Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey Watch Industry. In this episode, we bring you an authentic vs. replica review of the Clean Factory Rolex Explorer m214270-0003 Explorer I 39mm compared to the genuine model. Many factories have previously released versions of this watch, but overall, their replication accuracy has been underwhelming, mainly due to details on the dial. So, will Clean Factory’s new 39mm Explorer I correct the “obviously fake at first glance” issues of the past? And how high is its replication accuracy? Below, Bokey will answer these questions one by one.
Overall appearance comparison: When comparing the Clean Factory 39mm Explorer I with the genuine model (GEN) from both the front and back, they appear indistinguishable. Clean Factory has meticulously crafted every detail, from the shape and polishing of the hour markers to the difficulty of filling the luminescence, achieving a very high degree of realism. *Note: GEN stands for the genuine product.*
Comparison of scale and pointer : Factory C has done the same chamfering treatment as the original on the scale details. The luminous filling is flat and uniform, the central axis of the pointer is consistent with the genuine product, and the details of the Mercedes-Benz logo are also very good. ps: The scale pointer of the genuine product has been seriously worn and oxidized due to disassembly and mold opening.
369 scale comparison: In previous versions, the workmanship of large Arabic numerals was a difficult problem for many factories to break through, mainly because the shape should be regular, the overall grinding should be moderate, and the difficulty of filling luminous. After macro comparison of genuine products, we can see that the C factory is almost exactly the same as the original, and the overall polishing and luminous filling are on par.
Inner shadow font comparison: The genuine product is a little thinner, and the C factory will be a little thicker. And the genuine crown part is also left or even more biased than the C factory.
Dial font comparison : The font size and thickness of Factory C are very close to the genuine product, and the details such as crown shape and opening are handled perfectly
Shell body comparison: Both are 904L stainless steel, and the overall shell type, grinding and molten steel are indistinguishable from true and false.
Head comparison: the original three-dimensional sense will be stronger.
After reviewing the comparison between Clean Factory’s 39mm Explorer I and the genuine model, Bokey will briefly share some close-up details of this watch:
In terms of front appearance, the Clean Factory Explorer I 39mm watch is crafted from 904L stainless steel. The bezel is highly polished to exhibit a sophisticated texture, while the sapphire crystal glass is exceptionally transparent. The dial is predominantly black, featuring a three-hand design and baton hour markers.
Let’s briefly talk about its dial color. Although it is black, it appears slightly grayish from certain angles. This dial color matching is quite accurate. Bokey has also compared it with Clean Factory’s Black Submariner for a more intuitive view. Previously, versions on the market were all made in the same black as the Black Submariner, which many watch enthusiasts considered “obviously fake at first glance.” However, this time Clean Factory has used the original model for mold development, so the color matching can be 100% accurately replicated.
After saying the dial color, let’s look at the details of his dial. The font is still printed with oil pressure, neat and three-dimensional. The four corners of the 12-point inverted triangle and bar scale are polished with rounded corners, which are very flashing.
Dial edges can be seen at certain angles with an oily sheen
6 o’clock also has a laser anti-counterfeiting small crown, which is a little bit of laser. The low version has a solid line, while the C factory has the same process as the original and adopts a dotted line.
The oyster strap is still produced by the AR factory. The material is 904L stainless steel. The whole is treated with delicate wire drawing. With the oyster clasp, the code on the inside of the clasp is R3L.
The secret bottom design is equipped with a 3132 movement, which is accurate and synchronized with the original timing.
Summary: In conclusion, the Clean Factory 39mm Explorer I performs exceptionally well in the authentic vs. replica comparison. It achieves a very high level of accuracy in both exterior details and movement replication, making it difficult to distinguish from the genuine model even under macro magnification. If you’re looking for a well-crafted entry-level Rolex replica, the Clean Factory Explorer I is not to be missed. Additionally, Clean Factory has launched a new 36mm Explorer I, which watch enthusiasts with smaller wrists may also want to pay attention to—the craftsmanship and replication accuracy of both versions are identical.
