Real vs. replica: AF Factory Ballon Bleu 42 mm large men's replica watch

The Cartier Ballon Bleu model is produced by AF Factory with a solid 316L stainless steel case, 42 mm diameter and ETA 2824-2 caliber in Swiss norms 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.

AF Ballon Bleu 42 mm oversized men's watch comparison with the original – Cartier Ballon Bleu series W69012Z4 men's automatic winding mechanical watch, casual sports style men's watch

Let's first look at the data of this watch

AF Factory Ballon Bleu 42 mm steel bracelet model. Series: Ballon Bleu series. Model: W69012Z4. Clock size: 42 mm x 12.8 mm. Tested movement: Seagull 2824. Movement functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date display. Case: 316L stainless steel. Glass: sapphire raised glass. Strap: 316L stainless steel strap. Buckle: folding buckle. Water resistance: 50 meters

2020 Cartier's newest 42 mm Ballon Bleu men's watch! Coming with great interest!

2020 new watch! Completely different from pre-2019 versions!

All in all, much more elegant and classic! The dial is slightly light yellow dual-tone; The Roman numeral markings are puffier and fuller with black print. All English fonts on the crown have been corrected according to the new version, more clear and fluffy; The chrysanthemum pattern in the middle spreads clearly in rays, offering a more three-dimensional visual pleasure!

The inside of the dial: an original factory level dial surface! Blue hour and minute hands that are extremely difficult to carve, crafted with the strongest and highest level pure fire! The silver-grey tone lettering of the date bar is completely consistent in thickness! Beats all versions on the market! AF's crazy meticulousness; Chasing the strongest!

Movement side: Top level Seagull 2824 movement is used! After the watchmaker's extremely precise assembly, the movement is very stable, timekeeping is accurate, and the rate of return to repair is almost non-existent! Worth having!

Case side: Precision workmanship in Swiss quality! Original blue spinel crown! The curve of the case form and the form texture on the crescent part are unrivaled! Flawless sapphire fish-eye raised crystal glass and crescent 🌙 aperture! The multi-piece combined case structure is meticulous, elegant and tight! 3 meters strong waterproof! The brushed craftsmanship and touch of the quality strap is amazing!

The logo on the case back is reproduced by German CNC engraving, twin effect! 8 original level screws! All the above parts can be interchanged with the original watch, there is no difference!

The new clasp of the steel bracelet model has been changed; It has become thinner, smaller and more elegant! The steel links of the strap as a whole are also slightly thinner than the previous ones! AF did everything very well!

5. En güçlü ve en iyi fiyat/performans!

Three versions! Steel bracelet! Crocodile skin! Italian calfskin! It is way above its value! You get what you buy!

Does AF Factory Ballon Bleu work over the counter?

Does AF Factory Ballon Bleu work over the counter? The answer is absolutely no! In today's replica watches, this model can basically be imitated only in terms of appearance; because it is difficult to replicate the original mechanism. Cartier is also a well-established company and has many years of watchmaking expertise. Although Cartier's movements basically use movements from companies such as ETA, many corrections are made, including the processing of the movement, and these are a level that replica watches have difficulty reaching. After all, the price difference is obvious; The replica watch is not even a fraction of the original. How will it get past the counter? Of course, many sellers firmly claim that they pass through the counter to make sales; Since it is difficult for most watch friends to go to the counter and have it examined, this kind of answer perhaps makes everyone secretly happy. But in real terms, this model does not pass off the counter, be careful about that. When it comes to fitting it and passing it off as authentic, this model does it no problem! Also, when you ask this question, the seller often thinks you are a newbie; I recommend you not to ask such questions, actually you already know the answer inside you! I'm not saying AF Factory Ballon Bleu is useless here; It is extremely successful in terms of detail and has reached a level that makes it difficult to distinguish real from fake. But if you take it to the counter and have it examined, the staff there will look askance at you. Let's analyze the AF Factory Ballon Bleu craftsmanship below!

How is the craftsmanship of Replica AF Factory Ballon Bleu actually?

As for the AF Factory Ballon Bleu model, it mainly covers some classic models; Sizes 28, 33 and 42 are available, size 36 is not available. Because this is a medium size and few watch friends prefer it. Of course, this model from AF Factory is not as diverse as the V6; AF Factory only makes classic and high-selling models. This is perhaps AF Factory's weak point!

As for the general material of the watch, the case is made of 316 stainless steel, which is resistant to wear and scratches; The bezel is very smooth and polished, and the layered wave patterns are extremely clear. It also has a big, puffy round winding crown; The curvature of the crown slightly shifts the minute hand track and Roman numeral hour markers from their orbit. With exquisite swirl pattern craftsmanship and fire-blued steel sword-shaped hour and minute hands, Cartier's artistic flair reveals its high design characteristics; The workmanship details are also extremely accurate!

As for the dial surface, this model only has a date window measuring 42; A fish-eye date window is placed at 3 o'clock. Notice here that only the oversized Ballon Bleu has the date window display; This greatly increases the usefulness of the watch. Additionally, in terms of detail, they have corrected the problem that the case of the current versions on the market was too thick. While the thickness of all other mechanical versions currently on the market is around 11 mm, the AF Factory version has achieved an exact imitation by reaching 10 mm. The structure and assembly order of the case are the same as the original, the parts can be installed opposite each other. When it comes to details, AF Factory is really successful!

A number, a label for each watch; three codes in one! QR code data follows the original exactly! The entire Cartier series, which no longer uses a red warranty card on the counter, uses a closed case-back design; The Cartier name and watch information are engraved on the stainless steel case back. The engraved codes are the same as the original, one code for each watch. As for the mechanism, when the size is different, the mechanism configuration is also different; For example, in size 33, there is a distinction between quartz and mechanical, and in size 42, there is a distinction between Seagull mechanism or a separately arranged Swiss movement. You can also contact us directly about the mechanism of this model!

The watch generally uses 316 stainless steel and has a steel bracelet. As for the strap of this model, it is highly textured; It starts from the first ear pod and flows smoothly until the buckle, this smooth texture makes it feel even more comfortable when worn. Additionally, calfskin or alligator strap can be chosen as the strap for this model; This model is extremely user-friendly in this respect!

Summary: Today we analyzed popular questions about AF Factory Cartier Ballon Bleu; We also explained the question asked by watch friends whether the AF version Ballon Bleu will be available on the counter. In general, the watch has captured the original in details to the highest possible level, and this is the maximum level that a replica watch can reach. Watch friends who like it can consider buying it!

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