Tag: Free Sprung

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Rolex

VS Factory Replica Rolex YachtMaster 226627 with Free-Sprung 3235 Movement

You may have seen some dealers websites describe this watch as a V2 edition, but this is the first time for VS to publish this replica Rolex watch, the V2 means the movement is the second generation of DD3235 movement, compared with V1 DD3235, the V2 features a free-sprung balance.

I know you guys remember one hot YachtMaster watch from VS Factory, but it is not this 226627, it is the YachtMaster 226659 with a rubber band, which now has been updated to V3 edition with close weight to genuine. The YachtMaster 226627 made by VS Factory this time has a titanium case and bracelet, in the past, there are several factories that have made this replica watch, including TW, EWE, Clean, AR, VF, Clean was supposed to make the best one but unfortunately this factory has been closed for a while. This is the first time for VS Factory to use a free-sprung balance movement on their Rolex replicas.

First, the numerals and markers on the ceramic bezel are glossy, creating a strong contrast with the bezel’s matte surface. The matte finish is very refined, but every factory – including the former Clean Factory and the current VS Factory – has made the same mistake with this bezel. Their matte texture is too smooth and delicate, whereas the genuine bezel has a slightly stronger, more noticeable grainy texture.

On this model, VS Factory has done an excellent job with the dial color. It is not a pure black like the bezel numerals, instead, it is a blackish-grey tone with a subtle hint of grey.

As for the bezel, some people say that the bezel on VS GMT models is a little tight. Personally, I think a slightly tighter bezel is better than one that feels loose and sloppy.

The entire watch is made of titanium and has a weight of 105.8 grams. And the thickness of the case is about 11.6mm.

In terms of the movement, this is the first time VS Factory has used a free-sprung balance design. However, there are no regulating weights on the balance wheel. The watchmaker can still adjust the rate by using the regulating stud above the balance wheel to clamp and position the hairspring.

This is one weakness of DD-based movements: despite being marketed as free-sprung, the balance wheel has no adjustment weights. It is possible that future VS free-sprung movements will also continue to use a weightless balance wheel design.

VSF YachtMaster 226627
VSF YachtMaster 226627 Wrist Shot
VSF YachtMaster Ceramic Bezel
VSF YachtMaster Free Sprung
VSF YachtMaster Crown
VSF YachtMaster Case
VSF YachtMaster Buckle
VSF YachtMaster Clasp
VSF YachtMaster Case Back
VSF YachtMaster Weight
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Rolex

QF Replica Daytona with Free-Sprung 4131 Movement

The Noob factory days are long gone. Nowadays, the factory that most resembles Noob in the market is QF. They really like to keep releasing new versions of the same Rolex replica watch – take the Day-Date, for example, which made this factory quickly rise to fame in the industry. Their latest version seems to be V8 now. But are the improvements between each version really that significant? I don’t think so. It might just be the same old trick Noob used to pull – releasing new versions just to cash in. Recently, QF has made another big move: they’re replacing movements in all their high-end replica Rolex watches with free-sprung movements. Submariners, Datejusts, Daytonas, and GMTs can now all be equipped with free-sprung movements, though the prices are significantly higher than before.

For the Daytona 126500, many people might choose to buy from VS or BT, but I’d say QF is also a good option – even though they use the SH4131 movement. This movement is no worse than the DD4131. It’s just that you’ve watched a lot of video reviews where everyone says the DD4131 is better, so you’ve formed the impression that the SH4131 isn’t good. That initial impression is actually inaccurate. When many people review a certain product, they might be able to get a better price from a particular factory, which means their reviews aren’t truly honest. The Panda Daytona 126500 has a solid case back. Whether it’s really necessary to equip it with a free-sprung movement is a matter of personal opinion.

This is the latest V5 editon of Daytona 126500 from QF, it is equipped with a JH4131 movement with free-sprung balance, let’s see the movement pictures.

QF Daytona V5
4131 Free Sprung

I believe this is the best clone free-sprung 4131 movement on the market. It features deeply engraved text on the movement. Although the finishing and the crispness of the engraving are not as refined as the genuine Rolex 4131, it is the only free-sprung clone 4131 movement on the market that allows error adjustment using balance wheel weights.

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Rolex

Q Factory Replica Rolex Le Mans Daytona V9

Last time in February 2025, I introduced the V8 edition of Le Mans Daytona published by Q Factory, please check that review at https://www.wristwatchspot.com/2025/02/06/q-factory-v8-edition-replica-rolex-daytona-le-mans-24-hours/. Today, I will bring the V9 edition of this Daytona from Q, they made an update on the movement, which changed the balance wheel to free sprung. Last time, I talked about the free sprung balance technology used in Rolex Daytona replica watches, and I do not think this movement technology in replica watches has become very mature, and in future usage, the movement with free sprung balance will also bring you a lot of inconvenience, so, currently I do not suggest you buy those Daytona replicas with free sprung balance, including this V9 edition from Q Factory, you can wait, after all this movement just came out and has not been tested.

Many people still can not forget Noob, now Q is the factory that is very similar to Noob, similar marketing strategy, because both like use V1, V2, V3…V9, V10, V11 to define their products. Noob’s watches could not be called super clone at that time, while the watches from Q Factory have a very similar quality to Noob, they are not the best quality in the market. However, for the Le Mans Daytona with real 24-hour function, Q Factory is the only choice. Clean Factory had better version before, but it was closed. I think VS will also publish the Le Mans Daytona in this year.

The V9 free-sprung version came out, not means they do not sell V8, you can still get the V8 from Q. On this V9, Q Factory added weights on the balance wheel, so the movement looks very close to the genuine Rolex 4132 now, after all the Le Mans Daytona has a see-through case back, a lot of people care if there is an extra regulator on top of the balance wheel. Now the extra regulator disappears and weights have been added. If the movement has been really tested to be very stable, next I think all big factories will start to install it in their Daytona replicas with see-through case back. So, what will be the biggest update in 2026? I think it is the free-sprung movement in Rolex field.

The V9 free sprung Le Mans Daytona from Q Factory is being sold at a very expensive price. Like I said before, on the latest weighted version of Daytona and Day-Date from Q Factory, the bracelet has been added with extra links to increase weight, so a lot of money just paid to get extra links, this is a trick which Q Factory is using to sell their watches, it helps them earn much more money. This Daytona Le Mans has a weight of about 175 grams, the factory does not offer regular weight version, so if you like this watch, you have to be overcharged by the factory.

QF Le Mans Daytona V9
QF Le Mans Daytona V9 24 Hours
Replica Rolex Daytona Le Mans Yellow Gold
QF Daytona Le Mans 4132
QF Daytona Le Mans Crown
QF Daytona Le Mans Case
QF Daytona Le Mans Bracelet
QF Daytona Le Mans Movement
QF Daytona Le Mans Weight
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Rolex

UFO Replica Rolex Daytona with Free-Sprung Movement

In 2026, the competition in replica Rolex field will be more intense, and we do not know which factory will be closed, which one will appear and dominate the market. Nowadays, the main watch makers in replica Rolex field are VS, AR, V, RC, QF, Etc. Absolutely VS is the boss. In 2026, there will be two trends, first, several watch makers will absolutely dominate the market of Rolex Day-Date replicas with increased weight. Second, more free-sprung movements will appear. Today, I will give a brief introduction of the Daytona made by UFO, they use the movement with free-sprung balance.

UFO appeared in 2025, they only make Daytona replicas, and it is the first factory to use free-sprung movement in Daytona. However, I do not think it is really necessary to buy the Daytona with a free-sprung balance, after all, Daytona has a solid case back, and currently the DD4130 and DD4131 are already good enough.

Free-sprung balance movements are very hot in the market, but not every replica watch with free-sprung balance movement is worth buying, like the Daytona made by UFO. It has a very expensive price, but the finish on other watch parts is not as good as the Daytona made by VS and other big factories. However, if you really want a replica watch with a free-sprung balance movement, please choose AP 15500 or AP 26240 from APS Factory, there are some Richard Mille replica watches like RM35-02 and RM055 also have free-sprung balance movement version.

UFO Factory uses free-sprung balance on both 4130 and 4131 Daytona models, their movements have closer structure to genuine Rolex 4130 and 4131 movements, but the movement stability still needs to be tested by more people. Some customers also complained the dial lume is not good, the finish is not as good as the Daytona from other big watch makers such as BT and VS. Hope the movement technology could be improved by UFO in 2026.

Daytona Ice Blue 4131 Free Sprung

The following are pictures of UFO 4130 movement, with weights on the balance wheel.

UFO 4130 Movement
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Audemars Piguet

APS Factory AP 15500 Free-Sprung 4302

Happy New Year!

Last week in our market, VS Factory announced their release of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 replica watch, with two models, blue and grey. They said their 15500 is the best, which is far better than the one made by APS and other factories. You may also have read reviews and watched videos about the VSF 15500 published by some dealers, which claimed the VSF 15500 is the best and has a free-sprung movement, this is not true, the 15500 replica Audemars Piguet watch from VS Factory is not the best one. As I’ve always said, if a replica watch is made by several factories, the one from any of these factories could not be the best, because each has their own advantages when be compared with the others. Taking this Royal Oak 15500 as an example, some dealers saying VS Factory has the best finish on the grids of the dial, but I have compared it between VS and APS, I do not find the difference on the dial grids, on the contrary, APS has a much better central axis of the hands.

VS also claims that they use the same links on the bracelet as the genuine watch, which is 23 links, APS Factory’s bracelet has 24 links, why do I think the longer bracelet of APS is better? Because more people have a big wrist size. The end link of the bracelet on VS is indeed more flexible and allow for a wider range of motion.

The movement from VS is made by a famous movement manufacturer in China, it is a movement with regulator that is hidden, while APS Factory has two movement options for the AP 15500, regular version and the one with free-sprung balance. It is not the first time for AP 15500 replica watch to use a clone 4302 with free-sprung balance, before APS, another factory named DDF already developed such a movement, but they did not add weights on the balance wheel. So, currently in the market, APS is the only factory that uses a super clone 4302 movement with real free-sprung balance on the AP 15500.

Replica Audemars Piguet 15500 Free Sprung Black
Audemars Piguet 15500 Free Sprung Case
Audemars Piguet 15500 Free Sprung Clasp
Audemars Piguet 15500 Free Sprung Movement
Audemars Piguet 15500 Free Sprung Wrist Shot
Replica Audemars Piguet 15500 Free Sprung White
Replica Audemars Piguet 15500 Free Sprung Blue
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Audemars Piguet

APS Factory V2 Replica Audemars Piguet 26240 with Free-Sprung Balance

APS Factory published the Audemars Piguet 26240 on February of 2025, it is a replica watch with real flyback chrono function, I introduced this watch on my blog at https://www.wristwatchspot.com/2025/02/21/aps-factory-replica-audemars-piguet-flyback-chrono-26240/, when just came out, they got so many orders that the factory could not keep up, customers usually have to wait for around a month for the watch, but it’s fine now. The AP 26240 has become a best seller in the market, APS Factory just carried out a big improvement on the movement, which has been updated to be with a free-sprung balance.

The movement does not change, it is still the same SH4401 as previous one, the only change is the stem was removed and weights were added on the balance wheel. Before, to get a SH4401 with free-sprung balance, some people paid a lot of money to modify the movement in mod workshop, the modification cost was absolutely very high, now APS makes the movement out, APS also increases the price of the watch, but not too high. If you want to experience the latest V2 26240 from APS, need to place your order from the factory, then will not wait for too long.

This is a big step forward for APS, which has made a great contribution in this industry, for people who want to buy the best Audemars Piguet replicas, now I will suggest you buy from APS Factory, whether they consider to buy the regular Royal Oak 15400 or 15500, or the Royal Oak Chronograph 26240, APS Factory is the best choice. By the way, this factory just published the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26331, which is also a very good-looking watch that has been sought after by a lot of people for many years. Between 26240 and 26331, which watch do you like? I like 26331 more, but for the replica watch, AP 26240 replica has a more stable movement.

APS almost dominates the market of the replica Audemars Piguet watches, if they can develop a super clone 3126 movement for the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Secs@12, then no one will be able to compete with them.

Audemars Piguet 26240 Ceramic Black
SH4401 Movement
Free-sprung Balance Wheel
Replica Audemars Piguet 26240 Ceramic Black
Replica Audemars Piguet 26240 Free-sprung balance
Audemars Piguet 26240 Ceramic Black Dial
Replica Audemars Piguet 26240 Ceramic
Audemars Piguet 26240 Ceramic Black Crown
Audemars Piguet 26240 Ceramic Black Case
Audemars Piguet 26240 Ceramic Black Movement
Audemars Piguet 26240 Ceramic Black Clasp