Explorer I -124270 Gen & Clean Comprehensive Comparison

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When I compared the latest batch of Clean Factory with the genuine 124270, there are four things you can address to achieve a truly NWBIG result.

1. Crystal chamfering - The crystal has a slightly different chamfering, and also the dial doesn’t appear as cleanly black as the genuine version.
2. Dial printing - The print on the Clean Factory dial is less white and the font is thinner compared to the gen.
3. Rehaut polish - The rehaut on the gen has a slightly higher shine compared to the CF version.
4. Endlink fitting - On the Clean Factory, there’s a minimal gap between the bezel and the center of the endlink, which you can’t fix unless you use a genuine bracelet.

So, by swapping the crystal, dial, and polishing the rehaut, you can achieve NWBIG status, in my opinion. The bracelet and clasp are very high quality; even the crown on the clasp matches the original’s size. If the case shape differs, as some people claim, I can’t see it - it must be very minimal if it’s there at all. The crown is the same size as the genuine one, so it’s no longer from a Datejust.