Free shipping on orders over $2,0002-year movement warrantyReal QC photos before every dispatchDiscreet, tracked worldwide shipping
Movements

Clone movements explained: 3235, 4130 and 3285

What 'super clone' really means at the caliber level, and why the movement is where the money goes.

1 min read · 2026-06-02

Clone movements explained: 3235, 4130 and 3285

'Super clone' is a movement claim before it's anything else. It means the caliber inside is a close copy of the genuine Rolex movement — not a generic base dressed up to look the part.

The 3235

Rolex's workhorse automatic. The clone hacks, hand-winds, and uses a similar going train and balance. It's the most important caliber to get right, and the current clones are the best they've ever been.

The 4130 & 3285

The 4130 drives the Daytona chronograph; the 3285 adds the GMT complication. Both are harder to clone than a time-and-date movement, which is why factory choice matters most on those references.

Keep reading

Ready to buy?

Browse the references, or message us for current stock and QC photos.

Browse the collection