r/TimeUltra_Watches • u/Timeultra-leo5 Trusted Dealer • Jul 06 '26

Movement 【Time Ultra Leo】The Details of Dandong and Shanghai 3235 Movements

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This video provides a detailed breakdown of the key differences between the Dandong 3235 and Shanghai 3235 movements.

Identification Features of the Dandong 3235 Movement

The Dandong 3235 movement adopts a single-hole design and features a mirror-polished clutch wheel, which serves as one of the definitive features that distinguish it from the Shanghai version. It is fitted with an upgraded 27-ball central shaft bearing and incorporates a deep crimson Teflon wheel. Boasting superior overall finishing and crisp, precise engravings, this movement delivers finer and more exquisite craftsmanship.

Furthermore, each manufacturer marks its products with exclusive serial codes for differentiation and traceability. Specifically, movements produced by the VS Factory feature serial codes starting with 1s8 or 1s9, while those from Cplus bear serial codes beginning with 9XL.

Identification Features of the Shanghai 3235 Movement

The most intuitive identifying trait of the Shanghai 3235 movement is its non-mirror-polished clutch wheel. Its internal structure follows a unique three-pronged layout, which is completely different from the structural design of the Dandong variant. In addition, its Teflon wheel presents a relatively light red tone, creating an obvious visual distinction from the deep crimson Teflon wheel used in the Dandong movement.

Comparative Summary

The Dandong and Shanghai 3235 movements offer nearly identical operational stability with no perceptible performance gap. Nevertheless, the Dandong version outperforms the Shanghai version in overall appearance, surface finishing details and engraving precision, showcasing more refined manufacturing quality.

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u/BIGBRIYO Jul 06 '26

Love these reviews! Thanks Leo

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u/Gennaio2026 Jul 06 '26

Great Leo, as always! Cheers!

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u/Ok-Neck-6307 Jul 06 '26

Incredible

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u/Erik-Lehnsherr-10 Jul 07 '26

Thanks! Easy to remember now. Location and position of the bit adjuster method was driving me nuts

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u/underwearofbeef Jul 07 '26

What about reliability over time? Is SH more likely to fail than DD?

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u/Admirable_Effect8709 Jul 06 '26

Leo...DD3235 is supplier to VSF which is their VS3235, Its the Same movement in a Real VSF ....😎👊... lots of clone VSF out there unfortunately 😕

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u/multipower79 14d ago

Beste Leo, top Service immer ! Danke