Rolex Explorer GM Factory Review

The Rolex Explorer model is produced by GM Factory with a solid 904L stainless steel case, 39 mm diameter and a 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 the photos below, GMF shows the GM Factory replica and GEN shows the original. No need to say more, let's see it together!

Dial and Hand Details

The dial is simple and stylish; It creates a distinct color contrast with the hour markers and hour and minute hands. Since the hour and minute hands and hour markers are covered with lume material that gives off blue light for a long time, you can read the time clearly even in the dark.

As seen in the photo, the inner ring is slightly shifted to the right in the original, and slightly to the left in the GM; This is due to the assembly and a little care is all it takes during assembly. The dial lines and '3, 6, 9' hour markers are perfectly copied.

The dial thickness and the logo on the crown are in full harmony with the original. The model was removed from the original and machined with CNC to reproduce the original 100% exactly; There is no need to worry in the slightest about similarity.

GM's goal is to achieve full harmony without missing any details. The model laser code and serial number on the inside of the ears are clearly visible; The way the edges are processed perfectly reveals GM's production quality!

Lume comparison: My hand shook while shooting, I did not use a tripod; After countless attempts, this shot came out a little clearer. I can say that the Lume color is exactly the same. Again, that familiar issue: imported, radiation-free materials must be used in lume powder.

Movement and Caliber Performance

The 3132 automatic winding mechanism, developed and produced entirely by GM, is used. Its stability has been confirmed by a wide range of users; Since the structure of this movement is the same as all Oyster movements, it has unmatched reliability.

The winding feeling of the self-developed 3132 mechanism is the same as the GEN, and the time setting sequence is also largely the same as the GEN. In other words, both the function and appearance of the mechanism have been copied exactly.

As for the bracelet, this is an extremely important point. Rolex typically uses 904 steel in its watches; One of the advantages of 904 is the easy machinability of cast parts. The density of brushing on GM's bracelet is now indistinguishable from the original; It's almost copy-level workmanship. Unless it is labeled as real or replica, it is almost impossible to distinguish; It has truly reached a level where parts can be replaced with the original.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

The harmony between the bracelet and the ears is one of the criteria that tests the workmanship. The fit on GM's Rolex is completely rivaled by the original. Since the original bracelet has been disassembled and reassembled many times, a certain gap has formed; In general, GM has perfected the fit between the ear and the bracelet!

Summary: today's promotion ends here. This year, GM Factory surpassed other factories of the period with its development power and update speed in some product lines; It is considered a factory that is both productive and manages quality control well. This also took the first generation Explorer model to the next level; By releasing the 904L steel version, some details of the Rolex Explorer 1 have jumped among the high-end versions currently on the market. Explorer lovers should not miss this opportunity.

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