Clean Plus Factory Rolex?Submariner 41mm 126610 LV Kermit 1:1 Best Edition 904L SS Case and Bracelet DD3235 New?Cerachrom MK II Light Green Bezel
Since the original Clean Factory (CF) has ceased operations, the?Clean Plus Factory (C+ Factory)?has stepped up as a primary contender for the?Rolex Submariner 126610LV “Starbucks” MK II. While the names are similar, C+ is a distinct entity that has gained a reputation for “best-of” parts integration.
Here is a review of the?C+ Factory 126610LV Starbucks MK II:
1. The MK II Bezel (The “Green” Factor)
The “Starbucks” nickname comes from the green ceramic bezel. The MK II version from C+ addresses the previous complaints about the green being too dark or “forest-like.”
- Color Accuracy: The MK II bezel features a brighter, more vibrant lime-green hue that closely mimics the updated 2023+ Rolex ceramic (Cerachrom).
- Platinum PVD: The engravings are filled with a real platinum PVD coating, ensuring the numbers don’t turn “faded grey” or black over time.
2. Movement: Dandong 3235
With Clean Factory gone, C+ has secured the?Dandong 3235 integrated movement, which is widely considered the “Gold Standard” of clone movements.
- Power Reserve: It delivers a true?70-72 hour power reserve, unlike cheaper “decorated” movements that die after 30 hours.
- Functionality: It features the correct clockwise time-setting direction and a crisp instant date-jump at midnight.
3. Case and Bracelet Construction
C+ is known for sourcing bracelets that feel remarkably close to the original (often rumored to be from the same suppliers used by the legendary AR Factory).
- 904L Steel: The entire watch is 904L stainless steel. The brushing on the lugs is vertical and fine, while the polished sides have a mirror-like finish.
- Glidelock System: The extension system in the clasp is smooth, with no “grittiness” when sliding to adjust the fit.
4. Dial and Crystal Details
- The “Black Hole” Effect: C+ uses a high-quality sapphire crystal with a clear anti-reflective (AR) coating on the “Cyclops” (date magnifier). This gives that signature “disappearing glass” look.
- Hand Stack: It features a correct?solid central pinion?(no hole in the middle of the hands), which is a major tell on lower-tier replicas.
