f you walk into a Rolex Authorized Dealer in Mumbai or Delhi today and ask for a Submariner, they will likely laugh at you. The “Waiting List” is currently 3 to 5 years long. And if you go to the grey market, you’ll pay ₹14 Lakhs for a watch that retails for ₹8 Lakhs.
This frustration has driven thousands of Indian collectors toward Super Clones.
But is a VSF (VS Factory) or Clean Factory Super Clone really indistinguishable from the genuine article? Or is it just marketing hype?
We took a Genuine Rolex Submariner 126610LN and placed it next to our VSF Rolex Super Clone. Here is the honest, side-by-side breakdown.
1. The Steel: 904L vs. 904L
For years, replicas were made of standard 316L steel (used in Seiko/Citizen). It was too “white.” Real Rolexes use 904L Oystersteel, which is harder and has a unique, warm luster.
- Real Rolex: 904L Steel. Highly anti-corrosive.
- Super Clone: 904L Steel. Yes, the factories now import the exact same raw alloy.
- The Verdict: Under natural light, they are identical. The weight difference is often less than 2 grams. You cannot tell them apart by holding them.
2. The Movement: The Heartbeat
This used to be the biggest giveaway. Fake watches had jerky second hands.
- Real Rolex: Uses the Calibre 3235 In-House movement. It has a 70-hour power reserve and is known for being a “workhorse.”
- Rolex Super Clone: Uses the VS3235 Clone Movement. This is not a cheap ETA mod. Engineers have reverse-engineered the Rolex movement part-by-part.
- Direction: It winds in the same direction.
- Setting: The time setting feels buttery smooth.
- Power Reserve: The VSF Rolex Submariner super clone offers a true 72-hour power reserve.
- The Verdict: If you open the back case, a trained watchmaker would need a magnifying glass to spot the difference in the balance wheel shock absorbers. On the wrist? It feels exactly the same.
3. The Crystal & Cyclops
The “Black Hole” effect is the holy grail of Rolex collectors.
- Real Rolex: The date window (Cyclops) has a double anti-reflective (AR) coating. It looks like the glass has vanished—a “black hole.” The date is magnified exactly 2.5x.
- Super Clone: Older fakes had blue-tinted glass. Current VSF/Clean models have mastered the clear AR coating.
- The Verdict: The VSF crystal on Rolex daytona super clone is 98% close to the Gen. The clarity is stunning.
4. The Price Difference
This is the only comparison that truly matters to your wallet.
- Real Rolex Submariner: Market Price ₹13.5 Lakhs – ₹15 Lakhs.
- Super Clone: Price ₹55,000 – ₹120,000.
- The Verdict: You are getting 95% of the watch for 4% of the price.
The Comparison Table (Side-by-Side Specs)
To make it easy for you to decide, here is the full technical specification chart.
| Feature | Genuine Rolex (Authorized Dealer) |
Super Clone (VSF / Clean Factory) |
|---|---|---|
| Metal | 904L Oystersteel | 904L Oystersteel (Same) |
| Movement | In-House Calibre 3235 | Clone VS3235 (72hr Reserve) |
| Weight | 158 Grams | 156 Grams (±2g diff) |
| Bezel | Cerachrom (Platinum PVD) | Real Ceramic (Platinum PVD) |
| Waterproof | 300 Meters (Diving) | 50 Meters (Swimming Safe) |
| Availability | 3-5 Year Waitlist | In Stock (Mumbai/Delhi) |
| Price (Approx) | ₹14,50,000 | ₹55,000 – ₹120,000 |
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