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Are C factory/Clean factory the best replica Daytona?

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  theonewatches  ws   Regarding the question of which manufacturer makes the best Daytona 4130 movement, back when N factory dominated the market, only N factory produced the 4130 movement. At that time, there was no need to consider which was better; just get an N factory Daytona. Now, the economic climate isn't as favorable, and one manufacturer can't handle so many movements. Movement manufacturers naturally supply movements to multiple companies. I'll list the manufacturers currently making 4130 Daytona movements: APS factory, ZF factory, BT factory, C factory, a few factories I haven't heard of, and a few factories that imitate N factory movements. So, what are the real differences? For a Daytona model with dozens of possible combinations, it's impossible for a manufacturer without significant resources to develop every single one from genuine watches. You'll see factories like ZF and APS only offering a few color options. BT factory probably has the most c...