What’s changed in the 2023 clone watch factory?

This article mainly takes you to understand the changes and major events in clone/replica watch factories in 2023.

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4/13/2024

In the Rolex replica watch sector significant changes occurred: VS resumed operations, AR and JF exited, and Clean and APS excelled. 3K, C+, ZF, and other factories also launched new products, each with unique features.

Recently, several important events have occurred in the replica watch industry.

First, VS Factory, known for its high-quality replica watches, especially in replicating Omega and Panerai styles, has resumed operations after a difficult period, but its shipping speed has decreased compared to before. Notably, in the past year, the factory made significant adjustments to its product line, phasing out some old models while introducing new ones like new colors in the Constellation series and the Seamaster 600 meters series.

Clean Factory focuses on replicating Rolex.

Last year, the factory launched several new products, particularly in the Submariner and Daytona series. The 40mm Submariner was upgraded to a more refined Dongdong 3135 movement, enhancing the overall texture and precision. The Daytona series improved its product quality by fixing some minor bugs, including grey and white models. Clean Factory’s products are known for their high fidelity and color difference control, especially in non-black and white models.

APS Factory was active last year, and not only perfected the AP product line but also launched some classic dress watch styles of Ulysse Nardin and Longines. A highlight of the APS Factory was the introduction of the new Shanghai 4302 movement in the 15500 series, which showed significant improvements in stability and power reserve. Additionally, APS made minor upgrades in details to the 15400 series, further enhancing the product’s texture and detail handling.

3K Factory, known for its high-quality but difficult-to-obtain products, launched the women’s Ballon Bleu series last year, using the Seagull 267 movement. It gained market recognition for its exquisite craftsmanship and elegant design.

C+ Factory, a dark horse last year, mainly focused on the GMT-Master II 40 and Submariner 40 series. Using the same high-quality components as Clean, their replicas are on par with Clean, especially in bracelet manufacturing, where C+ Factory is slightly better.

ZF Factory, also known as PPF, made small moves last year but released some high-quality products, such as the Patek Philippe 5712 and Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500V. These products perform well in detail and overall craftsmanship, and despite some minor issues like the fragility of the clasp, they are generally recommendable.

Other factories, such as BBR, KRF, KOR, and V7, also introduced new products. Each factory’s products have unique features, meeting the needs and preferences of different consumers. For example, some models from BBR Factory were initially highly sought after but quickly lost popularity due to high repair rates. KRF Factory, on the other hand, provided additional choices to the market, especially in the 36mm Oyster Perpetual and Tudor Black Bay series.