Speaking of Daytona’s “appearance responsibility”, Green Gold is definitely inescapable. The combination of a deep green plate + golden three eyes + light gold case is low-key and luxurious, and can be held in commuting, dating, and business situations. No wonder it has become the “dream watch” of many cousins.
However, the original version has a public price of more than 100,000 yuan, which makes many friends who like Green Jindi sigh at the sight of “green”. Fortunately, the replica market gives us a “replacement” option. The 40mm counterweighted version of the Green Goldi launched by VS Factory this time is equipped with Dandong 4131 movement. The entire watch has a counterweight of 184 grams. Today, purewatches will put aside the fictitious parameter stacking and talk about the real performance of this watch.
1. 184g counterweight: The texture is not timid when you use it.
Let’s talk about the most intuitive advantage first: the entire watch weight of 184 grams.
VS Factory has worked hard on the counterweight technology this time. The watch head is made of 904 steel + tungsten steel mixed material. The inner tungsten steel provides weight, and the outer stainless steel package facilitates subsequent gold-plating processing. This design not only ensures the weighting effect, but also improves durability and playability.
The thickness is controlled at 11.9mm, and it is not thickened due to counterweight, which is very important. It has a heavy pressing feel when compared with the 18K gold original, and it is difficult to tell the difference with the naked eye. When worn daily, that solid sense of weight can really enhance the “high-end feel” of the watch.
2. Deep green plate + golden three eyes: the color matching is right
The soul of Green Jindi is the contrasting combination of deep green plate + golden three eyes.
The disk surface adopts radial pattern technology, and there will be subtle gloss changes when the light turns, not a rigid solid color. The green saturation is moderate, it does not turn gray or dark under natural light, and the texture is very high-end.
The three small dials have been changed to gold this time, which is clearly different from the black three eyes of the old 4130. This change is very smart. It not only improves the overall coordination, but also allows you to distinguish the old and new versions at a glance. The gold scale is full and three-dimensional, the edges are cleanly cut, and there are no burrs or gold overflow.
The red “DAYTONA” words are printed clearly, and the ink is bright and does not smear. When compared with the Swiss version, it is difficult to tell the difference with the naked eye. Many small factories will fool around with this, but VS Factory is not lazy.
3. Circle: The font is thick and dark enough, but the depth is a little lacking.
Regarding the ring part, VS Factory did a solid job this time, but there are also some regrets.
The scale font is thick and dark enough, with strong visual impact, which is in sharp contrast with the green plate.
But purewatches has to be objective: the font depth is a little lacking. If it could be deeper, it would be as perfect as the WG modified circle. Of course, this subtle difference is almost imperceptible in daily wear, unless you take a magnifying glass to get closer for comparison.
4. Movement core: Dandong 4131, stability and peace of mind are king.
The movement is the core competitiveness of VS Factory Green Jindi.
The Dandong 4131 integrated movement is currently recognized as the most stable Daytona replica movement. Compared with Shanghai 4131, the Dandong version is superior in stability, accuracy and durability.
There are three core advantages:
- power reserve: About 72 hours, if you take it off on Friday and wear it again on Monday, it will still run normally, no need to adjust the time frequently;
- Strong stability: The repair rate is extremely low, the travel time error is controlled at the excellent level of replica watches, and it is worry-free for daily wear;
- Silent design: The automatic rotor rotates smoothly and quietly, without any noise or lag, and the wearing experience is very healing.
According to purewatches’ actual testing, this movement can be used for three to five years or even eight years without any problems. The stability of long-term wearing is trustworthy.
5. Buckle details: AU750+ code, quality control is based on genuine regulations
VS Factory has also worked hard on the buckle part, but there are also small flaws.
The overall workmanship is solid, opening and closing is smooth, and there is no feeling of lag or looseness. The internal engraving is complete, the AU750 logo and N5X code are clearly visible, and the font thickness and depth are consistent with the original version.
There is a small regret: the dog head mark and the 750-day flat mark are not dented, which is slightly different from the original version. Of course, this subtle difference is almost imperceptible in daily wear unless you get close for comparison.
The buckle feels solid when opening and closing, and has moderate damping. It is highly adaptable for daily wear, sweating in summer, and wearing thick clothes in winter.
6. Real advantages and disadvantages, don’t brag or discredit them
Advantages:
- The whole watch has a weight of 184 grams, feels solid in the hand, and has a good wearing experience.
- 904 steel + tungsten steel mixed material, durable and can be upgraded with gold coating
- Deep green plate + golden three eyes, high color reproduction
- Dandong 4131 movement, 72 hours of power, stable and durable
- The ceramic ring has clear fonts and strong visual impact
- The quality control of VS factory is stable, and the overall restoration level ranks first in the replica circle.
Disadvantages:
- The depth of the circle font is slightly lacking, so the party needs to lower its expectations.
- The dog head mark on the buckle is not dented, and the details are slightly different.
- The price may be slightly higher than other factories
- Replica watches are replicas after all, and you need to accept them psychologically
7. Buying Suggestions: Who is suitable to buy?
If you like the unique color matching of Green Jindi, but feel that the premium of the original version is too high, then this weighted version from VS Factory is indeed worth considering. It is not the kind of low-end product that is fake at first glance. It will not look shy for daily wear or gatherings with friends.
Especially the combination of Dandong 4131 movement + 184g counterweight + deep green plate is currently a high-quality choice among replica Daytonas. Although there is still a slight gap from the original version, considering the appearance, movement, and wearing experience, it does deserve the title of “cost-effective replacement”.
Purewatches’ suggestion is: find a reliable channel to get the product. When you get it, first check the coordination of the three golden eyes on the disk, the movement code and the clarity of the engraving on the buckle. If there is no problem with these three points, you can basically wear it with confidence.
Warm reminder: This article is only for communication and reference for watch enthusiasts, and supports genuine products and rational consumption. Buy a watch because you like it, don’t let “face” kidnap your wallet. Having fun wearing a watch is the most important thing.