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Daytona 126506 - Recommendations on movement and factory

Mramos1985

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Hi everyone,


This is my first post, after my presentation. Thx for your welcome.


I am looking to buy a new Daytona 126506 unit in China directly (I am going to China for business), and I need help because, I contacted different sellers and the information is very confusing.

My idea is easy, buy a super clone of this Daytona model, I have read some posts with CF and VSF manufactures, and it seems that they are the 2 main manufactures with quality.

I need your experiences and recommendations with this model, and to tell me if the DD3141 movement is better than the SH4131 or not.


I have seen some posts with the changes between SH and DD movement and it seems that DD movement is better, and have an improvement in the numbers on the bezel seems smoother.

Please, could you help me? I want to assure me before my trip to China and if is possible, make a decision about the seller and pay directly there.

Thx in advance and BR

 

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Hi everyone,


This is my first post, after my presentation. Thx for your welcome.


I am looking to buy a new Daytona 126506 unit in China directly (I am going to China for business), and I need help because, I contacted different sellers and the information is very confusing.

My idea is easy, buy a super clone of this Daytona model, I have read some posts with CF and VSF manufactures, and it seems that they are the 2 main manufactures with quality.

I need your experiences and recommendations with this model, and to tell me if the DD3141 movement is better than the SH4131 or not.


I have seen some posts with the changes between SH and DD movement and it seems that DD movement is better, and have an improvement in the numbers on the bezel seems smoother.

Please, could you help me? I want to assure me before my trip to China and if is possible, make a decision about the seller and pay directly there.

Thx in advance and BR

I believe I remember reading that Clean switched from the SH4131 to the DD4131 on this one. The DD4131 is a better movement imo.
And Clean is usually a safe bet when it comes to Daytonas.

VSF recently released a version that might be worth taking a look at, but to be honest I doubt you’ll notice the differences in real life.
 

Mramos1985

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I believe I remember reading that Clean switched from the SH4131 to the DD4131 on this one. The DD4131 is a better movement imo.
And Clean is usually a safe bet when it comes to Daytonas.

VSF recently released a version that might be worth taking a look at, but to be honest I doubt you’ll notice the differences in real life.

Hi, thanks for your reply.

I'm talking to a salesperson in Shenzhen (he's an acquaintance of a friend of mine who spent a long time working in China).
He recommended VSF because of the movement and weight.
He told me VSF has a new model with a very similar weight to the original.
I don't know how they're able to achieve more weight; I think they're using different materials in the movement, but I don't know if that affects the watch's lifespan.
 

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Hi, thanks for your reply.

I'm talking to a salesperson in Shenzhen (he's an acquaintance of a friend of mine who spent a long time working in China).
He recommended VSF because of the movement and weight.
He told me VSF has a new model with a very similar weight to the original.
I don't know how they're able to achieve more weight; I think they're using different materials in the movement, but I don't know if that affects the watch's lifespan.
They use tungsten in the case, you can read more about it here:
 

Mramos1985

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They use tungsten in the case, you can read more about it here:
Thx Jossé, I hope anybody in the forum had a new unit with weight increase and will share a feedback about quality.

Do you have a Daytona unit?

Wich unit and from who factory?

I wish will go to China with a clear idea about the factory and model...
CF or VSF and if I will choice VSF, have the decision between weighted, and the normal model.

Thx for your help!
 

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Thx Jossé, I hope anybody in the forum had a new unit with weight increase and will share a feedback about quality.

Do you have a Daytona unit?

Wich unit and from who factory?

I wish will go to China with a clear idea about the factory and model...
CF or VSF and if I will choice VSF, have the decision between weighted, and the normal model.

Thx for your help!
You can read a bit more about it here:

I don’t have any personal experience with this watch myself, so take what I say with a grain of salt. But I believe the 126506 from VSF only has extra weight in the watch head and not the bracelet. So the weight still won’t be anywhere near GEN regardless. On an Oysterflex model, it’s probably close, but not on a full bracelet model like the one you’re after.
 
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Get the one you can get easily and at a cheaper price.
 
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Mramos1985

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OK, Thank you for your answer.

And then, I'll let the weight on the side ...

Although, this post said:

“Last time, I have introduced the V2 weighted edition of Rolex Daytona replica from VS factory, and my conclusion is that it is worth buying, yes, I still stand by my opinion.”

Some older post, said CF its better after CNY because they are installing the new DD4131 and this was the most important difference between VSF and CF ....

Really confused, but I will go and try to see the differences there and make a decision in the store.
 

tebyw

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I would get as the next watch:

Daytona 126506
Brown Ceramic
Clean
Ice Blue Dial with Diamond Markers on
SS Bracelet

Do you know if this watch already has the DD4131 and not the SH 4131?
 

Mramos1985

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I would get as the next watch:

Daytona 126506
Brown Ceramic
Clean
Ice Blue Dial with Diamond Markers on
SS Bracelet

Do you know if this watch already has the DD4131 and not the SH 4131?
Last batch have DD4131.

Differences between two movements below.




DD4131







SH4131




SH4131 V2
 

tebyw

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Thank you for your answer, That helped me.

Please write a review of your opinion when your trip in china is over;)
 

Mramos1985

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Finally , I have my new watch!!
My decission…VSF Daytona Ice Blue V2 Weighted.
incredible unit!I will send more pictures and a little review when I will Go to Spain.
i bought yesterday and Im really in love with it!!
 

jrome168

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Finally , I have my new watch!!
My decission…VSF Daytona Ice Blue V2 Weighted.
incredible unit!I will send more pictures and a little review when I will Go to Spain.
i bought yesterday and Im really in love with it!!
Can i ask why choose vsf over clean factory?