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QF Rolex Day-Date 40 Silver Baguette Dial m228235-0004
The integration of a tungsten alloy core brings the physical mass within striking distance of genuine 18k Everose, redefining the tactile experience of the Day-Date clone.
Powered by Cal. 3255 Automatic Clone
The mechanical core of this reference is the Cal. 3255 automatic clone, engineered to replicate the operational feel of the modern Rolex day-date caliber. It utilizes a bidirectional rotor system and features the signature instantaneous midnight jump for both the day and date discs. All movements undergo verification through before final dispatch to ensure amplitude and beat error fall within acceptable horological parameters.
Regulated to approximately 卤8��12 seconds per day in static testing. Positional variance may occur during active wrist wear, typical of clone 3255 architectures.
- �� Power Reserve: Approximately 36 hours
- �� Complications: Hours, minutes, seconds, instantaneous day, and date
- �� Winding Direction: Bidirectional
Technical Specifications
Measuring 40mm in diameter and precisely 12mm thick, the case integrates a dense tungsten core to achieve a 186.3g total weight, heavily coated in a rose gold finish.
A refined sunburst finish that reflects a subtle warm silver hue under direct light, punctuated by precisely aligned baguette-cut synthetic hour markers.
The fluted geometry is machined to mirror the sharp light-catching facets of the genuine, though the base material remains plated steel rather than solid gold.
Solid semi-circular three-piece links offering excellent articulation, secured by a properly tensioned concealed folding Crownclasp.
Why QF for This Reference?
Many collectors ask: ��Why not GMF or BP Factory?��
While GMF produces highly accurate standard 904L Day-Dates, their versions weigh around 130g, immediately revealing their replica status upon handling. QF��s tungsten-integrated case achieves a massive 186.3g, bridging the tactile gap to the genuine 210g 18k Everose model and eliminating the primary physical tell of a precious metal clone.
Full Disclosure: The rose gold plating, while rich, can exhibit a slightly more coppery hue under direct 5000K fluorescent lighting compared to Rolex��s proprietary Everose alloy, and the heavy tungsten core makes deep scratch repair practically impossible.
Data Sheet
| MODEL REFERENCE | m228235-0004 |
| FACTORY / VERSION | QF Heavyweight Tungsten Edition |
| MOVEMENT | Cal. 3255 Automatic Clone |
| CASE MATERIAL | 904L Steel with Tungsten Core (Rose Gold Plated) |
| WEIGHT & THICKNESS | 186.3g | 12.0mm |
| CRYSTAL & LUME | Sapphire with Cyclops | Chromalight |
| DIMENSIONS | 40.0mm � 47.4mm � 12.0mmManual measurements �� minor tolerances apply. |
| WATER RESISTANCE | Stated 30m �� professional pressure test recommended before swimming |
Collector Q&A
Q: Does the day and date jump instantaneously at midnight on this Cal. 3255 clone?
A: Yes, the QF Cal. 3255 clone replicates the instantaneous jump mechanism of the genuine, snapping over sharply around midnight rather than slowly rolling over like standard ETA-based movements.
Q: How does the 186.3g weight compare to the genuine solid gold m228235?
A: The genuine 18k Everose Day-Date 40 weighs approximately 210 grams depending on the number of links. At 186.3g, the QF tungsten version is significantly closer to the authentic heft than standard 130g steel replicas, though still slightly lighter.
Q: Can the rose gold plating on the tungsten case be polished if scratched?
A: Light surface scuffs can be gently buffed with a jeweler��s cloth, but deep polishing is strongly discouraged. Abrasive polishing will strip the rose gold plating, exposing the steel and tungsten base metal underneath.
Q: Is the rotor noise noticeably loud on this specific movement?
A: The automatic winding rotor on the clone 3255 can be marginally more audible than the genuine caliber when shaken close to the ear. However, during normal daily wear on the wrist, the mass of the tungsten case effectively dampens most of the acoustic resonance.