Clean 126500 Daytona review

[m5smg2]

I notice that the SH4131 is under questionable reliability.

You know of an issue from a member with Clean’s SH4131 (not SH 4130) ?

 

[ombre]

While it may not be needed, I ordered a gen AR crystal that will be in tomorrow. I plan on installing the crystal before work tomorrow and giving the rehaut a light rub with a cape cod cloth just to shine it a bit.

 

[m5smg2]

While it may not be needed, I ordered a gen AR crystal that will be in tomorrow. I plan on installing the crystal before work tomorrow and giving the rehaut a light rub with a cape cod cloth just to shine it a bit.

Looking forward to the gen crystal and your thoughts and pics.

Rehaut could use a touch more sheen, but I’m afraid I would dull the crisp engravings..

 

[ombre]

Looking forward to the gen crystal and your thoughts and pics.

Rehaut could use a touch more sheen, but I’m afraid I would dull the crisp engravings..

Hopefully the xtal gets here before work tomorrow night so I can drop it in. I have only ever used cape code to polish the rehaut. I feel there is little risk of ruining the engraving.

 

[paschos]

At my case the winding is rough compared with an old V4 noob Daytona I was using.
Also my watch smith told me that the balance spring have inferior quality than Noob I have.
Additionally fully winded never run more than 50 hours power reserve
I am not expert I am just quoting what I have been told
Additionally I am not expert even to understand what my old Daytona of noob movement type is.
I am enjoying the watch with above mentioned facts just share those respecting the longevity of movement.
My noob running as champ almost 4 years unserviced
Also I am intend to praise or offend any factory since we are blessed that are existing and provide as with such excellent copies to enjoy the experience and our hobby

 

[TagHeuerFan1963]

At my case the winding is rough compared with an old V4 noob Daytona I was using.
Also my watch smith told me that the balance spring have inferior quality than Noob I have.
Additionally fully winded never run more than 50 hours power reserve
I am not expert I am just quoting what I have been told
Additionally I am not expert even to understand what my old Daytona of noob movement type is.
I am enjoying the watch with above mentioned facts just share those respecting the longevity of movement.
My noob running as champ almost 4 years unserviced
Also I am intend to praise or offend any factory since we are blessed that are existing and provide as with such excellent copies to enjoy the experience and our hobby

My winding is buttery smooth, literally like gen. I am really amazed and very satisfied.

 

[paschos]

Maybe I am unlucky and my watch produced early morning Monday

 

[m5smg2]

Maybe I am unlucky and my watch produced early morning Monday

Or produced Friday afternoon before Happy hour lol. The Chinese make a couple of nice beers

Actually both mine did not wind as smooth as the DD 4130, and rotor sounds were noticeable shaking in hand (But quiet On wrist). After almost a month they both wind smoother and the rotor got a little quieter, although I will still oil it soon..

 

[Reaps]

Haven't had any reports from Chinese dealers or sites about reliability other than the first batch with unoiled rotors.

Personally I'm waiting until May/June to see. Practicing patience

 

[SOLEX]

Glad everyone is enjoying their 126500's! I have been a Panda guy since day 1 (can't believe the rep has been out since around 2018!) However the black dial is really intriguing on the 126500. I want to order one, but I am truly torn on what to do!

Other than that, have the raids at Clean subsided? Is it back to biz?

 

[Reaps]

Glad everyone is enjoying their 126500's! I have been a Panda guy since day 1 (can't believe the rep has been out since around 2018!) However the black dial is really intriguing on the 126500. I want to order one, but I am truly torn on what to do!

Other than that, have the raids at Clean subsided? Is it back to biz?

Just place order. Clean is back. No promise that QC will be quick though. I would suggest CTime.

 

[FRANCKD]

Or produced Friday afternoon before Happy hour lol. The Chinese make a couple of nice beers

Actually both mine did not wind as smooth as the DD 4130, and rotor sounds were noticeable shaking in hand (But quiet On wrist). After almost a month they both wind smoother and the rotor got a little quieter, although I will still oil it soon..

Is there a tutorial on how to oil it?

 

[SuperLory]

Is there a tutorial on how to oil it?

Thank me later

 

[lukko]

Honestly? Never liked the white dial Rolex.. but damn, this is so sexy

 

[Dexxter]

I also got my 126500 panda two days ago. And I must say, it is a very good watch. Since I did only buy gen Omegas until now I was very sceptical first. But I must say, for approx. 800 bucks, it is a very well made. I did notice some things which are quiet noticable.

- The closing mechanism feels very good, but unluckily the clasp with the crown on it whiggles around like a cow tail. That´s a detail, which I think, could have been done better with low effort
- While winding there are actually NO noises, which is very good, but as I wanted to screw down the crown I did hear strange mechanical noises on the Inside. I don´t know if it´s good or bad that I cant recreate it
- Winding down the crown feels a litte sandy, I think that can easily be solved by cleaning the screw mechanism
- if you shake the watch a little bit you can clearly hear the rotor on the inside

Don´t get me wrong, it is an very well made timepiece.

Some very good parts I did also see:
The Chrono is running well, I did test it for 2 hours and it did work very precise. It did reset properly. Also the watch is running since 3 day´s now, with not noticable problems. According to QC Video it runs with +/- 1 sec. per day (which is amazing) and on 296 amplitude and a beat error of 0.2ms. So I guess it will last a litte.

Case, Indexes etc. are very good. Of course, you can not 1:1 compare it with the 15k gen. But compared to other 800 bucks watches it is miles ahead imho.

My conclusion is, you get a very solid watch for your money.

 

[Bobi01]

I also got my 126500 panda two days ago. And I must say, it is a very good watch. Since I did only buy gen Omegas until now I was very sceptical first. But I must say, for approx. 800 bucks, it is a very well made. I did notice some things which are quiet noticable.

- The closing mechanism feels very good, but unluckily the clasp with the crown on it whiggles around like a cow tail. That´s a detail, which I think, could have been done better with low effort
- While winding there are actually NO noises, which is very good, but as I wanted to screw down the crown I did hear strange mechanical noises on the Inside. I don´t know if it´s good or bad that I cant recreate it
- Winding down the crown feels a litte sandy, I think that can easily be solved by cleaning the screw mechanism
- if you shake the watch a little bit you can clearly hear the rotor on the inside

Don´t get me wrong, it is an very well made timepiece.

Some very good parts I did also see:
The Chrono is running well, I did test it for 2 hours and it did work very precise. It did reset properly. Also the watch is running since 3 day´s now, with not noticable problems. According to QC Video it runs with +/- 1 sec. per day (which is amazing) and on 296 amplitude and a beat error of 0.2ms. So I guess it will last a litte.

Case, Indexes etc. are very good. Of course, you can not 1:1 compare it with the 15k gen. But compared to other 800 bucks watches it is miles ahead imho.

My conclusion is, you get a very solid watch for your money.

This thread is worthless without pictures

 

[Dexxter]

This thread is worthless without pictures

Here you go and I meant it runs the third day now. Time is still correct.

 

[FRANCKD]

Thank me later

Thanks

 

[Geof89]

Remercie moi plus tard

 

[m5smg2]

Thank me later

Hahahaha. Good one