26240 vs. 26331 – Surprising Wearability Observations

[grillbrill]

Think 324 from 3KF most akin - a homage clone, same functions and parts are the same ish shape and design but not interchangable

I like the naming convention posted here on the Rolex subforum. Based on this terminology I wonder if this 4401 movement is a design clone or a homage clone? I'd vote for the design clone. What do you think?

 

[grillbrill]

Oops, I meant this link:

Comprehensive Guide to Clone Movements Found in Rolex Reps

Change Log: August 25th 2022 - Initial version published on r/RepTime March 9th 2023 - Updated version published on RWI. Updated to include information about the new SH3285 found in C+ Factory GMTs and DD3285 found in Clean Factory GMTs. March 14th 2023 - Update to include a link to Steve's...

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[Reaps]

I like the naming convention posted here on the Rolex subforum. Based on this terminology I wonder if this 4401 movement is a design clone or a homage clone? I'd vote for the design clone. What do you think?

I'm not a watch maker so ill leave it to the experts to decide

 

[legend]

I like the naming convention posted here on the Rolex subforum. Based on this terminology I wonder if this 4401 movement is a design clone or a homage clone? I'd vote for the design clone. What do you think?

The terminology does not matter I think.
It won’t change what the movement is: i.e. a Chinese caliber designed and made and used for a replica watch.
But it functions well enough for the watch and I guess that’s all that matters for our hobby. There’s the gen 4401 caliber and there’s everything else. It is a clone in terms of functionality we can’t deny that. It is also well-made too. I think the actual name conferred on it won’t matter yes?

 

[grillbrill]

The terminology does not matter I think.
It won’t change what the movement is: i.e. a Chinese caliber designed and made caliber used for a replica watch.
But it functions well enough for the watch and I guess that’s all that matters for our hobby. There’s the gen 4401 caliber and there’s everything else. It is a clone in terms of functionality we can’t deny that. It is also well-made too. I think the actual name conferred on it won’t matter yes?

True. Beyond functionality the interchangability with and visual similarity to gen parts are the characteristics which may matter in practice.

 

[SOLEX]

Wanted to share my comparison photos as well, blue dial 26240 vs 26331

https://imgur.com/a/PIp2mtM

Here are my notes for anybody on the fence for either of these.

APSF- GREAT rep, the flyback movement is really awesome as well. While it is definitely thicker than the 26331, it is still wearable even on a smaller wrist. The blue dial looks amazing, I would like to see the green as well. The fit and finish are pretty damn good, and although the case is thicker the bracelet is thinner so it kind of evens things out. My only gripe is the thickness (to me) and the subdials being far apart look odd to me... but gen looks the same.

APW- This is a really good rep that is slept on, it is just not amazing NWBIG because of tiny flaws which anyone can live with. I like that it has closed caseback due to the movement being a reliable Daytona movement with a date module added, but the downside is the slightly off centered pinions. It is not too noticeable but it is there. The watch is contstructed nicely, and I really like the contrast dial. Dial looks a bit "flat" but I have not compared to gen nor have I seen it in person lately to know if its true to gen. The watch is definitely thinner than the 26240, and to me makes it much easier to wear as I have a woman's wrist on a man's body lol

Overall thoughts: If you hate thickness, get the APW. Me personally would like to live with both, but not sure I can. My TD could not source me a white dial 26331 which to me would be the ideal setup as I do not like the white 26240. It would be VERY hard to choose one over the other honestly, but if you are on the fence it all comes down to your dial preference and if you like to have a thicker watch. My final personal opinion is that the 26331 is just a bit more wearable, cheaper, reliable and looks better as I prefer the contrast dial with subdials that are closer together.

 

[aHero]

 

[SOLEX]

Oh hell yeah! Looks nice!

 

[SOLEX]

You are a bad influence. Think I'm getting a white dial now and will move the blue

Not sure why but something about a true panda is very enticing. Plus not feeling the silver subdials 100%

 

[aHero]

lol just buy all three like me. Problem solved.

 

[love_in_jumbo]

Did you just get a new QC???????

 

[munichman]

Hey everyone, just wanted to share a quick comparison between my two APs — the 26240 and the 26331 — both sized for my 6.5” wrist.

Thank your very much for this great piece of work.
I wasn´t aware that there is the 26331 besides the 26240.
And with your comprehensive comparison the choice for me has become clear, since I am a small wrister :
It will be the 26331.
Thx a lot!

 

[aHero]

Did you just get a new QC???????

lol yes. Already shipped. Hope it arrives next week.

 

[dmatt]

Like shoes or a sport coat, ya gotta try each on to know fit!

 

[munichman]

Already shipped.

Where did you buy it?
I cannot find a source (TD) which has this watch on their homepage.

 

[aHero]

Well. I have two black dials coming in now lol ordered two from different dealers and they both came through.

 

[dmatt]

Well. I have two black dials coming in now lol ordered two from different dealers and they both came through.

Which factory? Which mechanism? It looks nice.

 

[munichman]

two from different dealers

Care to enlight us which?

 

[aHero]

not RWI trusted dealers

 

[SOLEX]

Well. I have two black dials coming in now lol ordered two from different dealers and they both came through.

Not sure why, but looks great for some reason and I am never a fan of black dials. I might even say it looks better than the blue dial version