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Clean Factory New Release 126711 RootBeer GMT (Comparison vs. Genuine)

KJ2020

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This is what I'm talking about with Jtime's studio lighting. Same model BTF Daytona. Pic on left from PT.

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The CF looks more Gen than the Gen on some comparisons…..

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Ed84

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Wonder how this would compare looks wise to the GMF v6?
 

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- No visible joints or speed humps at 6 and 18
- The ceramic bezel is installed using double sided tape so sometimes there can be some leftover marks which can be removed by hand
- Slight difference in colour of bezel but overall quite well done
- Dots on crown is correct with one big center dot and two small dots next to it
- The fundamentals of the watch are well done
- The side of the rose gold polished center links are also rose gold and doesn't reveal it to be stainless steel
- The SEL is comprised of three separate pieces where as it is one piece from other factories
- There is a step in the back of the SEL between it and the lugs which is same as gen
- Still uses a 3185 movement so the hand adjustment is in reverse direction as gen but date adjustment is in the same direction
 

KJ2020

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- Still uses a 3185 movement so the hand adjustment is in reverse direction as gen but date adjustment is in the same direction
Thanks for the translation!

Movement is a VR3186, old version which RWI decided to call a VR3185 because it's designed on a gen 3185 though none were engraved that way. The only difference in the new version VR3186 is the fake deco free sprung balance arm which results in the annoying as hell relocation of the real regulation arms.

He's wrong about the date adjustment direction.

VR3185/6 and gen 3185/6: fwd crown = fwd hands (both stem positions 2 and 3)

SA3285 (POS) and gen 3285: fwd crown = backward hands (both stem positions 2 and 3)

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Ed84

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Thanks for the translation!

Movement is a VR3186, old version which RWI decided to call a VR3185 because it's designed on a gen 3185 though none were engraved that way. The only difference in the new version VR3186 is the fake deco free sprung balance arm which results in the annoying as hell relocation of the real regulation arms.

He's wrong about the date adjustment direction.

VR3185/6 and gen 3185/6: fwd crown = fwd hands (both stem positions 2 and 3)

SA3285 (POS) and gen 3285: fwd crown = backward hands (both stem positions 2 and 3)

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How would you comepare this to GMF v6 overall?
 

KJ2020

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Ed84

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I made some comments on another thread about that


Nothing more can really be known until the watch is in hand
Thank you thats appreciated, Ill wait a bit but im kind of swaying to the GMF will be good to see some reviews when people get the clean in hand.
 

KJ2020

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Thank you thats appreciated, Ill wait a bit but im kind of swaying to the GMF will be good to see some reviews when people get the clean in hand.
Both will probably need a crystal replacement, the CLEAN appears to have the milky edge issue that was present on their Pepsi. It was found to be related to the crystal not the gasket. The GMF crystal sits too high, and using a shorter height gasket will make the date look smaller, usually too noticeably.

Freeze the video and step it through the frames at 0:27

Also make sure you actually get a VR3186 if you order a GMF. They have a history of trying to push the SA3285 in their GMTs.
 

Ed84

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I made some comments on another thread about that


Nothing more can really be known until the watch is in hand
Thank you thats appreciated, Ill wait a bit but im kind of swaying to the GMF will be good to see some reviews when people get the clean in hand.
Both will probably need a crystal replacement, the CLEAN appears to have the milky edge issue that was present on their Pepsi. It was found to be related to the crystal not the gasket. The GMF crystal sits too high, and using a shorter height gasket will make the date look smaller, usually too noticeably.

Freeze the video and step it through the frames at 0:27

Also make sure you actually get a VR3186 if you order a GMF. They have a history of trying to push the SA3285 in their GMTs.
Thank you for your time mate much appreciated and all the information is helpful.

Agree with the crystal replacement for sure.

I would purchase from Trusty as I’ve had a few watches from him so would hope the watch has the VR3186 inside it ha!
Definitely would want the hands to move in the same direction as the rep lol.

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re 126711 - Which has a closer to gen rose gold: GMF or CF?
Which has a better quality rose gold plating: GMF or CF?

In CTime's comparison video, the CF rose gold looks very good.
 

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Can anyone do review of this watch after month of usage? how watch is working, how are the colors? Any problems? I'm considering buying this one or 116713 LN, not sure which one to pick.
 
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Ed84

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Think im going to finally order the clean over the gmfv6
 

Ed84

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How did you decide?
Seems the way to go on whatever posts I have read and people I have asked.
Fingers crossed the RG is good and looks similar.
Are you thinking of getting one also?