Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT 231.10.43.22.03.001 Blue Dial VS Factory Super Clone

VS Factory Omega Seamaster 231.10.43.22.03.001 — The Aqua Terra GMT Nobody's Talking About

So VS Factory dropped their latest Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M GMT, ref 231.10.43.22.03.001. And honestly? It's a sleeper. Most people in the rep community are still stuck on the standard AT150, but this GMT version deserves way more attention than it's getting.

Let me break down what I found.

The Case and Dial — Familiar But Different

If you've seen any AT150 before, the case shape and bracelet will feel immediately familiar. Same DNA. VS didn't mess with what already works there.

Where things get interesting is the dial. You've got a 24-hour GMT scale running along the outer edge, plus that distinctive triangle-tipped GMT hand sitting right in the mix with the regular hour/minute hands. The vertical stripe texture on the dial — that classic AT signature — still looks fantastic. Catches light differently depending on the angle, gives it depth.

Date window sits at 6 o'clock. Clean layout overall.

Clone Cal.8605 — Not a Decorated Plate Job

Here's where this VS Factory Omega Seamaster GMT really earns its keep.

The movement inside is a clone 8605. Basically the same architecture as the 8500 that's been running reliably in VS's AT150 for ages now, except they've added the GMT complication. Real rotor, real bidirectional winding. The balance wheel visible at 6 o'clock is black, all the gears actually function — this isn't one of those dummy movements with a plastic splint board underneath. Genuine clone.

Every screw seat is real. And one detail that impressed me: the serial engravings on the caseback lugs match the numbers on the movement itself. Small thing but tells you the factory is paying attention.

Stability-wise, the 8500 base has been proven over years at this point. The 8605 variant carries that same track record.

Actually Using the GMT Function

Screw-down crown, same twist-to-open operation as a Rolex sub. Unscrew it and wind up.

Pull to first position — hour hand adjusts independently. Calendar jumps along with it, forward and backward. Pretty standard stuff.

Pull to second position — that's your time setting plus GMT hand control. Say you want the red GMT hand pointing at 3. Just rotate it there, push the crown back in, then set your local hour hand wherever you need it. Done. Two time zones established, exact same operation as gen.

Real talk though. Most people buying this won't use the GMT function more than twice. It's just not something that comes up in daily life for most of us. But the point is — it works. Properly. Not a cosmetic addition.

Black vs Blue — Pick Your Side

Two dial options on this VS Factory Omega Seamaster 231.10.43.22.03.001.

Black dial. Safe. Versatile. The vertical grooves play with light in a really understated way. Works with anything.

Blue dial. This is the one. Sapphire AR coating on the crystal lets the blue come through super clean — it's got this translucent quality that photos honestly don't capture well. There's a reason blue has always been the most popular AT colorway. The 007 connection doesn't hurt either.

On Wrist

41mm case diameter. Wears well on most wrists — not too big, doesn't sit too tall. The brushed finishing on the case is sharp and consistent. Feels like a proper tool watch on the wrist, solid without being heavy.

Bottom Line

VS Factory's Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT 231.10.43.22.03.001 is about as close as it gets right now. The clone 8605 works, the GMT complication is functional, finishing is tight. If you're into the AT line and want something beyond the basic three-hander, this is pretty much your only option at this tier. And it's a damn good one.