What kind of watch is the Clean Rolex GMT with a red-blue (Pepsi) bezel and Dandong 3285 movement?

The Rolex GMT-Master II model is produced by Clean Factory with a high-tech ceramic 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.

In 2018, the GMT-Master II series introduced the red-blue 'Pepsi' model with an Oyster steel case, combining for the first time a five-link Oyster steel Jubilee-style bracelet with a red-blue dual-tone Cerachrom ceramic bezel. This Jubilee style bracelet replaced the Oyster bracelet that GMT had used until then and also made the model distinguishable from the white gold version. Rolex's Pepsi bezel has always been in a white gold case, there was no steel case version. This year, Rolex released the steel case red-blue bezel GMT (reference 126710) in the 'five-link bracelet' version; The reason for using the 'five link bracelet' is that it can be clearly differentiated from the white gold version that uses an Oyster bracelet. To differentiate between the white gold and steel case versions, Rolex changed the lugs of the new steel version; That's why the steel case version can only use a 'five-link bracelet'. In addition, the white gold case GMT with the new Pepsi bezel further increased its difference from the steel case version by using a blue dial. Apart from the five-link bracelet, another important change of the new steel case red-blue GMT is its use of Rolex's new generation 3285 movement. The new movement increases the power reserve from 48 hours of the previous generation 3135 to 70 hours; The change in appearance is the small crown design added to the middle of the six hour markers of the dial.

If we talk about the replica version of this Rolex Pepsi bezel, the best ones for now are Clean and C+ factories. In the first generation, that is, the earliest 3186 movement Pepsi bezel, Clean was the first to correct N Factory's bezel insertion flaw; C+ later released a version with better details. C+ carries the modified numbered 3285 movement, but the power of the movement could not reach 72 hours of power reserve. Today's latest updated Clean Rolex Pepsi bezel carries the 3285 movement provided by Dandong; The movement reaches 72 hours of power reserve in real testing. In addition, an annoying detail such as the hour hand moving in the opposite direction to the original when setting the time in the old 3186 movement has also been corrected. This 3285 movement from Dandong not only increases the power reserve to 72 hours, but also aligns the direction of the hour and minute hands with the direction of rotation of the crown when setting the date and time.

Before we start the review, I have to share one detail with you:

There is a slight difference between the Ref.126710, which went on sale at the beginning of 2018, and the same model, which went on sale in 2019 and 2020. In the early version, the color of the ceramic bezel was pink + bright blue; we call it MK1. In the next version, the color of the ceramic bezel became burgundy + dark blue; we call it MK2. Watch friends who first noticed this difference initially thought it was just an 'individual difference' in the firing of Rolex's ceramic bezel. But then this pink + bright blue bezel MK1 never appeared again; That's when it became clear that this was most likely a 'production batch difference'.

Frankly, the issue is this: the MK1 bezel color of the first generation Pepsi bezel could not achieve the red tone that Rolex wanted. In the replica watch market, the thing that is always referenced is the new Rolex bezel color, that is, the MK2 version seen in the image below. The red part of this bezel is not pink, but burgundy; The blue part tinges with purple, meaning it gives a dark blue-purple effect. At this point, Clean undoubtedly makes the best bezel color on the market right now. Clean had already specialized in developing replacement bezels from the very beginning; Of course, he needs to prove his strength in his field of expertise.

At first glance, the overall color of the bezel passes the test. This time the Clean's bezel is much more natural in the red-blue transition area, there is not the slightest feeling of force; It gives a very natural impression. Also, the position of the 18 and 6 number marks fits perfectly; The matte texture of the filling of the platinum markers on the bezel is better, its grain structure is fine but smooth and even — not pitted or rough.

On the detail side, there is the issue of whether the crown mark on the inner body of the Pepsi bezel and the inverted triangle design of the bezel and dial line up in the middle. This angle in the image below is the easiest angle to show whether the alignment is correct. Clean's Pepsi bezel has done a very good job in this regard; There is no need to say much, because if there is a picture, there is evidence.

As for the strap, the watch's bracelet also has a three-link or five-link option; You can choose the bracelet according to your personal taste. The overall processing of the bracelet is very comfortable!

The side of the watch has a very rounded, polished engraving. On the right side of the watch is the crown; The engraving on the crown is also extremely clear. The back of the watch has a closed case back design. Of course, this time the Clean mechanism has also been updated; All movements have been converted to the classic 3285 caliber. Of course, this movement is no longer just a modified version of the old 3186 movement; The functions have been fully implemented.

Finally, I am adding the comparison of the five-link bracelet of the Clean Rolex GMT Pepsi bezel with the original.

The power of the one-piece 3285 movement, produced from the original mold, brought by Dandong this time, can reach up to 72 hours in real testing. It not only corrects the direction of the hour and minute hands when setting the date and time, but also offers the advantage of a long power reserve; effectively maintains high stability after error calibration. Considering these few advantages, Clean's Rolex Pepsi bezel is deservedly the best version on the market right now!
I hope this article will be useful to you. We will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the future.