Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 GS Factory Review

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 model is produced by GS Factory with a high-tech ceramic case, 41 mm 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.

If you ask whether it is worth paying XXX and buying an Oyster Perpetual, this money could buy a 40 mm green Submariner (green water ghost) a year ago; You decide. That's all I have to say for now about this watch's position within Rolex and its market situation.

Let's look at the overall comparison first. You'll probably notice it even if I don't say it: there is a slight color difference on this light blue dial. This was something I was already expecting. I often recommend buyers to choose dark colors such as black, dark blue, silver, white; These are basically the most guaranteed colors. We cannot blame the factory for this; No matter which factory produces this color tone, there will be more or less color difference. Don't ask why, my many years of experience in this sector tells me this. But I find the color range acceptable, as I believe the visibility of this original is very low on the mainland. Many people do not agree to such a high price difference anyway; Instead, he prefers to put down money for the more recognizable green Submariner or the (red-blue) GMT with a cola bezel. After all, when someone outside the industry looks at this watch, it only seems like a 60-XXX watch, whereas those who love Oyster Perpetual usually have a very low budget. Even if you asked me, I would rather buy a cheaper color or a higher-end series, I wouldn't choose this color; It just means that my consumption level has not yet reached the point where I can say do whatever I want.

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Is there a color difference between the replica watch GS Factory Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 and the original?

My purchase suggestion for the original of this watch: If you are a serious man and do not plan to sell it after buying it, I recommend you to buy the radial pattern dial; Considering that a man should own a Rolex, I think a 10-XXX raise is within a completely reasonable range. If you are thinking of disposing of it in the future and want some appreciation potential, I can recommend the ceramic dial (the most popular colors such as yellow, orange, light blue). But if you already have a good budget, I do not recommend buying this increased model; After all, this series belongs to the entry level of Rolex, there is nothing remarkable about places such as the case and dial, and its price comes entirely from the power of the logo. It makes more sense to spend more XXX and get an Explorer, or go further and buy the cooler Daytona series.

First look feeling: GS Factory's blue has a slightly more fluorescent feel, while the original is more mint green. That's why as soon as this ceramic dial was released, many, many female players were added as well as men! Moreover, women wear 41 mm; Just like women wear men's watches, this beach culture is also one of the factors that cause this size and this color tone to be sought after!

Is the detail work of the GS Factory Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 good? Can a replica be identified at first glance?

Let's move on to the detail comparison. I enlarged the details too much; In normal vision, the real thing and the replica are really, really close to each other. Since I'm comparing, I can only shoot with an eye that looks for flaws. The logo on the front is originally a little more three-dimensional, but when you look at it without enlarging it, the two are already close enough; You can look at the photos with 20X magnification.

The design of the second hand was originally angular; In other words, a distinct horizontal section surface (reflection surface) is visible from both the front and side, this design is compatible with the hour markers. Some people who have never seen this original ask: "Why aren't the corners of the replica watch rounded and processed?" he asks; This question makes people both laugh and cry.

The second hand of the replica has softer lines, more suitable for the taste of "those who like to look at replicas". But I can say that the difference between these two second hands cannot be seen unless you enlarge it so much and explain it further.

The solid center shaft thing: the original did this a little more harmoniously; In fact, the replica also has solid shaft engraving, but when magnified tens of times, it can be seen that the engraving is a bit rough.

The engraved inscriptions on the dial are slightly thicker in the original; They both have the ink swelling effect, but visually they are exactly the same when viewed without magnification. I'm not talking about the glass crown logo at 6 o'clock, it's a subject I've talked about many times. I am not explaining again why it appears in some photographs and not in others; If anyone still doesn't understand, go to the store and look, if there is no store, get on the plane and see for yourself. Some people are stubborn.

The cut of the hour markers is extremely sharp; This design is also completely compatible with the hour and minute hands. I also find the replica part successful, after all, this is almost 30X magnification.

Summary of the dial (dial surface) comparison: There is a slight color difference in brightly colored dials such as mint green and light yellow, but I find this color difference acceptable; after all, the original actually has lower visibility than the Daytona. If you are really obsessed, choosing colors like black and dark blue would be completely solid. A significant difference can be seen in the details of the dial surface only at a narrow angle and by magnifying it. When worn normally and at eye distance, it is already flawless. As an expert, I come to this conclusion by taking the price into account. If someone is going to take the photos I took and ignore the magnification over 20X and the difference in production cost and say "at first glance it is obvious that it is a replica, it is of poor quality", please go and buy the original; It should be both free and not selective. If you want to wear this series alternately as both the original and the replica model, I recommend you to buy the ceramic dial color tone + radial pattern (replica version), which is relatively less expensive than the original, as the best combination. The original has the potential to gain a certain value, while the color of the replica version is relatively plain and basically does not reveal anything.

As for the steel issue, I am not re-explaining the 904 steel issue, I have mentioned it many times. Someone recently told me that Longines also has a 904, and I was too lazy to even answer. I am adding a link, see what is the difference between 904 steel and 316 steel.

In terms of visual and detail, the workmanship of this replica Oyster Perpetual is already very good, there is almost no difference that is obvious at first glance. It is inevitable that the original will be a little better in terms of processing, usage feel and fluency, after all, the price is obvious.

Especially the inner buckle; Even at this magnification, the replica's still shows no major problems. The workmanship of the inner buckle was above my expectations.

How does the GS Factory Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 work?

As for why the strap side of this series is closer to the original than models like the Submariner: First of all, the Oyster Perpetual is relatively entry-level among all men's Rolexes; Its structure is not as elaborate and complex as in pure diving watches, so it is relatively easy to replicate it. On the other hand, competition between factories is getting fiercer and workmanship is constantly improving; The workmanship of many factories is now superior to N Factory, only factories like N Factory are well-known abroad or their years of experience are still standing, that's all.

The brushing on the back is almost the same; The pattern of the GS is slightly thicker, the brushing intervals of the original are slightly thinner. But I find this to be a bit of a flawless comparison, it doesn't have much practical meaning.

Summary: There is a 7 gram difference in weight between the two, which is quite ideal. If we do not take into account the difference in the mechanism, the closeness of the case weights is almost the same. Isn't this still perfect enough? As for the mechanism issue, the material density of the original mechanism is definitely better; This is by no means an attempt to whitewash the replica, these two are definitely not on the same level. Comparing the precision and workmanship of the replica with the original is downright stupid.

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