Clean New Sea-Dweller 126600 release [comparison VS. Gen]

[sfbatman787]

Can't wait for it to be ready. Bought a vs3235 just for it. Already have a gen xtal, and hands for it too.

 

[kiasunkiasi]

the gen second hand is flat while CF second hand is 3D

so tempted to get one and chisel off the cyclops...

 

[Cubatobaco]

It would be nice for a factory to make a prototype, send it to us for QC, send it back for correction, etc. We could make it a seller!!!

 

[MaximillianGT]

Damn! My wallet got an intense weight-loss course......

Thank you very much @CTime for providing such a detailed and in-depth wallet weight-loss course invitation

 

[MaximillianGT]

It would be nice for a factory to make a prototype, send it to us for QC, send it back for correction, etc. We could make it a seller!!!

Yep, so the rep costs over two thousand and the production date will be in 2030 since everyone got some "brilliant idea", "this is not so gen" blah blah and the draft starts from v0.01 to v0.9999b2 and still couldn't finalized for unanimous approval.

 

[Scabicide]

Got mine yesterday. A great watch, but the bezel doesn't feel like gen and has some back and forth play...
Too bad

 

[muiramas]

Well, the bezel isn’t gen, and neither is the rest of it so…

 

[Reaps]

Still waiting for QC impatiently and now there's a holiday. Might be my last purchase of the year (maybe the new Platona on my list as well)

 

[Scabicide]

Well, the bezel isn’t gen, and neither is the rest of it so…

Unfortunately, you're right...

 

[Reaps]

Unfortunately, you're right...

Bezel action or feel is usually a simple fix. Take it to a watch maker and ask if he can tighten the feeling. If it's an issue deeper than that then you can look at swapping bezel assembly with some gen parts to tighten the feeling. If not your price point look at the fishing line trick.

Remeber in replicas all your problems can be fixed. Question is how much you are willing to pay?

 

[Deepseadweller1989]

Can't wait for it to be ready. Bought a vs3235 just for it. Already have a gen xtal, and hands for it too.

Did you ever get a clean 126600 and put your gen crystal on?!

 

[88timesaday]

I see a few small details, but, man does this look good! The date window is rounded on the Clean vs squared off on the Gen. The scalloping on the bezel is rounded on the clean as the gen has a steeper, more closed design. Overall, definitely interested in getting one.

Not convinced with the CLEAN so I will buy the VSF knowing the cyclops mag issue has been rectified on newer batches.

Issues with CLEAN:

1. The 'Crown' logo on the crown adjuster doesnt match the gen nor VSF's.
2. Date window rounded off is a big red flag.
3. Ring inside triangle shape inside bezel (at 12o clock) is thicker than VSF and gen.
4. VR3235 movement.

 

[Reaps]

Not convinced with the CLEAN so I will buy the VSF knowing the cyclops mag issue has been rectified on newer batches.

Issues with CLEAN:

1. The 'Crown' logo on the crown adjuster doesnt match the gen nor VSF's.
2. Date window rounded off is a big red flag.
3. Ring inside triangle shape inside bezel (at 12o clock) is thicker than VSF and gen.
4. VR3235 movement.

Clean 126600 Seadweller July 2024 Release!

This is how a Sub 41 wears on my wrist. The SD43 is bigger already. So I know it wouldn't fit very well on me. But I also wear 44mm Panerai and 43mm watches (IWC3777, Worldtimer) all the time with barely any issue. Debating, debating, sigh If you want more presence without the size, then try...

forum.replica-watch.info

You can see my post here where I made a direct comparison to VSF

Half the issues you stated also exist on VSF.

The crown on VSF is simliar if not the same to Clean - a little bit cartoony looking compared to gen
The VSF has a rounded off date window, so I don't know why you think VSF is better
The bezel, they're using the same bezel, just different pip
VR3235 has some advantage over the VS3235, namely, the "winding" issue present on the VS3235. Also there's some complaints about VS3235 having date skip issues (jumping 2 dates at once)

But at the end of the day it's your money, your choice, I think VSF and Clean are the same for this model, depends on what you can live with. I think Clean does the better dial print, and the genuine functioning HEV valve is a must have for a true "replica. VSF has the better crystal and maybe some minor aspects.

 

[88timesaday]

Clean 126600 Seadweller July 2024 Release!

This is how a Sub 41 wears on my wrist. The SD43 is bigger already. So I know it wouldn't fit very well on me. But I also wear 44mm Panerai and 43mm watches (IWC3777, Worldtimer) all the time with barely any issue. Debating, debating, sigh If you want more presence without the size, then try...

forum.replica-watch.info

You can see my post here where I made a direct comparison to VSF

Half the issues you stated also exist on VSF.

The crown on VSF is simliar if not the same to Clean - a little bit cartoony looking compared to gen
The VSF has a rounded off date window, so I don't know why you think VSF is better
The bezel, they're using the same bezel, just different pip
VR3235 has some advantage over the VS3235, namely, the "winding" issue present on the VS3235. Also there's some complaints about VS3235 having date skip issues (jumping 2 dates at once)

But at the end of the day it's your money, your choice, I think VSF and Clean are the same for this model, depends on what you can live with. I think Clean does the better dial print, and the genuine functioning HEV valve is a must have for a true "replica. VSF has the better crystal and maybe some minor aspects.

I had a read across this recently.

I realised quickly the thick triangle anomaly is actually on the VSF and not the CLEAN. My mistake on that one.

Movement swap (to VS3235) would have been an easy workaround for me (wouldnt have mind paying extra $200 for that + 3135 stem for $5), along with crown adjuster changed too ($120), but I wouldnt have coped wearing a watch with an incorrect rounded date window. Visuals are important to me.

Maybe my terminology was wrong. So If you look closely at the window where the date is printed on, that shape is clearly a rounded rectangle. Now look at the gen and VSF. Its non-rounded and more accurate. Not referring to the crystal rounded window.

 

[Reaps]

I had a read across this recently.

I realised quickly the thick triangle anomaly is actually on the VSF and not the CLEAN. My mistake on that one.

Movement swap (to VS3235) would have been an easy workaround for me (wouldnt have mind paying extra $200 for that + 3135 stem for $5), along with crown adjuster changed too ($120), but I wouldnt have coped wearing a watch with an incorrect rounded date window. Visuals are important to me.

Maybe my terminology was wrong. So If you look closely at the window where the date is printed on, that shape is clearly a rounded rectangle. Now look at the gen and VSF. Its non-rounded and more accurate. Not referring to the crystal rounded window.

I think it's just a matter of choices, it's like if you want strawberry milk or chocolate milk, in the end, both decent options with different flavors for different people