This is billed as a first‑look preview because I will later publish an original genuine‑vs‑replica comparison with far more detailed product insights. Personally, I held extremely high expectations for this watch. this manufacturer once raised the industry benchmark for Submariner bezels, pushing AR Factory to release its V4 Submariner and forcing Noob Factory to launch the V12.
We have examined the sample watch well in advance, and as anticipated, the bezel carries forward this manufacturer’s signature strength. For clarity, the so‑called “C‑bezel” is short for the bezel produced by Clean Factory. Many sellers have hyped up this bezel with over‑the‑top marketing claims. It is also true that some owners of genuine watches have fitted this bezel as a replacement after their original bezel got damaged. In reality, this widely‑talked‑about C‑bezel originates from ZZ Factory, which also sells these bezels separately. Some merchants take advantage of this fact to market and sell the bezels at inflated prices. To put it simply, the “C‑bezel” or “C Factory” referenced across the market is essentially ZZ Factory. I will refer to it as ZZ Factory in the following write‑up.
The photos below are phone‑shot images of factory‑supplied samples. This collection is available with Batman and Coke bezels, along with a choice of three‑link and five‑link bracelets.
We currently have 20‑piece five‑link bracelet units on the way, so rest assured all pre‑orders will be fulfilled. I took these sample photos casually myself; the shots taken against varied backgrounds at the end are our own photographs.
The most stunning feature is undoubtedly the bezel. No other replica manufacturer has ever produced such flawless two‑tone spliced ceramic bezels. Quite a few well‑known factories have attempted the GMT‑Master II, around four or five in total. On GM Factory versions, visible seams appear at the colour‑splice near numerals “6” and “8”. The Noob Factory exhibits height offsets between the two colours around printed digits. None of those flaws exist on this model. The craftsmanship from other competing factories is far inferior. Standard refinements such as solid pin axles and hand‑polished hands are all present as well.
Even among genuine watches, two‑tone spliced‑ceramic bezels are relatively uncommon. I was genuinely impressed to see this level of workmanship coming from ZZ Factory — and this is no overstatement. This is truly a model you do not want to miss. It is offered with five‑link and three‑link bracelets. I will cover these complex configuration options on our official website when time permits. The steel bracelets are sourced from the same component supplier used by AR Factory. Both build quality and steel finishing outperform competing factories by a wide margin.
The photos below were taken in a hurry by me for your preliminary reference.
Lately I have been involved in more lines of business, which has inevitably caused delays in publishing original articles. Quality inspection, after‑sales support and photography can all be delegated to others, yet the viewpoints and insights shared in my writing cannot be easily outsourced. Several new chain‑restaurant outlets have also opened recently. Coupled with the sluggish watch market and few new releases, updates to the original‑article section on the homepage have been slow. Nevertheless, I promise that whenever compelling new models emerge, I will make time to produce original reviews.
I am releasing this advance preview because this factory takes an extremely laid‑back approach to sales. When a solid new model launches, priority stock ships overseas first. The overseas market brings large‑volume orders, fast capital turnover and minimal after‑sales obligations, so many manufacturers treat domestic and foreign markets differently. We normally place orders with these factories in quantities of dozens of units; otherwise they will decline our orders entirely.
Accordingly, we need to hit a minimum order volume for pre‑orders. Otherwise stock will sell out quickly after each production run, creating frustrating shortages. It is also possible the factory practices intentional scarcity marketing, though scarcity marketing only works when the product itself is excellent — and this Coke‑bezel GMT‑Master II fits that description perfectly. Once mass‑production stock arrives, I will publish additional comparative articles covering both the Coke and Batman bezels. New and returning customers who wish to place an order may reach our customer‑service team via WeChat.
