VS Factory Rolex Submariner Bluesy 126613LB V2 Review: 180g Weight and Dandong 3235

Known by the legendary nickname "Bluesy" in the watch world, the two-tone (Rolesor) Rolex Submariner Date 126613LB is a timeless icon that combines the contrast of 904L stainless steel and 18K yellow gold with a royal blue Cerachrom ceramic bezel and a deep sunburst dial. VS Factory (VSF), the flagship of the clone watch world, has launched the V2 Weighted Version (180 Grams) to meet the "golden watch weight feeling", which is the biggest demand of users, after the 155 grams V1 version it previously released. This new version is not only limited to the increase in mass, but also upgrades the rotor bearing in the proprietary Dandong 3235 integrated mechanism from 7 steel balls to a 27-ball ceramic bearing system, virtually eliminating mechanical friction. We objectively examine all the upgrades of this new V2 model, which we examine under the microscope in the Saat Dedektifi workshop.

I. 180 Gram Weight Revolution: How Does the Toughness of Gold Feel on the Wrist?

The most common handicap that clone users encountered in two-tone (steel-gold) watches was that the watch was lighter compared to the original. Since the center links, crown and bezel of the original Submariner 126613LB model are made of solid 18 carat gold, the watch weighs approximately 175-180 grams. Replicas electroplated on standard steel remained at the level of 150-155 grams and could not provide the expected solid weight feeling when worn on the wrist.

In the V2 version, VS Factory injected high-density composite alloy into the internal structure of the case body and the inner cores of the Oyster bracelet, increasing the net weight to 180 grams. This mass increase places the ergonomic center of gravity of the watch in the middle of the wrist, eliminating the feeling of wobble and space, completely providing the luxurious weight perception of the original gold watch on the wrist.

II. Mechanism Evolution: 27 Ball Ceramic Bearings and Dandong 3235 Stability

The Dandong 3235 integrated caliber, produced exclusively for VS Factory by Dandong Watch Factory, is distinctly different from all other modified 2824 or Shanghai 3235 movements on the market. With the V2 release, a critical engineering upgrade has been made to the rotor mechanism:

• 27-Ball Ceramic Bearing: Instead of the 7-ball metal bearing system used in previous versions, a 27-ball ceramic bearing seat, which has an extremely low friction coefficient, has been integrated. This innovation completely eliminated the whirring sound of the rotor during wrist movements and gave the rotor a silky glide.
• 72 Hours Uninterruptible Power Reserve: Dandong 3235, which exactly reflects the bidirectional winding logic and large mainspring volume of the original Caliber 3235, offered a stable working time of 72 hours in our laboratory tests.
• Instant Date Jump from Top: When the clock hits 00:00 at midnight, the date window jumps with a millisecond reflex; The time setting direction from the crown is exactly the same as the original Rolex (the hour hand moves forward when turned clockwise).

III. Dial and Bezel Details: Royal Blue Sunray and Cerachrom Ceramic

The heart of the Bluesy model is the fascinating light play created by the blue Cerachrom ceramic bezel and radial sunburst dial. To achieve this visual harmony, VS Factory went through the following precise production stages:

• Royal Blue Spectrometer Accuracy: The dial background is neither a pale cobalt blue nor a dull dark navy blue. Thin radial brushing lines radiate from the center outward, displaying a rich depth of color that ranges from bright sapphire blue in sunlight to deep midnight blue in dim lighting.
• 18K Gold Framed Indexes & Chromalight Filling: The hour indexes and characteristic Mercedes hands are surrounded by yellow gold frames and filled with Chromalight phosphor, which provides a smooth blue glow. It offers a homogeneous shine that lasts for hours in the dark.
• Gold PVD Filled Ceramic Bezel & Lume Pip: The minute scale on the unidirectional 120-click blue Cerachrom ceramic bezel is processed with the platinum-gold PVD evaporation method. The sapphire-covered luminous phosphor dot (lume pip) at 12 o'clock is centered exactly in the bezel slot.

IV. Two-Tone Oyster Bracelet, 18K Gold Plated and Glidelock Lock System

The side profile of the case and the workmanship of the bracelet are the clearest indication of its durability for daily use:

• Screw-in Triplock Crown: The three-dot relief on the crown indicates that the watch has a three-layer waterproof seal system. The feeling of the gears sitting in the slot is solid and smooth.
• Glidelock Extension Mechanism: Folding Oysterlock clasp with diver extension function can be adjusted in precise steps of 2 mm up to 20 mm via the internal buckle rail system, without requiring any tools.
• Gold Plating Thickness and Edge Details: All surfaces, including the sides of the middle gold links, are plated. The "steel-coloured grinning from the sides" pod defect seen in cheap replicas has been completely eliminated in VS Factory.
• Buckle Engravings: When the buckle is opened, the ROLEX logo on the inner arm, the Steelinox text and the micro stamps indicating the V2 weight series are read with a clear and burr-free depth.

V. Saat Dedektifi Expertise Guide: Should I Buy V2 Bluesy?

If you are bored with the simplicity of steel Submariner models and want to carry both the dynamism of a sporty diver's watch and the prestige of gold on your wrist, VS Factory 126613LB V2 is the most perfect two-tone model on the market right now. Thanks to its solid mass of 180 grams, its Dandong 3235 caliber with 27 ball ceramic bearings and its fascinating shade of royal blue, it is almost impossible to distinguish it from the original from a social distance on the wrist.

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