Rolex Yacht-Master M226659 VS Factory Review

The Rolex Yacht-Master M226659 model is produced by VS Factory with a solid 904L stainless steel case, 42 mm diameter and a high-precision automatic Super Clone 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.

This VS Factory Rolex white gold Yacht-Master measures 42 mm in diameter. This size is considered large within the Yacht-Master series; but this size really suits many people. The circumference of the wrist in the photo is approximately 16-17 cm.

Glass and Sapphire Crystal

Sapphire material was used in the glass and it was coated as in the original; extremely clear.

Case and Body Workmanship

First of all, the ceramic bezel is the same as the original. The bezel and ceramic numeral ring are designed as a single piece; It is also resistant to corrosion and scratches, and its color does not fade even when exposed to ultraviolet light. Three-dimensional numerals and hour markers are produced by ceramic casting method. There are minute markers in the first 15 minutes of the number ring; This provides more precise time measurement.

Black bidirectional rotating ceramic bezel. I also asked the factory about this decoration; The bezel and hour markers are produced in a single piece, not recessed. The looseness problem in the market version has also been resolved by going through many fine adjustments; overall feel and torque are tuned the same as the original. Additionally, the polished three-dimensional numerals and hour markers stand out very clearly on the matte colored numeral ring. At first glance, it gives a feeling of superior texture!

The notch workmanship of the toothed bezel is also very beautiful; The anti-slip effect is very good when the bezel is rotated. At the same time, the notches were polished and touched up. The brushed processing is fine and smooth, the corners are clear.

Thickness from the side is approximately 11.7 mm. There is no big difference here with the size of the original. Additionally, this watch is considered quite thin and light among Rolex models; It is obvious that this watch follows a sporty line.

I think VS Factory has done a really good job regarding the case; It is extremely smooth to handle, there is no stinging feeling. Especially the brightness on the entire case body is very close to the original. 904L steel is used as material; Not white gold like the original. VS Factory has processed it based on 904L, and this is a shine achieved entirely by hand processing.

The crown hole is also extremely finely machined; It also has a waterproof seal on it, which protects the watch better. The VS uses Rolex's patented Triplock triple-lock waterproof system; It is screwed securely to the case. The crown protective shoulders integrate with the middle case layer and protect the crown.

There is fine brushed embroidery on the inside of the ears.

There are four stamps on the four corners of the case back; Let's talk about the two most representative of them!

Dog head stamp. I noticed that the dog head is used in many places; For example, there are dog heads on camera lenses and watches. So what is this thing? This dog is a national dog of Switzerland; The full name is Saint Bernard dog head. This mark represents the precious metal standard of Swiss watches. If I remember correctly, it started to be used after 1995. Looking at this stamp when examining antique clocks helps us estimate the year. The pattern of the stamp in the photo above is extremely clear; The dog's fur, ears, mouth and nose are all clear and admirable. Moreover, this is a detail magnified 30 times. All watches (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) have this dog head.

The number 750. 750 refers to a gold alloy with a gold content of 75%; This is the most suitable material for gold watches.

The material of the crown is also 904L steel; It is extremely finely machined, has anti-slip gear processing, and is very easy to adjust. It also has the Rolex crown logo on it. The three dots at the bottom are the same as the original: the one in the middle is big, the ones on either side are small!

Dial and Hand Details

Black lacquered dial. A round of electroplated gold surrounds the outer edge; It gives a very precious look!

The size and thickness of the date font match the original; no burrs or roughness.

The corners of the triangular hour markers are engraved. In previous versions on the market, these signs were made at right angles and did not correspond to the original. VS has performed extremely well in detail; So are the rectangular hour markers at 6 and 9, they are all chamfered and no burrs are visible!

There is a small crown logo below the 6 position; This is not seen on other 37 mm and 40 mm Yacht-Master models, and can even be said to be exclusive to the 42 mm Yacht-Master.

The font print feels smooth and three-dimensional; No flaws or roughness are visible even when viewed from a very close distance. It must be admitted that whether the workmanship is good or not can be understood best from the details.

The hour and minute hands are also one of the most representative parts of Rolex. VS Factory has done extremely fine processing; The dimensions correspond to the original, there is no overflow in the lume filling, it is very smooth. Especially the engraving of the hour and minute hands dazzles the eye; Extremely smooth, no burrs!

A solid center shaft was also used.

Movement and Caliber Performance

This time, the 3235 special version movement used by VS Factory is not the imitation (for visual purposes) movement on the market. Structurally identical to the original, there are almost no differences in appearance; no decorative parts, all with real function. When we open the case back, we can clearly see the mechanism structure; The gauges, stones and screws have real functions, not just decorative ones like imitation mechanisms. The function and the way of setting the date are also the same. This is the most special version 3235 movement so far! At the same time, this movement is also used in the 41 mm Rolex green water ghost, the newest model of 2020.

A true blue mainspring was used; Not the kind that just gets sprayed with blue paint like the V9 Factory. The true blue mainspring further enhances the long-term stability of the balance wheel.

There is a point that everyone should pay attention to here: the original uses a notchless (regulatorless) mainspring and has only a single protrusion; The VS Factory replica version uses a notched (regulator) mainspring and has two protrusions. This is also the easiest point to distinguish whether this mechanism is real or a replica. However, since it has a closed case back design, we usually do not show the movement to anyone anyway!

The only point that does not match the original is the notched mainspring structure. As can be seen from the photo, the original uses a notchless mainspring structure: in this structure, the rotation radius of the balance wheel is changed by the in-out adjustment of the screws evenly placed on the balance wheel or by adjusting the position of the moving weights, thus changing the oscillation period.

VS Factory, on the other hand, uses a notched mainspring structure. In this structure, the effective length of the mainspring is changed by changing the forward-reverse (speed) adjustment position, thus changing the oscillation period. To put it more simply: one end of the outer ring of the mainspring is fixed, a clamp (notch) is attached to the middle, and by moving this clamp, the length of the working mainspring is adjusted, thus the speed is adjusted. The longer the working mainspring, the slower the watch runs, and vice versa if it is shorter.

The final result of these two structures is to change the oscillation period by changing the rotation radius of the balance wheel, thus being able to adjust the working speed of the mechanical watch.

Whether a mechanism is good or bad can be understood at first glance from the functioning of the mechanism. VS Factory has applied fine processing to the entire 3235 special movement; It looks extremely clean, not crude like the mechanisms of some smaller factories.

The engravings on the original were transferred to the replica by VS Factory!

Black natural rubber material is used on the strap; It's not ordinary plastic. This was made specifically for the belt factory by VS Factory. There are metal springs inside the strap; This ensures that the watch is not easily affected by various environmental conditions. Thus, the strap is both long-lasting and durable and looks extremely sturdy when installed.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

VS Factory rounded these few points of the buckle; There may still be a slight stinging sensation. But even this is the best that can be done for now; many small factories don't even think about this detail! The small crown is welded and assembled, extremely sturdy!

This part is Rolex's Glidelock extension system.

The VS Factory engraving on the inside and outside of the buckle appears to be extremely clean; The engravings are also very three-dimensional, the depth and dimensions are the same as the original!

Summary: This ends our teardown review for this time. For now, the VS Factory Rolex white gold Yacht-Master is definitely the highest-end version on the market. All details have been carefully replicated and remain absolutely faithful to the original. Please choose the VS replica version when purchasing; Don't let malicious sellers deceive you and sell low quality as good. I hope this article helps you. If you are interested, I recommend you follow this site more closely; We will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the future.