Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey Watch Industry. In the past, whenever watch enthusiasts purchased a Submariner, the first choice was undoubtedly the N Factory Submariner. However, with the changes of time, any manufacturer that fails to keep up will be abandoned – survival of the fittest is the most common scene in the market. After the decline of N Factory, major manufacturers such as AR Factory, VS Factory, and ZF Factory have been competing to capture the Submariner market. However, these manufacturers share a common feature that you may often have noticed: the “Clean green bezel,” abbreviated as C Factory. This manufacturer is actually the renamed ZZ Factory, and the Submariners from these manufacturers all use bezels OEM by C Factory. After these major factories successively stopped production, C Factory launched its own version of the 41mm Rolex Green Submariner replica, which has now become the most worthwhile version to buy! Below, let’s take a look at the overall craftsmanship and simulation accuracy of C Factory’s new 41mm Green Submariner.
Rolex Submariner Series m126610lv-0002 watch (new Green Submariner) Price: 74,600
What are the differences between the new and old models of the Rolex Submariner?
First, from a frontal appearance perspective, the most obvious point is that the dial of the new Green Submariner has been changed from the original green dial to a black enamel dial, which overall looks more retro and resembles the appearance of the first-generation Submariner.
The second point is the change in size, from the original 40 mm to 41 mm, but the actual measurement is 40.5 mm. The thickness remains the same as before, at 12.5 mm and the weight is 162 grams. It’s also quite weighty.
CLEAN Factory / Factory C Rolex New Submariner Green Submariner 41mm Replica Watch Review:
Now, let’s focus on some details: The bezel of Clean/C Factory’s new Green Submariner still uses the ceramic bezel produced by Clean itself, which is the substitute-level replica bezel closest to the genuine color on the market. It has already been recognized on domestic and international modification forums before, and it can be seen from the fact that many major factories in the replica market later promoted the use of C bezels as a selling point, including VS Factory and ZF Factory, which both use C bezels. However, each factory uses its own crown pearl, and there is a problem: they are either too yellow or too white. Back to Clean Factory/C Factory, the crown pearl used this time is off-white green, like jade, which is more consistent with the original version. This is also a detail that can be used to identify fake Clean Factory products, but this is not the only detail for direct identification – more details will be mentioned later.
Looking at the night pearl from the side, the middle part is also convex, and the metal edge is very thin, which is also consistent with the genuine product, and the edge of other products on the market will be a little thicker. The engraving on the inside of the bezel is clear and powerful, and the small crown is facing 12 o’clock, which is also a big benefit for cousins with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The ceramic ring is also the latest version of the CLEAN factory V4 substitute ring, which is also exclusive. The scale on the ring is coated with platinum vacuum plating, and the bright silver color is also the same as the original, which is also in place. Including the length and width of its scale, it is completely consistent.
Regarding the problem of graying of the circle font coating, the circle of factory C is the same as the genuine product, and there will be dust accumulation or fingerprints that cause gray after a long period of use
The teeth on the edge of the ring are also polished and brushed with vertical grain
Disc details: The rest of the disc has not been significantly altered, and the iconic Mercedes-Benz needle with round and rectangular hour markers remains timeless.
In the new Green Submariner from Clean Factory, the length of the second and minute hands has been slightly increased, while the hour hand has been slightly shortened, though the changes are so subtle that they are almost imperceptible. The hands are three-dimensional with smooth edges, and a solid central axle is present, which can be clearly seen in real-shot images.
There is also a concave effect under the hands, which is very detailed!
At 3 o’clock on the plate, there is a calendar window with a bubble mirror, and the calendar font is also the same as the original product, using a thinner font, and the old thick font is not directly used.
There is also a small crown below the rectangular hour markers at 6 o’clock, and the opening of the small crown is also made like the original.
In addition, the small crown is facing the mirror, and there is also a Rolex anti-counterfeiting small crown, which can only be seen at a certain angle.
The four corners of the six or nine nails, including the 12-point triangle, have been polished, and they look relatively rounded.
In terms of the case: the case material is made of 904L stainless steel, and the entire case cover Clean factory is also re-molded, and it can be seen by looking at the changes of the four lugs that the new lugs are a little narrower and thinner than the old water ghosts. In fact, many of Rolex’s vintage watches have a “thin lug” design, and the lugs are narrower in width. In 2010, when the second generation of Green Water Ghost was introduced, Rolex changed to “wide lugs”, and the overall feel of the watch would be larger. And this year’s new Green Ghost is back to its Rolex tradition.
Bokey has also measured through disassembly that the lug spacing of the new 41mm Green Submariner is 21mm, which results in the strap width of the new Submariner being different from that of the second-generation Submariner. Therefore, the bracelet links between the two cannot be interchanged.
Remove the strap and take a look at the inside of the head of the case, there is also an engraved code, which is still more attentive to the C factory!
The sides of the case are polished, and the head and shoulder guards have been slightly adjusted compared to the old Green Ghost, and the width of the new model is narrower, which is to be more harmonious with the thin lugs.
The head gear is angular and not piercing, and the small crown pattern adopts the relief process, which is full of three-dimensionality.
The new 41mm Green Submariner from Clean Factory also features a solid caseback design. When leaving the factory, Clean Factory applies a Doraemon sticker to the caseback, though this should not be used as a basis for authenticating genuine Clean Factory pieces. Many may wonder why double-sided tape is attached to the four lugs. This is primarily to prevent scratches on the lugs during strap installation or removal.
The size of the triangular pit texture of the bottom cover is the same as that of the genuine product, including the entire edge of the bottom cover, where the fit is very high, and there will be obvious gaps and planes higher than the bottom shell after other factories are tightened.
The overall polishing of the back cover is also in place, and the back of the case back also has Rolex brand lettering
The new 41mm Green Submariner from Clean Factory/C Factory is equipped with a Shanghai-made 3235 movement. Compared to the movement used by VS Factory, this one has a slightly shorter power reserve, approximately 50 hours instead of 70 hours. However, it still meets daily wearing needs!
However, in terms of the structure and appearance of the entire movement, it can reach about 90% of the original 3235 movement. The accuracy is also very high, the daily error is within ±8 seconds, and the time adjustment method is the same as the genuine product.
In terms of the strap, the new stainless steel strap is adopted, with a wider buckle that is not compatible with the straps of the old Submariner models. This strap is also produced by the same OEM factory that supplies AR Factory’s stainless steel straps. Made of 904L stainless steel and polished to perfection, it exudes a high-quality texture. The edges of the safety clasp are rounded and polished, while the crown logo on the buckle is highly three-dimensional and does not scratch the skin. The overall polishing inside the inner clasp is exceptionally bright, and the other end is equipped with an extended steel strap, featuring precise and clean sandblasting treatment.
How to distinguish between genuine and fake Clean/C Factory Green Submariners? Avoid buying counterfeit replicas!
The buckle code of Clean Factory is “1 L D”. Why add several spaces here? In fact, it is to deepen your memory, so that you can better distinguish between genuine and fake Clean Factory Green Submariners and avoid buying counterfeit replicas! All buckle codes of Clean Factory have a slight spacing, while counterfeit products on the market have codes that are relatively close together. We can identify genuine Clean Factory products by this code and the “L shape” in “ROLEXSA” within the red circle in the image below. This can be captured by simply zooming in with a mobile phone camera. The horizontal stroke of the fake “L” is relatively straight, while the genuine Clean Factory “L” has a slight downward slope and a shorter horizontal extension. This includes the previously mentioned details of the crown pearl and the hand axis.
Real-life luminous effect photos of Clean/C Factory’s new 41mm Green Submariner.
Summary: In the case of the VS factory being destroyed, there is no doubt that the C factory is the most competitive, not to mention the other factories, and the other factories on the market will lose half of the color of the green ceramic circle alone. And why are there so many people impersonating Factory C on the market? Because of its high degree of product restoration, it has been recognized by many merchants, and the limited production capacity of factory C has led to some unscrupulous merchants taking advantage of loopholes!
