Last month, the watch community was taken aback by the news of EW Factory's closure following a raid. This was particularly unfortunate as EW had been a reliable source for acquiring a wide range of Rolex models, such as the Datejust, Day-Date, Submariner, GMT-Master II, and Oyster Perpetual, all at competitive prices.
Return to the Market
This week brings encouraging news: EW Factory has resumed operations and is once again providing watches. In addition, both ARF and GF have also returned to the market with available offerings.
As for Noob and VS factories, there have been no updates regarding their status.
Quality Assessment of EW Rolex
Regarding quality, EW provides reasonably good Rolex replicas, although they are not the top tier. Priced around 350 USD, these watches are a viable option for newcomers. While EW models have decent quality, others from GM, ARF, VSF, and Noob are known for superior craftsmanship. For instance, the Oyster Perpetual 41mm Tiffany Blue from EW might not perfectly match the size specifications of those from VSF or Noob. Despite this, most customer feedback indicates satisfaction with the durability and general performance of EW watches.
Material Composition
There is some skepticism about the material claims made by dealers concerning EW Rolex watches. Although many claim that these watches are crafted from 904L stainless steel, there is doubt about such assertions. Given that these watches are priced around 350 USD, the authenticity of their use of 904L stainless steel is questionable.
