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C+ versus Clean 126710 GMT Pepsi and Batman

tangokilo

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Ok I have read several threads about each of these two factories and the 126710 they make, both pepsi and batman versions I am referring to.

For the Clean it appears there is a slightly updated version recently according to the threads and they improved some things with the bezel. It is not listed as a V2 however. I received from PureTime that C+ and Clean are definitely two different factories.

In comparing first the 126710 pepsi, it seems according to threads that the Clean has some better coloring of the bezel versus the C+. It is difficult for me to see these differences personally. C+ claimed they use a 3285, which we have also confirmed is not correct, they use a 3186 which has been engraved with 3285.

In comparing the 126710 batman it seems the color of Clean and C+ is similar also again. Clean does not appear to make a 126710 with oyster bracelet version but would not be difficult to find I imagine. Speed bumps on the bezels of both versions appear to be none.

My question is I would like to hear some other differences I am missing or overlooked in this comparison between Clean and C+ 126710 pepsi and batman. For me, the construction of the watch in terms of feeling and finish is of more importance than slight color variations. Reliability of the movement appears to be good, both factories using the 3186.

Pricing is also very similar in amounts for both of these factories. Difficult choices.
 

davidc

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i believe C+ uses clean's bezel insert so the color would be similar and any difference would just be due to variation of batch production.
looking at a few of other peoples pictures so far the C+ pepsi seems to have a nicer crystal than clean pepsi but the so called new version clean batgirl/batman have updated crystals that cuts down on the "milky ring" effect and seem comparable, hopefully someone who has both will do a detailed comparison.
i would take a guess that either C+ or clean would both offer pretty good build quality if thats what your looking for.
 

tangokilo

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Yes the crystal is important to mention thank you for speaking about it. I read that the C+ had a deep crystal but some then said it was not. Certainly the C+ seemed better in some pictures and did not have the milky ring of the Clean. Then some said the Clean newest batches had corrected this milky ring but Xtal still not so great. Thanks for recommendation @davidc
 

mhrboy

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Hi all,
at today, considering or not the movement (SH or DD), who makes the best Batman/Batgirl? Clean or C+? For me they seems almost the same, some doubts about case and glass