Replica 4130 movement energy storage

Is there a clone 4130 movement?

There are two clone 4130 movements: the original Dandong 4130 movement used by Noob (until Noob was shut down in a raid in 2021), and now used by CF, BTF, QF, and "new Noob". But in June 2023 Shanghai Movement factory released a version of the 4130 movement (called the SH4130).

What is a dd4130 movement?

Dandong 4130 (aka DD4130 or "Noob 4130") This movement is also known as the Noob4130 / N4130 / Dandong 4130. They are all the same. This movement is one of the highest quality replica movements available. For a long time it was exclusively available to Noob Factory.

Which Daytonas have a replica 4130?

The only Daytonas with the replicated 4130 are Noob, Clean, and Better Factories. These have a vertical clutch which makes them safe to run the chronograph all the time. It still causes undue wear and tear on the movement though. Everything else is a 7750 with seconds at 6:00 prone to breaking but is easy to source parts for.

Why is the Daytona 4130 not good?

The reason that this movement isn’t great for the Daytona is because it is thicker than the 4130 movement, so the movement is often slimmed down (and thus made less reliable) to fit inside a 12.4mm thick Daytona case.

Can a clone 4130 be used with a 7750 rotor?

With the clone 4130 widely available, it's a good idea to avoid Daytonas with the 7750 movement. The 7750 can be identified by the single screw securing the rotor (red arrow), and the balance cock (green arrow) vs. the balance bridge see on the 4130. really wonderful guide!! @KJ2020 can you double check my GMT movements section.

Is the Rolex 4130 a genuine watch?

The 4130 movement is also compatible with genuine Rolex parts. It’s common to replace the balance-complete, and the chronograph seconds wheel to build a movement that is nearly indistinguishable from the genuine Rolex caliber 4130.