Life has been challenging lately due to the COVID-19 situation in China. The stringent policies have impacted many, leading to widespread job losses. Currently, I'm confined at home, unable to venture outside, which is quite disheartening. The watch market has also been temporarily shuttered, preventing people from purchasing luxury items like watches and designer bags. The reopening of the market is uncertain, and acquiring watches now takes longer than usual. As we approach year-end, watch manufacturers are increasingly cautious to avoid fines, given past incidents. Therefore, November is an opportune time to order desired watches before year-end festivities and the upcoming traditional spring festival, as factories will soon commence their holidays.
Design and Build Quality
Clean factory released numerous new timepieces in October and November, predominantly featuring the Daytona, Submariner, and GMT-Master II models. Today, I introduce a golden Submariner crafted by Clean, showcasing a blue dial and blue ceramic bezel. Notably, Clean also launched a golden black Submariner concurrently. The Submariner is a top seller, consistently leading the popularity charts, particularly the 40mm black and green versions, which are highly coveted. Despite my reservations, there remains considerable interest in the 40mm golden Submariner. Previously, brands like BP, GM, VR, and AR produced golden Submariner replicas. Of these, only the VR factory currently offers a wrapped gold version, albeit with a clone 2836 movement, though many prefer the clone 3135 version. The golden blue Submariner from Clean factory features regular gold plating, but among similar versions, it stands out as the finest.
Movement and Features
The gold plating on this replica provides an optimal thickness, ensuring that it does not easily wear off while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Although I've discussed gold plating extensively before, suffice it to say that with proper care, the gold finish can remain pristine for years, albeit it's not the 18K gold often advertised by some dealers.
Value Assessment
The blue ceramic bezel is a significant advantage of the Clean factory, featuring a precise blue hue akin to that of authentic bezels, with seamless color matching between the bezel and dial. The engraving and pearl on the bezel have seen significant enhancements over time by various manufacturers, ensuring no noticeable defects on this blue gold Submariner. Drawing on the expertise of other manufacturers like Noob and AR, Clean has mastered crafting an impeccable ceramic bezel for the Submariner.
The clone 3135 movement within this blue Rolex Submariner replica is no longer a drawback. It has undergone numerous refinements across different factories, now boasting increased stability and reliability, along with enhanced accuracy and a longer power reserve. Ensure you purchase the replica Submariner from a reputable factory, as their clone 3135 movement closely mirrors the genuine Rolex 3135 in construction, guaranteeing superior quality.