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Clean new released 226627 Titanium Yacht Master comparison with GEN

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Sweet, also crystal is same as on DJ so should not be crazy expensive as a SD 43 or other special ones...
Hi , would a deep crystal does the trick too you reckon ? I am kinda of a sucker for proper Ar on dark dials… cheers :)
 
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Am I the first to notice that the ceramic insert is not aligned with the serrated bezel?
This would trigger my OCD...

Easy fix for watch maker to realign the bezel insert with the bezel ring to your liking if this is something that bothers you.
 

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Easy fix for watch maker to realign the bezel insert with the bezel ring to your liking if this is something that bothers you.
I don’t want to take a new watch to a watchmaker right away. No way. Hopefully, Clean Factory will improve the QC for this watch. Their QC is generally excellent.
 
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I don’t want to take a new watch to a watchmaker right away. No way. Hopefully, Clean Factory will improve the QC for this watch. Their QC is generally excellent.
You are the opposite of me. I take new watches immediately to a watch maker to ensure water proofness, check movement, ensure everything is ok, and often crystal swap.
 

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Some billibilli videos for you guys. You can see what I mean when the crystal is reflective - and the videos capture it better.




These are being rolled out quickly now, access is available to all dealers
 
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I await my Clean YM TI 42mm....will post with the TW+ of same, latter in my hands and very good "by itself". Not perfect, but very good.

One share: the TW+ YM TI 42 mm performs at +12 spd according to toolwatch. That is just ok in my view, certainly fine for daily wear but not anywhere near COSC gens I have (usually 2 spd or less.) I don't do my own regulations, and trusty watch professional is an hour drive, so I will wait.

The crystal swap dialogue is interesting and informative. How does someone order a DJ41 gen crystal, and what is common price? I mull if needed - maybe for my eyes, it won't matter.
 

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Looks nice, but the bezel is not alligned.
Are you going to reply to every single watch in this thread with this tool and the bezel alignment? It will get tiring very quickly. Once again, a watch maker can make the alignment perfect, less than $30-50. And if you don't like it and want it perfect OOTB, noone is forcing you to buy this watch....

Here, I found a perfect QC one for you so we can end this shenanigans about this...
 
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Are you going to reply to every single watch in this thread with this tool and the bezel alignment? It will get tiring very quickly. Once again, a watch maker can make the alignment perfect, less than $30-50. And if you don't like it and want it perfect OOTB, noone is forcing you to buy this watch....
Believe me, many forum members appreciate these kinds of details and find them valuable. Not everyone lives in a country where qualified watchmakers are easy to find. But I guess it’s easy to be dismissive when you’ve never had to ship a watch abroad just to get it serviced properly.
 
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Believe me, many forum members appreciate these kinds of details and find them valuable. Not everyone lives in a country where qualified watchmakers are easy to find. But I guess it’s easy to be dismissive when you’ve never had to ship a watch abroad just to get it serviced properly.
Bro, you live in Europe, you have so many qualified watch makers, shipping in the EU is not really shipping abroad, and maybe this is a sign, if you're picky, learn the skills to do simple bezel realignment.....
 
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Bro, you live in Europe, you have so many qualified watch makers, shipping in the EU is not really shipping abroad, and maybe this is a sign, if you're picky, learn the skills to do simple bezel realignment.....
"Bro", appreciate the advice, but let’s keep it real. Not everyone in Europe lives next to a top-tier watchmaker, and shipping across borders still involves delays, costs, and risks. Expecting every watch enthusiast to become a part-time technician to fix manufacturer issues is an interesting take. Maybe I am picky, but I just think it should come properly aligned. Wild thought, I know.
 

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Ok, let's keep it civil, everyone has different tastes and different opinions on what they like to see in their watch, so if you like this bezel alignment, sure. But let's not start the thread with 100x of the same "bezel not aligned", it will get tiring very quickly. Nothing else to comment about the watch? How about markers, date printing, brushing, engravings? Color of the dial? Shape of the bezel numerals?

This is a QC issue so you can get a perfect one if you put in the time and use a TD to help you select one you like.

And I'm sure you're aware since you've been here since 2019, you're all too aware about replicas, assembly, and quality control for a $500 rep is not the same as a $24,000 watch. Quite frankly I'm not even sure Clean is aware that the bezel should come aligned with the teeth.

Maybe I'm having unrealistic expectations but if all we REALLY have to comment is that the bezel is a tad midsaligned with the grooves of the bezel alignment on a $500 rep, then it speaks to the quality overall. You can't find anything else to nitpick about it except this, so it's an exceptional replica.
 
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Let’s keep it factual.
I mentioned the bezel misalignment exactly twice: once in the context of comparing a gen vs rep, and once to help another member interpret their QC images. That hardly qualifies as "100x the same post."

I agree, there’s more to a good replica than just bezel alignment. But for a $500 watch, some basic QC like an aligned bezel isn’t an outrageous expectation. Especially for those of us who don’t have easy access to local watchmakers to fix factory issues.

Of course, everyone has different tolerance levels. Some are fine with small flaws, others care more. That doesn’t make constructive observations any less valid. If anything, it helps the community. Funny how noticing details is suddenly a problem on a forum built around noticing details.
 
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