In the replica world of Rolex GMT-Master II (Pepsi GMT-Master II), Factory C was once the recognized benchmark. However, as Factory C faded out of the market, Factory VS quickly took over and with its newly upgraded version, it refreshed players’ understanding of the “Preserved Egg Circle” replica. Today we will have an in-depth experience of VS factory’s new preserved egg ring equipped with Dandong 3285 integrated movement to see what its strengths are.
Let’s start with the most eye-catching outer ring. VS Factory has put a lot of effort into the color matching of the “preserved egg ring” ceramic ring this time – red and blue (actually a two-color transition of black and gray, commonly known as “preserved egg color”) are naturally connected, with no obvious traces of splicing, high color saturation and soft transition. More importantly, the rotational damping of the outer ring is very good, crisp and smooth, and restores the “textured click” of the original product, which even the C factory could not fully achieve.
Details-obsessed people will definitely notice: VS Factory has accurately restored the tiny gap between the original bezel and the mirror – it seems inconspicuous, but it is an important symbol to distinguish high imitations from ordinary versions. The mirror adopts a blue film-free bubble mirror design, and the edge R-angle treatment is closer to the genuine product than Factory C. The overall transparency is high and the vision is cleaner.
As for the dial, the scales are finely chamfered and polished, with sharp edges but not roughness; the end of the pointer is sharpened and neatly made, the GMT pointer is the correct color, the luminous filling is ice blue, even and full without overflowing glue, and the luminous effect is eye-catching in the dark. The only nitpick is that the small dot on the center axis is slightly smaller than the original, but it is almost imperceptible in daily wear and can only be noticed when compared side by side with the original.
The watch case is made of 316L stainless steel, with distinct brushed and polished areas, and finely chamfered corners, making it comfortable to wear without cutting your hands. The crown has a natural curvature and a smooth screw-in feel. The strap also continues to be of a high standard: the chain links are chamfered and polished in place, the buckle structure is a 1:1 replica of the original, the internal engraving is clear, and the extended safety buckle requires a little force to press back, giving it a solid texture. The bottom cover fits perfectly and fits closely with the body of the case, and the overall workmanship is solid and steady.
The core highlight lies in the movement – exclusively equipped by VS factoryDandong 3285 integrated mold opening movement, the only one currently on the market. This movement not only has a complete structure and real linkage of gears, but also perfectly reproduces the original adjustment logic: independent time adjustment, quick-jump calendar, and 24-hour GMT pointer jump. The operating experience is consistent with the original product. The stability and travel time accuracy can also stand the long-term test.
Of course, VS factory is not perfect. For example, the edge of the bubble mirror has not yet made the subtle concave angles of the original version (a magnifying glass is required to distinguish them), and there is still room for improvement in such extreme details. However, considering that the VS factory is currently full of orders and it is difficult to find a watch, it is rare to be able to achieve such a level under the premise of mass production.
Summarize:
The new preserved egg ring of VS factory surpasses the former C factory in three dimensions: ring texture, disk surface details and movement performance. Especially the blessing of Dandong 3285 integrated movement makes it the current first choice for replicating GMT-Master II. If you are looking for a “preserved egg ring” with high restoration, strong performance and perfect details, VS Factory is undoubtedly the most worth buying version at the moment.