Rolex GMT MASTER II 126710 GRNR (2024, Bruce Wayne) by ARF factory
ARF Factory produces high-quality watches, and their Rolex GMT MASTER II 126710 GRNR 2024 has just been released as of writing this blog. Reviews from our rep community are solid, and I can’t wait to dive into the watch, point out the flaws, and share my thoughts. The seller will be referenced at the end of this blog post. Does this watch live up to the hype?
Movement
The VR3235 is a hybrid of the 3135 and 3235 movements, making it an “homage clone.” It’s reliable but has a shorter power reserve of around 40 hours compared to the VS3235. Since spare parts are limited, replacing the movement, which costs about $100 on AliExpress, is often more cost-effective than servicing it.
Measurements
Authentic Case Diameter: 40MM || ARF Case Diameter: 40MM
Authentic Thickness: 11.9MM || ARF Thickness: 12MM
Flaw 1
ARF’s rehaut, based on the images above, is solid and one of the better ones. However, the alignment of some characters is slightly off-center, as pointed out in the images.
Flaw 2
Point 1: Refer to the silver bezel reflectiveness, which differs on both watches. ARF’s reflectiveness on the hour markers is a tad dull compared to the genuine. Not a big issue, in my opinion.
Point 2: The “superlative chronometer officially certified” text is wonky on ARF’s dial, a common flaw that most top-tier watches can’t perfect.
Point 3: The “GMT-MASTER II” text printed on ARF’s dial is dull compared to the genuine.
Point 4: The gray color on the bottom half of the bezels differs, with ARF’s gray being a few shades darker than the genuine.
Point 5: The genuine date font is serif, while ARF’s date font is a serif but slightly bolder than the genuine.
Flaw 3
The “SWISS MADE” text and the crown differ on both watches. Based on the images above, ARF’s font is thin, and so is the crown. Moreover, ARF’s crown is elongated.
Flaw 4
The engravings on the movement plates differ, as seen in the “3285” and “GENEVA SWISS” texts. ARF’s engraving is thicker and the color is dull. Furthermore, the plate finishes are different.
Flaw 5
The Rolex logo engraving on the inner clasp differs in terms of the engraving method and size. It seems the genuine doesn’t have an outline, and the Rolex logo is more compact compared to ARF’s.
Conclusion
ARF’s Rolex GMT MASTER II 126710 GRNR 2024 is a solid watch despite the flaws mentioned. My main concerns are the rehaut and the printed text on the dial. The other flaws aren’t visible to the naked eye, so they aren’t a big issue. I love the simplicity of the colorway and its nickname, Bruce Wayne. What a cool nickname, and it suits this watch well. I would love to get my hands on the watch for a deeper review. Until then, I will save up. As always, peace out and stay vibey.