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Diiferences between a super clone and a Franken

cowboyxx2000

Horology Curious
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Hello to everyone.
In these days I am discovering a new world....
I cannot understand though what is a super clone (I immagine but don't understand the criteria with which a watch is called that way) and what a Franken is and why arent they so popular on the Market.
If sombody may also link the superclone thread which i dont find I'd apreciate.

Thanks to everybody
Claudio
 

bene1337

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A superclone is a 1:1 rep fully build in some factories in China.
A Franken watch is a rep watch modded with gen parts.

Example:
Superclone: Noob PAM 111 V4
Franken: Noob V10 with gen Rolex Crystal, Bezel and Datewheel
 

srhoque

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bene1337 Hello Bene.
Thanks for the answer. If you would an exact APwhat would you buy a superclone or a Franken?
Claudio

I would always take a Franken. Start with a Super clone, put gen parts and it becomes a Franken (gen like looks, functionality and reliability).

But the world of AP is a bit complicated. There is no Super Clone AP. Some are very good models (like 15703/15706 diver, bumblebee) and it becomes quite expensive to franken them. Unlike Rolex, gen AP parts are hard to source. Good luck!!