Case‑diameter: 40 mm
Case thickness: 13 mm
Case material: Stainless‑steel
Dial colour: Black
Dial shape: Not specified
Dial material: Not specified
Crystal material: Sapphire crystal
Crown material: Not specified
Bracelet colour: Not specified
Bracelet material: Stainless‑steel
Clasp type: Folding clasp
Clasp material: Stainless‑steel
See‑through case‑back: Not specified
Weight: Not specified
Water‑resistance: 300 metres
The above are the official specifications. Before introducing this legendary first‑generation green‑bezel Submariner from JF Factory, let us briefly go over the differences between the original old‑ and new‑model Submariners. The dive‑bezel material was upgraded from stainless‑steel to ceramic; its markings were finished with frosted platinum; the bracelet was fitted with Rolex’s patented fine‑tuning extension system; and the dial colour switched from black to green. There are unofficial rumours that the green dial features hot‑stamped gold detailing, yet this remains unconfirmed and open for verification. The newer version carries extra weight, and its luminous colour was changed from green to blue.
Within the replica‑watch industry, second‑generation Submariner replicas went through gradual iterations. By contrast, JF‑Factory’s first‑generation green‑bezel Submariner achieved outstanding quality right from its release. Rolex‑grade craftsmanship is notoriously hard to replicate, which explains the numerous updated V7 iterations on the market. The first‑generation Submariner is technically less challenging to recreate than its successor. Now we will review this first‑generation green‑bezel Submariner replica convincing enough to pass for an authentic timepiece.
Why do factories still produce replicas of the first‑generation Submariner? Anyone familiar with the pre‑owned watch market understands how sought‑after and scarce this vintage model is. Spotting someone wearing one often suggests the wearer is an experienced early‑admirer of luxury watches. Earlier reproductions were made by manufacturers such as BP Factory and other lesser‑known workshops, whose build quality and finishing fall far short of the model featured today.
The first‑generation Submariner adopted the once‑popular PVD‑coated metal bezel. After seeing countless ceramic bezels nowadays, many still find the metallic‑texture dive bezel exceptionally pleasant to the eye.
As mentioned earlier, its super‑luminous coating glows green. Personally, I believe green lume visually appears brighter than its blue counterpart, which I greatly favour. The metal bezel delivers an outstanding damping feel when rotated. Its clicking sound differs entirely from that of a ceramic bezel and carries a distinct metallic strike tone. The replica has successfully reproduced this subtle detail, a remarkable achievement. Those who wish to hear the sound can check out the real‑shot videos posted on my social‑media feed.
