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GMF Day-Date 40mm Tungsten Heavy Version

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v3 is GMF, V5 is marketed as QF. It´s the same factory. "QF" is their new "brand" for the heavy models aimed for a higher price range. You asked for the difference? Well, they just added two links. GMF v3 weights around 175 grams, GMF v5 (QF) weights around 186 grams but if you fit the bracelet to your wrist size they weight the same. You might call this marketing or scam. It´s up to you.
And then you also have CY with the "record" weight of 200 grams. You might think "Wow, that´s great". No it isn´t. They have thickened the links by around 0,3mm to get this weight. So they are heavy but not genlike.
I wonder, what comes next. A super super heavy DD with a 30cm bracelet with super fat links? That´s all nuts ;-)
I remember telling me a while ago, but for the public, do you have any informations about the Trusty advised THB Daydates? GMF v12, even higher price class than QF?
 

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FYI just placed an order for the THB v3 WG Vr3255 to be a donor for a met build with custom DD meteorite dial.
Maybe you could post a feedback about the watch here or tell it our mutual friend (lol). i would love to know more about that watch, weight, links, color tone and so on. lurking for a daydate which i dont have to plate so long :D
 

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I remember telling me a while ago, but for the public, do you have any informations about the Trusty advised THB Daydates? GMF v12, even higher price class than QF?
THB v3 came out a few weeks ago, someone on reddit already has it. They seem to use the same larger bracelet as CBD and the date wheel is still bad( dates are large)
 

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THB v3 came out a few weeks ago, someone on reddit already has it. They seem to use the same larger bracelet as CBD and the date wheel is still bad( dates are large)
found that review FYI. Worth a try anyways imo

"I wanted to share my thoughts on the new V3 Rolex Day-Date replica from THB Factory and compare it to the V2 version. For those who’ve been following THB’s releases, you know they’ve already been one of the top players for Day-Date replicas, with their bezels being the best in the game and the case shape second only to ARF.

The V3 has a few notable changes:

  1. Weight Increase: The V3 weighs about 10 grams more than the V2. That’s a promising sign since the weight distribution in the V2 wasn’t ideal. Previously, the bracelet (even with extra links) was around 80 grams. CBD manages to hit 120 grams with the gen-spec amount of links, so it’ll be interesting to see if THB has managed to improve on this with V3.
  2. Color Improvements: Both the rose gold and yellow gold variants have noticeably better tones in V3. THB’s plating on the V2 was already top-tier (probably the best I’ve seen), so this improvement is a nice surprise.
I’ve attached a picture of the V2 for reference, which I’ve always thought was exceptional. The bracelet links on the V3 seem similar to the V2 in thickness, which some might find disappointing compared to the chunkier look of CBD. GMF’s links don’t look thicker or “chunky” in comparison, though, so I’m wondering how THB measures up in that department."
 

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I remember telling me a while ago, but for the public, do you have any informations about the Trusty advised THB Daydates? GMF v12, even higher price class than QF?
Nope. The only I have about THB is that they are good but also very expensive. So everyone has to answer the question if he is willing to pay this huge extra charge ;-)

P.s.: GMF v12? Is this the next marketing stunt from Andrew? *lol*
 

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A question for the group: which Tungsten-YG-DD actually has the best gold tone OOTB?
To be honest, I don't really care about 5 or 10 grams more or less. By far the most important point for me is the quality of the gold plating, especially since it is obviously not so easy to have tungsten models plated afterwards.
 

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A question for the group: which Tungsten-YG-DD actually has the best gold tone OOTB?
To be honest, I don't really care about 5 or 10 grams more or less. By far the most important point for me is the quality of the gold plating, especially since it is obviously not so easy to have tungsten models plated afterwards.
i'm more than satisfied with my QF RG if that matters :d
 
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A question for the group: which Tungsten-YG-DD actually has the best gold tone OOTB?
To be honest, I don't really care about 5 or 10 grams more or less. By far the most important point for me is the quality of the gold plating, especially since it is obviously not so easy to have tungsten models plated afterwards.
Not tungsten :


Honestly I think the answer is none of them unfortunately.
 
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FYI just placed an order for the THB v3 WG Vr3255 to be a donor for a met build with custom DD meteorite dial.
V3 should be DD3255. Dandong doesn't just give out that movement to any factory so they must feel THB is the best offering right now.
 

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V3 should be DD3255. Dandong doesn't just give out that movement to any factory so they must feel THB is the best offering right now.
My TD says the THB told him they don't have Dandong movement. Are we sure?
 

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There where infos around last year that DanDong will release a 3255 Clone Movement. Is it here now? Would be great news:)