Daytona 126500 Panda Comprehensive Comparison(Gen,Clean,VSF,APS,QF)

[serumdiesel]

Another fantastic thread from @steve_theonewatches

The wrong red hue for the "DAYTONA" text is rough, but I overall prefer APS from these options.

 

[mhrboy]

Another fantastic thread from @steve_theonewatches

The wrong red hue for the "DAYTONA" text is rough, but I overall prefer APS from these options.

Agree with you “Daytona” text and markers are off, otherwise APS should be the winner

 

[itim]

The "Daytona" texts are off but what's worse is the APS's unrounded hour markers. They look like cardboard pieces stuck on and there are 11 of them around the dial. Worse tell than the wrong red color imo.

 

[Rr808]

Agree with you “Daytona” text and markers are off, otherwise APS should be the winner

That and the thinner texts. My vote is for Clean. I’ve owned 6 different reps from CF, no complaints so far.

 

[jtks]

VSF is obsessed with skinny lugs and crown guard

 

[The Marquis]

Wow great comparison

 

[KingJames02]

Guess I'll go with Clean. Thanks for the review.

 

[Clessidra]

Great comparison, very happy to own my Clean!

 

[sfbatman787]

These comparisons are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

If possible, please include BTF in the future comparisons.

 

[honkiss]

Thank you as always for these comprehensive comparisons. Clean with a DD4131 takes the cake for me.

Waiting on the black dial comparison!

 

[Mikie C]

I'm torn between the Clean and VSF. The movement being the biggest deal. Is the DD4131 that much better than the SH4131?

 

[kikata1997]

I'm torn between the Clean and VSF. The movement being the biggest deal. Is the DD4131 that much better than the SH4131?

I didnt see too many people with issues on the CF4131 so given the High numbers sold i think they are fine

 

[honkiss]

I'm torn between the Clean and VSF. The movement being the biggest deal. Is the DD4131 that much better than the SH4131?

Its mostly for gen part swap compatibility for me. Both are great movements though.

 

[daytonadude]

First few findings having owned Clean, VSF and BTF:
- VSF pushers are reverse threaded. This means that you have to tighten to unscrew the inner component. The part that screws into the case unscrews normally.
- CF cases still don’t accept gen spec pushers. This is a huge miss for people trying to install genuine parts.
- VSF and CF white dials may be from the same supplier, but there is always batch variation. QC your watches well! That being said, the variation is minimal and only noticeable when next to one another. Keep in mind that the crystals are different and therefore have an impact on dial tonality.

 

[Mikie C]

First few findings having owned Clean, VSF and BTF:
- VSF pushers are reverse threaded. This means that you have to tighten to unscrew the inner component. The part that screws into the case unscrews normally.
- CF cases still don’t accept gen spec pushers. This is a huge miss for people trying to install genuine parts.
- VSF and CF white dials may be from the same supplier, but there is always batch variation. QC your watches well! That being said, the variation is minimal and only noticeable when next to one another. Keep in mind that the crystals are different and therefore have an impact on dial tonality.

Does the gen crown fit/work with either Clean or VSF?

 

[pinoyako04]

Does the gen crown fit/work with either Clean or VSF?

Has anyone noticed the crown on the clean is bigger compared to the gen?

 

[daytonadude]

Has anyone noticed the crown on the clean is bigger compared to the gen?

Confirmed that it is! Will send pics later

 

[daytonadude]

clean left VS right, barely noticeable but there

BTF crown is best as it’s gen spec and has correct dots

 

[WatchNoobie]

First few findings having owned Clean, VSF and BTF:
- VSF pushers are reverse threaded. This means that you have to tighten to unscrew the inner component. The part that screws into the case unscrews normally.
- CF cases still don’t accept gen spec pushers. This is a huge miss for people trying to install genuine parts.
- VSF and CF white dials may be from the same supplier, but there is always batch variation. QC your watches well! That being said, the variation is minimal and only noticeable when next to one another. Keep in mind that the crystals are different and therefore have an impact on dial tonality.

If you had to build the best one, what would it be with a gen crystal

Dial,case, pushers, crown, bezel etc..

 

[daytonadude]

If you had to build the best one, what would it be with a gen crystal

Dial,case, pushers, crown, bezel etc..

Review coming soon