126610LN, Starbucks 126610LV & Hulk — VSF Clone Cal.3235 & Ceramic Bezel Guide
The Rolex Submariner super clone collection — built around the VSF clone Cal. 3235 with 60-hour power reserve, solid 904L Oystersteel case and bracelet, and unidirectional ceramic bezel insert with Chromalight lume plots. Each reference is verified against genuine Submariner specifications for bezel click resistance, Glidelock clasp endplay tolerance, and Cyclops lens alignment before listing.
The Submariner remains the most replicated Rolex reference and the one where factory tier differences are most visible. The critical distinction is the bezel insert production method — top-tier clones use a filled-engraving ceramic ring with consistent graduation depth across all 60 clicks. The platinum dust coating on the bezel graduation marks is evaluated for coverage uniformity under direct light before each piece is approved for our catalogue.
Rolex Submariner Super Clone References
- Submariner Date 126610LN — 41mm Oystersteel case, clone Cal. 3235, black ceramic unidirectional bezel, black lacquered dial with Chromalight hour markers and white gold applied indices, Oyster bracelet with Glidelock extension
- Submariner Date 126610LV “Starbucks” — 41mm Oystersteel case, clone Cal. 3235, deep forest-green ceramic unidirectional bezel, black lacquered dial — the green bezel and black dial combination that replaced the full-green “Hulk” in 2020, Oyster bracelet with Glidelock extension
- Submariner Date 126618LB “Bluesy” — 41mm full yellow gold case and Oyster bracelet, clone Cal. 3235, blue ceramic unidirectional bezel with PVD yellow gold graduation scale, blue sunburst dial with yellow gold applied indices
- Submariner Date 126613LB — 41mm two-tone Rolesor configuration combining 904L Oystersteel and yellow gold, clone Cal. 3235, blue ceramic bezel with PVD yellow gold scale, blue sunburst dial, Oyster bracelet with polished yellow gold centre links
- Submariner No-Date 124060 — 41mm Oystersteel case, clone Cal. 3230, black ceramic unidirectional bezel, black dial without date aperture, symmetrical dial layout preferred by purists, Oyster bracelet
- Submariner Date 116610LV “Hulk” — Discontinued predecessor, 40mm Oystersteel case, clone Cal. 3135, green ceramic bezel, distinctive green sunburst dial — the only Submariner to pair a coloured bezel with a matching coloured dial
- Submariner Date 116610LN — Discontinued predecessor, 40mm Oystersteel case, clone Cal. 3135, black ceramic bezel, black dial — sought after for its narrower lug width and asymmetric lug profile retained from earlier generations
Clone Cal. 3135 vs 3235 — Key Differences
The genuine Rolex updated the Submariner from Cal. 3135 to 3235 with the 126610 series in 2020. The 3235 introduced the Chronergy escapement — a nickel-phosphorus lever and escape wheel reducing energy loss by 15% — and extended power reserve from 48 to 70 hours on the genuine. Our clone 3235 replicates the extended power reserve specification at 60 hours and the Parachrom hairspring configuration. The 3135 clone remains available on discontinued references including the 116610 series and is fully regulated before dispatch.
Collector Notes on Submariner Super Clone Quality
The three primary inspection points on a Rolex Submariner super clone are the Glidelock clasp endplay, the ceramic bezel insert graduation consistency, and the rehaut engraving at the chapter ring. Glidelock clasp play is tested by applying lateral pressure to the folded clasp — acceptable tolerance is less than 0.5mm of movement. Bezel clicks are counted across a full rotation to confirm all 60 detents are present and evenly spaced.
Chromalight lume plots are evaluated for uniform fill depth across all hour markers and the Mercedes-hand pip. Uneven lume application — typically visible as a recessed centre on the 12 o’clock plot — is used as a primary rejection criterion in our pre-shipment quality control process.
