Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey Watch Industry. In this episode, we present a genuine vs. replica comparison of Clean Factory’s Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 226570.
Genuine vs. Replica Comparison of Clean Factory’s Explorer II Black Dial 226579:
Clean Factory 226570 Explorer II Dandong 3285 Movement
This time, Clean has released the 226570 in both black and white dial versions. The biggest highlight is the 3285 movement, which is the same model used in the 126710. However, the 3285 movement in the 226570 is a larger version.
The date window position is also different from that of the 126710, so the date position in all other 226570 models on the market is incorrect. Because the Explorer II is relatively niche, movement manufacturers were very reluctant to develop a dedicated size for it. Clean spent over a year persuading Dandong Movement Factory to specially develop it.
Bezel Font Differences
There are quite significant differences between the 226570 and the 216570, including:
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Movement change
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Case size remains 42mm
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Case design changes
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Handset changes
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Changes in bezel font thickness
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For the black dial genuine model, due to the production year, the bezel still uses the older thin font.
The white dial model, purchased in 2023, uses the thicker font.
Comparison between Clean Factory’s Explorer II and the genuine product under natural light:
Overall: The Explorer II is a rare timepiece and holds a relatively unique position within the entire Rolex collection. Before Clean Factory launched its version, I hadn’t found a relatively perfect replica. I hope Clean will bring more and better products in the future.
