Hello everyone, I am purewatches! Today I want to talk to you about the latest V3 version of the Greenwich Coke Ring launched by VS Factory. To be honest, this watch caused quite a stir in the circle when it first came out, especially the black technology-like color-changing bezel, which is really eye-catching.
Black technology circle: “face-changing” stunt under ultraviolet light
Speaking of the biggest highlight of this watch, it has to be the color-changing bezel. It usually looks like a classic blue and red two-color combination, but as long as you shine it with a UV light, the entire circle will instantly turn into a uniform red. This effect is simply not too cool!
As far as I know, the research and development cost of this color-changing ring is quite high, and the technical difficulty is not small. Therefore, the factory cost of this cola ring from VS factory is much higher than that of ordinary Inter Milan ring. This has also become an important symbol to distinguish VS factory from other factories – after all, not everyone can achieve this effect.
Circle mouth details: natural transition, exquisite workmanship
Let’s take a closer look at the workmanship of this ring. The spacing between blue and red is controlled very precisely, and the position of the number 18 is also in place. The most important thing is that the transition between blue and red is very natural, with no harsh black or white edges at all. This really tests the factory’s craftsmanship.
This Greenwich uses a 40mm case with a two-way rotating ceramic bezel. When you turn it, you will find that its sound is relatively dull, unlike the crisp “click-click” sound of the one-way rotating circle of the water ghost. In fact, this design is just to be consistent with the original product, and the details are genuine.
Disk craftsmanship: full of three-dimensionality and full texture
Let’s look at the details of the board. The red GMT pointer is particularly eye-catching and has an oily texture, which will show a unique luster under light. The inverted triangle scales at 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock, as well as other scales from 12 o’clock to 10 o’clock, have been rounded and chamfered, making them smooth to the touch.
The solid center shaft design is matched with a small hat shape, and the details of the small round nail in the middle are also well handled. To be honest, the craftsmanship of VS factory in this area is indeed much better than that of the previous C factory. Now that C factory has withdrawn from the market, VS’s craftsmanship level has indeed improved to a higher level.
If you observe carefully, you will find that there is a sunken hole below the pointer, creating a “black hole”-like visual effect. Both the Mercedes-Benz needle and the minute hand adopt a Buff-type three-dimensional design, which has a strong three-dimensional effect, which is really a plus.
Case polishing: 904L stainless steel + rounded corners
The entire watch case is made of 904L fine steel, and the corners are rounded, so it won’t hurt your hands when worn. The latest batch of rim saw teeth from VS Factory have also been upgraded. The connecting line in the middle of each saw tooth has rounded corners and high polishing treatment, and the details are very good.
The mirror uses a fully transparent IO mirror, which has very good light transmittance and does not have that fuzzy and opaque feeling. These details may be considered basic skills for big manufacturers, but being able to do them so perfectly really reflects the craftsmanship of VS Factory.
Buckle design: double-layer insurance + one-piece molding
The watch buckle adopts a double-layer safety buckle design, and the logo has a strong three-dimensional effect. Open the inside of the buckle and you will find that it is formed in one piece without any welding points, which is very important. The dragon and phoenix logos are also engraved very clearly, and the details are well processed.
Movement configuration: Dandong 3285 integrated movement, 70 hours power reserve
Here comes the highlight – the movement! This watch is equipped with the Dandong 3285 integrated movement, which has been upgraded to 27 ball bearings. There is ES9 code engraving below the balance wheel, and a blue hairspring is also made.
The biggest feature of the integrated movement is that the movement will move when the wrist rotates to drive the gear when winding or wearing. This is also an important method to identify the authenticity of the Dandong 3285 movement. The power reserve can reach about 70 hours, and all functions are consistent with the original product. There is really nothing to say about this.
Buying advice: How to choose among the three colors?
In general, Inter Milan Circle, Coke Circle, and Black Circle can all be considered. Because they are all made of fine steel, the material is the same, the weight is the same, and they are all equipped with Dandong 3285 movement. The debugging method, function, and power reserve are all the same as the genuine ones.
From my personal experience, there are basically no obvious flaws in this watch, and it can fully meet the needs of wearing in daily social situations. If you are considering buying a GMT-Master replica watch, this V3 version of the Coke Ring from VS Factory is definitely worth paying attention to.