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Clean Factory Batman

Noob42069

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Agree with the post above that there's nothing wrong with either CG or DW.. But you're pretty much attempting to say "if all the rep factories fixed all the flaws with their watches it'd be great"

Hahah yeah I mean it would be great though wouldn’t it? VSF quality for GMTs?
 

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Just received a CF BLNR and at 1rst sight I can say the crystal gasket is quite whitish and if the crystal is acceptable, swapping for a gen combo will be a plus. The insert on mine is a bit misaligned, nothing too obvious but I'll get it straightened.
On the good sides is the speedbumps have disappeared, it was a big issue in older Batman productions IMO, and I can gladly see it's been solved. Also the bracelet feels very good with a good clasp action.
Here's a quick shot at the 6 for a closer glimpse at the insert's engraving and bezel scallops, color transition, CGs and crown.

More pics to come by daylight, and the new GMF BLNR V6 (as it's called on Trusty) will be ordered soon for a VS post asap.
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Just received a CF BLNR and at 1rst sight I can say the crystal gasket is quite whitish and if the crystal is acceptable, swapping for a gen combo will be a plus. The insert on mine is a bit misaligned, nothing too obvious but I'll get it straightened.
On the good sides is the speedbumps have disappeared, it was a big issue in older Batman productions IMO, and I can gladly see it's been solved. Also the bracelet feels very good with a good clasp action.
Here's a quick shot at the 6 for a closer glimpse at the insert's engraving and bezel scallops, color transition, CGs and crown.

More pics to come by daylight, and the new GMF BLNR V6 (as it's called on Trusty) will be ordered soon for a VS post asap.
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those are not cracks, but dirt on the 6 right?
 

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Thanks for the update, without the bumps I might also have to get one now :) That was always a dealbreaker for me.
 
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mrsullivan

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It may be dust or lints, the insert looks solid to me yes, but I'll take more macro shots tonight for peace of mind.
 
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Jimbo255

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Hi All,

Do you know where the best place to get an additional link for the Jubilee bracelet would be? Apparently Clean aren't selling them.

Thanks
 

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Got the time to do more shots by sunrise, and the insert engravement seems fine to me. Rough carving edges maybe, but hey, it's a rep and Clean did a great job with this Batman iteration.

On the pros side the jubilee bracelet is really good, it feels solid and smooth, with great locking action from the clasp. Top stuff here.

On the downside, and I think it may be a bit symptomatic of Clean, everyone should do a proper QC check before approval, as hands, DW and insert show a bit of misalignment.

Still a great Batman EDIT :... only could it benefit of a better final assembly. IMO.
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Rubiss

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Thank you bro.
Gen dial 126 don't fix (different movement)
I will add to my CF:

Gen bezel 126710
Gen insert 126710
Gen crystal
Gen DW
Gen crown

I think CF dial is very good...[/QUOT
for the dw you need the wheel for 3135 for the vr3186
 

noobrollieboy

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what's everyone thoughts on immediately getting the VR movement serviced ? Just a little concerned with how rattly mines sounds when moving on wrist, compared to my arf sub which seem a lot smoother in comparison ( A2824 Movement )

I have a trusted watch repairer etc but being as impatient as I am I don't want to send my watch away for best part of a month which is his usual turn around time.... and of corse spend money unnecessarily !
 

Rubiss

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is the bezel as bad as the clean Factory cf Pepsi?

No problems for reassembly when changing
crystal gen?
 

KJ2020

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Thank you!!

Do you think this is gen?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Ro...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

A bit cheaper than other options I’ve seen. Not sure how to tell if these are truly gen or not.

That looks gen to me and it's from a top rated seller.

On the down side, there are a lot of very good aftermarket DWs, that seller has almost no other watch related items for sale, he has 8 of these so the pic you see isn't necessarily the one you will get, and pre-owned usually means it was replaced for a reason.

You should check out Ebay vendor fierygems - they list items individually so WYSIWYG. I've gotten good items from them, often indistinguishable from new.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dm...t=0&store_name=fierygems&_oac=1&rt=nc&_pgn=21
 
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Noob42069

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That looks gen to me and it's from a top rated seller.

On the down side, there are a lot of very good aftermarket DWs, that seller has almost no other watch related items for sale, he has 8 of these so the pic you see isn't necessarily the one you will get, and pre-owned usually means it was replaced for a reason.

You should check out Ebay vendor fierygems - they list items individually so WYSIWYG. I've gotten good items from them, often indistinguishable from new.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dm...t=0&store_name=fierygems&_oac=1&rt=nc&_pgn=21

Thank you!
 
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