Clean Factory 3235 vs Dandong 3285 — Super Clone Movement Comparison

Two of the most debated calibres: the CF 3235 (Submariner Date, Datejust 41) and the Dandong 3285 (GMT-Master II).

CF 3235 Overview

Clone of Rolex 3235. Time-and-date, 70h power reserve, 28,800 vph, Chronergy-style escapement. Blue Parachrom-style hairspring. Tested: +8 to +15s/day. Quieter rotor than 3135 clones.

Dandong 3285 Overview

True GMT movement with independent hour hand. Correct hand stack (H→GMT→M→S). 70h+ power reserve (tested 72h). Accuracy: +6s/day.

Comparison

CF 3235: time+date, 70h PR, +8-15s/day, used in Submariner/Datejust. Dandong 3285: GMT, 70h+ PR, +6s/day, used in GMT-Master II.

Both are excellent for their applications. The 3285 is technically more impressive (true GMT + correct stack), but the 3235 is a solid time-and-date movement.