Real vs. replica: In what ways is the N Factory V11 Rolex green water ghost improved compared to the V10?

Comprehensive comparative analysis of N Factory V11 and V10 Rolex Submariner Hulk Developments models: Case finishes, movement precision, dial details and production tolerances are examined in detail with Saat Dedektifi expertise standards.

Rolex green water ghost N Factory V11; Which one is better compared to the original and other manufacturers?

N's biggest update this time is the ceramic bezel. As can be seen from the detail work in the real shot photos, the ceramic bezel is in a vibrant and full emerald green color, and the hour markers are so good that they are completely indistinguishable from the real thing! It 100% crushes all versions currently on the market!

The protrusion height of the lume point of the N Factory and the original is exactly the same and is completely surrounded by the bezel. Sapphire material is used in both; It has a milky white appearance. Most other versions use ordinary glass and are more transparent, off-white in color. This is a sapphire lume stone with inherent lume properties; It's not like the lume fill in other versions. The lume effect is very good and the color is ice blue. The lume effect is slightly weaker as the other versions use lume fill. We tested the hardness of the lume point with a professional hardness tester; With N Factory, we can see that the lume point hardness value of the original exceeds 8 and approaches 10, while the value of the other versions is 8. The hardness of diamond is 10, and the hardness of sapphire comes right after diamond; N Factory uses sapphire.

With N Factory, physical vapor deposition (PVD) technology is used on the original factory's hour markers on the bezel; Platinum powder is coated on typefaces at high temperatures. Thus, the color of the text is permanent and does not fade or darken when exposed to water and oil; It is different from ordinary fat filler on the market. After a few minutes of drip testing, we can see that both this and N's have not darkened at all, while the other manufacturers' have already darkened!

Same as the slightly silvery-white font color of the original; Additionally, the text is three-dimensional and slightly embossed. The format of the text and the shape of the crown logo are very close to the original. The workmanship of other manufacturers is relatively crude; After all, they don't have as much experience as N Factory. The actual sunburst pattern of the green water ghost is extremely finely crafted; It can only be seen so clearly under strong light. You can see that N Factory's workmanship is not much different from the original, and the color is relatively close; those of other manufacturers are coarser. The lume filling of the hour markers is the same as the original; It is filled very smoothly, there is no overflow. The edges of the hour markers are beveled. In other manufacturers, the detail workmanship is obviously a little weaker. As for the date window, the size of the opened window has been made without any problems; N's font size and format are also OK, not much different from the original. Other manufacturers have made the writing a little thicker, and there is some burr on the edges.

The shape of the saw-toothed bezel, the various sizes of the teeth and the vertical brushing texture; In N Factory, these are all exactly the same as the original. Other manufacturers have made it relatively coarser, and there are minor differences in tooth shape. N Factory has also been producing water ghosts for years; Naturally, his ability to make the decoration well is a result of this experience.

Unique one-touch buckle technology. The outer safety cover of the buckle is the same as the original; When you hold the inner side of the buckle with your finger and press the buckle body with your other finger, the outer safety cover opens automatically. This is a feature that really challenges the detail workmanship of the buckle. Water ghosts have been produced on the market for years, but so far only N Factory has been able to achieve this. (Note: High-level experts check whether the buckle can be opened with one touch to distinguish the real one from the replica green water ghost.)

As can be seen from the comparison from all angles, there is no difference in the overall shape and texture of the case. The entire bracelet, the brushing of the bracelet links and the chamfering work are also done extremely well. It is also promised that both the bracelet and the case are interchangeable, compatible with the original!

This is a movement that is an exact clone of the original Cal.3135 movement; Its performance is stable and reliable, and its structure and appearance are extremely close to the original. The gears of the mechanism actually transmit movement, not for decoration purposes; The shape and color of the gears are also very close. The same KIF shock absorber as the original is used; As in the original, a blue mainspring was preferred and has high resistance to magnetism and impact. Although the model engravings on the mechanism bridge are not as deep as the original, they are distinct and finely processed. The patterns on the mechanism are also made very meticulously; different from the rough workmanship of ordinary versions.

What has the N Factory V11 version Rolex green water ghost improved compared to the V10 version?

Is there really a big leap forward in this model compared to the V10, or is it just a case of hype? I have compiled a few improvements that V11 brings compared to V10; quite, quite a bit.

1. As for the issue of the Lume dot being sapphire, this was already in the V10.

2. The issue of darkening of the outer hour markers; This was already the highlight of the V10 update: platinum filling technology.

3. Hydraulic press (oil press) technology is used in the bezel.

4. A slight change in the text on the dial surface; The font color has been upgraded from creamy white in V10 to pure white in V11, which is a very small difference.

5. I won't go into too much about the solid axle issue; The solid axle was already implemented with the minor update of V10 at the beginning of August.

As for the inverted triangle at the 6th hour marker and the processing of the alignment pins for the 6-9 marks, these were all already present in the minor update at the beginning of August.

7. The hour and minute hand issue, that is, the burr issue, which has been a problem for years, was resolved at the beginning of August.

8. There is almost no difference between V10 and V11 in terms of case, bezel, case back, inner cover, spring bar, bracelet and buckle.

9. In terms of material, 904L steel is used in both.

What has N Factory V11 green water ghost actually improved compared to V10?

1. A one-touch lock is used on the buckle bridge.

2. The bezel color of the green water ghost looks more like gold-green when looked at carefully; V10 shows emerald green. [Almost no difference in normal light; only noticeable from certain angles and with some psychological effect.]

3. Currently, as confirmed by N Factory, the V11 only comes with the super 3135 movement for now.

4. Again the buckle issue; The corners of the crown logo on the buckle bridge have been processed more finely, and the problem of welding defects has been completely eliminated.

5. Brand new steel stamp; Upgraded from T1G code in V10 version to 1NQ code in V11 version.

The above are a few points compiled about the updates of the Rolex green water ghost N Factory V11 version. You can evaluate it yourself by looking at the real shots. In fact, the N Factory V11 version feels quite rushed. On the one hand, small manufacturers began to imitate the N Factory water ghost, on the other hand, large manufacturers also set their sights on the water ghost market; You can imagine how difficult things have been for N Factory this year. In fact, when you examine the text carefully, you can come to the following conclusion: there is not much of an update in fact, it has just been polished and highlighted in a more 'artistic' style. Of course, when it comes to this V11 version, the movement used is caliber 3135; It should be said that this mechanism is not very reliable in terms of its stability in the future and its potential to be upgraded in the future. This is information generally reported by sellers; Such information should be shared instead of relying solely on popularity and inflating the version! As for the N Factory V11, the fact that it is equipped with the 3135 movement may cause problems in terms of service and repair stability in the future! Of course, this is just his personal post; For more options, ultimately one has to think for oneself! Below, I also simply compared the V10 and V11 in terms of details, and also shared a post about the weight. Since the V11 comes with the caliber 3135, the caliber side will be slightly heavier than the caliber 2836; The difference in concrete weight is mainly due to the weight difference of the mechanisms. Because I mainly recommend the 2836 movement or the Swiss 2836 movement!

I hope my article helps you.