Hello everyone, I am purewatches. Over the years of playing watches, from the heyday of Factory C to its silence, I have been paying attention to the replica trend of the “Yacht” series. Recently many friends asked me: “Factory C is gone, is there any reliable replacement?” Today I will test one for you –ARF factory newly launched titanium yacht 42mm (model 226627), equipped with Dandong 3235 movement, known as the “spiritual sequel of Factory C”. result? To be honest, it was even more amazing than I expected.
First let’s talk about weight:The whole watch weighs only 107 grams! Yes, you read that right. The original Rolex titanium yacht is in this weight range, and many so-called “titanium models” on the market are actually just made of titanium for the shell, straps or steel, which will be revealed as soon as you get started. But this ARF model,The case, strap, connecting rod and even the inner tube are all made of titanium, and usingCeramic inner tube——This point is so crucial! Ordinary steel connecting rods will wear out black chips after being worn for a long time, but ceramic connecting rods have almost zero wear and remain as smooth as new after long-term wear. The attention to detail must be praised.
Let’s look at the size: 42mm diameter, thickness, bezel ratio, all strictly in accordance with the original version. I measured it with a caliper and the error was almost negligible. The case has a natural transition between brushing and polishing, the chamfers are delicately polished, and even the damping of the buckle’s opening and closing is adjusted just right – not loose or tight, it opens with just one click, and feels solid but not stiff.
Here comes the point:The movement uses Dandong 3235 integrated movement., one of the currently recognized replica ceilings. The winding is smooth, the running time is stable, the power reserve exceeds 70 hours, and the adjustment logic is also completely correct: the first gear quickly adjusts the calendar, the second gear adjusts the time, and there is no gap in the function linkage. What’s even more rare is that the screwing in and out of the head is very smooth, not like the “screw tightening” made by some factories. This daily experience has been greatly improved.
The ring mouth is a “small tooth ring” that rotates in both directions. It is silent and has no clicking sound when rotating. The damping is even and the feel is close to the genuine product. Dial color, scale font, luminous filling, small crown at 6 o’clock…these details ARF have been restored in place. The back bottom cover is clearly engraved, and the “4JK” code is consistent with that of the C factory. The bottom cover and the case are tightly fitted, and the waterproofness is also guaranteed.
Many people ask: “Is ARF changing the name of Factory C?” I can say clearly:No. However, ARF did take over part of the supply chain and mold resources of Factory C, so the finished products are highly consistent in details, structure, and weight, and can be regarded asorthodox replacement. Especially after Factory C completely withdrew from the market, the ARF titanium yacht has become the closest thing to the original version.
If you miss the quality of Factory C and don’t want to spend thousands to buy old stock products, then this ARF titanium yacht is really worth considering.The lightweight design is suitable for daily commuting. The Dandong 3235 movement ensures long-term stability. The 107-gram real titanium body combines comfort and luxury.——The price of a thousand yuan reaches this level, and the price-performance ratio is directly outstanding.
a reminder: Look for formal channels and don’t believe in marketing rhetoric such as “Factory C is resurrected”. ARF is ARF. Being yourself is good enough.