GMT-Master II 126710BLRO 40mm Pepsi Version 2 by Clean factory
Clean Factory is well-known in the replica watch community for producing high-quality replicas. In this review, I will be examining their V2 Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO 40mm “Pepsi,” highlighting its flaws and sharing my thoughts. I have high expectations for this watch, as it is regarded as one of the best replicas on the market. The seller will be referenced at the end of this review.
Movement
Clean Factory is recognized for producing some of the best replica movements in China. The movement in this watch is said to be exclusive to Clean Factory (CF). The DD3285 movement appears to be derived from the excellent VS3235 movement, suggesting it likely has a long 70-hour power reserve. This movement is a true clone, compatible with genuine parts. It can be easily distinguished from the SH3285 by the position of the beat adjuster arm (red arrow) and the regulator arm (green arrow), both of which point outward, similar to the VS3235 from which the DD3285 is based. Additionally, it features a functional Paraflex shock setting (purple arrow), and the rotor operates on ball bearings (blue arrow), unlike clones of the 3186 movement.
Measurements
Diameter – Gen: 40mm | Clean: 40mm
Thickness – Gen: 12.2mm | Clean: 12mm
Water Resistance – Gen: 100m | Clean: 30m
Flaw 1
Point 1: The Pepsi bezel on Clean’s watch is a few shades darker than the genuine article.
Point 2: Clean’s date font is somewhat similar to the genuine, but upon closer inspection, the font appears to be slightly floating.
Point 3: A minor flaw is that the silver chrome bezel on the hands and markers of Clean’s watch isn’t as reflective as the genuine.
Flaw 2
I pay close attention to the rehaut, and while Clean’s rehaut engraving is good, the positioning is off based on the images above. The rehaut varies across different batches, so please check the rehaut thoroughly before giving your consent to ship.
Flaw 3
The bezel triangle at the 12 o’clock position is similar on both watches, but my minor complaint is that Clean’s triangle is slightly smaller and more pointed than the genuine. Additionally, the positioning is slightly off as well.
Flaw 4
Point 1: The “GMT-MASTER II” and “SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED” text on Clean’s dial is not as prominent as on the genuine. This is considered a nitpick flaw, as it’s difficult to notice without a genuine watch for side-by-side comparison.
Point 2: Clean’s Rolex crown at the bottom of the dial is smaller than the genuine, causing the positioning to be off.
Flaw 5
The embossing on the crown of Clean’s watch is similar, but it is slightly thinner compared to the genuine.
Flaw 6
Clean’s engraving on the side of the watch isn’t as prominent as the genuine. However, this isn’t visible to the naked eye, so it’s not a major issue.
Flaw 7
The Rolex logo cutout on Clean’s clasp isn’t as refined as the genuine, based on the images above.
Flaw 8
The engraving of the Rolex logo and text on the inner clasp differs between the two watches. Clean’s engraving isn’t as prominent, and the positioning is slightly off.
Conclusion
Clean’s Version 2 Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO 40mm Pepsi is, by far, one of the best replicas on the market, if not the best. It is on par with the ARF Pepsi. As of this writing, Clean Factory has released a version 3 of the Rolex Pepsi, which addresses most of the flaws. The main difference is that the bezel now changes color when exposed to blue UV light. This would be a great addition to any collection, but the pricing is a bit steep. As always, peace out and stay vibey.