Submariner Hulk 116610LV Replica: Clean or VS?

Comprehensive comparative analysis of Submariner Hulk 116610Lv Replika Clean Mi and Mi models: Case finishes, movement precision, dial details and production tolerances are examined in detail with Saat Detective expertise standards.

All photos below were taken in the same lighting condition. The watch on the left, with a label saying “3135” and “CLEAN”, belongs to Clean, while the watch on the right is made by VS.

Just look at the first six photos of these two beauties and you will end up falling in love with them. Both watches are made of solid 904L stainless steel; The cases of both replicas have the same diameter and thickness, the workmanship of the cases is very good, I cannot see any difference between them when I hold them in my hand, the case form is also the same. But the VS factory watch looks a little bigger, which is strange. However, look carefully at the number “20” on the bezel; The bezel tooth of the watch on the right protrudes further outward, as if the bezel covers a larger area of ​​the case. I think that's why it looks a little bigger. In any case, I did not notice any difference in the case form.

The crown looks different. Looking at the photos, the Clean has a thin crown, while the crown of the VS looks fuller. Both watches use the same movement, so the crown tube is exactly the same; however, the crown is noticeably different. I like VS's more.

Case and Body Workmanship

I see that the first link connecting the case and the bracelet is different in both watches; The curvature of that pod is different, and how high it sits relative to the pods next to it also looks slightly different.

The thread on the bezel is also different. The size, shape and depth of the tooth are different; In fact, you can easily see the difference in the bezel thread by looking at the first photo of this article. The bezel of the watch on the right looks neater. So which factory makes the bezel with the correct teeth? I think VS, but I'm curious about your opinion too.

Many people on forums and reddit said that VS factory used Clean bezel in this replica; However, I noticed a color difference between the bezels of the two watches. The bezel of the Clean 116610LV looks greener; Maybe it's not clear from the photos below, but this is the truth.

The color of the bezel pearl is also slightly different; Maybe you can't find the difference in these photos, but the pearl on the VS bezel is whiter.

Dial and Hand Details

Look at the dials of both watches, the green color is different. The VS dial seems to have a dark green color, not as bright as the Clean dial on the left.

What difference can be found from the case back comparison photos?

The bracelet is the same, there is no difference in the space between each link. The notch next to the winding crown is different; Clean's looks wider, VS's looks deeper.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

The photos below show the difference in the buckle. I can't find any obvious difference in the engravings on the buckle, but someone who looks carefully can spot the subtle difference between them. By the way, the code in Clean is “5HF” and the code in VS is “7GJ”.

Finally, let's examine the mechanism. Let's look at the carving on the back first.

Movement and Caliber Performance

Both factories use Dandong 3135 in replica 116610LV. See the photos below; They show the same movement, with the same decoration on the movement plates. But I notice a slight difference in the font of the gold engravings, and in the third photo below there is a code engraved between two screws on the VS movement, “027288F5ROLEX”; Clean doesn't have this.

So this was the comparative review of Clean vs VS on replica 116610LV. After reading it, did you understand which one is closer to the original time? Or have you finally made up your mind between Clean and VS?