Today, the best Datejust replicas are made by VS Factory. The V2 and V3 edition are being sold at the same time. Unfortunately, you ordered a VS Datejust from your dealer, you may receive a Datejust from another factory, but on the watch, it indeed has a VS sticker, for example, a red V2 sticker on the V2 edition, or a “无卡度” sticker on the V3 edition, but the watch is not from VS. You can not tell if the Datejust is from VS just relying on the plastic sticker on the watch, this can not help you. Why do I write this article? Because VS Datejust watches are usually out of stock, they are too hot, and there are many Datejust replicas from other small unknown factories that copy the real VS Datejust and are sold at much cheaper prices, please be cautilus. So I share some points that may help you buy the real VS Datejust.
Certainly, the sticker on the watch can not be used as to tell if the Datejust is from VS Factory.
First, it is the weight. V1 weighs about 129 grams, V2 is about 134 grams, V3 is just updated with a free-sprung balance effect, it has the same weight as V2. If your VS V2 Datejust is less than 134 grams, then your dealer sent you a fake one. VS claims that they added weight on the fluted bezel, so their Datejust is slightly heavier than the one from other factories. Absolutely, the heaviest Datejust replicas are not made by VS.
Second, check the amount of links on the bracelet. On each side, there should be eight links.
Third, the winding crown does not have a protecting film, I know some factories like using a blue film on the surface of the crown, but on VS does not use it.
Fourth, the engraving on the clasp, the place I mark with red arrow, should be K6G. Between each letter K, 6, G, there is a certain spacing.
The magnifier has blue anti-reflective coating, and the date font has a high level of immitation.
These are the places that are easy for you to tell if the Datejust you received is from VS Factory. Absolutely you can also open the case back, V2 usually comes with a DD3235 movement, V3 is equipped with a DD3235 with a free-sprung balance effect.
If you want to know more about DD movements, you can read my review at https://www.wristwatchspot.com/2026/09/04/dd-movements-talk/.