1. Dial Color
C Replica:
The dial features a “duck-egg green” tone with subtle golden undertones, closely mimicking the unique “sunburst” effect of the genuine model .
Under natural light, the green appears darker and richer, matching the original’s “Kermit green” hue. However, in direct sunlight, slight variations in saturation might be noticeable .
The ceramic bezel’s green is calibrated to avoid overly bright or dull tones, a common flaw in lower-tier replicas .
Genuine:
The authentic dial exhibits a dynamic “gradient” green that shifts between deep emerald and vibrant lime depending on lighting. This complexity is challenging to replicate fully .
2. Dial Printing & Fonts
C Replica:
Text (e.g., “ROLEX,” “SUBMARINER”) is crisp but slightly less sharp under magnification. Minor inconsistencies in kerning (spacing between letters) may appear .
The “Swiss Made” text at 6 o’clock uses high-quality printing but lacks the laser-etched depth of the original .
Hour markers are filled with Swiss C1/C3 lume, ensuring a near-identical glow to the genuine .
Genuine:
All text is laser-etched with flawless precision, creating a 3D effect. The edges of letters are razor-sharp, even under 30x magnification .
The lume on markers is uniformly applied, with no gaps or unevenness.
3. Hour Markers (Large Indices)
C Replica:
Markers are plated with iP (ion-plated) white gold, mimicking the genuine’s platinum-grade finish. However, the edges may show minor roughness under close inspection .
The triangular 12 o’clock marker is perfectly aligned, but the lume fill around its edges is slightly less refined compared to the original .
Genuine:
Markers are polished to a mirror-like finish, with seamless transitions between the metal and lume. The lume material is embedded without any visible gaps .
4. Date Window & Cyclops
C Replica:
The date window is correctly positioned at 3 o’clock, with a 2.5x magnifying cyclops. The font size matches the genuine, but numerals appear marginally thicker .
The cyclops features anti-reflective coating, though the blue tint is slightly less pronounced than the original .
Genuine:
Date numerals are printed with absolute precision, using Rolex’s proprietary font. The cyclops magnification is exact (2.5x), and the AR coating eliminates glare entirely .
