Clean 126500 Daytona review

[ombre]

Oh, and how does the bezel insert and bezel assembly look removed? Hoping you took a pic while it was off. And does it install the same as the full ceramic or steel bezels before? Thanks

The ceramic is encased in the steel ring. The steel is slightly folded over the edges of the ceramic on the bottom. You can see as much ceramic on the bottom of the insert as you can the top. Removal and installation are the same process as the 11 series.

For the gen crystal having some haze. I feel like that is more the camera honestly but it may be there. IRL, it is a major step up from my stock one. I know the crystal cost about $400 but If I wanted to do it next year the price may be $500 lol.

 

[m5smg2]

The ceramic is encased in the steel ring. The steel is slightly folded over the edges of the ceramic on the bottom. You can see as much ceramic on the bottom of the insert as you can the top. Removal and installation are the same process as the 11 series.

For the gen crystal having some haze. I feel like that is more the camera honestly but it may be there. IRL, it is a major step up from my stock one. I know the crystal cost about $400 but If I wanted to do it next year the price may be $500 lol.

All great info. Much appreciated. Thanks

 

[Dexxter]

Some movement pictures. There was a little dirt around the seal. I did clean it up a little an closed the bottom tight. I just wanted to make shure, it is screwed down nicely

 

[M Scott]

Received my 126500 panda today, this thing is unbelievable. Opted to have the crystal swapped with deep, despite the fact that it may not have been necessary.

Overall I’m so impressed with the build quality, definitely the best OOTB rep I’ve had. Here’s some photos comparing to the my 116500 CF V3 with stock crystal

When you say this 126500 is the best OOTB rep that you've had, what areas or details of your 116500 CF V3 do you think are not as good?

 

[m5smg2]

 

[TKav3]

When you say this 126500 is the best OOTB rep that you've had, what areas or details of your 116500 CF V3 do you think are not as good?

I’d say the clasp for sure, has a much more gen feeling. Color of the dial, as I always thought the 116 was a bit too grey. While a deep xtal helps on the 116 for clarity, it won’t change the color. Case is very good on the 126, I had a 116 with some pretty bad SEL gap (not the one in the pictures). Bezel also seems a bit more refined, although I think that’s just the design style and not a knock on the actual quality of the 116.

 

[TKav3]

 

[sfbatman787]

Some movement pictures. There was a little dirt around the seal. I did clean it up a little an closed the bottom tight. I just wanted to make shure, it is screwed down nicely

Sorry but these movements look so poorly made. One of the main reasons why I wouldn't buy this clean watch nor recommend it to anyone.

 

[TKav3]

Sorry but these movements look so poorly made. One of the main reasons why I wouldn't buy this clean watch nor recommend it to anyone.

I guess time will tell how reliable these end up being, tbh I could care less how the movement looks aesthetically. It could literally say shitter factory 4131 but if it works I'll rock it haha

 

[m5smg2]

Same here. On a closed case back I’d prefer there were no markings or decorations at all. Focus instead on reliability and durability..

 

[Dexxter]

Sorry but these movements look so poorly made. One of the main reasons why I wouldn't buy this clean watch nor recommend it to anyone.

What exactly tells you that it is a poor made movement? I ask, because I have no clue about it. I can only see things like finishing for example if I compare it with my gen Planet Ocean which has a glassback.

 

[sfbatman787]

What exactly tells you that it is a poor made movement? I ask, because I have no clue about it. I can only see things like finishing for example if I compare it with my gen Planet Ocean which has a glassback.

Based on all the watchmakers I know, they are refusing to work on these SH4131 watches due to their poor quality parts. Only matter of time before these movements start failing.

 

[bombina]

Preferring the black over the white on the new model so far. What do people with both in hand think?

 

[m5smg2]

Preferring the black over the white on the new model so far. What do people with both in hand think?

That’s easy :

DAY


NIGHT

 

[Bobi01]

Based on all the watchmakers I know, they are refusing to work on these SH4131 watches due to their poor quality parts. Only matter of time before these movements start failing.

Omg , this movement is like 1 month old and already watchmakers you know refusing to work on it lol… bro dont get me wrong but this is b….t

 

[m5smg2]

Exactly. I’m guessing they’re referring to the first SH 4130, not this new SH4131 made for Clean.

 

[Geof89]

 

[TagHeuerFan1963]

Is it just me or in certain lights the hands on the panda appear greenish in tint, the lume that is? Almost too green? Doesn't appear in images. Maybe I'm just being overly nitpicky, truly best rep I have purchased.

 

[Geof89]

do you really think the movement is ugly??
I took the opportunity to oil the bearing

 

[Geof89]