Finally, a Correct Hand Stack (CHS) Movement
The GMT-Master II is the most complex sports watch to replicate. For years, the market offered only compromises: either reliable movements with the wrong hand sequence, or “time-bomb” movements that looked right but broke within months.
Victory Factory ends the compromise.
Powered by the Custom Dandong 3285, our GMT-Master II collection (Pepsi, Batgirl, Sprite, Rootbeer) offers the only experience that is mechanically identical to the genuine Rolex traveler’s watch.
1. The “Hand Stack” Debate: CHS vs. IHS
This is the first thing any expert looks at. On a genuine GMT movement, the hands are stacked on the center pinion in a specific order.
- The Wrong Way (IHS): Cheaper replicas use modified ETA movements where the GMT hand is at the bottom (closest to the dial). This is an instant “tell” that the watch is fake.
- The Victory Way (CHS): Our Dandong 3285 features the Correct Hand Stack.
- Order from Bottom to Top: Hour Hand -> GMT Hand -> Minute Hand -> Second Hand.
- This stacking order is visually identical to the genuine caliber.
2. True GMT Functionality
Many replicas are just “Office GMTs” where you adjust the GMT hand independently. The Dandong 3285 is a “True Traveler’s GMT.”
- Independent Jumping Hour: When you pull the crown to the second position, you adjust the Hour Hand independently. It “jumps” in one-hour increments (forward or backward) without stopping the watch or moving the minute hand.
- Date Adjustment: Just like the genuine, there is no “quick-set date” position. You change the date by jumping the hour hand twice around the dial. This mechanical behavior is the ultimate proof of a top-tier movement.
3. Power & Stability: 72 Hours
The old generation of “Correct Hand Stack” movements (modified 3186 clones) were notorious for breaking because they used fragile, added-on gears to force the hands into position.
The Dandong 3285 is different. It is built from the ground up as a native GMT movement.
- No Extra Modules: The GMT function is integrated into the movement architecture, not glued on.
- 72-Hour Reserve: It shares the same high-efficiency barrel as the 3235, providing a genuine 3-day power reserve.
4. The Victory Standard
A complex movement requires precise lubrication. The GMT mechanism involves more friction points than a standard watch.
- Lubrication: We use specialized Swiss oils on the jumper spring and the hour wheel teeth to ensure the “click” of the hour hand feels crisp, not mushy.
- Accuracy: Regulated to -5/+5 seconds per day in 5 positions.
Technical Comparison
| Feature | Victory Factory x Dandong 3285 | Standard “Modified” GMT |
| Hand Stack | Correct (Hour – GMT – Minute) | Incorrect (GMT – Hour – Minute) |
| Hour Adjustment | Independent “Jumping” Hour | Standard Dragging Hour |
| Movement Type | Native Integrated GMT | Modified ETA 2836 (High Failure Rate) |
| Power Reserve | 72 Hours | ~38 Hours |
| Stability | High | Low (“Time Bomb” reputation) |
Conclusion
If you travel across time zones, or simply appreciate the engineering of a complicated movement, there is no substitute. The Dandong 3285 gives you the correct look, the correct function, and the reliability to wear it every day.
Travel the world. We’ll keep the time.