AZ Factory IWC Portugieser green dial, 150th anniversary chronograph, transparent back: how is the workmanship really?

The IWC Portugieser model is produced by ZF Factory with a solid 316L stainless steel case, 41 mm diameter and 7750 automatic chronograph movement architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Which factory to choose for the IWC Portugieser series green dial chronograph? Which is more similar to AZ Factory or YL Factory?

First, let's look at its overall dimensions: diameter 41 mm, thickness 13.2 mm; These are exactly the same as the original. Now let's look at that green dial. As we all know, for colored dials, the replica version cannot be exactly the same as the original; but it can come infinitely close to the original. The green of this AZ Factory model is a deeper tone, not as light as the YL; Additionally, the radial pattern on the entire dial is also engraved. From this perspective, it is quite successful. In other factories, the color is either too light or the hour markers inside the dial are not completely green; a slightly different color or silver tone still appears. That's why only AZ Factory is currently rendered more accurately.

How is the craftsmanship of the AZ Factory green dial chronograph?

The entire case is made of 316L stainless steel. When we look from the side, we see that the middle part of the case is brushed horizontally; The pattern and brushing direction also match the original. The upper and lower layers are processed with polished workmanship, again remaining true to the original workmanship. The curved design of the ears on both sides is also the same as the original. The entire case form is fine, there are no problems.

When viewed through the high-resolution sapphire glass and anti-reflective blue-coated domed glass, all the details of the dial are clearly visible and extremely clear. Arabic numeral hour markers are used throughout the dial and are in metallic silver color; The willow leaf type hour and minute hands are also silver in color. It was made completely faithful to the original, no problems. The number markings on the dial are also extremely smooth and three-dimensional; Unlike other versions, the figures do not feel like they were cut in one blow, there is no lack of curve on the edges of the figures.

The chronograph's second and minute hands are slightly curved downwards and follow the edge of the glass. This is also in line with the original; There is a slightly bent down effect. The upper two spiral ring patterns on the chronograph sub-dial are more finely crafted than the old version; That is, more spirals are placed in the same size ring. It's very nice, the entire dial has a very textured appearance.

Now let's look at the three buttons on the side. At the top right is the button to start and stop the chronograph; crown in the middle. In the zoomed-in image, we see that the IWC logo is engraved on the tip of the crown, it is quite clear and three-dimensional. The bottom right is the reset button. When you are not using it, you can return the second hand to zero by first pressing the stop button and then the reset button. If we look at the buttons in general, the two buttons on the right and the crown in the middle are not in the same alignment; This detail also matches the original. In older versions these were in a single alignment. So, in this final version, this detail has been corrected very well.

As for the case back: this model has a transparent back design. Old Portugieser chronographs were closed-back; But the 150th anniversary version of the same model has a transparent back. Additionally, the case back is fixed to the edges with 4 flat-head screws. In the image, we can clearly see that the inscriptions on the edge of the case back are engraved clearly and in place, which is very good. The brushing in the middle of the case back is also very finely processed.

As for the movement side, the original uses the Cal.69355 movement. AZ Factory, on the other hand, has produced some bridges and parts based on the Dandong 7750 movement; The balance position matches the original, and the color of the stones also matches the original. In this way, it was converted into the Cal.69355 movement; Thus, the total thickness of the watch was thinned and became the same as the original. At the same time, since the number of gears attached to the mechanism has been greatly reduced, it works more stable than previous versions of the mechanism.

As for the strap side, AZ Factory used calfskin material; The general feeling is pretty bad, harsh. I recommend future reference and upgrading with crocodile skin. On the buckle side, IWC's most classic push-release buckle is used. The overall processing and polish of the buckle is very good. The size and depth of the classic IWC engraving on the buckle also matches the original. When you open the buckle, there is an embossed IWC text on the inside; The size and thickness of the braille is also kept the same as the original. AZ Factory has done a very good job when it comes to the buckle.

Finally, let me summarize: From the detailed review above, we understand that AZ Factory has achieved a very high level of craftsmanship in the overall appearance, and the dial color tone is the closest to the original. With so many options on the replica market, only AZ Factory is relatively flawless.

This is where we end. I hope this article was useful to you. I will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the coming days.