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Top Chinese Replica Watch Factories Explained by SwissReplicaClub
Top 11 Chinese Replica Watch Factories Detailed Review | SwissReplicaClub
At the beginning of China's watch industry development, to consolidate its influence in watchmaking, hundreds of thousands of watchmaking equipment sets were imported from Switzerland. To maintain overall harmony, these devices were distributed in Shanghai, Tianjin, and Guangdong. The first two places became the Shanghai Watch Factory and Sea-Gull Watch Factory respectively, while Guangdong became the largest watch parts assembly area. Under this environment, replica watches slowly emerged. Around 2013, the famous "Five Great Models" became popular, marking the beginning of the replica watch era!
Before getting in touch with watches from factories like Noob, ZF, KW, many Swiss watch enthusiasts looked down on replicas, considering them simple poor-quality fakes. However, after experiencing replicas from big factories, they found that even at a price of about $2000, these watches' craftsmanship, water resistance, and lume quality exceeded many genuine Swiss watches costing tens of thousands. This explains why big factories' replica watches have always sold well overseas.
Currently, China has numerous replica watch factories; all major names have their representative models. Examples include Noob, H, ZF, KW, TF, BP, MK, JF, V6, etc. The replica watch industry is very mixed and chaotic. For instance, Noob and H factories might share the same case supplier. So, do not mythologize any one factory, nor underestimate others' strengths. Each excels in certain models, e.g., Noob with Fifty Fathoms and Master Compressor but does not make Cartier Blue Ball.
1. Noob Factory
Also known as N Maker or Mr. Creme De La Creme, Noob is the earliest and largest high-end replica watch factory based in Shenzhen, the watch capital of China. Noob is a major promoter of high-quality Rolex replicas, specializing in Submariner, GMT Master II, Deepsea, Datejust series, and recently new versions of Day-Date, Daytona, and Yacht Master. Rising to industry dominance around 2012 with the “Five Great Models” (Audemars Piguet 15703, Panerai PAM111, PAM005, PAM127, PAM217), Noob has produced thousands of models known for excellent craftsmanship and fine detail. Their flagship pieces include Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, Rolex Submariner and Yacht-Master, and Panerai series. Despite leadership changes since 2015 and some slowed innovation, Noob remains a major export factory.
Noob replicates brands like Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Franck Muller, Graham, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Montblanc, Omega, Panerai, Rolex, Ulysse Nardin, and IWC. Notably, Noob never produced Cartier watches, so no “Noob Blue Ball” exists in the market.
2. JF Factory
JF Factory derives its name from Chanel J12 and “Factory”. It rose initially by replicating Chanel watches with excellent quality, rapidly developing into a major player. In 2012, after Noob’s peak with the 15703 model, JF improved upon the Audemars Piguet 15703, now reaching its 8th generation. JF has also launched large quantities of Royal Oak and Offshore series with complex materials like carbon fiber, titanium, and ceramics. JF is a rising powerhouse known especially for its full line of Audemars Piguet chronographs and is dominating that top-tier replica market segment. Its Rolex segment has grown fast, notably the V10 Submariner and Daytona, overtaking competitors like Noob and BP.
JF also makes excellent Cartier Blue Ball replicas, comparable in quality to V6. Trends show JF aiming to surpass Noob, with fierce competition on Rolex models including Submariner, Daytona, and Yacht-Master.
3. ZF Factory
Known as “the most promising factory of the future”, ZF gained fame with IWC Portuguese watches. Its owner is a notable figure in the replica market. ZF once cooperated deeply with KW but split due to differences. ZF’s breakthrough came with Tudor Black Bay (small rose) and a full range of Panerai P9000 models, releasing P3000 variants later. ZF is praised for attention to detail, especially perfect clasps, an often overlooked feature that separates true big factories. It consistently develops new and popular models with great sincerity, including IWC Portuguese, Tudor Black Bay, Panerai, and more.
4. HBB V6 Factory
Also called HBB or V6, named after Hublot, the factory rose alongside Hublot’s growing popularity, competing with Panerai’s rise. V6 dominates the Hublot and TAG Heuer replica markets, famously excelling in Cartier Blue Ball replicas, which are a market bestseller. V6 is known for balanced quality without obvious weaknesses, covering a wide brand range including Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Chaumet, Chopard, Corum, Franck Muller, Hublot, IWC, Louis Vuitton, Omega, Patek Philippe, Paul Picot, Roger Dubuis, TAG Heuer, and U-BOA.
5. XF Factory (Formerly KW Factory)
KW Factory, now known as XF Factory, is often called the “foreign factory”. Owned by a Turkish replica seller, KW is a brother factory of V6 with distinct strengths. KW specializes in Panerai with highly precise and beautiful replicas, following official product updates closely. KW exports heavily overseas with a strong and fast R&D pipeline. Their best-sellers include Panerai models 441, 127, 382, 508, and 438, plus some newer attempts like Cartier Key and IWC Mark XVII Prince. KW offers top-quality craftsmanship compared to the market.
6. V9 Factory
Originally a sub-factory from Noob focusing on Cartier Blue Ball, V9 bought out Blue Ball production from Noob, cooperating directly with Noob’s parts suppliers. V9 specializes in the highest spec Blue Ball models, using genuine gold plating, Czech diamonds replacing real ones, double-sided crocodile leather straps, and imported movements for all sizes. In 2018, V9 released an upgraded Blue Ball with authentic movements and fixed calendar gaps. They also developed Rolex Submariner with true blue hairspring 3135 movements, revolutionizing the Submariner replica market. V9 also produces Audemars Piguet Millenary, Omega, Longines, Glashütte, and others with original molds and strict “use original molds, compare with originals” principles, known as “Buddhist-level” replicas.
7. VS Factory
VS Factory is a newer factory making waves since late 2016 with high-quality Panerai replicas. After the success of PAM441, they launched PAM320 and PAM312, also revolutionary PAM213 with real split-seconds chronograph function. The market widely recognizes VS Panerai as top quality.
8. YL Factory
YL Factory is known as ZF’s long-time follower, gaining market fame with the Portuguese model. Though their quality isn’t quite perfect compared to ZF, YL dominates on sales volume and offers an attractive price-performance ratio. YL also covers Longines 7750 and 7751 series, recently launching new products competing with JF. YL is now among the elite replica manufacturers.
9. GF Factory
GF Factory mainly focuses on Glashütte Original and Breitling replicas. GF is the go-to factory for Breitling. Their flagship is the Glashütte Senator series, which commands the market since 2016, including retro versions and Avenger models. Their best models include Glashütte big date moonphase and second generation Avenger GMT.
10. TF Factory
TF Factory, derived from “Tourbillon”, is a top-tier manufacturer specializing in tourbillon and other complex watches, including brands like Audemars Piguet, Breguet, IWC, Cartier, and Hublot. Together with BM Factory, TF nearly monopolizes the tourbillon replica market. TF is renowned for excellent craftsmanship, top materials, and solid reputation. Besides tourbillons, TF also makes fine niche models, including Cartier and Piaget. Tourbillon watches represent the pinnacle of replica watches and highest profit margin. TF balances innovation and market presence, maintaining strong sales and reputation.
11. Clean Factory
Clean Factory has quickly emerged as a premier high-end replica watch manufacturer focused primarily on Rolex Super Clone series. The factory is globally recognized among replica watch collectors and enthusiasts for its meticulous attention to detail, exquisite craftsmanship, and advanced movement technology. Based in China’s watchmaking hub, Clean Factory follows a philosophy of “striving for perfection” and pushes technical boundaries to reproduce the most popular Rolex models in the replica market.
Clean Factory’s key advantage lies in its in-depth movement replication and proprietary innovation. The factory develops original Super Clone 3135 and 3235 movements, structurally mirroring genuine Rolex calibers and excelling in timekeeping stability, anti-magnetic properties, and durability. Movements are polished, engraved, and decorated with extreme precision, often indistinguishable from originals even by seasoned experts.
The product range focuses on Rolex icons such as Submariner, GMT-Master II, Datejust, and Daytona. Clean’s Submariner and GMT-Master II stand out with perfect case molds, accurate ceramic bezels, and precise date-change mechanisms, making them top-tier in the replica market.
Besides quality, Clean Factory emphasizes customer feedback and after-sales service, ensuring all watches meet buyer expectations. Exports have rapidly expanded, especially to Europe and North America, where Clean receives high praise. With stable production and continual new releases, Clean Factory holds a significant place in the high-end replica watch industry.
Overall, Clean Factory exemplifies the pinnacle of Chinese replica watchmaking, combining solid watchmaking foundations with continuous innovation in movement technology. Its relentless pursuit of detail and technology breakthroughs highlights the high standards and future of China’s replica watch market.
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Countless websites sell high-quality replica watches, including Noob factory official sites, flagship stores, and various self-proclaimed "Noob" factory websites, creating confusion for buyers trying to decide where to purchase. Early on, "Noob Factory" specifically referred to a single factory, but now it has become synonymous with all high-end replica watches. No website sells exclusively Noob factory products alone—such a strategy is unsustainable. The so-called official replica watch websites are mostly marketing gimmicks to attract customers. Many Noob factory models have ceased production; currently, models like Submariner, Hulk, Datejust, Oyster, Daytona, Yacht-Master, and some Panerai and Audemars Piguet remain in stock.
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Replica factory names like Noob, JF, V9, V6, ZF, XF, etc., are not actual factories but represent developers or investors. Since replica watches operate in a legal gray area, no factory openly claims ownership; the industry uses these names for convenience.
Replica watches mainly come from three sources: OEM assembly, wholesale distribution by developers who outsource branding, and mixed legitimate and replica manufacturing. Buyers rarely obtain watches directly from factories; instead, authorized distributors like SwissReplicaClub provide direct, reliable access to high-quality replicas.
Buying replica watches requires the right mindset. Mechanical watches—whether genuine or replica—may encounter issues. Although replica watchmaking is a challenging industry, it creates significant value for many enthusiasts. Replica culture is real, and it indeed adds value for countless players.