Rolex GMT-Master II ARF Factory Review

The Rolex GMT-Master II model is produced by ARF Factory with a solid 904L stainless steel case, standard case diameter and high-precision automatic Super Clone movement architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Case and Body Workmanship

What we are really curious about is how much difference this root beer bezel produced by ARF Factory has compared to the original and how many grams it weighs before weighting. Is it worth buying in comparison? We will answer all of these questions from a professional perspective and in terms of usefulness. As for workmanship, ARF Factory has also gradually improved, starting from ordinary models; In less than a year from the development of the replica Rolex Submariner, Datejust, Day-Date and GMT models, it has released several series of weighted models one after another. The rate of development is really quite high; Such rapid development is naturally a result of the new generation leaving the old behind. Because some reviewers in the market say that the parts and replica technology of the replica Rolexes made by ARF Factory are provided by the relevant manufacturers. Currently, the only tracks that can replace the original are the Clean tracks; However, these are conversational topics, this much is enough for us to know, there is no need to discuss news that has nothing to do with the watch version.

Speaking of ARF Factory, it would be wrong not to mention that the GMT it produces has completely replaced the old C+ factory; It is completely superior in terms of quality. This time, they have taken things to the next level by making this weighted root beer bezel model. I believe that in the future, with the help of sellers' promotions and some advertisements, more watch enthusiasts will learn what kind of factory ARF Factory is. Still, it's completely superior compared to Clean; First of all, Clean has not entered the weighted model business, so ARF Factory's weighted model is undoubtedly the second choice.

As can be seen from the real shooting photos, the weight reached 176 grams; This data is super perfect situation. Compared to the unweighted version, the case, case back, and buckle have been completely upgraded to heavy metal material, although the previous parts are used, except for the bezel and strap. In the ordinary model, 904L steel and PVD coating process were used, the weight ratio was around 145 grams; In other words, after using heavy metal materials in the case and buckle, the total weight increased by 30 grams and reached a point almost perfect to the original. The weight of the original is around 180 grams, so it is not actually a very heavy model.

After all, the original m126711chnr-0002 is a two-tone gold model, not full K gold; Moreover, the weight of 18K rose gold has the lowest weight ratio among K golds. Among yellow gold, white gold and rose gold, rose gold is the lightest; Therefore, it is not an exaggeration that the original weighs only around 180 grams. Before the weighted model came out, there was about a 35 gram difference between the 145 gram ordinary model that everyone bought and the 180 gram original. Of course, currently ARF Factory also uses PVD plating process to achieve the K gold tone; The logic of weighting is that the case is made of heavy metal and the purpose is achieved by making the buckle heavier in this way.

Movement and Caliber Performance

The logic of increasing the weight of other weighted models on the market is not that the case is made of heavy metal, but that a heavy metal fixing ring is added inside the mechanism. This is a very poor quality method and it is not actually the weighted version, it is called the weighted version; The reason for increasing weight with this method is to reduce costs. Although it reduces the cost, it has a significant impact on the stability of the mechanism, so I personally do not recommend purchasing such versions. You do not need to make a special effort to distinguish this poor quality version, it is already obvious from the weight ratio; Generally, the ones that increase only 10-20 grams are the ones with a fixing ring. The increased weight is also quite high in other Daytona weightings on the market; Whether it is made of heavy metal or weighed down with a fixing ring, it is obvious, so you do not need to specifically investigate. Finally, the issue of mechanism; ARF Factory Shanghai has not revealed whether it uses the 3285 movement, it may also be its own developed integrated 3285 movement. It is impossible for it to be a Dandong 3285 movement, because its copyright belongs only to Clean. That's why choosing the integrated mechanism is the right choice. This watch is very affordable and has no other obvious flaws.

I hope this article will be useful to you. We will share more detailed teardowns, live footage reviews and real-replica comparisons in the future.