The photos in this article are detailed comparison images supplied by C Factory. Overall, its craftsmanship remains the benchmark for Daytona replicas, leaving little room for criticism, and its general performance is comparable to the older version fitted with the 4130 movement. Only the white-gold variant of the new Daytona comes with an exhibition case back. It is fairly difficult to distinguish it from the older 4130 version at a glance merely from external appearances.

Below is information referenced from CLEAN Factory’s introduction:

For the 126500 white dial model, we have already talked about white dial characteristics on the 116500. Authentic pieces also feature multiple dial tones, such as cool white and warm white. The genuine 126500 dial we examined sits between warm white and cool white, and CLEAN has replicated this tone excellently. Markers and luminous treatment on other areas are also well-executed.

PS: As previously mentioned, genuine 4131 models adopt cylindrical tube heads on hands. However, among the four genuine watches CLEAN sourced, we noticed inconsistencies. For instance, marker roundness varies, and some hands still retain the older tapered tube heads. This suggests Rolex may be clearing leftover stock of 4130 components.

Pictures include side-by-side comparisons of the case and bracelet, with minimal visual differences overall. Despite an extremely tight timeline for development, CLEAN purchased five genuine watches for research. Reportedly, depreciation on these timepieces alone exceeds $100,000 USD; this figure excludes fully disassembled watches and damaged spare parts.

I have inspected genuine and replica pieces in person and compared them via photos. In my opinion, this is an outstanding development project. The decision to adopt the SH4131 movement involves complex considerations. Please understand that SH does not equate to low quality. CLEAN never cuts procurement costs to boost profit margins. The factory informed me that the procurement cost of the SH4131 movement is no cheaper than that of the DD4130.

Color shifts may appear due to lighting conditions. Natural-light live photos will be attached, and I recommend referencing these real-shot images for evaluation.