Bokey TimeHello everyone, I am Bokey. Regarding the Omega De Ville Hour Vision Blue, from the V6 in 2015 at the very beginning to SSS and then to the current VS factory, development has never stopped. It has always been the darling of replica watches. As a highly popular watch model in the De Ville series, after being launched with a high-profile, it has become a classic of a generation. And its public welfare significance has always attracted much attention. The previous 3S factory’s De Ville Hour Vision Blue has also done a genuine-fake comparison review. What Bokey is going to talk about today is the Hour Vision Blue from the VS factory, which can be said to be the ultimate version. Next, let’s take a look at the flaws of the VS Hour Vision Blue compared to the genuine product through pictures and texts. Is it possible to tell at a glance that it’s fake?
VS factory Omega De Ville Hour Vision Blue.
First, let’s take a look at the parameters of the genuine product:
Omega De Ville series 431.33.41.21.03.001 watch (Hour Vision Blue).
1.After conquering the cal.8500 integrated movement, VS has successively launched many models such as Seamaster 600m and Seamaster 150m, which are highly praised by watch enthusiasts. This time, it has purchased the original genuine Omega De Ville “Hour Vision Blue” and made it with a one-to-one mold. From the comparison of the overall appearance, if VS and the genuine product are not labeled, it is basically “difficult to distinguish the authenticity”!
2.Front comparison: The deep and melancholy blue dial of Omega Hour Vision Blue is one of its major eye-catching features. With a dial diameter of 41mm, even if the wrist is small, it can still be worn comfortably. The overall design of the dial is simple and bright. The unique calendar window at the three o’clock position makes it easier to read the time. The VS Hour Vision Blue adopts the same process as the genuine product. The minute hand and hour hand achieve the same fine brushed effect as the genuine product. And it is noted that there is an inclined chamfer at the end of the pointer. The second hand is also polished rather than brushed. The process is complex. In addition, Bokey wants to say here that the pointers and scales of the genuine product are made of 18K white gold, while VS uses stainless steel. This is also limited by cost! However, it has no impact on reading time and there are no problems such as oxidation.
3.Color comparison: The biggest technical difficulty of this VS Hour Vision Blue watch lies in this radial “blue”. After countless trials and adjustments by VS factory, with great efforts, the answer sheet handed over by VS is still very satisfactory. Under high-definition lens, it is not inferior to the genuine product at all. That touch of deep blue is intoxicating, just like its name “Hour Vision Blue”.
4.Mirror comparison: Both use sapphire glass mirrors with very high transparency!
5.Dial part details: The scale nails and tracks milled by CNC machine tools have more texture and line sense than those stamped. Since the small metal nail is concave at the bottom, it needs very fine error to fit with the convex platform of the lettering ring. Otherwise, it will lead to problems such as warped nails and large gaps.
6.For a more intuitive feeling, we take another version for comparison. First of all, in terms of color, VS factory is better. The radial pattern of VS presents clear straight lines that are consistent with the genuine product, while other versions have a smudging effect due to a lack of craftsmanship.
7.Radial pattern: As we can clearly see from the pictures, the straight lines presented by the VS Hour Vision Blue are consistent with the genuine product and very clear, while other versions have a smudging effect due to a lack of craftsmanship.
8.Calendar window: VS is the same as the genuine product without a gap, while other versions have an obvious gap at the bottom, which makes it fake at a glance!
9.Looking at the back, we can clearly find the problem!
10.The groove of the track ring convex platform is also milled by CNC into a V-shaped groove.
11.After talking about the differences between the market version and the VS Hour Vision Blue, let’s continue to look at the comparison with the genuine product on the side. From multiple angles, the entire watch case is made of 316L stainless steel by CNC integrated molding. The watch case is polished to a shiny finish. This VS Hour Vision Blue is also unique. Different from traditional watch cases, it uses a whole piece of glass as the main body of the watch case, that is, the “360° transparent watch case body”. (Left VS right genuine product, forgot to label it).
12.Through the glass, we can clearly admire the outline of the movement. In the past, it could only be seen by opening the watch case. This design makes this watch more technological and mechanical. It also cleverly echoes the “bright” of “Hour Vision Blue”. In addition, the glass inner liner of the genuine product is made of sapphire, while the VS Hour Vision Blue is not made of sapphire glass. I hope the manufacturer will improve and upgrade the material to be the same as the genuine product in the future!
13.Movement aspect: This watch of VS Omega De Ville Hour Vision Blue is still equipped with VS’s own cal.8500 integrated movement. Not only does the appearance reach more than 95%, but the power storage also reaches 60-72 hours like the genuine product. The timekeeping accuracy is also very high, and the repair rate is very low. For the hundreds of watches with VS8500 movement sold by Bokey here, there are less than 5 watches that have been repaired so far. It can be seen that this movement is very stable. In terms of function, it is the same as the genuine product to adjust the calendar by quickly adjusting the hour hand, and the calendar can also be reversed. For watch enthusiasts who are used to quickly adjusting the calendar, it may be uncomfortable to use, but VS still follows the function of synchronizing with the genuine product and driving the calendar by quickly adjusting the hour hand! Of course, the flaw is that there is an extra outer post above the shock absorber.
14.Strap comparison: In terms of strap material, VS uses the same crocodile leather strap as the genuine product, which not only improves the restoration degree and comfort, but also saves everyone the cost of customizing crocodile leather.
15.It is worth mentioning that the crocodile leather strap of the VS Hour Vision Blue has the same built-in end piece as the genuine product. The advantage of this is to improve the wearing experience and make it more fitting!
16.Watch buckle comparison: The VS Hour Vision Blue and the genuine product both use a folding buckle, which is convenient and firm. The engravings on the buckle are all there.
17.Conclusion: As can be seen from the above, this time the VS factory’s launch of the Omega De Ville Hour Vision Blue is definitely aiming to be the leader in the replica market. Its ambition cannot be underestimated. It may only be the first step to seize the back-transparent mechanical watches of the Omega De Ville series. It may even, like the Omega Seamaster, take the entire high-end market into its pocket. Only when the VS factory is out of stock will it be the turn of other factories. Anyway, in any case, the VS factory’s Omega De Ville 8500 movement Hour Vision Blue has a classic workmanship and is a rare good watch. There is no problem of being fake at a glance.
