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Rolex Explorer 40mm Black 3-6-9 Dial Smooth Bezel Oyster Bracelet 1:1 Super Clone
Specifications
Everything below comes straight from the product record.
| Factory | VS Factory (VSF) |
|---|---|
| Model Reference | 224270 |
| Movement | DD3230 Movement |
| Case Dimensions | 40mm |
| Bracelet / Strap | Oyster Bracelet |
| Water resistance | Daily water resistance — splashes and rain only (not for swimming, showering or diving) |
About this reference
Rolex Explorer · 3-6-9
The reference
This VS Factory Rolex Explorer 40mm with the black 3-6-9 dial is a 1:1 super clone of reference 224270, and it represents the modern Explorer in the VS Factory lineup. The Explorer has long been the reference point for a straightforward, highly legible sports watch, and this version carries that character into a 40mm case. For buyers who follow VS Factory releases, this reference sits in the current generation of their Explorer builds, pairing the recognizable black dial with the 3-6-9 numeral layout. It is a self-contained option for anyone who wants the Explorer look in a super clone without moving up to a larger or more complicated model.
Build and movement
The case measures 40mm across, matched to a smooth bezel and an Oyster bracelet. That combination defines the wearing experience: the smooth bezel keeps the profile low and unobtrusive, while the Oyster bracelet provides the three-link construction associated with the reference. Inside, VS Factory fits the DD3230 movement, a clone of the Calibre 3230. The DD3230 is a modern architecture with a full balance bridge and a single mainspring barrel, which is relevant to buyers who care about winding feel and stable rate rather than decoration. The reference 224270 is reproduced across the case proportions and the bracelet feel, so the watch sits and articulates as the model should. The black dial keeps the classic Explorer layout, with luminescent hour markers and hands for low-light visibility.
What sets this version apart
What separates this from other Explorer super clones is the 3-6-9 dial configuration. The bold Arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9 give the watch a more legible, sporty character than stick-marker versions, and they are the detail most associated with the Explorer name. The black dial with white gold-toned numerals and hands offers strong contrast, and the 3-6-9 layout reads clearly at a glance. For a buyer choosing between Explorer variants, this dial is the deciding element: it carries the tool-watch heritage with a bit more presence on the wrist while staying restrained enough for daily wear.
Ordering and QC
When you order, we provide real photos and a QC video of the exact watch before it ships. You can review every detail of your Explorer 40mm and confirm it meets your expectations before it leaves us.
Crystal
VSF is known in the community for the clarity of its sapphire crystal; this build uses an anti-reflective coated crystal with the 'black hole' effect at the date cyclops.
What this page does not claim
- Crystal material, weight and thickness are not stated on this page — they are not in the source data for this reference, and we do not estimate specifications.
- This is a replica watch built by an independent factory. It is not a genuine, authorised or brand-affiliated product, and nothing on this page claims otherwise.
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