Is the real meteorite dial workmanship of the N Factory Rolex Daytona 4130 movement good?

The Rolex Daytona model is produced by Noob Factory with a solid 904L stainless steel 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.

In this original model, the dial is made of natural meteorite from the African region. What N Factory produces is a hand-engraved meteorite dial. All the texture work is pretty good though. Then the newest version used a steel bezel, very beautiful!

Starting from the ancient Egyptian period, people began to use meteorites as jewelry ornaments; At that time, materials such as diamonds and seashells could be considered cheap ornaments, so it should not be surprising that meteorite material was used. Meteorites can be roughly divided into stony meteorites (main component of which is silicates), iron meteorites (iron-nickel alloy) and stony-iron meteorites (mixture of iron and silicates). Since the meteorite has a higher hardness than ordinary minerals, it has a structure that is both hard and easily broken; It is extremely difficult to process and traditional methods cannot be used. Therefore, no matter how elegant an ornament is made from it, the top masters of various fields must work meticulously.

Although humanity has already begun to use meteorites as jewelry ornaments, the use of meteorites as dial materials in the watch world only began in the 21st century; The first brand to use meteorite material to make a dial was Rolex, which we all know well.

Of all the watches Rolex uses a meteorite dial, this Daytona is the most well-known model. The high value of the meteorite for everyone comes not only from the fact that its raw material is difficult to obtain, but also from the fact that it can give a unique quality to a watch. Iron meteorite, in which iron and nickel coexist, usually produces a texture called Widmanstätten patterns after processing; this is the nickel-iron crystal structure common in nickel-iron meteorites.

In addition to its rarity, the meteorite dial attracts the most attention with its unique patterns. Because the vast majority of meteorites currently found on Earth are iron meteorites containing high amounts of iron and nickel alloys; When it comes into contact with nitric acid (or other chemicals), a special texture called Widmanstätten pattern appears on its surface. This unique look is a texture that traditional dials cannot provide. The meteorite needs to be cut into several thin layers, then selected slices that meet factory standards and subjected to subsequent chemical treatments; thus resulting in a unique and beautiful meteorite dial. The reason why meteorite is a special material used in watchmaking dials is not only because it is valuable, but also because each meteorite dial is unique from each other, even if it bears the Widmanstätten pattern, no two look exactly the same. Meteorites are roughly divided into stony meteorites, iron meteorites and stony-iron meteorites; Among these, the rate of stone-like meteorite is higher and its price is lower than stony-iron meteorite. Iron meteorite, which contains iron and nickel together, usually produces a Widmanstätten pattern after processing, that is, a special texture where short straight lines intersect like weaving.

N Factory also recently released the 4130 version Daytona replica with real meteorite dial. In this model, produced from Muonionalusta meteorite iron imported from Sweden, slices, each bearing a unique oblique surface 'Widmanstätten' pattern in which iron and nickel are intertwined diagonally, are carefully selected and processed. From the selection of raw materials to the final product, the waste rate is extremely high; It is produced in accordance with the original Swiss workmanship and, after a twenty-stage process, it gets rid of the visual fatigue caused by the original black, gray and ordinary cement color tones of the meteorite and restores the most realistic original feeling. It offers a perfect visual feast with its elegant and unique meteorite dial surface, highlighting three features: white, bright and sparkling; Even though it looks ordinary, it turns every watch with a meteorite dial surface into a 'one piece'.

Last year, a dial manufacturer also released an equivalent Daytona Meteorite dial to be used in the modification of originals or replicas; but the single piece of the dial was sold for XXX. This time, N Factory itself has released the Daytona model with a real meteorite dial, so it is naturally more advantageous in terms of price.

Here are the real photos of the Rolex Daytona with N Factory version 4130 movement and real meteorite dial:

The bezel section is made with N Factory's steel Daytona version case set; Actually, since steel is the same material as the Daytona, there is not much to say about it. Currently, the Rolex Daytona has been upgraded to V4 version, the center axis is also made solid; It's basically an almost perfect version.

As for the dial surface, all Roman numeral engraving is processed, no burrs; The hour markers are also made of quality steel. Markings 3, 6, 9 are made with black coating. The texture of each watch is different on the entire meteorite dial surface; This is exactly the appeal of the meteorite dial, it is very appealing at first glance.

The diameter of the clock is 40 mm; The only difference between the case and the original is that the original uses white gold material, while the N uses 904L steel. There is no difference between these two materials other than the weight (there would be a difference of less than about 40 grams); In appearance, the color of 904L steel can give an effect very close to white gold, thanks to the processing. The unusual meteorite dial makes this watch like a red flower among green leaves. The three-eye dial and Roman numerals are extremely recognizable. The vibrant red large chronograph seconds hand in the middle is the detail that truly completes the picture; The overall design of the dial reveals the features of the Daytona series.

The overall size of the N Factory Rolex watch is 40 mm, the thickness is around 12.5 and is the thinnest version currently. Everyone measures it with a caliper when they pick it up and many friends say they got 38.5 mm; So how does this happen? In fact, the size of the original is not the size of the bezel; After opening the crown, you need to measure from that opened part, then it is 40 mm.

There is also a detail about the crown: if two of the three steel beads on the crown of a replica watch are small and one is large, it is white gold; if two are large and one is small, it is gold or rose gold; if all three are the same size, it is a steel model. N Factory also paid attention to this detail. There is also a precious metal steel stamp around the case back, because the original is 18K white gold.

There is also a precious metal mark on the steel bracelet clasp; The bracelet is also 904L steel material. The middle is polished and the two sides are brushed. Previously, N Factory's inner buckle processing was a little rough, the current processing is much better than the previous one.

N Factory also released the rubber strap model.

There is precious metal mark on the back; The replica 4130 automatic mechanical chronograph mechanism specially developed by N Factory is used as the mechanism. It is currently the only mechanism whose structure and function are exactly the same as the original mechanism; His determination is also known to everyone, he will not go any further on this issue.

Below are real shot photos, divided into detailed parts of the dial surface, it is really beautiful!

How do you know if the watch you have is an N Factory 4130 Daytona?

I need to tell you something about function. Many friends ask me whether the thousand-odd, two-thousand-odd, XXX watches they bought elsewhere are N Factory. Today I will teach you to distinguish this. First of all, the movement of the Rolex Daytona is N Factory's special caliber 4130; The dial on the right is the chronograph minute, the left is the chronograph hour, the long hour hand in the middle at position 12 is the chronograph seconds, and the small dial at position 6 is the second hour. When the button on the top right is pressed, the chronograph starts, when pressed again it stops; It is reset by pressing the button on the bottom right. Additionally, the N Factory 4130 movement has only one stage; In other words, the time is set when the crown is open, and when it is pulled one step, the time is set. Moreover, the time setting is done clockwise. There is no extra empty stage in between.

Many N Factory imitations on the market use the Daytona 7750 movement, so there is an extra step in between; This is not the correct version. Additionally, the time setting of the 7750 movement is counterclockwise. Therefore, it is completely different from the N Factory mechanism. Additionally, N Factory has a stop seconds function in the time setting! With these small details, you can distinguish whether the watch is an N Factory Rolex Daytona or not.

summary: The high value of the meteorite for everyone comes not only from the fact that its raw material is difficult to obtain, but also from the fact that it can give a unique quality to a watch. This nickel-iron meteorite has a very old history; It dates back to the earliest celestial explosions at the beginning of the formation of the solar system. The resulting tissue effects are completely different; As a matter of fact, the dial used in Omega's newly introduced Speedmaster 'Grey Side of the Moon' meteor watch is the 'Gibeon' meteorite that Rolex always uses. Even though their sources are the same, each watch has its own unique aesthetic as it passes through the hands of different master craftsmen. The meteorite pattern is strange and full of mystery. This N Factory Rolex Daytona meteorite dial is considered a product for high-end enthusiasts; Its entertainment value is much higher compared to ordinary dials, and its price is also slightly higher than ordinary models. Passion for watches is actually a matter of feeling, a high-level pleasure; Of course, one must still decide according to one's economic situation. Those who love such extraordinary watches should not miss it.
I hope this article helps you.

Finally, let's take a look at the production process of the Rolex Daytona meteorite dial surface:

Rolex Daytona 'real meteorite' equivalent dial surface originates from distant outer space; It is produced from Muonionalusta meteorite iron imported from Sweden. Slices, each bearing a unique oblique surface 'Widmanstätten' pattern in which iron and nickel are intertwined diagonally, are carefully selected and processed. From the selection of raw materials to the final product, the waste rate is extremely high; It is produced in accordance with the original Swiss workmanship and, after a twenty-stage process, it gets rid of the visual fatigue caused by the original black, gray and ordinary cement color tones of the meteorite and restores the most realistic original feeling. It offers a perfect visual feast with its elegant and unique meteorite dial surface, highlighting three features: white, bright and sparkling; Even though it looks ordinary, it turns every watch with a meteorite dial surface into a 'one piece'.