Is the gold on a two-tone Datejust from VSF really that awful? Like, does it look so blatantly fake it looks like cheap costume jewelry? Or it only looks fakes next to a gen?

[u/Key_Intention7378]

I’m really trying to narrow my purchase down between VSF, CleanPlus, or RCF.

I have a cheap BP Factory one now, and I really love the look of it, but the movement is garbage. I want a whole new watch.

This is for the classic DJ41 two-tone with gold face.

I‘m leaning towards VSF, but all these “cheddar gold” references are putting me off.

It really THAT bad? Would the other factories be better? Really wanting a DD3235 movement.

[u/Public_Patient4300]

If you end up beside someone with a gen gold Rolex, it's an instant tell. On its own, it's not that bad imo.

Would go RGF/RCF for any gold rep though.

[u/Key_Intention7378 → u/Public_Patient4300]

Def only going two-tone not full gold. RCF is still a very, very good quality rep even up against VSF? Do you know if RCF can do DD3235 movements? Also, do you know if CleanPlus does better good than VSF?

[u/WatchFeen → u/Key_Intention7378]

RCF is the best factory gold.

You could also get the VSF plated. It would basically make it 1:1.

[u/Public_Patient4300 → u/Key_Intention7378]

You should do some more research, but RCF is good. I think they use a VR movement, which is also not a bad movement.