / 8.52 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel
Scope: ultimate full hardware modification
Modification: equivalent (dial / hour and minute hands / moon phase)
Upgrade: hardware (end link / center shaft)
Movement: bridge plate (hour markers / inlay)
Gold plated: 18K gold plated (5 layers / 50CC) thick gold

This watch comes from PPF factory 5712 rose gold version. This model, whose price is relatively high among the PP replica watches currently in the replica market, is a watch that should both be bought and modified. The reason why I chose the 5712 from the PPF factory is that it carries the integrated Cal.240PS mechanism. This movement can exactly reflect all the functions of the original 5712 (power reserve indicator - moon phase - calendar - seconds). Other factories use bridge plate mechanisms and cannot reflect the functions one hundred percent. The biggest flaw of the PPF factory is that the deficiencies on its dial are relatively obvious; The difference with the original is also quite noticeable. These include the color difference on the entire dial surface. After replacing it with an equivalent dial, the color tone fits exactly and there is no color difference. All printed text on the dial appears whiter, has a distinct integrity and is extremely clear. The sun, moon and stars in the moon phase part are white; Since the moon phase coating of the original PPF factory is more pale-white, its fakeness is obvious at first glance. Additionally, the hour and minute hands are more finely processed; rendering and lume fill are fuller.

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11: PPF factory Patek Philippe Sporty Elegance series 5712/1A-001

Version: V3
Movement: Cal.240PS
Size: 40 mm / 8.52 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel
Scope: ultimate full hardware modification
Modification: equivalent (dial / hour and minute hands / moon phase)
Upgrade: hardware (end link / center shaft)
Mechanism: bridge plate (hour markers / inlay)

Among the PP replica watches in the replica market, 5711 stands out with its price-performance; The second model, which has good price-performance and high modification potential, is 5712. It also comes from the PPF factory. In addition, since the original of this 5712 is made of 904L stainless steel, the replica 5712 mirrors it exactly in terms of appearance, material and weight distribution. PPF factory is already at the level of large factory; Finishing the appearance and polishing and brushing are included in the most basic reflection work. In this modification, upon the request of the customer, the equivalent dial triple set was replaced sequentially and almost full modification equipment was provided. The reason for changing the dial was that the dial details of the original PPF factory were insufficient; There is color difference and the text printing is relatively faded. This time, after installing the equivalent level dial, you can see the real effect in the real shot photos: the dial is synchronous with the original, there is no color difference, the hour marker bars are rounded, and the feeling of sharpness is completely eliminated. The color tone of the sun, moon and stars in the lunar phase matches the original. If the moon phase is not changed in the original factory, it remains whitish, does not match the original, and there is a significant difference. With the standard modification, the original is 99 percent closer.

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12: APS factory AP15500OR.OO.1220OR.01 (rose gold)

Version: V3
Movement: Cal.4302
Size: 41 MM / 10.4 MM
Material: 904L stainless steel / PVD coating
Modification: equivalent dial / hour and minute hands
Upgrade: 18K gold plated (5 layers / 50CC) thick gold
Change: instead of steel bracelet crocodile leather strap

APS factory AP15500 rose gold version is one of the replica watches that is currently highly appreciated and has modification potential. This 15500 had its dial and hour and minute hands individually modified according to the customer's special order; It is upgraded with gold plated and alligator leather strap. To be honest, it was a personalized model. First of all, the original APS factory uses PVD coating workmanship along with 904L stainless steel material to reflect the rose gold color. Since plated gold always has some color difference, the customer opted for the 5-layer thick gold upgrade. As can be seen from the real shot photos, the color tone of the entire watch can be compared exactly with the original, a 1:1 effect with the original is achieved and the color difference defect is completely eliminated. The dial was modified by using an equivalent dial; The biscuit pattern on the entire dial is extremely fine and regular. The hour indicator bars appear with more rounded corners. At the same time, the hour and minute hands were modified; The equivalent hour-minute hand shaft is synchronous and exactly the same as the original. The alligator leather strap was purchased separately; Genuine crocodile skin is extremely comfortable, very durable and useful when worn.

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13: PPF factory Patek Philippe Sporty Elegance series 5712/1A-001

Version: V2
Movement: Cal.240PS
Dimension: 40 mm / 8.52 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel
Modification: equivalent dial / hour and minute hands / moon phase

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14: PPF factory Patek Philippe Sporty Elegance series 5712/1A-001

Version: V2
Movement: Cal.240PS
Dimension: 40 mm / 8.52 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel
Modification: equivalent dial / hour and minute hands / moon phase
Upgrade: change of movement bridge plate hour markers

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15: APS factory AP15500OR.OO.1220OR.01 (rose gold)

Version: V3
Movement: Cal.4302
Size: 41 MM / 10.4 MM
Material: 904L stainless steel
Modification: equivalent dial / hour and minute hands
Upgrade: 18K gold plated (5 layers / 50CC) thick gold

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16: Clean factory Rolex Datejust series m126334-0028

Version: Clean factory newest model
Movement: Shanghai 3235
Size: 41 mm
Material: 904L - bezel PVD plated
Upgrade: 18K gold plated (5 layers / 50CC) thick gold

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17: APS factory Rolex Cosmograph Daytona series m116519ln-0027

Version: weight balanced version
Movement: Shanghai 4130
Size: 40 mm / 12.4 mm
Material: heavy metal / PVD coating
Modification: white meteorite dial
Weight: 147 grams

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18: Clean factory Rolex GMT-Master II series m126715chnr-0001

Version: V3
Movement: Dandong 3285
Size: 40 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel
Upgrade: 18K (5 layers / 50CC) thick gold

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19: APF factory Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore series 26400RO.OO.A002CA.01

Version: APF factory newest model
Mechanism: integrated 3126 movement
Size: 44 mm
Material: 316L stainless steel / PVD plating
Upgrade: 18K (5 layers / 50CC) thick gold

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20: APS factory Audemars Piguet Royal Oak series 15500ST.OO.1220ST.03

Version: V4
Movement: Cal.4302
Size: 41 mm / 10.4 mm
Material: 316L stainless steel
Modification: equivalent dial / hour and minute hands / center spindle
Upgrade: DEEP glass / processing

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21: Clean factory Rolex GMT-Master II series m126718grnr-0001

Version: V3
Movement: Dandong 3285
Size: 40 mm
Material: 904L
Upgrade: 18K gold plated (5 layers / 50CC) thick gold

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22:3K factory Patek Philippe 5711/1A010

Version: V2
Movement: Cal.324 S C
Dimension: 40 mm / 8.3 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel
Modification: equivalent triple set (dial / hour and minute hands / calendar)

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23:3K factory Patek Philippe 5168G-001

Version: upgraded version
Movement: 26-330
Dimension: 42 mm / 8.25 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel
Modification: equivalent dial

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24: BT factory Rolex Daytona m116515LN-0041

Version: V3
Movement: Dandong 4130
Size: 40 mm / 12.4 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel / PVD coating
Modification: real meteorite dial

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25:C factory Rolex Daytona m116508-0013

Version: V3
Movement: Dandong 4130
Size: 40 mm / 12.4 mm
Material: 904L stainless steel
Modification: real meteorite dial
Upgrade: 18K gold plated (5 layers / 50CC) thick gold

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26: QF factory Rolex Daytona m126519ln-0002

Version: weight balanced / V6
Movement: Dandong 4131
Size: 40 mm / 12.2 mm
Material: heavy metal
Weight balance: 142 grams
Upgrade: 18K gold plated (5 layers / 50CC) thick gold

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27:C factory Rolex Daytona m116519ln-0025

Version: V3
Mechanism: Dandong 4130
Dimension: 40 mm / 12.4 mm
Material: 904L / PVD coating
Modification: real diamond inlaid