Ahead of GM, Q Factory just published the replicas of three Day-Date watches that were unveiled by Rolex in 2024, it looks like Q Factory wants to do something big and let us see if they can beat GM in the area. We know GM is the first factory that made replica Rolex Day-Date watches with increased weight, the first edition is about 146 grams, now their latest edtion has come to more than 170 grams. The three new Day-Date replicas just made by Q Factory, each has a weight of more than 183 grams, which is closer to that of genuine watch.
I do not know how Q Factory increases the weight of the Day-Date watch, they won’t use more tungsten steel in the case and bracelet because this will affect the polishing, the length of the bracelet is also the same as that of the Day-Date from GM factory, so why is the Day-Date made by Q Factory heavier than that of GM factory? Each of the three Day-Date has an ombre dial, there are grey, green and blue, the center is colored, while the edge of the dial is darker. The finish of the replicas is ok, especially on the bracelet, the polishing on the middle links stands in high contrast with the brushing links on both sides. The golden color looks correct, but I also start to worry about the gold fading if the factory added too much tungsten in the case and bracelet. Like GM, Q Factory uses clone ETA 2836 movement in the watch, but GM factory has another movement option, which is clone 3255.
