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Review: VS Factory Submariner 116610LV "Hulk"

derjenigewelcher

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Welcome dear forum community

After I made a comparison between the Rolex 126610LN and the CLEAN 126610LN yesterday, I decided to deliver immediately. This time I can (unfortunately) not serve with a comparison, but at least a short review of the latest version of the VSF 116610LV Submariner "Hulk" with the VS3135 Superclone Movement is in it.

As always, my disclaimer:


First of all I would like to say that I wrote the whole text in German and then translated it with deepl,
So forgive any grammatical errors and remember: I didn't have a stroke - it was deepl's fault.


I ordered the watch from Steve at @steve_theonewatches - shoutout again for the flawless ordering process and Steve's unparalleled QC.
The watch is of the latest version with the V2 Dial and V2 Bezel Pip/Pearl.
The VS3135 Superclonewerk is still built in, but this feels smooth when wound.
The watch is out of the box - no modifications have been made.




Bezel
The bezel is perfectly aligned and snaps in a little more metallic than on the original model. The clock has neither axial nor radial play. If it were my bathroom clock, I would install gene click springs, but not because of the bezel click, but because of the rusting. That's right, these springs are not rustproof at any factory that I know of. 9/10




Crown
When closed, the VSF crown touches the case and transitions straight into the full diameter, while the Rolex model has a steep angle of around 0.3-0.5mm. In addition, the crown logo is very flat and, seen from the side, is more on a kind of "mini socket" 9/10 on the real one




Rehaut
Ranked 2nd in Replica Engraving and Rehaut Background Polishing, VSF is just behind CLEAN Factory and has come a long way in recent months. Comes very close to the real model. The engraving also looks accurate and perfectly aligned. 9/10




Clockwork / Data wheel
The built-in Dandong VS3135 can probably shine as the best 3135 superclone available on the market. The quick date change is crisp, the watch runs well on the timing machine.
The data wheel is very, very precise and the color is printed to the point. 10/10




CG / Lugs
The CG angles are impeccable in my opinion, as are the lugs 10/10




Bracelet / Clasp / Glidelock
The clasp, crown on it and the feel of the strap is 1:1 like the GEN in my opinion (after oiling, minimal squeak before) It has claspcode 1LQ. Despite the "who has the best bracelet: ARF" hype, I think this band is better than my previous ARF bands, there's just nothing to complain about. The Glidelock is supple but solid like the Gen. 10/10




Crystal:
I can confirm that the Crystal is the best Rep-Xtal on the market. Of course it's not like gen, but better than GMF or CLEAN. 9.5/10




SEL
Both 10/10




Dial / Hands

No floating "m", crisp print. The Hulk's updated face is also not as bright green as the V1. Unfortunately I can't say exactly because of my color blindness - but as you can read it is now the second best dial for Hulk on the Repmarkt after the ZF. I like the pointers a lot, rounded edges, 3D effect, clean and not pitted edges or the like. 10/10




Summary
Mathematically: 86.5 out of 90 points


My personal opinion if you want an "out of the box" Hulk? GET THIS WATCH! The movement is flawless and IF something should be easy to overhaul or replace. Apart from the points mentioned, it is really hardly possible to distinguish this watch from the real one.

I hope I was able to give everyone a few nice minutes with the review and encourage them to make a purchase decision. Here are some 1 Leftover photo without category and i made from the side:)

 
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fred

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Welcome dear forum community

After I made a comparison between the Rolex 126610LN and the CLEAN 126610LN yesterday, I decided to deliver immediately. This time I can (unfortunately) not serve with a comparison, but at least a short review of the latest version of the VSF 116610LV Submariner "Hulk" with the VS3135 Superclone Movement is in it.

As always, my disclaimer:

First of all I would like to say that I wrote the whole text in German and then translated it with deepl,
So forgive any grammatical errors and remember: I didn't have a stroke - it was deepl's fault.


I ordered the watch from Steve at @steve_theonewatches - shoutout again for the flawless ordering process and Steve's unparalleled QC.
The watch is of the latest version with the V2 Dial and V2 Bezel Pip/Pearl.
The VS3135 Superclonewerk is still built in, but this feels smooth when wound.
The watch is out of the box - no modifications have been made.




Bezel
The bezel is perfectly aligned and snaps in a little more metallic than on the original model. The clock has neither axial nor radial play. If it were my bathroom clock, I would install gene click springs, but not because of the bezel click, but because of the rusting. That's right, these springs are not rustproof at any factory that I know of. 9/10




Crown
When closed, the VSF crown touches the case and transitions straight into the full diameter, while the Rolex model has a steep angle of around 0.3-0.5mm. In addition, the crown logo is very flat and, seen from the side, is more on a kind of "mini socket" 9/10 on the real one




Rehaut
Ranked 2nd in Replica Engraving and Rehaut Background Polishing, VSF is just behind CLEAN Factory and has come a long way in recent months. Comes very close to the real model. The engraving also looks accurate and perfectly aligned. 9/10




Clockwork / Data wheel
The built-in Dandong VS3235 can probably shine as the best 3135 superclone available on the market. The quick date change is crisp, the watch runs well on the timing machine.
The data wheel is very, very precise and the color is printed to the point. 10/10




CG / Lugs
The CG angles are impeccable in my opinion, as are the lugs 10/10




Bracelet / Clasp / Glidelock
The clasp, crown on it and the feel of the strap is 1:1 like the GEN in my opinion (after oiling, minimal squeak before) It has claspcode 1LQ. Despite the "who has the best bracelet: ARF" hype, I think this band is better than my previous ARF bands, there's just nothing to complain about. The Glidelock is supple but solid like the Gen. 10/10




Crystal:
I can confirm that the Crystal is the best Rep-Xtal on the market. Of course it's not like gen, but better than GMF or CLEAN. 9.5/10




SEL
Both 10/10




Dial / Hands
No floating "m", crisp print. The Hulk's updated face is also not as bright green as the V1. Unfortunately I can't say exactly because of my color blindness - but as you can read it is now the second best dial for Hulk on the Repmarkt after the ZF. I like the pointers a lot, rounded edges, 3D effect, clean and not pitted edges or the like. 10/10




Summary
Mathematically: 86.5 out of 90 points


My personal opinion if you want an "out of the box" Hulk? GET THIS WATCH! The movement is flawless and IF something should be easy to overhaul or replace. Apart from the points mentioned, it is really hardly possible to distinguish this watch from the real one.

I hope I was able to give everyone a few nice minutes with the review and encourage them to make a purchase decision. Here are some 1 Leftover photo without category and i made from the side:)

Still avaible? :)
 

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Your pictures and review, are really excellent, thanks for posting it. I have a hulk of unknown origin, one of these days I might post some pictures and ask you all to help identify its origin. Cheers!
 
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well i think your picture says it all. its not floating if the text is all on an angle. therefore if you had a straight picture and drew those grids you'd easily see it's floating. look at "RINER" in your picture. it slants downwards. great review otherwise thank you.
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well i think your picture says it all. its not floating if the text is all on an angle. therefore if you had a straight picture and drew those grids you'd easily see it's floating. look at "RINER" in your picture. it slants downwards. great review otherwise thank you.
Dancing GIF
Thank you for letting me know what a floating M is - always a learning here, day by day.
 
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Not a huge fan of the Hulk, but a great review coupled with excellent pictures, thank you 💪

Floating m, I've seen it all now, oh wait, no I didn't :ROFLMAO: