Real vs. Replica Comparison: GL Factory Glashütte Senator Big Date Real Moon Phase Replica Watch

The Glashütte Original Wristwatch model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a solid stainless steel case, standard case diameter and Miyota 9015 high frequency 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.

[GL Glashütte Factory, Final Technical Breakthrough in Three Years of Work] We have perfectly implemented the Glashütte Senator Big Date real moon phase function ❗️ Attention! This is very important ❗️

1; (True Moon Phase) Same as original; The moon phase function is adjusted by the left button (note: in other factories' versions, this is a 24-hour function and the left button has no real function).

2; (Real Big Date) Big date is the same as the original; It is adjusted with the right button and the large date works in double jump (note: in other factory versions, the date is adjusted from the crown, the date digits remain small and the function does not work).

3; (Dial Surface) After repeated adjustments, we have perfectly captured the original pearl white effect; The dial surface gives sparkling reflections of stars under the sun.

4; (Balance at 6 position) Same as the original; In other factories' versions, the balance is mostly in the 12 or 9 position.

5; (Mechanism) Based on the 9015 mechanism, its functions have been improved and redesigned; The movement quality is more stable and the movement bridges perfectly copy the original.

6; (Thickness 11.4 mm) Same as original; Most of the versions from other factories are 12.5mm and above, which makes the overall appearance look thick.

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GL Factory Glashütte Senator Big Date Real Moon Phase, compared to the original, can the fake be detected at first glance? How is the workmanship and quality?

As can be seen from the visual comparison, GL Factory has perfectly replicated the essence of the original. The functions are the same as the original: real moon phase, real big date and quick setting by push button. Note: Other factories all set the time from the crown; The moon phase function is actually a 24-hour function, it rotates with you when you set the time, the date digits remain small and the functions do not correspond to the original.

As can be seen from the image, the GL Factory is exactly the same as the chassis of the original. The crown tube has a double waterproof seal design like the original, so the waterproof performance is better! Sapphire glass with high transmittance blue coating; This makes the glass clearer.

After repeated adjustments, GL Factory finally managed to achieve the same dial effect as the original. The moon phase bezel and date bezel are CNC machined to create a layered sense of depth; The dial offers a starry-shining effect under the sun.

GL Factory uses the same craftsmanship on the hour and minute hands as the original: the blue annealed steel hour and minute hands have a slightly curved structure. The moon phase is also the same as the original, and its double-layered structure gives a stronger sense of three-dimensionality.

In the overall thickness of the case, GL Factory has made a major breakthrough: Based on the 9015 ultra-thin movement, the functions have been rearranged, making the movement thinner. GL Factory perfectly achieved the thickness of 11.4 mm, which is the same as the original. Note: In most other factories, the thickness is 12.5mm and above; This is generally quite far from the original.

The overall three-dimensional feeling of the logo on the GL Factory crown is the same as the original; The double G letter logo appears curved at high magnification. GL Factory pays meticulous attention to detail in the spirit of mastery.

As can be seen from the visual comparison, the similarity between the mechanism of GL Factory and the original is over 98%. The balance position is exactly the same as the original, that is, at 6 o'clock; It's perfect inside and out, with no obvious spots. Note: In other factories, the balance position is at 12 and 9 directions; When you look at the mechanism on the back, it is obvious at first glance that it is fake.

As can be seen from the image, the workmanship of the GL Factory buckle is the same as the original; The brushing is very subtle and it is difficult to distinguish the real from the replica.

GL Factory Glashütte Senator Big Date Moon Phase Operating Instructions

Attention: When quickly adjusting the moon phase and date, please press the hour and minute hands after moving them to 3-9 o'clock; Otherwise, you may damage the mechanism.
The date is between 22.00 in the evening and 02.00 at night, when the date and moon phase wheels jump; Avoid quickly adjusting the date and moon phase with the device during this time! Otherwise, the date may be locked or the moon phase may not skip. If you do this by mistake, turn the hour and minute hands clockwise until the date jumps naturally; This solves the problem!

Question: Why are there numbers from 32 to 39 on the GL Factory Glashütte Senator double calendar mechanical wristwatch?

There are two dials; Since a single dial could not fit thirty-one digits, two were placed. The front one through three represents the tens digit, and the back one through nine represents the ones digit. These types of dials are usually those that can display the date, day and month; It differs from those that only show the date and day.

On ordinary calendar wristwatches, this part is not clearly visible because it is small; so a type of "double disk" calendar mechanism was invented. One disc shows the ones digit 0-9, the other the tens digit 0-3; The combination of the two disks creates a date.

However, the disadvantage is that when two disks are moving, combinations such as "0" and "32-39" are bound to appear; Therefore, it is necessary to make adjustments at the end of each month. Note: Same as the quick setting function in the original, quickly set 10 times at the end of each month, back to 1.

GL Factory Glashütte Senator Big Date Real Moon Phase Replica Watch High Resolution Real Shot Images:

Summary: This time the GL Glashütte Factory introduced a completely new mould; They restored the original to the highest degree possible, and the workmanship is truly meticulous. There are some different highlights. First of all, GL Factory developed the movement based on 9015; After this development, unnecessary bridges in the mechanism were removed and combined into a single-piece structure. Such a one-piece structure is superior to other factories in both stability and shock absorption position. Secondly, thanks to this 9015 movement, the functions also match the original; There is no need to adjust the date separately as in other factories. Additionally, many factories have a 24-hour moon phase function; Only those using the 9015 movement have correct working condition for one month. After counting these pros, let's talk about the cons: This time in the GL Factory Glashütte replica watch, although the shock absorption position of the one-piece structure is compatible with the original, the direction of the gooseneck fine adjustment is opposite. This result is probably a desperate choice on the part of the factory; because the structure of the 9015 movement is completely opposite to the official structure of Glashütte. Although progress has been made, there remains a deficiency and the limitation of the mechanism is understandable. Still, it's the best version for now; If you like it you can buy 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.