Clean GMT-II Pepsi updated bezel insert V2/V2s review and comparison

[critical_]

No it doesn’t in the slightest. Those are the improvements that are still needed:
- correct bezel lip;
- correct serial number font;
- ”STEELINOX” clasp, not ”STEEL INOX” (F6U clasp still have this issue )

So far the CF 126710 BLRO releases are listed as follows:

- CF VR3186 V1, aka ”the original” - shit xtal, hands too short, wrong dial for the movement (really it should have been a 116710BLRO, but the dial and the xtal were wrong)
- CF VR3186 V2 - best version with the 3186, however not period correct (swap dial to a 116710 and it’s done)
- CF DD3285 V1 (released April 2023)
- CF DD3285 V2 (released July 2023), it corrected waterproofness, dial printing, bezel action
- CF DD3285 V3 (the supposed V2 of this thread, but this is incorrectly advertised by @CTime, release October 2023), it corrects insert colors, improves rehaut polishing and xtal

This is helpful. Thanks for putting it together.

I have a heavily modified DD3285v1. I was going to send it to one of the talented watchmakers here but I held back due to the waterproofing issue. This thread had me on the verge of wanting to pull the trigger on a v3 but the serial number font is what catches my eye each time. Perhaps a v4 will come out quickly. I have to think that Clean should be able to modify the serial number font on short order after they chew through the current run of cases.

 

[Dutlin]

Insert only QC pics

 

[mmaggi]

This is really good to see. Make me want one as well.

 

[Nickyan]

I gave in an ordered one, even though the previous version is still in the mail. Couldn't resist

 

[big_polarbear]

This is helpful. Thanks for putting it together.

I have a heavily modified DD3285v1. I was going to send it to one of the talented watchmakers here but I held back due to the waterproofing issue. This thread had me on the verge of wanting to pull the trigger on a v3 but the serial number font is what catches my eye each time. Perhaps a v4 will come out quickly. I have to think that Clean should be able to modify the serial number font on short order after they chew through the current run of cases.

Just buy the new C+ and use the caseset, the bezel assembly + insert, and the clasp as donor, and sell the rest

 

[wubsub]

Just buy the new C+ and use the caseset, the bezel assembly + insert, and the clasp as donor, and sell the rest

'just' broo

 

[big_polarbear]

'just' broo

The dude wanted to buy a DD3285 V3, I think the new C+ is cheaper ; haven’t checked I must admit

 

[Macbook]

No it doesn’t in the slightest. Those are the improvements that are still needed:
- correct bezel lip;
- correct serial number font;
- ”STEELINOX” clasp, not ”STEEL INOX” (F6U clasp still have this issue )

So far the CF 126710 BLRO releases are listed as follows:

- CF VR3186 V1, aka ”the original” - shit xtal, hands too short, wrong dial for the movement (really it should have been a 116710BLRO, but the dial and the xtal were wrong)
- CF VR3186 V2 - best version with the 3186, however not period correct (swap dial to a 116710 and it’s done)
- CF DD3285 V1 (released April 2023)
- CF DD3285 V2 (released July 2023), it corrected waterproofness, dial printing, bezel action
- CF DD3285 V3 (the supposed V2 of this thread, but this is incorrectly advertised by @CTime, release October 2023), it corrects insert colors, improves rehaut polishing and xtal

I still don't get why they haven't fixed the STEEL INOX clasp, they did on the Explorer I 36 , why not do it here?

 

[big_polarbear]

I still don't get why they haven't fixed the STEEL INOX clasp, they did on the Explorer I 36 , why not do it here?

Sales volume. They sell more pepsi than exp I. They want you to purchase their V11.

 

[manuelalbe]

It's available, just received my QC. Serial number matches, bezel colors looking might fine. Still says "Steel inox" on the clasp. Oh well, I'm approving!

that rehault upgrade is really impressive !!!

 

[Nickyan]

I still don't get why they haven't fixed the STEEL INOX clasp, they did on the Explorer I 36 , why not do it here?

Different size, different suppliers maybe? No idea how much Clean produces and assembles or what they soure elsewhere.

 

[Reaps]

Sales volume. They sell more pepsi than exp I. They want you to purchase their V11.

More likely that they still have a massive stockpile of old clasps they're using before switching to the new ones and new production run....

 

[derjenigewelcher]

If y

More likely that they still have a massive stockpile of old clasps they're using before switching to the new ones and new production run....

ou would read what CTIME posts here you would know why

 

[Reaps]

If y

ou would read what CTIME posts here you would know why

 

[big_polarbear]

If y

ou would read what CTIME posts here you would know why

You were right, it’s going to get replaced

For future reference, specified in post #12:

https://forum.replica-watch.info/th...-review-and-comparison.10956918/post-11461784

 

[rhern213]

Insert only QC pics

I just ordered a bezel as well, are you going to try and DIY or send it out to a watchsmith

 

[aHero]

DIY. I am not a handy person but I’ve changed my inserts a 1/2 dozen times without any issues.

I just ordered a bezel as well, are you going to try and DIY or send it out to a watchsmith

 

[aHero]

Insert only QC pics

How much?

 

[rhern213]

DIY. I am not a handy person but I’ve changed my inserts a 1/2 dozen times without any issues.

Thanks good to know. I've never worked on a watch but consider myself mechanically inclined so I figured it's worth a try since there's nothing involving the movement.

 

[rhern213]

How much?

$218