As an “old watch enthusiast” who has been playing replica watches for five or six years and has tried everything from logbooks to yachts, this time I bought the latest model launched by VS Factory.Weighted version DD day-date(Black face model), to be honest, I was a little hesitant at first – after all, the price is a bit higher than ordinary logs. But after wearing it for more than ten days, I must say:It’s expensive, but it’s not overpriced.
Let’s talk about the most intuitive feeling first:Shen!
That’s right, the head of this watch is counterweighted, and it is obviously more weighty than an ordinary diary in the hand. The heavy texture reminds people of the heaviness of an authentic weekly calendar (commonly known as the “President’s Watch”) as soon as you hold it. Although the strap is not yet weighted, the weight of the watch head alone has greatly improved the class of the entire watch.
I chose the black model. The radial pattern is incredibly delicate. When the light hits, it is deep and layered, with no color difference at all. My friends thought I bit the bullet and got the genuine article (laughs). I also tried on the gray face in the store, and it was also very upright, low-key and high-end.
In terms of details, VS really did not disappoint me this time.
The date window is precisely positioned, with a slight Duran arc (the kind of slightly raised sapphire mirror effect), the font is centered, has a strong three-dimensional feel, and the magnifying glass is perfectly matched. The same goes for the day of the week window, the font is clear and centered, unlike some brands that are crooked. The pointer is a solid rod-shaped design with a solid central axis and even luminous filling, making it stress-free to read the time at night.
What surprises me most isdog tooth ring——Platinum electroplating is done, and it sparkles under the sunlight, giving it a full texture. The case has clean lines, the two points of the crown are aligned, the precious metal engraving on the back cover is deep and clear, and even the “3CR” and “AU750” codes and anti-counterfeiting dots on the inside of the buckle are meticulously done. To be honest, VS is indeed the first one on the market that can achieve this level of detail.
The movement usesDandong 3255 integrated movement, fully equipped version. The tuning experience is very close to the original logic:
- Winding in first gear, feels smooth and powerful;
- Adjust the calendar in the second gear, and the characters will jump neatly;
- Three levels of day adjustment, accurate and no delay;
- Adjust the time to the maximum position, and the instantaneous jump function is completely adjusted.
I also recorded the running time stability for several days. The daily difference is basically within ±3 seconds. The power reserve is also sufficient, so it is no problem for daily wear. The key is the “mechanical feel” – the feedback from turning the knob and adjusting the calendar makes people feel that the money is well spent.
Of course, if you have a limited budget or just want a daily commuting watch, the ordinary diary is indeed more cost-effective. But if you’re like me, pursuingThe aura of the presidential watch + reliable movement + top details, then this VS weighted DD day-date model is really worthy of serious consideration.
Expensive, but clearly expensive.