I’ll use the simplest movement classifications to categorize watches from Guangzhou Zhanxi:

1. Mingzhu Movement: The cheapest movement used in replica watches, costing around 5 USD. The resulting watches are of very poor quality; generally, avoid this type.

2. Japanese Citizen 8215 Movement: This movement is also second-tier. It’s relatively cheap to assemble into a watch, with decent stability, but the workmanship is mediocre, and the power reserve is short. I personally don’t recommend it because all the parts are not made according to the molds used for genuine watches.

3. Hangzhou and Wuhan Movements: These factories mostly produce movements like the 3135, 3235, 2824, and 2836, which are considered mid-quality. Overall, these movements are acceptable; in Guangzhou Zhanxi, we call them “replica movements.”

4. Large Factory Goods: These are what you call “super clones.” The movements in these watches are mostly replicas from Shanghai, Dandong, and Tianjin Seagull movement factories. For example, the movement model might be 3135. 4130, 3235, and 2824 are used on Rolex Submariner, Datejust, and Daytona models, as well as Omega Seamaster models.

5. Gold Plating and Diamond Modification
Watches produced in Guangzhou Zhanxi do not have pure gold watches; they are all gold-plated. If you seek a higher degree of authenticity, you can opt for gold plating, which involves wrapping the watch in genuine gold using casting techniques for long-lasting color retention.

Diamonds and diamond modification often utilize moissanite, a synthetic diamond whose brilliance is almost indistinguishable from real diamonds.