VS Factory Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 210.22.42.20.01.002 Black Dial (Super Clone)

VS Factory Omega Seamaster 300 210.22.42.20.01.002 — V4 Breakdown & How to Tell It's Legit

So I finally got around to doing a proper write-up on the VS Factory Omega Seamaster 300 210.22.42.20.01.002, the V4 edition in two-tone rose gold. This one's been getting a lot of attention lately and honestly, it deserves it. The build quality on V4 is a noticeable jump. I'm going to walk through the details — case, dial, movement, the whole deal — and more importantly, show you exactly how to verify you're getting an actual VS V4 and not some bait-and-switch from a lesser factory.

Case & Colorways

The 210.22.42.20.01.002 comes in at 42mm. That's standard across all Seamaster 300 date variants from VS. The no-date ceramics and the "ink black" editions run 43.5mm — different ref, different size.

Color options? Plenty. Full black, green dial, white dial, blue dial, two-tone yellow gold, two-tone rose gold. The one I'm covering here is the two-tone rose gold. PVD rose gold plating on the bezel rim and crown. Looks warm in hand, doesn't scream at you.

Strap Situation

You get two straps in the box — steel bracelet and rubber. Both included, no extra charge. The bracelet carries the rose gold center links to match the case. Rubber is the move for summer, way more comfortable when it's hot out. I already swapped mine over before shooting this.

Dial — Where V4 Really Shows Off

This is where the V4 pulls ahead. Let me just run through it.

The dial and bezel insert are both ceramic. Front crystal and caseback glass — sapphire on both. The wave pattern on the dial is crisp, well-defined, none of that mushy texture you see on budget reps. Each wave ridge catches light differently, which is exactly what you want.

All the text and indices on the dial are applied, not printed. Tilt it sideways and you can see the raised edges on every single marker. Lume application is even and full — no thin spots, no blobs. Hour and minute hands get the dual-color lume treatment. Seconds hand has a clean, polished bevel along its edge.

Date window sits dead center, font fills the aperture properly. No floating numbers, no weird alignment.

How to Spot a Real VS V4 — Movement Check

Alright, this is the part that matters most. VS upgraded to the Dandong 8800 integrated movement for V4, replacing the decorated clone used in V3. Big difference. Here's what to look for through the display caseback:

Black balance wheel + double-T shock absorber

Non-negotiable. The balance wheel must be black. The shock absorber sitting on top of the jewel should be a double-T shape. See a gold-colored wheel or a gourd-shaped shock absorber? That's small factory stuff. Walk away.

Two click-spring tabs facing outward

The integrated movement has two external click-spring tabs — one of them is the regulator (fine-timing adjustment). The old decorated movement only had a single tab. Easy tell.

Functional gear train near the jewel bearing

Look near the jewel at the top of the movement. You should see two small wheels, one gold and one silver, meshed together. Wind the crown and they'll actually turn — because they're functional. On the old decorated movement, those wheels were purely cosmetic. They don't move, and there's no bearing shaft underneath. On the real integrated movement, the jewel sits over an actual bearing, serving a mechanical purpose.

54-hour power reserve

V3 gave you roughly 40 hours. V4 bumps that up to 54. Noticeable improvement if you rotate watches.

Date adjustment direction

Pull the crown out to the first position. On the V4 integrated movement, you turn the crown downward to advance the date. The old decorated movement went upward. Small detail, but it's a dead giveaway if someone's trying to pass off a V3 as a V4.

Water Resistance & On-Wrist

The VS Seamaster 300 210.22.42.20.01.002 handles water well. Swimming, shallow dives — no issues. I wouldn't push it to actual dive depth but for pool use and everyday wear in the rain, it's solid.

42mm wears really well on most wrists. Not too chunky, not too flat. The rose gold two-tone has this understated thing going on that I personally prefer over the full steel versions. It's got presence without being loud about it.

Final Take

The V4 is the real deal from VS. Ceramic dial with proper wave texture, sapphire on both sides, and a Dandong 8800 integrated movement that actually functions like it should — not just a dressed-up placeholder. If you've been on the fence about the Seamaster 300, this is the version to get. The 210.22.42.20.01.002 in rose gold two-tone hits that sweet spot between dressy and sporty.

Questions? Hit me up anytime. — vsfwatcheshub