Is the workmanship of MKS Factory VC Vacheron Constantin Overseas second generation 47040 better than JJ Factory?

Vacheron Constantin Overseas 47040 model is produced by MKS Factory with a high-tech ceramic case, 42 mm diameter and Miyota 9015 high frequency 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.

We recently revisited the second generation of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas. This watch is called one of the three great steel kings; Patek Philippe is known as the three great steel kings along with Nautilus and AP Royal Oak. In fact, it is the most unfortunate of the three, because its price has not been able to rise and its sales are quite stagnant. Overseas is an extremely classic series from Vacheron Constantin and carries the brand's classic design with the Maltese cross. This model is currently discontinued in stores. So why did MKS revisit it? Because the second generation Overseas attracts a little more attention than the new generation; Many people are looking for this model in the second-hand market, so the situation is the same in the replica market. Years ago, a factory called JJ Factory, also known as JJ factory, made this model; I wrote a review at the time and the interest was really high. But for some reason, once the stock ran out, it wouldn't arrive for a year; I'm afraid it won't come out again. This time, while launching the MKS model, it also made a huge improvement; After all, technology is advancing. MKS will be stronger than JJ's in both craftsmanship and detail; No one needs to wait for JJ anymore. Speaking of JJ, I'm really desperate too; I missed a lot of orders, the goods were not available, they said it would be two months later, and two months later it still did not arrive. Now that it's New Year's Eve, I still don't know what's going on.

Is the detail workmanship of MKS Factory Vacheron Constantin Overseas second generation 47040 good? How is the quality?

Let me tell you about the situation of the replica watch. This time I brought three; All of them have steel bracelet, leather strap and rubber strap options. I have chosen all three and will show them all to you; I will show you everything, including steel bracelet crafting, rubber strap crafting, and how to make a leather strap. The first thing we need to consider in a replica watch is the technical values ​​on the hardware side. We know its dimensions; official values ​​are given in millimeters and this is considered a fairly thin model. We know that Royal Oak and Nautilus are also very thin, right? Mks did not leave any problems in this regard this time. Case diameter 42 mm, thickness measured 9.9-9.7 mm; It reflects the original structure 1:1 exactly and consists of four parts: bezel, middle case, movement housing and case back. The case lines are also fluid!

The dial surface is quite plain; black and white. The dial workmanship is exactly the same; It has a small checkered texture on it, an extremely thin dial surface, very similar to Longines's engraving style. The VC-specific Maltese cross logo on the dial is engraved with a diamond blade cutting method; This solves the problem of the logo appearing thick and swollen, seen in many versions on the market. The oil-printed triangular texture on the dial gives a deeper and textured appearance; The stick hour markers are filled with lume powder imported from Switzerland, which makes the lume brighter and longer-lasting. The movement uses short tube needles, ensuring that the needle distance between the dial and the glass is the same as the original.

MKS Factory Overseas 47040 classic white dial, steel bracelet

MKS Factory Overseas 47040 classic blue dial, rubber strap

MKS Factory Overseas 47040 gray dial, rose gold case, leather strap

Now let's look at the general workmanship. It has a fully polished bezel. Its structure is really not much different from the structure of the steel kings we know; It also has a very classic structure consisting of a middle case, bezel and case back.

The bezel is polished and has Vacheron Constantin's signature Maltese shape added to it. We know that Vacheron Constantin has a Maltese logo; Therefore, many Maltese elements are blended in its bezel. The middle case section has an extremely smooth, vertical brushed surface from top to bottom. There are two very distinct processing methods on the bezel and middle case; It completely matches the original in terms of workmanship.

There is a slight difference between the hour and minute hands on the white dial; All of these have been darkened. Although they seem to shine a little when you look at them, there is actually a little bit of black inside them; This is a very subtle detail. If it wasn't done well and the signs were silver, or if the hour and minute hands were silver, or if the metal frame on the edge of the bar signs was made of silver, it would be very disappointing. This darkening process was also applied in the original.

The blue dial is different. The blue dial that JJ Factory made in the past was literally unlookable; At that time, I told you that I did not particularly recommend JJ Factory's blue dial, because the blue was very, very bad. The first point is: the overall workmanship of the blue dial is completely different from the black and white dial; It has no texture. The blue dial is clearly an enamel dial; Polishing is done after a layer of enamel oil is applied to the surface of the dial. When you look at the blue dial from different angles, you will see that it looks a little shiny and a little reflective; It feels a bit like ceramic material.

The blue of the MKS is a darker shade of blue and it is done correctly and faithfully.

The date window has a curved surface and stepped structure; There is reflection in the level. The date font is also the same as the original, produced according to the original, without compromising on workmanship. The format and shape of the font are almost exactly the same as the original.

The second hand has a transverse brushed finish.

When we look at the strap, we see that the end links connected to the case can move. This has a nice advantage: even if your wrist is thin, the links do not open and lift when you wear the watch, it fits very well on the wrist. This small detail was solved extremely well; Many people's wrist problems were considered.

We can also see a brushed surface on the end links.

There is also the strap part; I would like to draw your attention, this model does not have a quick detachable strap feature. This is not a problem with MKS; New models have this feature, but old models do not. Mks has done this without any problems.

The back of the case is a part that many people love very much. Since this watch is now discontinued, I see that many people are still trying to buy it; They don't care if it's second hand or even a little older. This is because there is a sailing ship relief on the case back.

The old model still has a closed case back design. The movement processing of the original Vacheron Constantin is also extremely fine, it is just not visible from the outside. On the back of this closed case, a sailing ship relief is used instead. This relief is an emotional bond for many people, this is what we call nostalgia.

I think the relief depth of mks' relief is sufficient; It is considered quite thin, it is not inferior to some of today's domestic brands. As for the general workmanship, the circular brushed surface in other places and the sandblasting texture inside are also present.

MKS's workmanship is also problem-free; The thickness, fineness and depth of the engraved writings are always perfect; All meet the standards a watch should have.

Movement part: The movement model of the original is 1226, of course we do not have this. Mks uses Japanese movement; It carries the Citizen 9019 automatic mechanical movement imported from Japan, which is claimed to have 'zero' malfunctions. The 9019 model movement uses short tube needles; This ensures that the needle distance between the dial and the sapphire glass is the same as the original, eliminating the problem of the distance being too large as seen in other versions on the market. When the Japanese Miyota movement leaves the factory without any treatment, the movement quality is good in itself, but its sound is still quite loud; this is inherent in Japanese mechanisms. If the watch friends in need indicate in advance, they will give you free noise reduction. Of course, when reducing sound, the installation efficiency also decreases; All you need to do is do a little winding by hand from time to time.

The end links of the leather and rubber strap can only move slightly, because the rubber strap itself is already soft; When you put it on, it fits on the arm without removing the strap. If you like leather straps, they are also made in crocodile leather.

I just tried; In all three, the leather strap, rubber strap and steel bracelet are completely interchangeable. So, if you want, you can buy the one with a steel bracelet and add a leather strap and rubber strap, or you can also buy a rubber strap or leather strap in the future.

The side MKS is really attentive; There is even a protective film inside the screws. The side surface is polished, that is, mirror polish; extremely bright.

There are also various Maltese elements in the overall form of the bracelet; The design feeling is very strong. The entire perimeter along the entire edge from top to bottom is mirror polished.

It feels very comfortable when touched. When we look at the entire side surface from different angles, we can see different machining marks; For example, when viewed from the front, we see a brushed texture, and when viewed from the side, we see a polished surface. This is exactly what we call the maturity of workmanship that a steel king should have.

The craftsmanship of their steel bracelets, including the Nautilus, is extremely complex. Many people ask 'Nautilus is such a thin, small watch, why is it so expensive?' he asks; whereas the processing degree of steel bracelet is really very complicated. So is Vacheron Constantin; The steel bracelet is his soul anyway.

Because really, when we look at each pod, especially its proportions, the workmanship is extremely good. What JJ did before was also good; As I just said, I can say that this will definitely be stronger than that, because technology is advancing.

There is also a double-sided folding clasp on the steel bracelet; When it is closed, the Malta logo appears again. The hand feel is very good and the feedback is also very good; Everything that needs to be is available.

The rubber strap is first very soft, extremely soft; It feels very comfortable when touched. Its general shape and everything it should be is the same as the original. The main issue is the buckle; The folding buckle is also one of the highlights. The folding buckle of the rubber strap and the folding buckle of the leather strap are the same, both of them open on both sides. Pay attention to small details; There is no shortage of labor. If you are going to use it, you must first loosen the screw, insert it into the strap hole, and then screw it tightly; This is how the belt is used. The folding clasp is also extremely well made, I give it high marks. I see various English logos on the back of the folding clasp; Everything that needs to be is available.

Finally, let's talk about lumen. I forgot to take a photo of this place, I'll add it later. As a sports model, it is impossible not to have lume. Vacheron Constantin's lume color gives us a completely different feeling; neither like Rolex's ice blue nor Panerai's green; somewhere in the middle. When you look at it with the naked eye, it looks a little closer to blue. The lume was also made in accordance with the original.

Let me also mention a small flaw that I noticed. The winding protection bridge part of the crown here scratches our hand a little, for example, when setting or winding the watch; just a little bit. It's enough to accept this, because we don't wind up every day anyway.

Is MKS Factory Overseas 47040 worth buying?

Summary: As of now, the workmanship of this MKS Factory Vacheron Constantin Overseas 47040 is quite good, it has no rivals for now. Friends who like it no longer need to wait for JJ Factory, they can buy it directly. We've come this far; I hope this article helped you. We will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the future.