Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey Watch Industry. In the previous watch review, we discussed Clean Factory’s new 41mm “Green Submariner.” Some watch enthusiasts have requested a review of Clean Factory’s 41mm “Black Submariner.” The genuine model is the Rolex Submariner Series m126610ln-0001. This new Black Submariner is also equipped with the Shanghai-made 3235 movement and Clean’s latest V4 version of the replacement ceramic bezel. Below, let’s explore the specific craftsmanship and detailed quality of Clean Factory’s 41mm Black Submariner.
Genuine product parameters: Rolex Submariner Series m126610ln-0001 watch (New Black Submariner 41mm), Price: 71,300
How to distinguish the Clean Factory V4 Black Submariner?
The new Black Submariner from Clean Factory/C Factory has a case diameter of 41mm*12.5mm. The 41mm case features an all-new mold, not modified from the 40mm case. The ceramic bezel uses Clean’s latest V4 version substitute bezel, and the manufacturer promises unlimited free replacements if the outer bezel engravings fade or chip. I believe this is not just a commitment but also a testament to their confidence in their product. Additionally, the V4 version refers specifically to the ceramic bezel iteration.
The details of the night pearl, the whole night pearl is also made with the same jade-like texture as the genuine product, unlike the dead white texture of other versions on the market, and the height of the middle bulge is also just right, and the overall feeling is very full.
The 12-point inverted triangle corresponds to the inner shadow crown at the same time, which is impartial, which is extremely friendly for some obsessive-compulsive cousins!
Dial details: The dial of the Clean Factory Black Submariner 41mm watch features a black enamel dial surface, which looks very premium and gives a soft visual effect.
The three-dimensional hour markers and hands on the dial are filled with luminous material, which is plump and does not overflow. Moreover, the luminous coatings on the hands and hour markers share the same color tone—a feat many manufacturers cannot achieve. This is because when the dial and hands are processed by separate OEM factories, color discrepancies in the luminous coatings often occur, making the watch obviously fake at first glance. In this case, Clean Factory directly purchased Swiss C1+C3 luminous powder and provided it to the OEM factory, thus solving this problem. The edges of the 6, 9, and 12 o’clock markers have undergone precise rounded polishing, no longer remaining as right-angled bars. The dial edge also exudes an oily luster. Clean Factory’s Black Submariner 41mm truly excels in these small dial details!
Workmanship of the calendar window. On the convex mirror of Rolex’s classic date display window, a blue high-transparency coating has been made, and the magnifying glass magnification ratio has been adjusted so that the size of the date font is restored to the original. The font of the calendar has also been adjusted and compared again and again, and it has been possible to get this very satisfying calendar font! The CLEAN factory claims that the 1-31 calendar fonts are reproduced one by one with reference to the genuine products, and the manufacturer will release a comparison of the true and false pictures of the calendar numbers in the later stage. However, Bokey has also checked and compared the genuine product, this font is indeed almost the same as the original, and it is also a font with a smaller size, and the old model is a little thicker.
Let’s take a look at the craftsmanship of the hands. With a simple three-hand design, the hour hand features the classic Rolex “Mercedes-Benz” logo, giving it a highly three-dimensional appearance. The edges of the hands are completely free of burrs, and the recessed luminous filling is neat without overflow, especially the sharply precision-machined tips. The craftsmanship of the hand axis is also quite perfect—it is solid and has a conical shape, which looks great. Of course, the axis parts of Submariners from different years may have slight differences. Clean Factory has also paid attention to the genuine details in the center of the dial, which is also concave-treated, just like the original.
Case details: The case is made of 904L stainless steel, and Clean Factory has redeveloped the entire case mold. By observing the changes in the four lugs, it can be seen that the lugs of the new model are narrower and thinner than those of the old Submariner. In fact, many vintage Rolex watches feature a “slim lug” design with narrower lug widths. When the second-generation Black Submariner was launched in 2010, Rolex switched to a “wide lug” design, giving the watch a larger overall appearance. This year’s new 41mm Black Submariner has returned to Rolex’s traditional design.
Bokey has also measured through disassembly that the lug spacing of the new 41mm Black Submariner is 21mm, which results in the strap width of the new 41mm Black Submariner being different from that of the second-generation 40mm Black Submariner. It is concluded that the straps between the two cannot be replaced and are of completely new mold development.
Remove the strap and take a look at the inside of the head of the case, there is also an engraved code, and the case is engraved with the 126610 model, which is still more attentive to the Clean factory!
The side case is polished to give it a mirror-like look. The curvature of the lugs also fits the wrist better, with sharp edges and corners that fit tightly with the strap, which is very well done.
The crown guards have been slightly adjusted compared to the older Black Submariner models. The new version is narrower in width, designed to better match and harmonize with the slim lugs.
The waterproof screw-in crown of the classic triple lock has sharp teeth and no sticks, and the small crown motif is embossed to create a three-dimensional pattern. Even if it is magnified several times, it is still the same neatness and no deformation!
The new 41mm Black Submariner from Clean Factory also features a solid case back design. When leaving the factory, Clean Factory will affix a Doraemon sticker on the case back, but this should not be used as a basis for identifying whether it is a genuine Clean Factory Black Submariner. Additionally, many people may wonder why double-sided tape is applied to the four lugs. This is mainly to prevent the lugs from being scratched during strap installation or removal.
As always, Rolex’s classic dense bottom design, the middle ring is treated with a ring-shaped fine grain brushed in the form of an inverted trapezoid, and the edges of the ring gears are chamfered only 2.5mm high, polishing and polishing exquisitely, without any sense of pulling, and the details are everything. Including the entire edge of the caseback, the fit here is very high, unlike the previous N factory, after tightening, there will be a significant gap between the caseback and the case.
The overall polishing of the back cover is also in place, and the back of the case back also has Rolex brand lettering
Is the clean factory 3235 caliber good?
The new 41mm Black Submariner from Clean Factory/C Factory is equipped with a Shanghai-made 3235 movement. Compared to the VS Factory version, this movement 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 number is also engraved below the balance wheel. The accuracy is also very high, the daily error is within ±8 seconds, and the time adjustment method is also consistent with the genuine product.
The strap is also made of a new steel belt, the width of the buckle has become larger, and it is also mentioned above that this is a new steel belt with a new mold, which is not universal with the old water ghost strap, this strap is also made of the same foundry as the AR steel belt, 904L stainless steel material has been finely ground and brushed, and the texture is full.
The four corners of the safety buckle are rounded and polished, and the crown mark on the buckle is also very three-dimensional and does not scratch hands.
The overall polishing brightness inside the inner buckle is very in place, and there are no solder joints on the back of the small crown welding, which is very clean.
At the same time, there is an extension steel belt at the other end, and the sandblasting treatment inside is in place and clean.
How to distinguish the Clean Factory V4 Black Submariner? Avoid buying a “fake replica”!
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 the genuine and fake Clean Factory Black 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 distinguish genuine Clean Factory products by this code and the “L shape” of “ROLEXSA” in the red circle of 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 stroke extension. This includes the previously mentioned details of the crown pearl and the hand axis.
The luminous glow is also very beautiful and long-lasting, and the color has not changed much from the old version, all of which are the same ice blue luminous!
Real-life photos of the luminous effect of Clean/C Factory’s new 41mm Black Submariner.
Summary: After VS Factory was shut down, Clean Factory’s 41mm Black Submariner is undoubtedly the highest-quality version currently available on the market, making it an excellent entry-level replica watch.
