Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Power-Reserve Pointer-Date Blue Dial — KB Factory 40mm Super Clone

2. Case Architecture & Surface Behavior

The case keeps to the Traditionnelle language: straight mid-case walls, a crisp bezel step, and short but well-shaped lugs that break light in a clean, single-plane manner. From the side, the mid-case reads as a narrow vertical band, not swollen, giving the watch a disciplined vertical profile.

The polished surfaces behave predictably—reflection remains linear rather than glossy-blurred, indicating tighter surface finishing. Edges between bezel, case wall, and caseback form a three-layer silhouette typical of the reference family. Lug curvature is modest; when the watch sits on a wrist, the air gap under the lug tips stays minimal, which is correct for this generation.

KB Factory’s milling produces a bezel that catches light as a thin ring rather than a thick reflective disc. This is visually important because the Traditionnelle design language relies on restraint rather than showiness. Under room lighting, the case looks quiet, almost static, with no uncontrolled flashes.

3. Dial Behavior: Blue Tone, Sector Layout, and Indicator Calibration

The blue dial is not a sunburst type; instead, it behaves like a satin-smooth finish with subdued radial texture. This prevents the dial from exploding with color outdoors and keeps the hue stable under mixed temperatures of light—grey-blue indoors, deeper ink-blue outdoors. This matches the contemporary VC formal palette.

Power-Reserve Indicator

The power-reserve arc is positioned high-left, with a slender hand that does not feel oversized. The printing is even, and the indicator tracks smoothly across the scale with no jitter. Under angled light, the recessed printing does not break into glare spots, which is consistent with modern VC matte dial execution.

Pointer-Date Track

The outer date index appears sharply printed, with even spacing and no luminous material (correct for Traditionnelle). The pointer hand reaches the index line without overshooting, a meaningful detail because poorly calibrated Super Clones often produce short date hands that break the geometry. KB Factory gets this right.

Small Seconds at 6

The small-seconds subdial cuts cleanly into the main surface and shows a subtle concentric machining that catches a slow, circular shimmer. This ensures the subdial reads as its own zone rather than a printed graphic. The scale spacing is proportioned properly to the 40mm case.

4. Hands, Markers & Finishing

The dauphine hands are multi-faceted, showing two shades when rotated—one bright edge and one dark edge. This split-tone behavior is essential for legibility on a blue dial. The markers follow the same angular logic; each baton reflects a single plane of white metal rather than diffused light.

The minute track is printed tight and thin—no heavy ink, no bleeding toward the edge. With enlarged inspection, alignment remains straight across all quadrants, which reinforces the correctness of the KB Factory execution.

5. Wearing Experience & Real Wrist Presence

This 40mm case behaves like a modern dress-formal watch with controlled presence. Because the lugs are compact and the mid-case is thin, the watch wears closer to a 39mm silhouette. Wrist coverage feels balanced, without the floating effect often seen in other factories’ versions.

The blue dial keeps its color discipline outdoors; it shifts subtly but never becomes metallic or overbright. In low light, the dial nearly desaturates to a charcoal-blue, which is characteristic of the genuine Traditionnelle blue tone.

The absence of lume reinforces the calm, non-sport identity. Everything about this Super Clone communicates precision, distance, and quiet formality.

6. Movement Architecture (Super Clone Interpretation)

KB Factory uses its in-house clone of the VC automatic architecture with the correct visual layout:

• 22K-style skeletonized winding rotor (replica)
• Geneva-style ribbing across the main plate
• Polished rotor bevels and clean rotational action
• Correct positioning of the micro-components that visually match the genuine caliber family

While not mechanically identical to the genuine movement, the decoration layout and rotor geometry produce an accurate visual experience through the exhibition caseback.

Rotor noise is low; movement amplitude remains stable; and hand-winding feels smooth without gear grind.

7. Strap & Buckle

The strap is a dark blue alligator-pattern leather that matches the dial tone without shifting into purple. Stitching is neat and symmetrical. The folding buckle follows the VC Maltese-cross geometry with clean internal angles and a controlled polished finish.

On wrist, the strap breaks in quickly because the sidewalls are not over-stuffed; they flex naturally on the first wearing.

8. Technical Specifications

Model: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Power-Reserve Pointer-Date (Super Clone)
Factory: KB Factory
Case Size: 40mm
Case Thickness: Approx. 10–10.5mm
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Matte-satin blue
Crystal: Sapphire front + sapphire exhibition back
Movement: KB Factory Super Clone Automatic (VC-style architecture)
Functions:

• Hours

• Minutes

• Small seconds

• Power reserve

• Pointer date
  Strap: Blue leather strap
  Buckle: VC-style folding clasp
  Water Resistance: Daily wear protection (not for immersion)