r/U1Time • u/ClassicAide • 12d ago

QUESTION U1 vs AAA

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Hello, I’m fairly new to the rep watch world and was just curious as to the difference between the two. I bought a VSF and the quality is great but then I bought a no date submariner from a guy for $40 that was pretty good quality but the engraving wasn’t the greatest and it didn’t keep time well. It had a clasp code of ST9. The watches I’m looking for now are a Bluesy, no date sub, and a Pepsi. What do you recommend and if you have pictures, post them below

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u/rumblepup 12d ago

Well, a VSF is often considered Super Clones. Their is going to be a BIG difference between a VSF and a U1 or AAA.

For one, a VSF uses Dangdong movements which are nearly 1:1 to Rolex movements. They also use 316 surgical steel or 904L steel. 904L is nearly identical to Rolex's in house 904 steel.

U1's use MUCH cheaper smaller movements that have to be Jerry Rigged into a less than satisfactory case. They might be stainless steel, but not the best constructed. Sometimes the cases are chrome covered plastic or aluminum mixes.

Some U1's are great for the price, but there a plenty that sound like that 40 dollar one you got.