Balloon Oyster Perpetual 126000 (36mm ) Gen、VS & Clean Comprehensive Comparison

[steve_theonewatches]

Hello everyone, this is Steve and I'm back.

It’s another contest between V and C. This is an unpremeditated comparison. In last November, I bought the 36mm GEN 126000 and planned to do a comprehensive comparison of this model. Later I learned that Clean was about to release this model. So I'm waiting for Clean. When I finished the comprehensive comparison of this model in the begining of this year and just about to sell the GEN. It happens that VS will also release this model, so I will definitely have to wait for VS again for the comprehensive comparison of GEN, VS and Clean. In the previous comparison of this model, Clean clearly won the competition with other factories. With the join of VS, we have to choose between the top V and C again. Now, let’s see which one is stronger.

Control the bullshit, let's go.

Front Dial View

Light View

Natural Light View

The most important part is definitely the color. The color of Clean has been recognized already. Apparently, VS did not disappoint us as well. After comparing in various environments, we can find that the colors of VS and Clean should be the same, and we cannot detect any difference. Compared with GEN, the colors of the two factories are already impeccable, at least it is difficult to detect the color difference with the naked eye.

Bezel View

The height and width of the smooth bezel are consistent with GEN, and there is no difference to the naked eye. We can see from photo 4 that the bottom of GEN is slightly protruding. VS and Clean are the same, there is no problem for this part.

Crystal Side View

For the edge chamfering of Crystal, VS is closer to GEN, Clean is more obvious, so it feels smoother than GEN. It’s hard to say that who is better at this part, and there is never a fixed answer in terms of no obvious disadvantages.

Crown and Stick View

The crown and indexes are in excellent shape and have no obvious flaws.

Luminous Fill View

Although there is no harm without comparison, in terms of luminous filling details, both VSF and Clean are with full graininess, there is no winner for this part.

 

[steve_theonewatches]

Mimeograph Front View

The top V and C have always been outstanding representatives in mimeographing. Both the three-dimensional effect and the regularity have always been at a perfect level. You never have to worry about them making mistakes in this aspect.

Hands and Middle Axle View

Both factories use solid central axle. Generally speaking, VS is better. The raised solid round axle is clearer and the height is closer to GEN. We can detect it from the second picture. The leaking sleeve of Clean has a slight chip and is not smooth enough, this might caused by batch issue.

Rehaut View

The shading of the two factories is similar. After all, the engraving process of the replica factories is the same, and there is no obvious difference in clarity.

Crown Side View

Case Side View

Compared with the normal Oyster Perpetual model, the case shape of the Balloon Oyster Perpetual has not been changed, so there must be no problem with the watch case. This is the most basic. If the body is wrong, then there is no need to replica.

Endlink View

From the curvature of endlink, both factories are pretty good. Although it’s not perfect, at least they are very similar to GEN, and the feeling they presented does not make people feel awkward. I think this is enough.

Caseback View

 

[steve_theonewatches]

Bracelet and Clasp Details View

The overall bracelet gives me the feeling that the quality of the two factories is about the same. For the engraving on the clasp, Clean will be clearer, but there is no big difference in actual comparison with the naked eye.

Laser Mark and Lume View

Movement View

The movement is still the old face of the two factories. VS is equipped with VS3235，But there is no ghost gear position. Since the VS3230 movement has been out of stock for a long time, many Rolex with no date models from VS are released with the VS3235 movement According to the factory, VS3230 movement version will be released later, but there is no specific time. Clean is equipped with VR3230.

Data comparison chart

Note: All watches are measured in a clamped state, and there may be errors due to the slight deviation of the position of the caliper.

Well, today's post is here, thank you guys for watching. If there are any mistakes, please correct me. If there is anything else I overlooked, you can put it up, and I will try my best to complete it. Welcome to comment and exchange!

I will continue to bring you more detailed comparisons between replica watches and GEN’s. And it is also for you to choose the favorite models conveniently.

Illustration: Some photos deviate from the real object due to the light source. For details, please refer to the content. The size of the comparison picture is relatively large, you can download it and enlarge it for comparison.

Thanks.

There is no perfect replica, only the one you prefer.



Steve

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[dmxzorq]

Actually those look insane tbh. You can pick whatever you want and it's very good to go. VS is one milimeter closer to gen than Clean I think.

Good job Stev.

 

[TerryRobot]

Bracelet and Clasp Details View

The overall bracelet gives me the feeling that the quality of the two factories is about the same. For the engraving on the clasp, Clean will be clearer, but there is no big difference in actual comparison with the naked eye.

Laser Mark and Lume View

Movement View

The movement is still the old face of the two factories. VS is equipped with VS3235，But there is no ghost gear position. Since the VS3230 movement has been out of stock for a long time, many Rolex with no date models from VS are released with the VS3235 movement According to the factory, VS3230 movement version will be released later, but there is no specific time. Clean is equipped with VR3230.

Data comparison chart
Note: All watches are measured in a clamped state, and there may be errors due to the slight deviation of the position of the caliper.

Well, today's post is here, thank you guys for watching. If there are any mistakes, please correct me. If there is anything else I overlooked, you can put it up, and I will try my best to complete it. Welcome to comment and exchange!

I will continue to bring you more detailed comparisons between replica watches and GEN’s. And it is also for you to choose the favorite models conveniently.

Illustration: Some photos deviate from the real object due to the light source. For details, please refer to the content. The size of the comparison picture is relatively large, you can download it and enlarge it for comparison.


There is no perfect replica, only the one you prefer.

Thanks.

Steve
Website: https://www.theonewatches.io/
Telegram: u/Theonewatches_steve
WhatsApp: + 86-17081934955
Email: [email protected]

Great review but they still make me wanna throw!

 

[raremedium]

Both great

 

[Jackster]

Thanks Steve, the Balloon is not a favourite of mine but I enjoyed taking the time to scrutinise your excellent review of these two remarkable clones. I couldn’t honestly say I prefer one over the other. A VS 3230 would be very welcomed. Excellent job, thank you!

 

[Hussain1986]

Thanks Steve! This is an amazing post that i have been waiting for!



Now that they ACED this celebration dial, i really wish they improve their existing version of the full Tiffany(turquoise) dials which are unfortunately a big disappointment!

 

[Got20Mate]

Sensational work as ever Steve, might have to get my hands on one in the near future just to mix it up again. I still feel this was a response from Rolex to try and remain "relevant & cool" but ultimately they don't need to because they ride the brand. I didn't foresee the factories putting in the time on this particular "fun" piece for the rep market but it appears that they've nailed it. Well done them.

Excellent stuff for us I suppose!

 

[Neon]

Great comparison. Thanks Steve

 

[dogwood]

VS is equipped with VS3235，But there is no ghost gear position.

This is great news! @steve_theonewatches can you confirm where the ghost date fix is being manufactured? Has Dandong updated the movement, or is the fix being applied by VSF during production of the watch? I ask because @xZeroCoolx and I designed and manufactured a mod to fix the ghost date function on VSF OPs, but he recently found an updated setting lever jumper (left in image below) in a VS3235 movement that was installed in a VSF OP. It's great that VSF is finally fixing this issue, but I'm curious if it's VSF or Dandong who is making the fix.

 

[steve_theonewatches]

This is great news! @steve_theonewatches can you confirm where the ghost date fix is being manufactured? Has Dandong updated the movement, or is the fix being applied by VSF during production of the watch? I ask because @xZeroCoolx and I designed and manufactured a mod to fix the ghost date function on VSF OPs, but he recently found an updated setting lever jumper (left in image below) in a VS3235 movement that was installed in a VSF OP. It's great that VSF is finally fixing this issue, but I'm curious if it's VSF or Dandong who is making the fix.

Hi bro, it was VSF that solved this problem

 

[raremedium]

Great work!