THB’s Upcoming 24-Hour Le Mans Daytona – What We Know

Rumors suggest THB is about to release a 24-hour Le Mans Daytona, though I haven’t found any official listings yet—perhaps we’ll see it in the coming days. Interestingly, this same company previously sold this model under the APS brand last year, and APS is currently offering it at a discounted price.

Why is THB making another version?

  1. The previous APS version didn’t sell well.

  2. The new model features a true 24-hour chronograph (4132 movement), unlike the old APS version, which had a 12-hour chrono.

  3. Most importantly, THB can price it higher for greater profits.

Once released, THB will likely highlight the dial’s sunburst finish as a key selling point, especially since Clean’s Le Mans Daytona lacks strong sunburst effects. Will THB price it higher than Clean? Almost certainly. While this won’t spark as intense a battle as the weighted Day-Date wars, competition will be fierce.

Below are dial details of Clean’s Le Mans Daytona for reference. Does the genuine model actually have a bold sunburst effect? That remains debatable.


The Weighted Rolex Wars – Good or Bad for Buyers?

The competition among factories in the weighted Rolex market is heating up. Sometimes this benefits enthusiasts, but other times, it leads to questionable practices.

The Day-Date Example

  • GM was the first to introduce weighted Day-Dates.

  • Q Factory improved, getting closer to genuine weight.

  • THB joined, nearly matching genuine weight.

  • CBD finally achieved identical weight to the real watch.

But is this progress meaningful? Not entirely.

  • THB simply added extra links to increase weight—unnecessary for most buyers, yet they charge a premium.

  • CBD made the bracelet links thicker, sacrificing comfort just to hit the weight target.

The Le Mans Daytona Trick

Q Factory offers two versions of their Le Mans Daytona:

  1. Regular weight

  2. Heavy weight (just a longer bracelet) at a much higher price

Is this a scam? Buyers should be cautious.

Bigger Issues: Quality Control

Many gold Day-Date and Daytona replicas with "increased weight" suffer from:

  • Peeling cases

  • Poor engravings

Instead of exaggerated marketing claims, factories should focus on real improvements—not just shifting costs onto customers.

Final Thoughts

While competition drives innovation, some factories prioritize profit over genuine upgrades. Buyers should research carefully to avoid overpaying for gimmicks rather than true enhancements.

Would you pay extra for "weighted" models if the only difference is a longer bracelet? Let me know your thoughts!