Rolex Day-Date M228236 EW Factory Review

Rolex Day-Date M228236 model is produced by EW Factory with a solid 904L stainless steel case, 40 mm diameter and ETA 2836-2 caliber in accordance with Swiss norms 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.

How does the EW Factory Rolex Day-Date ice blue dial m228236 fare in terms of workmanship details?

EW Factory Rolex Day-Date ice blue dial m228236 primarily uses 904L steel as the material; This is a common material in replica Rolex watches. It should be noted that Rolex originals with ice blue dials are made of platinum; In the replica, steel is used to make it more accessible. The weight of steel material is not as much as platinum, because the density of precious metals is high; This time the weight of the EW Factory model is 122 grams. Although the weight cannot reach the original, in terms of detail and appearance, the details of the original have been recreated at the highest level! The clock is 40 mm in size; This size fits the usage habits of most watch enthusiasts. The engraving of the watch is also quite fine; The processing of the side surfaces is quite round and does not feel like sticking in the hand!

On the right side is the crown; The feeling of texture on the crown is very distinct and it is a recessed type winding crown. The crown has a screw-on structure; After setting the watch, it is necessary to prevent water from entering by turning the crown tightly. The functioning of the crown is quite good. The classic serrated (dog-tooth) bezel was used; The texture details of the bezel are processed in a multidimensional way. Even though it is not platinum, it is quite shiny because the coating is applied to stainless steel! Sapphire glass was used as glass in this watch; The transparency of the glass is very high. There is also a small crown design hidden under the glass at the hour position; EW Factory also processed the details that should have been in the original. The engraved inscriptions on the inside of the bezel are also very clear! It should be noted that although sapphire glass is hard, it is necessary to be careful in subsequent use and avoid situations such as impact!

The highlight of this watch is the dial. The watch uses a bright ice blue color like glass; EW Factory made color adjustments many times to achieve this color and achieved its current appearance. The hour markers on the dial consist of diamond markers; The processing of details is quite appropriate. Classic three-needle design: hour, minute and seconds hands. There is the day at the 12-hour position and the date at the 3-hour position; Function-wise, this one is synced to the EW Factory original. The engravings on the dial are also very clear; Diamond inlay technique is used on the hour markers and this design adds a luxurious atmosphere to the watch. The ones used in this replica are artificial pink diamonds; Although it is not a real diamond, it recreates the charm of the original in terms of detail!

EW Rolex Day-Date 40 mm
Sapphire glass, 2.5x magnifying glass for the date, effect synchronized with the original.
Oyster case structure, one-piece middle case, screw-down case back and screw-down crown.
Structural size and thickness are the same as the original: diameter 40 mm, thickness 12 mm.
2836 automatic winding mechanism, quick-adjustable instant-hopping day-date; The time setting, thickness and structure are synchronized with the original.

As for the back, this time the back design of the watch is in the classic closed back style. The texture feel of the back has been handled very well; The back is also made with the classic screw-down design, and the water resistance of the watch is strengthened by adding a waterproof seal. It is necessary not to open the back of the case frequently, to prevent the rubber gasket from moving! As for the movement, this time the movement 2836 is used; The original has a 3255 movement. In terms of function, this time the original has been recreated. Although the mechanism is different, the watch has fewer open points thanks to its closed back design. Also, the engravings on the back are quite clear; This one includes the precious metal mark on the lug of the watch!

As for the strap, the strap of this watch is also quite suitable. The watch has a three-piece bracelet detail; middle part polished, two sides brushed; This increases the visual appeal of the watch. The engraving details of the bracelet are also very clear; This time the code on the inside of the buckle is 2EM. The necessary details were shown this time too; The entire watch has been recreated to the highest level of detail!

Summary: In this section, we discussed the EW Factory Rolex Day-Date ice blue dial m228236 model in terms of workmanship. The overall watch recreates the charm of the original to the highest degree in detail; This time, the EW Factory model uses 2836 as the movement and is functionally synchronized with the original. Watch enthusiasts who like it can consider buying it!

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