When it comes to Daytona replicas, the panda plate is always a classic that cannot be avoided. Recently, many watch friends asked in private messages: The new White Panda Di released by VS factory is equipped with Dandong 4131 integrated movement. Is it worth buying in person? Today, purewatches will take you through an in-depth actual test without playing with imaginary words, from material, dial, movement to wearing experience.
Let’s talk about the basics first. The entire watch is made of 904L fine steel. This material is expensive and difficult to process, but the advantage is that it has strong corrosion resistance and a texture closer to the original. The strap adopts the classic treatment of “brushed on both sides + high polished in the middle”. The edges are all chamfered and polished, so that your fingers will slide smoothly without scratching your hands. You don’t have to worry about irritating your wrists for daily wear. This kind of detail processing is precisely the watershed between large factories and small workshops.
The board is the soul of Panda Di. The racetrack pattern on the three small bezels is three-dimensional and rounded, and the flexible and integrated texture is visible to the naked eye, not the cheap feeling of flat printing. The solid central axis has no burrs, the luminous pointer is filled full and evenly, and there is no overflow when viewed under strong light. The corners of the scale are all arc-shaped polished, giving a full three-dimensional feel. The anti-counterfeiting radiation mark at six o’clock is looming and can only be seen clearly when facing the light. This “low-key sophistication” is the essence of the original version. The mouth of the ceramic ring is filled with platinum powder injected at high temperature. It has a clear grainy feel and is wear-resistant and does not fade. You don’t have to worry about scratches in daily use.
In terms of functional operation, release the top button on the side, press it lightly to start timing, and the longest hand (chronograph second hand) begins to run; press again to pause, and the bottom button is responsible for resetting, and the pointer will instantly return to 12 o’clock, and the response will not be delayed at all. Time adjustment and calendar adjustment are smooth, and the function linkage is completely aligned, with no gaps or lags. This kind of operating feel can only be achieved by a true integrated movement.
The size control is also very good. With a watch diameter of 40 mm and a thickness of 11.9 mm, the data is completely synchronized with the original version. It does not look heavy when used, and can be used in casual suits. The luminous color is adjusted to ice sapphire blue, which emits evenly and softly under dark light, and has a high degree of alignment. The details of the watch buckle have not shrunk either: the corners are rounded and chamfered, and they pop open with the push of a button. The dragon and phoenix carvings on the inside are deep and clear, and they also have an N5X code. This attitude of “paying attention to what you can’t see” is the quality control that a major manufacturer should have.
The core is of course the Dandong 4131 integrated movement. The measured full-string power reserve is stable at about 72 hours, and there is no need to re-adjust the time after two days on the weekend. The movement structure is truly linked, and the meshing gears run synchronously when the automatic rotor rotates, eliminating the embarrassment of “false pendulum”. The position of the balance wheel, the grinding of the splint, and the depth of the engraving are all aligned, and the running time is stable. Open the bottom cover and watch the movement of the movement. The mechanical beauty is really addictive.
Objectively speaking, this VS factory White Panda Di has reached the first echelon in three dimensions: hardware configuration, process restoration, and wearing experience. If you love the classic color matching of panda dials and value the stability and detailed texture of the movement, then this version equipped with the 4131 integrated movement is indeed the best choice for now with your eyes closed. A watch is a close-fitting object, with good details and a reliable movement, which is why it is guaranteed to be worn for a long time.