VS Factory – Hot Spot on Replica Watches and Reviews

VS Factory Replica Rolex YachtMaster 126655 Rose Gold V2

Is the Rolex Yacht-Master a very popular Rolex collection? In my impression, the last really popular Rolex Yacht-Master was probably the traditional 116680. The 42mm white gold Yacht-Master 226659 can also be considered one of the more popular models in recent years.

In the replica watch market, apart from the 116680, high-quality replicas can be found for almost all of the other Yacht-Master models.

At present, the main factories producing Rolex Yacht-Master replicas are VS, QF, and ER. VS has been producing them for quite some time, while QF and ER can now equip their Yacht-Master models with free-sprung 3235 movements. Unlike the so-called fake free-sprung design used by VS, QF’s free-sprung movement has balance weights.

VS has now upgraded this rose gold Yacht-Master to the V2 version. In fact, the main change is simply an increase in weight. Tungsten steel material has been added mainly inside the case, bringing the total weight of the watch to 129.7 grams.

Curved steel inserts have also been placed inside the rubber strap. The strap itself is a high-quality type that does not easily attract dust, and it is quite expensive even if you buy it separately. After adding the steel inserts, the strap feels like it fits the wrist better and is more comfortable to wear.

VS previously made two upgrades to another Yacht-Master model, the 226659, which has now reached the V3 version. The V2 version weighed more than 130 grams, while the V3 version weighs more than 140 grams. I do not know whether VS will continue increasing the weight of this rose gold Yacht-Master in the future and eventually release a V3 version.

This Rolex Yacht-Master is equipped with VS DD3235 movement, and there are both regulated and free-sprung versions available.

For a watch with a closed caseback like this, I personally feel that choosing a free-sprung movement does not have much meaning. If the watch develops a larger timekeeping error in the future, adjusting a free-sprung movement can also be more troublesome, especially in the case of VS fake free-sprung movement.

VS Factory Free-Sprung Watches Review

I don’t understand why VS is making these so-called free-sprung movements. If it were a genuinely free-sprung movement, that would be one thing, but the factory has even released a fake free-sprung version. What is the point of that?

The fake version does nothing more than hide the regulator arm so that the movement looks free-sprung visually. That feels misleading to consumers. And on top of that, it costs several hundred more than the previous version. It really feels like the factory is playing games with buyers and squeezing more money out of them.

Because the factory’s next step may simply be to add regulating weights to the balance wheel. If they could have done that from the beginning but deliberately split the upgrade into several stages, then what else would you call it besides milking the market?

Some time ago, VS released a free-sprung version of the 3235 movement, which was first used in the titanium Yacht-Master. This time, the factory has introduced two Daytona models with free-sprung 4131 movements. One is the latest Daytona with the white enamel dial, and the other is the white-dial 126500 Panda Daytona.

Of these two Daytonas, the former has an exhibition caseback, while the latter has a closed caseback. If someone really understands movements, they will immediately notice the difference around the balance wheel, because there are no regulating weights on it.

As for watches with closed casebacks, I have always felt that whether the movement is free-sprung or not really does not matter that much.

Facing competition from factories such as QF and Rich, was VS simply not fully prepared, or did it deliberately choose a different path?

We know that the free-sprung movements used by QF, Rich, and some other factories have balance wheels fitted with regulating weights. Visually, they can be said to look almost identical to the genuine movement.

But the movement from VS is in a somewhat awkward position. The factory calls it a free-sprung movement, but visually there is still a clear difference compared with the 4131 movements from QF and those other factories.

Perhaps when facing competition from QF and others, VS was simply too eager to keep up with their pace this time. Maybe VS felt that during this wave of free-sprung movements, having something was still better than having nothing at all.

VS Factory Replica Panerai PAM 1698 Submersible Marina Militare with Super Clone P.900 Movement

I didn’t expect VS Factory to continue releasing new Panerai replica. When VS discounted its Panerai inventory last time, I thought they probably would not release any more new models in the future. But just a few days ago, they released this PAM 1698.

This watch looks pretty much the same as the carbon-fiber Submersible models Panerai released over the past couple of years, with almost no real innovation. Maybe this is also one of the reasons Panerai has become much less popular in recent years. We simply haven’t seen many new models that are truly attractive or exciting.

Panerai used to be a fairly important part of VS Factory’s business, and their Panerai replicas sold very well in the past. But sales have dropped dramatically in recent years. I actually think VS should consider outsourcing its Panerai business to another factory or production team. After all, VS is now mainly focused on Rolex. If they outsourced the Panerai production, they could put more resources into developing their Rolex lineup and strengthening their position in this market.

Especially now that we have entered the era of free-sprung movements, other factories are becoming stronger and stronger in this area. In comparison, although VS used to have a very obvious advantage when it came to clone movements, its recent progress in free-sprung movements has not been as aggressive as I expected.

VS Factory has actually released quite a few carbon-fiber Submersible models before, including the PAM 1324, PAM 2231, PAM 961, and several others.

This green PAM 1698 comes with a 44mm carbon-fiber case, and the overall thickness is around 15mm. It has a strong military-inspired look, mainly because of the green color scheme.

The dial has a very high level of visual accuracy. The green surface has a slightly grainy texture and a noticeable gradient effect, with black around the outer edge that gradually transitions into green toward the center.

At 9 o’clock, the small seconds subdial features a white seconds hand, with an anchor logo printed underneath. The depth of the date window and the thickness of the date font are also carefully replicated to match the genuine watch.

The green nylon strap matches the dial very well and completes the overall military-style appearance.

This watch is equipped with the super clone P.900 movement. Sometimes I wonder about something: this movement has already been available for quite a long time, and other factories should also be able to get access to it now. So why don’t more factories make Panerai replicas?

VS Factory Replica Grey Datejust with Free-Sprung 3235 Movement

Free-sprung movements are becoming increasingly popular. The next two years will likely be one of the most important periods for major factories to compete for dominance in the super clone Rolex market. The emergence and rapid rise of free-sprung movements have weakened the advantages once enjoyed by the established factories that previously controlled a large share of the replica Rolex market.

Although some major factories, such as VS, have also begun releasing free-sprung movements, I still feel that its versions are somewhat unconvincing. For example, the free-sprung 3235 movement it released recently does not have regulating weights on the balance wheel, which makes it feel less like a genuine free-sprung movement.

By comparison, the JH3235 free-sprung movement used by QF does have regulating weights on the balance wheel. However, most customers are unlikely to adjust those weights themselves because specialized tools and professional skills are required. This means that, regardless of which free-sprung 3235 version is used, the movement’s accuracy will most likely still be adjusted through the regulating stud located above the balance wheel.

I previously introduced the titanium Yacht-Master from VS Factory. It was the first Rolex replica from VS to feature a free-sprung movement. I believe VS will gradually release more models equipped with free-sprung movements, and the next one could possibly be a Daytona powered by a free-sprung 4131 movement.

Following the launch of the titanium Yacht-Master, VS Factory has now begun using the free-sprung 3235 movement across a wide range of its Datejust models. Today, I am going to introduce one of its flagship models: the grey-dial Datejust fitted with a Jubilee bracelet.

I really like this Datejust, and it is also an important model for judging a factory’s overall manufacturing capabilities. The brushed sunburst finish pairs beautifully with the gray dial. The brushing has been applied with just the right intensity, allowing the sunburst pattern to remain clearly visible. Some factories make this finish too fine and delicate, which is not necessarily a good thing. Under direct sunlight, the dial shows subtle variations when viewed from different angles. This dynamic light-reflecting effect complements the strong reflections produced by VS Factory’s improved fluted bezel perfectly.

As I mentioned before, VS Factory is gradually improving one particular detail of the hands across its Rolex models, making them appear more three-dimensional and better defined.

This free-sprung 3235 movement was modified from VS Factory’s DD3235. No major changes were made, the main difference is that the unnecessary regulator post above the balance wheel has been removed. This modification has not affected the movement’s stability. The free-sprung 3235 also retains a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.

Replica Rolex Datejust Greey Free-Sprung

About Weighted Replica Watches

Recently, the price of tungsten-based raw materials has increased sharply – roughly doubled in some cases. I mentioned this in my previous posts, so it is very likely that weighted watch models will become more expensive going forward.

RC and QF have already raised their prices. VS will almost certainly follow, and CBD is also expected to increase prices in July. Just giving everyone an early heads-up.

There is another point that many buyers misunderstand: some people hear the word “weighted” and immediately assume that a weighted watch is unsafe. Let me explain this clearly.

The tungsten material used inside a properly made weighted watch is not normally exposed to the skin during regular wear. As long as the watch remains intact and is not taken apart, repaired improperly, or damaged, you will not even come into contact with the tungsten core. The outer surface is typically stainless steel – the same type of material used on ordinary steel watches.

That is why many weighted models can still be gold-plated or gold-wrapped. VS and QF, for example, generally have no issue with this. CBD and RC may require more care because their outer steel layer can be thinner, but the basic construction itself is not inherently unsafe.

So where did the concern about “toxic weighted cases” come from?

It mainly came from some early ARF weighted cases, as well as certain unknown workshop-made weighted cases on the market. At that time, the external finishing could look quite refined, but tungsten processing technology was less mature. Some makers used a rough tungsten core and covered it with a nickel coating.

The problem was not simply the presence of tungsten. The issue was the quality and durability of the coating. When the nickel layer deteriorated, reacted with sweat, moisture, or other metals, and began to corrode, it could produce visible pitting and surface damage on the caseback.

You can clearly see this kind of damage on some old casebacks: large areas of pitting, corrosion marks, and damaged surface layers. In those cases, prolonged skin contact with degraded nickel-containing coatings could potentially cause irritation or allergic reactions, especially for people with sensitive skin. This is the real source of the negative reputation surrounding early weighted cases.

These problematic cases were usually from unknown workshops, or from older weighted watches that had peeling surfaces and were later re-plated by random gold-plating shops. Some earlier large-factory weighted cases also used similar construction methods, including ARF and another factory name that I cannot remember at the moment. I will add it later when I recall it.

To summarize: weighted watches from factories such as GM, GS, QF, VS,Gold V4, CBD, PPM, RC, and others generally use a tungsten core covered by a stainless-steel outer layer. The basic principle is similar across the market.

The difference is mainly in cost and material proportion. Some watches use a thicker steel layer and slightly less tungsten, so they are lighter. Others use more tungsten with a thinner steel layer, making them heavier. But as long as the case construction and outer steel layer are properly made, these weighted watches are generally safe for normal wear.

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.

VS Factory Replica Audemars Piguet 15510 Blue

The pace of new releases in the replica watch market is getting slower and slower. The 2026 watch fairs are almost over, and major brands have already launched many new models, yet we still haven’t seen the big replica factories producing them. So what are these factories doing now? They are competing against each other, constantly trying to outdo one another, while the products themselves are becoming increasingly homogeneous.

Take Rolex replicas for example. You see factories like AR, VS, Victory, Clean Plus and others all fighting in the same space. But honestly, are the quality differences between their Rolex replicas really that huge? I don’t think so.

The same thing is happening in the Audemars Piguet market. Recently, VS Factory entered the scene and released both the 15500 and this 15510. Their goal is clearly to challenge APS’s position in the industry, but I don’t think that will be easy.

This VS 15510 is indeed a very good watch, but it is not “the best on the market” like many sellers claim. Compared with APS, it has certain advantages, but APS’s 15510 is also better in some areas.

A lot of people say the blue dial on the VS 15510 looks better than the APS version. However, if you have actually compared them with the genuine watch, you will notice that APS’s blue tone is slightly closer to the authentic one. On the other hand, I think VS did a better job with the texture pattern inside each dial square.

As for the differences in the second hand and minute hand, I personally don’t think they matter much. APS used an older version of the 15510 for their mold development, while VS copied the latest release. Nobody really knows what subtle changes Audemars Piguet may have made to the genuine watch over the years.

One advantage of the VS 15510 is that the first links of the bracelet have a much wider range of movement, unlike the APS version, whose links feel too stiff and fixed.

The movement inside is the DD4302. It is not a true free-sprung balance movement because the balance wheel does not have adjustable weights. This means that regulating the watch in the future could become quite difficult.

My recommendation is simple: if you want a truly free-sprung 15510, I would still suggest going with the APS version.

VS Factory Replica Rolex Daytona 126515 Chocolate

This is the new 4131 Daytona in rose gold with chocolate dial, also a new model made by VS Factory. It is an updated version from VS with closer weight to the genuine watch. Genuine watch is over 150 grams, while this replica is 136 grams. Some factories make this replica with a heavier weight, but not sure if they are as good as this one from VS.

Golden Rolex is loved by a lot of people, but you always face one problem when considering to buy a golden Rolex, that is the gold fading. All golden replica Rolex watches have this issue, because the inner material is stainless steel, the outer surface is a layer of gold plating, so after a period of wearing, the gold plating on the surface will fade, expoing the stainless steel underneath.Then you can send back the watch to your dealer and do the gold plating again. Some customers paid a lot of money to increase the thickness of gold plating when they place the order, this is a good method, but it ruins the good finishes of the original watch.

For this rose gold Daytona, it will also have gold fading issue even you take good care. The watch is heavier than the regular version, it is not easy to add extra weight on a replica Rolex while still maintaining a good finish on the watch, from customers feedbacks, we can see VS Factory does a good job in this field. At the second development stage of increased weight replica Rolex, in order to stay competitive, some factories blindly increased the weight of the watches while neglecting the more important details, their watches usually had the following problems:

1.there is too much tungsten steel inside, and it does not bond well with the stainless steel material on the surface. After the watch is worn for a while, the steel surface may peel off.

2.on golden Rolex, the gold tone does not look real.

3.the case does not have correct thickness.

4.some watch makers even added the length of the bracelet or adding the thickness of the bracelet’s links to increase weight, which results in a poor wearing experience.

VS Factory avoids these issues.

On this rose gold Daytona, the rose gold tone perfectly matches the chocolate color on the dial that has obvious and fine sunburst finishes. The bezel markers and the engravings on the back of the lugs look great, no problem, but there are two tiny flaws on the watch, first, the engravings on the clasp do not look that deep and tridimensional like on the genuine. Second, the groove at the clasp extension device has a very pale gold color, which does not look like rose gold tone.

Conclusion:

Weight matters, but attention to detail is even more important for a replica watch.

Replica Rolex Daytona 126515 Chocolate Dial

VS Factory Replica Rolex Day-Date Grey

First, I must claim this is a review, not to sell the the replica watch, our purpose to is to help you understand watches replicas better.

We truly miss the days a few years ago when top-tier factories were competing with each other, we still remember these big names like Noob, AR and the later Clean, they all produce high end replicas, customers also have a lot of options to choose from – it was truly a benefit for consumers. However, today, the market is being dominated by one factory in replica Rolex field, which is VS, their watches are good, but customers do not have other options in similar quality, that’s not a good thing, and not every Rolex model from VS is in stock, sometimes you need to wait for a long time after placing an order from them. VS Factory just announced the release of the Daytona with turquoise dial, and they continue improving their replica Rolex watches, we can see their ambition to monopolize this market.

I introduced the Datejust and Day-Date from VS before, both have been upgraded to V2 edition, please check reviews at https://www.wristwatchspot.com/2025/11/28/vs-factory-v2-rolex-day-date/ and https://www.wristwatchspot.com/2025/09/27/vs-factory-v2-replica-rolex-datejust/. Besides the increased weight, the bezel of the watches has also been improved. Among all Datejust and Day-Date models, the grey one is most popular.

Rolex Day-Date was one of the best sellers in 2025, it must be the watch every watch factory will compete on in 2026. Now, customers only buy the increased weight versions of replica Rolex Day-Date, the ones from three watch makers are highly recommended, they are QF, VS and RC. Nobody buys regular weight version, that’s the reason why the V1 edition of VS Day-Date failed, even it has the best DD3255 movement. Now the V2’s weight has been increased to be 182 grams, which is almost 35 grams heavier than the V1, so a lot of people buying it from VS.

I like this grey Day-Date very much, the replica dial is perfectly made with obvious sunburst finishes, which seems to look more obvious on this grey model than on other Day-Date watches. V2 Day-Date is not the heaviest one, but it has the case thickness that is closest to that of genuine watch because the watch back has not been added extra metal to increase the weight. Another advantage of this grey VS V2 Day-Date is that its bezel has been improved like that on their V2 Datejust, the bezel tone now looks more like the Platinum.

I do hope VS factory can continue to do improvements on their Datejust and Day-Date, and more factories participate in.

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 Movement

Audemars Piguet 15500 Free Sprung Wrist Shot

Replica Audemars Piguet 15500 Free Sprung White

Replica Audemars Piguet 15500 Free Sprung Blue