Clean EXPLORER II 226570 black & white with DD3285 comparison Gen Vs. Clean

[centrum]

Yesterday I received my clean explorer, well..

What can I say, a big improvement in the movement compared to the GMF and overall excellent quality as usual with Clean watches!

Very nice. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but are the black paints on the markers matt as the gen or glossy?

I am thinking of pulling the trigger since it got an update on the crown and the E printing on the dial.

 

[patek_with_sellita]

Very nice. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but are the black paints on the markers matt as the gen or glossy?

I am thinking of pulling the trigger since it got an update on the crown and the E printing on the dial.

They are glossy and more rounded. The last step for clean to fix.

 

[derjenigewelcher]

The last step for clean to fix.

Dont forget the bezel print

 

[ChaplinTz]

 

[DJTony82]

They are glossy and more rounded. The last step for clean to fix.

This is something that interests me much less, the It's wrong of the orange Explorer writing was much more evident. Just like the bezel, in my opinion you can live with it all in all.

 

[patek_with_sellita]

This is something that interests me much less, the It's wrong of the orange Explorer writing was much more evident. Just like the bezel, in my opinion you can live with it all in all.

Or just change everything and make it just as close to gen as possible. They are capable to do it. Setting a high standard would open more eyes to others that are interested in their products. I hate when people are saying you can live with it. You can obviously live with it but wouldn’t it be cool if it was somewhat perfect (yes there is no perfect replica just the one you prefer).

 

[Reaps]

Or just change everything and make it just as close to gen as possible. They are capable to do it. Setting a high standard would open more eyes to others that are interested in their products. I hate when people are saying you can live with it. You can obviously live with it but wouldn’t it be cool if it was somewhat perfect (yes there is no perfect replica just the one you prefer).

I don't think they will ever make this change. I think they're just realistic at what you can achieve for $550-600. These kind of details have diminishing returns and cost more to execute.

 

[patek_with_sellita]

I don't think they will ever make this change. I think they're just realistic at what you can achieve for $550-600. These kind of details have diminishing returns and cost more to execute.

Yes unfortunately.

 

[centrum]

If they fix the bezel print and the black indices on the next update, that would be enough for me. I feel like the matte vs gloss black paint is obvious and inaccurate enough for Clean to fix.

 

[patek_with_sellita]

If they fix the bezel print and the black indices on the next update, that would be enough for me. I feel like the matte vs gloss black paint is obvious and inaccurate enough for Clean to fix.

I’ll agree on that!

 

[cassapanca]

If someone wants to try a gmf bezel I have one for sale in the m2m section. I was planning to buy a clean explorer and install the gmf bezel because the text looks better, but I changed project

 

[dogwood]

Unfortunately the C$30 AliExpress 22mm SELs I bought don’t quite fit with enough space around the springbar hole to allow me to install the oysterflex. Which is too bad since otherwise they fit quite nicely. I suspect somebody with a belt sander with a roller of the right size (~40mm diameter wheel to match case curvature) might be able to remove 0.5mm of meat from the curved edge to give enough freeboard, but that’s north something I have on hand… actually I just thought of a way I could do this… (sometimes you need to actually write why something can’t be done to slow down and realize how it can).



Of note: the 22mm oysterflex strap I bough (the 48+70mm combo) is great but just slightly too small for my 17.5cm (~7 freedom-units) wrist. I’m gonna order the 60mm + 70mm combo. The fins on the oysterflex that keep the bulk of the rubber off your wrist mean you need a slightly larger size than you think. But those fins are wonderful for not getting that clammy feeling that rubber straps sometimes give you (I live in a temperate rainforest — everything here is always damp).

 

[domiffm]

Finally arrived. Awesome watch

 

[domiffm]

Next to her older sister

 

[Hypebulltoro]

Hi guys! I have a GMF explorer II polar, one of their newest versions, and I now have a CF Explorer II polar ordered. I have a gen xtal that I was going to put on the GMF but now I will use it on the clean.

I'm going to franken these watches into a better rep.

Gen parts: xtal, setting lever, and jumper for setting lever, and most likely date wheel from a modder here

I think someone asked this earlier in the thread but no real answer was given. With the gen xtal in mind, what do you guys think would make the best combo? DD3285 will be used.

Bezel...
Crown...
Bracelet...
Dial...
Case...
Hands...
Rehaut....

 

[domiffm]

The watch totally convinced me.

 

[lukko]

The new CLEAN it’s amazing but the old one have a unique charm

I love the low profile due to the less thickness of the case on the old.

Unfortunally the new one isn’t for small wrist

 

[DJTony82]

Really amazing watch, I agree with @domiffm.

Any considerations about the bezel or markers is nitpicking.

In my opinion, if one owns it he probably lets all these considerations slide over very small details, but... how to say, the world is beautiful because it is varied.

 

[jkru12]

Anyone know where I could buy links compatible with this bracelet? I've asked several TDs and they said the factory won't sell them, I'd have to buy a whole second bracelet at about 1/4 the cost of the watch...

 

[john442]

Anyone know where I could buy links compatible with this bracelet? I've asked several TDs and they said the factory won't sell them, I'd have to buy a whole second bracelet at about 1/4 the cost of the watch...

I would probably just put a "WTB" in the exchange, there is gonna be some smaller wristed guys that removed one or 2.
Cheers