Nicknamed the “Little Devil,” the Clean Factory’s latest Rolex Daytona 126508-0002 is making waves—not just for its dark aesthetic punch, but for its deeper-than-usual dedication to realism. If you’ve been waiting for a gold Daytona clone that dares to get every detail right, this is the one that deserves a closer look.

Gold That Actually Looks the Part

While many replicas miss the mark on gold tones, Clean Factory’s electroplating stands apart. They don’t eyeball colors—they buy the genuine watch and build from that. The 18k gold finish here is one of the most accurate in the market, avoiding the usual overly yellow tones that plague lower-tier replicas.

This isn’t based on photo retouching. No color-corrected comparisons. Clean buys the real thing, takes it apart, and goes from there. It’s brutal. It’s honest. And it pays off.

The Subtle Details That Matter

On this model, Clean didn’t just replicate the dial—they scrutinized it. The hour markers (“字钉”) have smooth curves that hold up under macro shots. The lume is well-balanced, with good diffusion and a soft blue glow.

As for the hands? While Rolex reportedly began switching to cylindrical pinion tubes in the 4131 models, Clean’s teardown of four genuine watches revealed some inconsistencies—some still used the older tapered tubes. This points to Rolex possibly phasing out 4130 parts in the transition.

That kind of research doesn’t just improve the replica—it helps build trust with modders and collectors who follow the details.

Case, Bracelet, and Build Integrity

Side-by-side macro shots show it clearly: the case and bracelet hold extremely close tolerances to the genuine Daytona. Fit, brushing patterns, and case proportions are virtually indistinguishable in natural lighting.

It’s worth noting: Clean Factory reportedly sourced five genuine pieces in record time to complete this project, absorbing significant depreciation losses along the way—over $100,000 USD by some estimates. And that’s not counting the dismantled or damaged parts in the process.

A Creation Built From Sacrifice

This wasn’t rushed. This was a precision project under a tight deadline. And the result? A replica that doesn’t just imitate—it tells a story of reverse engineering with brutal accuracy.

We’ll let the natural-light shots do the talking. Because, honestly, you can’t fake what Clean has done here.