Rolex GMT-Master II 126710 ARF Factory Review

The Rolex GMT-Master II 126710 model is produced by ARF Factory with a solid 904L stainless steel case, 40 mm diameter and Shanghai 3285 GMT 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.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

This time, two different versions were released: the Oyster bracelet you all know and the Jubilee bracelet. However, most people prefer the Jubilee bracelet in this green hour model, because the visual harmony of the black-gray bezel and the Jubilee bracelet is a little more perfect than the Oyster bracelet; However, this all depends on personal taste. On the size side, 40 mm has been preserved again, the thickness is 11.9 mm and it completely matches the size measurements of the original. On the material side, imported 904L steel, Rolex's material popularly known as Oyster steel, was used.

Even before ARF Factory released this model, it attracted great attention from many watch enthusiasts. We can also examine the relevant production technique below; So why was ARF Factory able to release the replica version so quickly? First of all, ARF Factory is a manufacturer that mainly focuses on developing replicas of Rolex watches; It had previously produced models such as Yacht-Master, steel Submariner, Day-Date, Datejust and GMT.
With its existing infrastructure, it is now at the level of a large-scale factory. In particular, the GMT they produced has been replicated with Clean's existing technical infrastructure. Essentially, a high-level replica technology has been achieved. This includes the GMT with black-gray bezel, Batman bezel, m126718 and m126713 two-tone and all-gold versions; These have almost the same bezel as the green hour hand.

As for the production process of the skin, it's actually not that difficult. We can also say this: ARF Factory continued to produce the m126710 model GMT on the existing infrastructure where it had previously produced the Coke bezel, Batman bezel and Sprite bezel models; Only the color of the ceramic bezel has been changed. Strictly speaking, only the GMT hands on the bezel and dial have changed; Therefore, there are not many question marks regarding workmanship. The gray tone of the black-gray bezel looks quite high-end; It's actually almost the same color as the Batman bezel.

Case and Body Workmanship

However, the gray tone on the bezel of the new green hour model is a little lighter. In fact, general color values ​​and tones are quite close to each other. The mold structure of the case can be produced using the previous mold; The 40 mm aspect ratio has been recreated exactly 1:1, the external processing and polishing angles are extremely good, brushing marks are evident, and the rounded processing continues to be applied on the 4 lower lugs of the case. A ceramic bezel with two colored parts of the bezel cast in one piece. If it was not made with a single-piece production technique, a white edge defect would occur in the region between 18 and 6 of the bezel; This is often seen in versions produced by poor quality factories. However, in ARF Factory's new GMT green hour model, both the color tone is well adjusted and the serrated edge engraving on the bezel has almost completely eliminated the defect of cutting the hand. Its bi-directional rotating mechanism is a bit muffled, unlike the clear sound of the Submariner; It is neither too tight nor too loose in terms of hand feel.

Dial and Hand Details

A high-transparency sapphire glass screen comes as standard; the entire dial is clearly visible, which is now a standard design. There is no white edge defect at the junction angle with the bezel; This is ultimately the factor that determines whether there is a defect in thickness or an excess thickness problem.

Between the new model and the previous Coke bezel, Sprite bezel and Batman bezel, all designs and color tones are the same, except for the bezel. There is no color difference on the black dial; Relevant Rolex inscriptions and model number are engraved on the edge. Lume filling has been applied to the hour indicator dots and the inverted triangle mark at 12 o'clock; The same Swiss imported fluorescent material is used for the 4 hour and minute hands, and the lume is synchronized with the original. When viewed from the side, the printed dial surface clearly shows that the plating effect is the current highest level of replica craftsmanship.

The GMT hour hand has the iconic green hour hand structure; The other three hands are the normal second, minute and hour hands. The center shaft is solid and its center point is embossed. At the 3rd position on the right, there is the normal date display function. The fast jumping date feature works at the same performance as the original 3285 movement.

The bezel can rotate bidirectionally; ARF Factory workmanship is put into assembly only after it has gone through a multi-layer processing and polishing process, making it hand-proof. Frankly, I personally think that the texture and hand feel of the ARF Factory bezel during the rotation process is very close to the original. Although its sound is muffled, it does not require much force to rotate.

Movement and Caliber Performance

In the structure of the Oyster case back, the mechanism inside is the hardware that everyone is constantly curious about. The original still matches the 3285 movement; ARF Factory, on the other hand, can only use the Shanghai 3285 movement.

Since the Dandong 3285 movement is directly monopolized by Clean in the replica market, ARF Factory cannot directly use the Dandong movement and can only use the Shanghai 3285 movement. So, can this Shanghai movement reach the original level of quality? Currently Shanghai mechanism factory has gone through a reform process; The quality and previously problematic power storage feature have been improved. GMT's two different time zone functions are compatible with the original mechanism; It does not need repairs and does not cause any additional malfunctions. It is basically a very stable mechanism.

This time, ARF Factory Shanghai used the 3285 movement, not the Dandong 3285 movement. ARF Factory does not have the right to use the Dandong mechanism and can only use the Shanghai mechanism; However, since this is a one-piece mechanism, its stability is quite high, and there is no repair rate or failure rate. On the strap side, you can choose an Oyster bracelet or a Jubilee bracelet; Personally, I think there will be more people who prefer the Jubilee bracelet, because it is a more comfortable and classic model in terms of hand feel. Currently, only ARF Factory produces this green hour GMT in the replica market; It is the only manufacturer that can be preferred at the moment. His control of quality and detailing is so impeccable, it's definitely worth buying.

I hope this article will be useful to you. We will share more detailed parts disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the coming days.