Real vs. replica: RXW Factory Glashütte Original expansion series with Swiss SW200 movement

The Glashütte Original Wristwatch model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a 5th class titanium case, standard case diameter and high precision automatic Super Clone mechanism 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.

RXW's new product is the Glashütte Original expansion series. It comes with a model that goes beyond traditional craftsmanship; One-stop production, a classic design that is unique in the entire market. Classic ceramic bezel, Arabic numerals and stick hour markers; The English font on the crown has been corrected in the new version, it is now clearer and more dimensional. The chrysanthemum pattern in the middle is radially clearly rendered, offering a three-dimensional visual pleasure. 🆕 New clasp technology that surpasses the traditional steel bracelet design; The length can be adjusted with a practical button 🔘, no tools are required for disassembly anymore; A user-friendly innovation. If you want to adjust the length, each link can be removed, you can install and remove it by turning the screw. Our strive for perfect execution is as follows: 1. Case side: Swiss quality fine workmanship; The case form and curve, the texture of the crescent-shaped section are unrivaled! The dimensional protruding surface of the perfectly curved dome sapphire glass, combined with the real transparent coating, looks more clear and sparkling; The multi-piece case set is meticulous, elegant and tightly machined! 3 ATM waterproof! The brushed workmanship of the quality strap feels amazing in the hand! The logo on the case back is engraved to size and produced faithfully with German CNC engraving; A case back with a twist closure. All above parts can be replaced with original watch! 2. Dial interior: There is a titanium alloy magnetic protection shield inside; Recessed numerals and hour and minute hands with Super-Luminova lume material, decorated with a sun pattern; Dial replica at original contract manufacturer level. The clock spikes on the surface are individually CNC carved, extremely difficult, the strongest replica! The silver gray tone text of the calendar bar is equal in thickness! We aim for the strongest! 3. Movement side: There are two movement options: 1: Original one-piece movement, 2: Swiss 🇨🇭 SW200 movement! After extremely fine assembly by the master assembler, the mechanism works precisely, stable and without interruption, zero repair returns! 4. Each watch has a serial number and a label, three codes in one! It gives more than its value; The buyer will benefit! We only compare with the original; We can offer both original watches and replicas, we would like to present them for your review!

This manufacturer does not have a great reputation in the replica market. However, looking at the current release approach, the clock is ticking along the V7 Factory line; It uses a direct Swiss movement and appeals only to upper segment watch lovers and works only on high-end details. The detailed workmanship of the watch is quite good; The overall hand feel is also quite good. Watch friends who really love it may consider buying it. As for Glashütte Original, this German watch is a very representative brand of this school!

Is the workmanship of the RXW Factory Glashütte Original expansion series good compared to the original?

In the general appearance comparison of the original of the Glashütte Original expansion series and the RXW replica version, it is almost impossible to distinguish the two; they are extremely similar.

The classic Glashütte Original logo is printed dimensional and full in ink, clear and legible; It is not easy to reproduce the lines of the handwritten logo letters in the replica. Metal number sign nails also severely test the manufacturer's level of workmanship. RXW finely processed; The font matches the original perfectly. The size and details of the moon phase display window replicate the original, exactly the same.

The general curve of the side profile of the case is exactly the same; RXW has captured the dash aesthetics of the original. With the polished chamfers, it gives a visually elegant feel and is comfortable to wear. The logo on the crown is exactly the same as the original; The anti-slip gear pattern is processed with round lines, the usage feeling is even better.

The case back of the original expansion series has a split-piece structure design; This provides stronger waterproofing while maintaining the orientation of the logo. Naturally, RXW molded the parts one by one without sparing any effort; It has reproduced the three main parts of the original case back and the water-tight seal completely faithfully. All measurements are based on the original, so it is possible to use parts compatible with the original.

In the dial close-up comparison, at different light angles, the light transmittance of RXW's sapphire glass is at the same level as the original; The layout details of the dial surface have been copied almost perfectly.

RXW has successfully developed a replica of the Glashütte 39-11 movement. Glashütte's column-patterned openwork rotor and double-G emblem echo the original in overall size and layout; Even the details of the goose neck fine-tuning are replicated on the spot. All stainless steel parts of the mechanism are polished, chamfered edges have a smooth transition; This increases the stability of the mechanism. The details of the engraved writings and even the screw positions are not misplaced in the slightest.

RXW has put every little detail into place step by step, regardless of cost; There is no need to even mention such an important part as the hour and minute hands. It can be seen how careful the manufacturer is, from the general shape of the hour, minute and second hands to the fine processing and polishing. Pointer edges are rounded, burr-free; lume fill is even and full; The details of the bezel markings are exactly the same as the original.

The workmanship of the stainless steel bracelet is fine, full of luster and texture. RXW is based on the links of the original bracelet; Each pod is round and plump, brushing is fine and comfortable. The quick disassembly structure of the bracelet links is also 100% faithful to the original; Each pod can be removed quickly. The edges are machined without burrs, which makes the bracelet extremely soft and does not get stuck. The comfort of the suit is no different from the original.

The buckle has reached a level where it cannot be distinguished from the real thing. 'Double G' speed dial is identical in size, uniformly polished; The logo font reflects the spirit of the original. The quick setting structure is exactly the same as the original, its use is smooth and does not lag; The length and structure of the buckle are exactly the same as the original.

My personal suggestion: If your budget is sufficient, first choice should be the Swiss movement version; stable, durable and without surprises. Moreover, since it has a closed case back design, the inside is not visible, which makes it most suitable for mounting a Swiss movement!!

Does the RXW Factory Glashütte Original expansion series look fake at first glance? Below are high resolution real shot photos.

Sapphire glass is used on the glass side of the watch; The perfectly curved dome-shaped, dimensional protruding sapphire glass looks clearer and brighter when combined with the real transparent coating. The multi-piece case set is meticulous, fine and tightly machined. The glass side of the watch has quite a character; this is a protruding glass design that is in line with the earlier Glashütte large dome design. Thanks to this sapphire glass, there will be no annoying situation such as scratching during future use!

The watch also has a unidirectional rotating bezel. The bezel is made of ceramic material and the ceramic bezel can rotate in one direction. Note here: do not turn the bezel clockwise, otherwise you may damage the bezel details. This time, the manufacturer has designed the texture feeling on the side surface of the bezel in a very dimensional way, and it does not disturb the hand. On the right side, there is a recessed crown; The English font on the crown has been corrected in the new version, the details are extremely clear. The texture of the crown also increases the feeling of using the watch. Attention here: after setting the time, you must turn the crown tightly and close it; Otherwise, an annoying situation such as water getting inside the watch may occur!

As for the dial surface, this time the manufacturer offers black, blue and green colors. The dial surface is decorated with a sun pattern; Recessed numerals and hour and minute hands with Super-Luminova lume material; Dial replica at original contract manufacturer level. The clock spikes on the surface are individually CNC carved, extremely difficult, the strongest replica. The silver-grey tone text of the calendar bar is equal in thickness. The details of the dial surface are quite nice. The watch uses the classic large three-hand (hour-minute-second hand) design; A very simple model!

As for the strap side, this watch also uses new buckle technology, surpassing the traditional steel bracelet design; the length can be adjusted with a practical button, no tools are required for disassembly anymore; A user-friendly innovation. If you want to adjust the length, each link can be removed, you can install and remove it by turning the screw. Additionally, the logo on the buckle is extremely clear; In detail it is in line with the charm of the original!

The Glashütte Original series uses the classic closed case back style; The engraved writings and patterns on the back surface are extremely clear. Back cover twist (screw) design; There is also a waterproof seal on the inside, which increases the water resistance of the watch. On the mechanism side, there is the SW200 movement. The SW mechanism is produced by Sellita company. Founded in 1950, this company is an independent company and specializes in the assembly of mechanical automatic mechanisms. The company was initially producing subcontract mechanisms for ETA. Now that Swatch Group has restricted the supply of ETA movements to brands outside the group, many brands outside the group have started using the SW movement. Many watches in the replica watch industry also use this type of mechanism!

Summary: In this section, we made a brief real-replica comparison on the workmanship of the RXW Factory Glashütte Original expansion series. In general, the watch reflects the charm of the original at the highest level in terms of workmanship. Additionally, the watch comes with the SW200 movement; The stability of the mechanism is also quite strong. The manufacturer has produced the watch completely true to its original form, from outside to inside. Thank you all for watching!

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