Theonewatches 177 Posted October 30, 2024 Hello, everyone This is steve,we will present the detailed comparison of 126500 Panda Daytona between the Clean, VS, APS and the Gen this time.Front View Photos Under Lighting View Under the same indoor white lighting, the dials from Clean, VS, and QF have a slightly cool white tone, while APS leans toward a pure white. To the naked eye, the dial color of APS is the closest to the Gen.Bezel & Crystal View The crystal heights from all four factories match the Gen. Clean has updated the crystal on the 1265xx Daytona and there is no obvious improvement after swapping to the Deep crystal. The chamfer of the crystal edge of Clean is more rounded , which is slightly different from the Gen.Bezel Engraving View Since the Gen has been in use for a while, the markers have slight yellowing and smudges. The ceramic bezels from Clean, VS, and QF appear to come from the same accessories factory,with similar numeral font and engraving depth. However, the bezel from the APS is the most closest to the Gen, with more accurate numeral markers thickness and depth. The index scale below the numeral is also slimmer, and the triangular scale is sharper, which is clearly different from the other three factories.Dial Crown and Markers View The dials of Clean and VS come from the same accessories factory,which is the closest to the Gen. the dial markers from the QF is similar to the Clean and VS but with minor differences. APS is no polished triangular scale for the stick markers, appears to more tough. (dial markers from the QF is also good, but it seems to be from the other provider, you could make a comparison and choose one you prefer)Hands and Lume Fill View All four factories have lume fills with a slight pale green tint. Initially, I assumed this was just a characteristic of the lume, but after comparing all five watches under the same lighting,the Gen markers color remained unchanged and consistent with the dial color. The watches from the other four factories showed the light green effect shown in the picture.Dial Printing View Clean and VS dials have slightly wider spacing between the three letters "TER" in "CHRONOMETER" below the crown than the Gen. The APS has the correct spacing, but the overall font on the dial is thinner than the original. The red text "Daytona" under the hands is also lighter than the Gen. The QF font printing looks like a bolder version of the APS. Subdials View Gen has 9-10 black rings, while the APS and QF have the same quantity. Clean and VS have only 7-8 black rings. The sub-dial numbers printed in color and ink thickness on the APS and QF are closer to the Gen,but if you look closely, the continuity of the ink printing on the sub-dial is not as complete as the GEN.Hands and the axles View there is no big difference between the four factories, all of them are seem to be good and welcome to discuss this together.Chronograph Pushers View When unscrewing and screwing in the pushers, the length of the crown of each factory is not much different. the shape of the Clean crown guard is closest to Gen,while VS and QF are slightly thinner, and APS is thicker.Lugs and Side View The steel bracelet of APS is slightly lower than the lugs, but it is flush with the lugs from QF, and Clean and VS are closer . There are no obvious problems with the lug shape of each factory. VS seems to have fixed the lug problem on 126500. The three dots on the crown representing the waterproof level are relatively thicker for VS, while those of other factories are consistent with the Gen.Case Side & Case Back View Bracelet View Both VS and Clean use AR bracelets, Through the actual feel, the steel straps of APS and QF are slightly loose.Clasp Engraving In terms of engraving, you can compare and see which one you like better.Lume Effect View From direct observation, the lume color on all four factory models closely matches the Gen, with similar performance across the board. Rehaut ViewMovement View Since the Gen caseback cannot be opened, we left blank for the Gen movement picture. VS uses the DD4131 movement, Clean and APS use the second generation of SH4131 (without fake shock absorbers), and QF uses the first generation of SH4131 (with decorative shock absorbers). When shaking the watch, the rotors of VS and Clean make less noise, while the sound of APS and QF is relatively loud. Although Clean and APS use the same movement, Clean has been additionally adjusted and optimized after getting from the factory, and the movement plate engraving is also different from APS.Measurement Data Note: All watches are measured in a clamped state, and there may be errors due to the slight deviation of the position of the caliper. Well, today's post is here, thank you guys for watching. If there are any mistakes, please correct me. If there is anything else I overlooked, you can put it up, and I will try my best to complete it. Welcome to comment and exchange! I will continue to bring you more detailed comparisons between replica watches and GEN’s. And it is also for you to choose the favorite models conveniently. Illustration: Some photos deviate from the real object due to the light source. For details, please refer to the content. The size of the comparison picture is relatively large, you can download it and enlarge it for comparison. There is no perfect replica, only the one you prefer. Thanks. Steve Feel free to contact us via the email or whatsapp. email:[email protected] whatsapp: +86 17081934955 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amoR21 20 Posted November 8, 2024 On 30/10/2024 at 07:27, Theonewatches said: There is no perfect replica, only the one you prefer. so much truth in these few words well said steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormtooper4 8 Posted November 9, 2024 Amazing post , thank you for your effort Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Omen 0 Posted November 9, 2024 Thanks for this instructive post ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timeglas 0 Posted November 10, 2024 Fantastic overview! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan patrick 5 Posted November 10, 2024 Great review! Anyone have a Clean version? thinking of picking one up. thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RW_fan 0 Posted November 30, 2024 Wonderful post and great detailed comparison...thanks Steve, much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RW_fan 0 Posted November 30, 2024 On 10/11/2024 at 13:58, ryan patrick said: Great review! Anyone have a Clean version? thinking of picking one up. thank you! I am about to order one, probably 126500 panda Clean. Just need to decide whether I should replace w/ Deep xtal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REP 1 Posted December 13, 2024 God, this is super informative (as I'm looking at getting a Panda for my next buy) but now I really can't decide... whats the overall winner in your opinions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultrageuss 0 Posted December 16, 2024 Personally, I’ve always been drawn to pieces like this for their clean and timeless look, whether it’s a gen or something else. If you’re considering a good alternative, I’ve come across some impressive options on sites. As for me, they’ve got a great balance between quality and price, especially if you’re just after the look without going all-in on the real deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickTug 2 Posted June 12 has anyone bought this from this seler? - Im in a market for one. Please let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_Rolex 3 Posted June 13 Still a beautiful post and great write up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
