In terms of replica bezels, the “Orbital Butterfly” has always been the most popular, and the second-generation Orbital Butterfly launched by the MKS factory has become the “dream watch” in the hearts of many watch lovers due to its high degree of restoration and stable performance. However, as the popularity soared, there were more and more OEM and counterfeit products on the market under the banner of “MKS” – some used the Citizen 8215 movement as a fake, and some used the domestic Shanghai 9015 as a fake, and even the dial details were shoddy. Today, we will teach youHow to identify the real MKS Orbital Butterfly at a glance, avoid spending money on genuine products and buying “Li Gui” products.
first lookThickness. The thickness of the authentic MKS second-generation Orbital Butterfly watch case is strictly controlled within9.9mm, watch diameter 39.5mm, overall slim and elegant. The Citizen 8215 movement has a thick structure, and the overall thickness after being installed in the watch case usually reaches 11-12mm. There is an obvious “bulge”, which can be eliminated by just touching it.
Next lookcalendar font. In pursuit of the ultimate restoration, MKS specially re-opened the mold to make the calendar disk and fonts.Slender, neat and clear, arranged neatly without skew. Most of the OEM versions directly use the original movement calendar dial. The fonts are thick, blurry, and even crooked, and the texture is completely different.
Look againDial Logo——This is the iconic detail of MKS. The “tails” on both sides of the genuine logo are slightly upward, with a natural curvature, exactly the same as the original; while the imitations are either exaggeratedly tilted, or simply straight, without any charm. At the same time, the MKS track surface adopts fine brushing technology, and the scale
don’t forgetBottom cover details. The genuine MKS bottom cover is treated with a double process of brushing and frosting. The earth pattern and logo are clear and delicate, and the code is neatly engraved (there is also a corresponding code on the inside of the strap). Fake bottom covers are often rough and blurry, even without coding, and have a cheap texture.
The most important thing ismovement. Authentic MKS equippedImported Sellita SW200 (i.e. 9015) movement, the travel time is stable, the automatic rotor is firm, and the repair rate is extremely low. OEM products often use domestic 9015 or Citizen 8215. The former’s automatic head is easy to fall off, while the latter’s thickness exceeds the standard and causes frequent failures after long-term use.
To summarize in one sentence:The real MKS does not rely on gimmicks, but on details and quality.. If you are pursuing a high-reduction, low-failure, long-term wearing experience, and by paying attention to the above points, you can easily avoid the “fake MKS” trap and get a truly collectible Orbital Diefei!