RICH 126610LV "Starbucks" vs Gen — Full Side-by-Side Comparison

In terms of overall proportions, the lustre of the steel, and the contours of the case, the Rich version achieves an exceptionally high level of visual consistency with the genuine watch. The green ceramic bezel is one of the most technically challenging elements. The Rich version accurately captures the genuine watch's deep green tone and its subtle colour variations under different lighting conditions. The brightness and evenness of the filled bezel markings also demonstrate a highly refined level of craftsmanship.

Under macro examination, the dial printing is exceptionally crisp, with sharply defined character edges and typography spacing that closely matches the genuine reference. The applied coronet is cleanly finished and smoothly polished, producing a natural and convincing metallic lustre. The handset's centre pinion is correctly executed as a solid component, while the luminous compound is applied evenly, sitting flat and free from rough or irregular edges. The coated sapphire Cyclops lens provides excellent transparency and optical clarity. The date-wheel numerals are bold, well proportioned and precisely centred beneath the magnifier, with no visible alignment issues.

The geometry and bevelled profiles of the hands have been reproduced with impressive precision. The edges of all three hands are cleanly polished and completely free from burrs, while the luminous inlays are applied evenly, sitting flush within their channels with no visible bleeding or overflow. Most importantly, the handset's centre pinion accurately recreates the construction and subtly recessed profile of the genuine reference, avoiding the overly hollow or completely filled appearance commonly seen on other versions.

The raised coronet on the Rich winding crown is well executed. The five beads at the tips and the three dots beneath have the right depth and definition. Compared side by side with the gen, the metal finish and sheen are very close. The mirror-polished edges of the crown guards transition naturally into the case, and the overall side profile and proportions are well judged.

The rehaut engraving on the Rich is correctly positioned and lines up with the dial, with none of the left- or right-hand shift often seen on other versions. The lettering is sharp and the font is correct. Stroke weight, engraving depth and the shadowing along the cut edges all look natural, without the swollen characters or soft outlines associated with lower-grade etching.

The bracelet and clasp on the Rich are well made. The brushing is fine and even, the gaps between the links are tight, and the chamfered edges are smooth with no sharp spots. The raised coronet on the outside of the clasp is crisp and well defined, fitting neatly into the recessed area with no visible gaps. Inside, the Glidelock track has the correct matte, bead-blasted finish, and the CNC-machined notches are clean and evenly cut. The slider has the right amount of resistance when adjusted and locks into place with a positive click. Overall, the finish and feel of the metal are very close to gen.

Under macro, the edge of the sapphire crystal is one area where the Rich falls short. On the gen, the crystal has a distinct, slightly frosted bevel around the edge. This detail is much less pronounced on the Rich.

The main highlight of this movement is the proper free-sprung balance, with no conventional regulator arm. Together with the blue hairspring and shock-protection system, the movement layout and rate-regulation setup are very close to gen. Under high magnification, the Geneva striping on the bridges is not quite as deep, and the bevels lack some of the smoothness and polish seen on the gen movement. That said, the construction and functionality are both well reproduced.

The main highlight of this movement is the proper free-sprung balance, with no conventional regulator arm. Together with the blue hairspring and shock-protection system, the movement layout and rate-regulation setup are very close to gen. Under high magnification, the Geneva striping on the bridges is not quite as deep, and the bevels lack some of the smoothness and polish seen on the gen movement. That said, the construction and functionality are both well reproduced.

The ceramic bezel insert and luminous performance are both reproduced with exceptional accuracy. The bezel's emerald-green hue has been meticulously calibrated, largely eliminating the colour discrepancies commonly seen in other versions. The platinum infill within the recessed graduations is smooth and even; under high magnification, both its metallic lustre and fill depth closely match the genuine reference. The rehaut engraving is also crisp, cleanly executed and sharply defined. In low-light conditions, the luminous performance of the two watches is exceptionally difficult to distinguish. Both display the correct signature ice-blue Chromalight hue. The luminous compound on the hour markers and hands is applied precisely, with clean borders and no visible bleeding or overflow. Luminous intensity and colour saturation are closely matched, while the bezel pip exhibits the correct translucent, jewel-like appearance and accurate positioning.