Hello everyone, I am purewatches, and I have been focusing on replica watch reviews for many years. Recently, VS factory has made another big move – launchedDD Weekly Calendar 40mm V2 Counterweight Upgraded Version, and three colors will be released in one go! As a player who has been paying attention to high-resolution Rolex replicas for a long time, I got the real thing for the first time and wore it for a few days. Today I will talk to you: How close is this DD, called the “End of Rolex”, to the original version?
Let’s talk about the conclusion first:If you want a replica DD with precise details, weight to wear, and stable movement, the VS V2 weighted version currently has almost no rivals.
First of all, what surprised me the most was itsCounterweight logic. Many people know that the original DD is made of 18K white gold or gold, and the weight of the entire watch easily exceeds 200 grams. In the past, many manufacturers made the watch case thicker and the strap longer in order to “make up for weight.” As a result, the size was distorted and looked fake at first glance. But VS is smarter this time——Does not change the original size at all! The thickness of the case is precisely controlled at 12.1mm, and the strap maintains the original 25-section length. However, through optimization of the internal structure, the weight of the entire watch is reduced.182 grams. It feels heavy in the hand, and the “hand-pressing” sense of luxury comes immediately. It has a sense of presence and is not tiring on the wrist when worn daily.
Let’s talk about the disk, this time it’s the V2 versionRadial pattern treatment can be called velvet texture, so delicate that it will give off a subtle yellowish tone under different lights – this exactly restores the unique warmth of platinum material, and is by no means a cold “pale”. The calendar window is accurately positioned, the edge of the hyperboloid magnifying glass is rounded, and the fonts are thick and clear. Even the “MON” and “TUE” displayed on the day of the week are bolded, exactly the same as the original. The logo, pointer center axis, and scale details are all three-dimensionally polished. There are no burrs when magnified, and there is a soft metallic luster under the light. This level of craftsmanship is something that few companies can currently achieve.
In terms of movement, VS went directly to it this time.Exclusive Dandong 3255 integrated movement——Attention, it is not the common Shanghai 3235! This movement was specially molded for the DD series. The speed needle structure, gear layout, and balance wheel position are all highly restored to the original Cal.3255. The most obvious difference is the speed needle: the Dandong version has a “one thick and one thin” symmetrical design, while the Shanghai version is often skewed or uneven. This movement of VS is polished cleanly, the engravings are deep and clear, the running time is stable (I measured a daily difference of +4 seconds), and the functional linkage is also completely synchronized: instant calendar, independent day adjustment, the logic is consistent with the original.
The details on the case and strap are also unambiguous. The white gold model has been electroplated with yellowish tone PVD to restore the texture of precious metal; the 750 engraving on the side is deeply laser-engraved, clear and powerful; the strap is naturally brushed and polished, and the hinge opens and closes smoothly. More importantly,VS does not do “false weighting”——It does not rely on thickening and lengthening to fool people, but uses real materials + structural optimization to achieve a wearing experience close to the original. This sincerity deserves respect.
Although there are many DD replicas on the market at present, they are either inferior in movement, or the details are awkward, or the counterweights are “cheating”. The VS V2 version is inSize, weight, dial, movement, wearing feelingWith all five dimensions fully occupied, it is no exaggeration to say that it is a “reproduction of the DD ceiling”.
If you have enough budget and are looking for a high-resolution Rolex that can be worn on important occasions and worn daily, this VS DD V2 weighted version can really be bought with your eyes closed. It is said that more colors will be launched in the future, but these three models are already stunning enough.