Hello everyone, I am purewatches, a veteran player who focuses on watch reviews, genuine and fake comparisons, and disassembly analysis. Today I want to talk to you about a popular replica that I recently got – the VS factory weighted version of the ice blue Daytona (model M126506-0001). It is equipped with the Dandong 4131 integrated chronograph movement that is currently hotly discussed in the circle.
To be honest, when I first got this watch, I was impressed by its overall texture. As a replica watch, it does not follow the old path of “stacking materials and weighing scales”. Instead, through precise shell mold opening and scientific weighting, the actual measured weight of the entire watch reaches 177 grams. Although it is about 40 grams lighter than the original product, the moment you use it, the heavy metal feel has completely bid farewell to the impression of a “plastic toy”. The side lines are smooth and natural, and the curvature is restored in place. There will never be the “big butt” or bloated shell problem of some versions.
What surprises me the most is the Dandong 4131 movement. Compared with the Shanghai 4131 that was common in the early years, it has made a qualitative leap in stability, polishing technology and functional linkage. I have been wearing it for a week, and the daily difference is basically controlled within ±5 seconds. The quick calendar adjustment is smooth, the timer reset to zero is accurate, and the repair rate is low. No wonder it is called the “second day artifact” by many watch friends.
The disk surface is the soul of Ice Landi, and VS Factory really nailed the color tone this time. The cold and metallic ice blue is clearly layered under the sun, and paired with a brown ceramic ring, it gives off a sense of high-end. The mirror is made of high-transmittance sapphire glass, which is transparent and distortion-free. It is fully equipped at the factory, saving hundreds of dollars in later modifications. The edges of the three-dimensional “bullet” nail hour markers are polished and rounded, the hands are smooth and burr-free, and even the details of the central axis are cleanly processed – these places are often the key to distinguishing authenticity from fakes at a glance.
The strap didn’t disappoint me either. Made of 904L stainless steel and finely polished, your wrist won’t feel scratched or tired after being worn for a whole day. The inside of the buckle has been frosted, and the small crown logo at the bottom has been specially polished. This kind of attention to detail shows that the VS factory is really in line with the original.
What’s even more rare is that VS Factory boldly used a back-transparent design this time. Through the sapphire bottom cover, the operation of the Dandong 4131 movement is clearly visible: ruby bearings, fish scale splints, bevel chamfers, clear engravings…everything is exquisite, completely unlike the shameful practice of “dare not reveal the bottom” of replica watches in the past.
After all, after so many years of playing watches, what I value most is “both physical and spiritual aspects”. This VS factory counterweight Ice Landi not only has a highly restored appearance, but the internal movement is also reliable enough. If you’ve always wanted to own an affordable Daytona but don’t want to spend a six-figure budget, it’s definitely worth putting on your shopping list. After all, why not experience the quality of a 10,000-yuan product at an entry-level price?