Detailed Introduction to the Upgraded 1:1 Replica Movement of the VS Factory Omega Seamaster 300 8800

Recently, VS Factory has significantly upgraded the replica movement of its Omega Seamaster 300 series. As a result, the prices of future models will see a slight increase, but the upgrades are substantial. This article provides a detailed explanation of the improvements made to this movement.

Key Upgrades:

• The new movement no longer uses the 2824 as a base.
• Power reserve has been increased to approximately 52 hours.
• The movement now matches the genuine 8800 in size.
• It is a completely newly developed movement with a structure nearly identical to the original.

Movement Details:

In the comparison image below, the left is the genuine 8800 movement, the center is the new VS Factory 8800, and the right is the older version based on the 2824 movement.

• The color of the movement bridge has been optimized—the silver finish now reflects light better and is closer to the genuine version.
• The depth of the recessed area (circled in the image) now matches the original, whereas the previous version was shallower.
• The bearing (indicated by an arrow) that secures the rotor is now a functional part, unlike the older version which used adhesive and stickers.
• The mainspring barrel has been extended, improving full power reserve to around 52 hours. The movement now also features a bidirectional winding system.
• Under magnification from various angles, the new replica movement closely resembles the genuine 8800. For example, the part indicated by the arrow in the image.
• At the jewel positions (as marked), the new version uses real rubies with bearings, whereas the old version used decorative, non-functional jewels.

Conclusion:

The new 8800 replica movement from VS Factory is a major improvement over the previous version. Due to the enhancements, the price will increase by about $45. For users sensitive to price, the older version based on the 2824 movement remains available. Going forward, all Omega Seamaster 300 listings on our website will be priced according to the new movement standard.