- Movement 7
- Finishing 7
- Catalog 4
- QC 6
- Community 5
- Value 7
Also known as
CBD
Price tier
premium · $400–$650
Movements used
- Free-sprung caliber (unspecified designation)
Verdict
CBD is a genuinely active new Daytona specialist with technically credible releases, including a free-sprung platinum build, but its community track record is still thin relative to its release pace. Buyers should compare current QC feedback against VSF, ARF, and UFO before choosing CBD over more established Daytona makers.
What we like
- White panda-dial Daytona was one of the earliest CBD releases to draw active community attention in 2026.
- Platinum ice-blue 'Rolesium' Daytona uses a free-sprung movement, announced the same month as a comparable RWF release, putting CBD in step with 2026's newest Daytona builds.
- Positioned and priced alongside established Daytona specialists like VSF, ARF, and UFO, giving buyers a newer option in the same price bracket.
What to watch
- Community awareness remains limited relative to its release pace, with repeated buyer questions about CBD Daytonas through mid-2026 going largely unanswered.
- Catalog stays narrow, concentrated on Daytona and a tungsten-weighted Day-Date rather than broader Rolex sports-model coverage.
Top models
Daytona Panda
Ref. 116500LN
unspecified free-sprung caliberWhite panda-dial Daytona was one of CBD's first releases to draw meaningful community attention in early 2026.
View at cbdfactorywatches.com →Daytona Platinum "Rolesium" Ice Blue
Ref. 116506
Free-sprung caliber (CBD in-house designation unspecified)Free-sprung movement build announced alongside a comparable RWF release in May 2026, positioning CBD among the newest Daytona execution styles.
View at cbdfactorywatches.com →Day-Date 40 Tungsten
Ref. 228238
unspecifiedTungsten-weighted case construction reported, extending CBD's catalog beyond Daytona, though public detail remains limited.
View at cbdfactorywatches.com →History and reputation
CBD Factory is one of 2026's newer Rolex names, building a reputation almost entirely around the Daytona rather than spreading across Rolex's wider sports-model catalog. Its white panda-dial Daytona was among the first releases to draw meaningful community attention in early 2026, followed by a platinum ice-blue 'Rolesium' build announced the same month as a competing release from RWF. Despite this activity, CBD has not yet built the same depth of community familiarity as longer-established Daytona makers, and repeated buyer questions about its watches through mid-2026 have often gone unanswered in community threads. This gap between release pace and visible reputation is typical of a factory still establishing itself, rather than a sign of quality problems. No closure or quality-control scandal has been reported for CBD through September 2026.
Best CBD Factory models
CBD's white panda-dial Daytona (116500LN) was its first release to generate real community interest, positioning the factory as a new entrant worth watching in the Daytona category. Its platinum 'Rolesium' ice-blue Daytona (116506) followed with a free-sprung movement, announced alongside a comparable release from RWF, putting CBD among the factories actively pursuing the newest Daytona execution style in 2026. CBD has also produced a tungsten-weighted Day-Date 40 (228238), extending its catalog slightly beyond Daytona, though public detail on this model remains limited. For buyers specifically focused on the Daytona, CBD is worth comparing against VSF, ARF, and UFO on price and current QC feedback.
Where to buy CBD Factory watches
CBD watches are sold through trusted dealer (TD) networks that have grown alongside the factory's 2026 Daytona releases, though availability and documentation are still catching up to more established Daytona makers. Buyers should request current QC photos and confirm the specific reference and dial color with a trusted dealer, since CBD's catalog is still evolving and community feedback on any given release can be thin. Comparing CBD's pricing directly against VSF, ARF, and UFO for the same Daytona reference is a reasonable way to judge whether the newer factory offers a meaningful value advantage before ordering.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | 25% | 7 |
| Finishing | 20% | 7 |
| Catalog | 15% | 4 |
| QC consistency | 15% | 6 |
| Community | 15% | 5 |
| Value | 10% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Is CBD Factory a legitimate Rolex Daytona maker?
Yes, CBD is an active factory that released a widely noticed white panda-dial Daytona in early 2026, followed by a platinum ice-blue 'Rolesium' build. Its community reputation is still building relative to more established Daytona specialists, but there have been no reported quality-control scandals or closures.
What is CBD Factory's best Daytona?
The platinum 'Rolesium' ice-blue Daytona (116506), announced alongside a comparable RWF release in 2026, is CBD's most technically notable build, using a free-sprung movement. The earlier white panda-dial Daytona (116500LN) remains its most community-recognized release.
How does CBD compare to VSF or ARF for Daytona replicas?
CBD is newer and has a thinner community track record than VSF or ARF, but its recent Daytona releases are priced and positioned in the same bracket. Buyers should compare current QC feedback and pricing directly, since CBD's smaller sample size makes broad quality claims harder to verify than for longer-established Daytona makers.