In today’s replica watch market, two names dominate the conversation: VS Factory and Clean Factory.
Both have established themselves as industry leaders, consistently producing high-quality replica timepieces that rival the originals in both aesthetics and functionality.
In order to show everyone the current industry benchmark and how much of a gap still remains compared to the genuine version, we’ve taken a series of high-resolution comparison photos for you to enjoy.
Feel free to share your thoughts, I’ll also include some of my personal opinions below each comparison image.
Front view:
Personally, I think the dial from Clean looks a bit excessively white. It might not be obvious in the stitched comparison photos taken separately.
Here’s a shot where they’re placed side by side under the same lighting, you can see how noticeably white it appears.
Rep crowns are a little fat
The VSF hand is very sharp
The printing quality from both factories isn’t exactly top-tier. Please pay attention to the edges and strokes of the letters, there’s still room for improvement.
The sub-dials and their hands are quite well done. However, what strikes me as odd is that Clean’s sub-dial hands are very sharp and refined, while the main hands seem rather ordinary. It feels like they might have come from different suppliers.
Pay attention to the edge sharpness of the main hands compared to the sub-dial hands—the difference in quality is quite noticeable.
The finishing on the rehaut is well done, Clean has clearly replicated the same structural design as the genuine version, including the polished lower section that clearly reflects the dial markers.
However, the engraving on the rehaut is overly deliberate. They use double lines, both inner and outer, to outline the lettering, which makes it stand out too much. This could potentially become a very obvious giveaway when trying to identify a replica.
The crystal and ceramic bezel are both very well made. However, it’s said that both VS and Clean source their ceramic bezels from the same supplier, so in theory, they should be identical. That said, I noticed a subtle difference: the engravings on Clean’s bezel appear slightly bolder, while those on the VS bezel are a bit finer.
The clean crown guard is too fat
When taking photos, I discovered an easy way to identify a Clean version: when you unscrew the chronograph pushers, there’s a noticeably recessed or sunken-in feeling. This distinct tactile difference can be a quick giveaway.
Endlinks, always be the hardest part to make, I hope the manufacturers continue to improve and put in more effort.
The edges and corners of the case on the Clean version are also slightly longer in comparison.
Lug engravings
The texture on the endlinks of the bracelet, Clean version is too smooth.
They both use the DanDong 4131 movement, VSF engravings are bad
Hope they can improve soon.
The engraving on the clasp is still the same as it was ten years ago, or even worse.
Especially with Clean’s engravings , they are made using chemical etching, so when magnified, the texture appears as a series of tiny pits.
VSF’s engravings look more like laser engraving, as the texture resembles welding marks.
The texture on the clasp, Clean version is also too smooth.
Speaking of welding, if you look closely at the edges and the center “bird’s beak” welds on the clasp, VS’s workmanship is noticeably much better than Clean’s.
The back side of the clasp.
Both have established themselves as industry leaders, consistently producing high-quality replica timepieces that rival the originals in both aesthetics and functionality.
In order to show everyone the current industry benchmark and how much of a gap still remains compared to the genuine version, we’ve taken a series of high-resolution comparison photos for you to enjoy.
Feel free to share your thoughts, I’ll also include some of my personal opinions below each comparison image.
Front view:
Personally, I think the dial from Clean looks a bit excessively white. It might not be obvious in the stitched comparison photos taken separately.
Here’s a shot where they’re placed side by side under the same lighting, you can see how noticeably white it appears.
Rep crowns are a little fat
The VSF hand is very sharp
The printing quality from both factories isn’t exactly top-tier. Please pay attention to the edges and strokes of the letters, there’s still room for improvement.
The sub-dials and their hands are quite well done. However, what strikes me as odd is that Clean’s sub-dial hands are very sharp and refined, while the main hands seem rather ordinary. It feels like they might have come from different suppliers.
Pay attention to the edge sharpness of the main hands compared to the sub-dial hands—the difference in quality is quite noticeable.
The finishing on the rehaut is well done, Clean has clearly replicated the same structural design as the genuine version, including the polished lower section that clearly reflects the dial markers.
However, the engraving on the rehaut is overly deliberate. They use double lines, both inner and outer, to outline the lettering, which makes it stand out too much. This could potentially become a very obvious giveaway when trying to identify a replica.
The crystal and ceramic bezel are both very well made. However, it’s said that both VS and Clean source their ceramic bezels from the same supplier, so in theory, they should be identical. That said, I noticed a subtle difference: the engravings on Clean’s bezel appear slightly bolder, while those on the VS bezel are a bit finer.
The clean crown guard is too fat
When taking photos, I discovered an easy way to identify a Clean version: when you unscrew the chronograph pushers, there’s a noticeably recessed or sunken-in feeling. This distinct tactile difference can be a quick giveaway.
Endlinks, always be the hardest part to make, I hope the manufacturers continue to improve and put in more effort.
The edges and corners of the case on the Clean version are also slightly longer in comparison.
Lug engravings
The texture on the endlinks of the bracelet, Clean version is too smooth.
They both use the DanDong 4131 movement, VSF engravings are bad
Hope they can improve soon.
The engraving on the clasp is still the same as it was ten years ago, or even worse.
Especially with Clean’s engravings , they are made using chemical etching, so when magnified, the texture appears as a series of tiny pits.
VSF’s engravings look more like laser engraving, as the texture resembles welding marks.
The texture on the clasp, Clean version is also too smooth.
Speaking of welding, if you look closely at the edges and the center “bird’s beak” welds on the clasp, VS’s workmanship is noticeably much better than Clean’s.
The back side of the clasp.
