Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey. In this episode, I will share with you the Gold Rubber Daytona from Clean Factory’s Rolex Daytona series. The official model number is: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona m126518ln-0012, also known as the 4131 Shawn Yue version, as it resembles the 4130 Shawn Yue model. Now, let’s take a look at the craftsmanship details of Clean Factory’s 4131 Shawn Yue version to see if there are any issues that would make it obvious as a replica at first glance.
From the front appearance, we can see that compared with the old Shawn Yue version, the new 4131 Shawn Yue version has also been upgraded in appearance. For example, the outer periphery of the ceramic tachymeter bezel is wrapped with a steel edge, and the scales on the dial have become slimmer and longer, resembling bullet heads.
In terms of the crystal, Clean Factory’s new Shawn Yue version uses more transparent sapphire glass, which is more translucent than the old version and offers a better visual effect.
The dial tone is vacuum pvd electroplating, not ordinary oil injection color matching. The advantage of pvd is that the electroplating layer can be controlled at 2-4um microns. It will not cover the sun pattern below. If it is ordinary oil injection, it is at least 100um or more, that is, 1-2 wires. The color is unstable and it is easy to cover the sun pattern.
The performance in natural light is also comparable to the original.
The luminous effect is also ice blue.
Dial Details: Starting with the three sub-dials, we can observe that the craftsmanship of these chronograph dials is highly meticulous and true to the original version. Let’s briefly discuss the complexity of the craftsmanship here: First, the font scales are printed on the railroad track patterns. It is necessary to ensure that the fonts are unbroken and maintain a three-dimensional embossed effect through oil pressing. Additionally, regarding the radial patterns in the center of the sub-dials, the authentic model features both radial texture and a glossy finish. Through macro photography, Clean Factory’s Shawn Yue version demonstrates exceptional performance in these aspects, which explains why their replacement dials previously sold for nearly 2,000 yuan each. If you want to determine whether a watch is Clean Factory’s Shawn Yue version from the front, the details of these three sub-dials should not be overlooked!
All hands on the disk can see the solid center axis
The reset of the 12 o’clock chronograph second hand is also completely aligned with the inner shadow small crown, and the 6 o’clock position also has the inner shadow code. At present, the factory starts with OXJ2, and there may be changes in the future.
Look at the font printing and small crown below 12 o’clock. The font is also an oil pressure process, which is very three-dimensional.
The five fingers of the small crown are also polished, which looks very full and round, including several corners of the bullet scale are also polished at the original angle, and the luminous coating part is also relatively uniform.
The case is made of 904L stainless steel with specially adjusted electroplated 18K gold, achieving the same light golden color as the original. The case features smooth lines and natural curves. The classic design of the chronograph crown on the right side offers a comfortable operating feel and enhances the overall aesthetic appeal. In terms of operation, the first button is for starting/pausing the chronograph, the second is the time-adjusting and winding crown, and the third is the reset button. All three buttons need to be unscrewed before use, and they should be screwed down when not in use to ensure water resistance. This Shawn Yue version is suitable for swimming and water activities.
The dense bottom design uses the new bottom cover like the original, unlike some big factories that directly use the old shell cover. The bottom cover is alternately polished by wire drawing and polishing, which looks very comfortable. The internal movement is equipped with Shanghai 4131 movement, which is very stable in performance and can reach 70 hours including energy storage.
Factory C Shanghai 4131 movement details
Bokey forgot to open the lid and shoot. Here is the picture of the C factory Panda Di 4131 movement taken before to tell you about the difference with the Dandong 4131. Compared with the Dandong 4131 movement in the grinding process, the 4131 movement of the C factory is slightly different, but the overall performance is still excellent. Although the Dandong 4131 movement is more delicate and the lettering effect is better, there is no obvious difference in the performance and repair rate of the 4131 movement of the C factory. In addition, this model has a dense bottom structure, so you can start with confidence!
Clean factory Daytona uses high-quality rubber straps, which have been upgraded to show a trapezoidal design, which is more ergonomic. This design not only improves the comfort of wearing, but also makes the watch visually more beautiful and fashionable. At the same time, the rubber material also has good wear resistance and corrosion resistance, even if it is used for a long time, it is not prone to aging and damage.
The button of the new model has been upgraded. Compared with the old model, this fine-tuning is very simple, because the previous old model needed to be adjusted with the help of a screwdriver. Now pull it directly out, and then the inside can be adjusted casually, which is very simple. The clasp code is the same as the previous version as “7CD”.
Finally, let’s measure the overall data of Clean Factory’s 4131 Shawn Yue Daytona. According to Bokey actual measurement, the bezel diameter is 38.7 mm and the thickness is 12 mm, which is basically consistent with the original. In terms of weight, it is relatively lighter. The original model is made of 18K gold, weighing more than 140 grams, while Clean Factory uses 904L stainless steel due to cost issues, weighing only 110 grams—about 30 grams lighter than the genuine product.
In summary, apart from the weight difference from the genuine product, Clean Factory’s 4131 Shawn Yue version excels in all other aspects. Both the refinement of its appearance and the stability of its movement are worthy of watch enthusiasts’ attention and selection. This is currently the highest-version replica available on the market, with dial craftsmanship that far surpasses that of many other manufacturers. Bokey will subsequently update a comparison review with the original model, so please stay tuned, fellow watch enthusiasts.
