Glad I looked up this thread, this was going to be my question.. been patiently waiting for Clean to release their version. I guess I will be waiting a bit longer.C+f has many flaws, the gmf has flaws too.
Waiting for better version...
The wrong position of the date window, in my opinion, is the biggest flaw. I would choose the gmf because of this@CTime Has these GMTs now listed:
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Explorer II 42mm 226570 904L SS C+F 1:1 Best Edition White Dial on Bracelet Super Clone VR3285 - CTime
PRODUCTS INTRODUCTION Case Diameter 42mm Thickness 12.5mm Bezel Stainless Steel Bezel with painted numerals like Genuine Case Material Solid Stainlessctime.io
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Explorer II 42mm 226570 904L SS C+F 1:1 Best Edition Black Dial on Bracelet Super Clone VR3285 - CTime
PRODUCTS INTRODUCTION Case Diameter 42mm Thickness 12.5mm Bezel Stainless Steel Bezel with painted numerals like Genuine Case Material Solid Stainlessctime.io
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Time to discuss these "many flaws" that I can't see.
Orange text on dial looks a perfect match on the hands and crown looks good. What do you experts think?
The GMF release remains the best option with the date in the correct location. But I don’t think the SH3285 movement is a good option at the moment. I’ve now seen three broken SH3285 setting levers. This recent one was broken in two places. I suspect the metal that Shanghai movement factory is using for this part is not a strong enough alloy for the high forces that get generated by humans pushing and pulling the stem.Looks like the GMF remains the best option due to the date location pinpointed above. The crown from this release looks a lot better however. If the crown on this one is combined with the rest of the GMF, we have a pretty good rep.
You’ve asked this question in several different threads… so I’ll answer again: both the GMf and C+ use the same movement. The vr3285 and the sh3285 are the same movement. Both have a weak setting lever. But if you have to buy an explorer II today, then buy the GMf version since it has the date in the right place.Hello,
Which movement do you consider most reliable? the gmf ? or the C+?
Is it possible to buy the VR3285 movement in case of breakdown?
Thanks for all.You’ve asked this question in several different threads… so I’ll answer again: both the GMf and C+ use the same movement. The vr3285 and the sh3285 are the same movement. Both have a weak setting lever. But if you have to buy an explorer II today, then buy the GMf version since it has the date in the right place.
In my opinion, Clean gets everything right except white dials. I don't know why they struggle so much with white dials..Glad I looked up this thread, this was going to be my question.. been patiently waiting for Clean to release their version. I guess I will be waiting a bit longer.
Saying that.You’ve asked this question in several different threads… so I’ll answer again: both the GMf and C+ use the same movement. The vr3285 and the sh3285 are the same movement. Both have a weak setting lever. But if you have to buy an explorer II today, then buy the GMf version since it has the date in the right place.
You’ll need a new setting lever. The gen part fits:Saying that.
I ve just just received my GMF few days ago.
It broke two days ago.
The setting lever is gone. I cannot change the date or adjust the hour hand.
If I knew it s soo week I would have stayed away.
I think it s going to be an expensive repair.
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No one can see your posts because you have more than one account on RWI, please take out a support ticket at The RWI Help Desk to get it fixed.Read through all of these looks like still no good 42mm reps yet. I'll hold.
Sorry, what's wrong with the position of the date window? Is it too low? I'm looking ata gen pic and the window seems between 14-16. Thanks.The wrong position of the date window, in my opinion, is the biggest flaw. I would choose the gmf because of this
C+f has a wrong datewheel so the date window is 1 mm to the leftSorry, what's wrong with the position of the date window? Is it too low? I'm looking ata gen pic and the window seems between 14-16. Thanks.
Thanks. I thought the vr and sh were the same movement? Trusty has both watches listed as VR.C+f has a wrong datewheel so the date window is 1 mm to the left
Gmf has the date window like gen but the movement breaks easily
After cny clean factory should release this model with DD movement , let’s hope it will be good
They are the same. But the SH/VR3285 comes in two versions: big date wheel (explorer 2) and small date wheel (gmt master 2).Thanks. I thought the vr and sh were the same movement? Trusty has both watches listed as VR.
ThisThey are the same. But the SH/VR3285 comes in two versions: big date wheel (explorer 2) and small date wheel (gmt master 2).
Btw: this is also true for all 3235 movements: big datewheel (for 41mm DJs) and small datewheel (for subs and 36mm DJs).