Real vs. replica: F1 Factory Cartier Santos-Dumont replica watch

The Cartier Santos model is produced by BV Factory with a solid stainless steel case, standard case diameter and high-precision automatic Super Clone 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.

Cartier watches have achieved countless glorious achievements throughout history! Among these, the Santos-Dumont series is the greatest of legends. Brand new Santos-Dumont women's and men's watches were introduced at the 2019 Geneva Watch Fair. The design of the new series follows the same lines as the Santos family: simple and pure! Let's first look at the description of the factory:

F1 Factory is currently the only factory in the entire internet that obtains first-hand original male-female couple watches (men's: 43.531.4mm, thickness 7.3mm; women's: 3827.5mm, thickness 7.3mm) and produces 1:1 replicas in depth!

One: The case / was measured and molded with 3D scanning in a large Taiwanese factory, ensuring that all data of the case matches the original (in this way, most of the parts can be replaced with the original). In the final stage, it was all produced by high precision German CNC machining; Part compatibility is extremely high!

Two: Inner body / The only production on the entire internet to use the solid inner cover identical to the original; The mechanism housing and fixing positions were CNC machined. The workmanship is intricate and ingenious (common products on the market use extremely low-quality plastic inner cover, so they feel very light in the hand).

Three: Movement / Original Swiss high-power quartz movement + Cartier A-class special bridge; Works precisely, zero repairs!

Four: Dial / CNC precision engraved triple silver plated dial; A stylish and clear appearance with rail-shaped hour markers, thin three-dimensional Roman numeral time indicators and sunray pattern engraving!

Five: Glass / High transmittance treated French sapphire crystal glass was used; A clear view as if it didn't exist at all.

Six: Leather strap + buckle / Italian imported calfskin was used despite the high cost; The leather surface was processed with a crocodile skin pattern and polished with agate stone. In terms of appearance, texture and hand feel, it is not inferior to ordinary crocodile leather on the market! The same inner leather as Cartier's original was used on the lining; It fits perfectly and is comfortable in use! It is also molded 1:1 according to the original, complete with the pin buckle that is the symbol of Cartier, complementing each other!

Seven: Hour and minute hands / Used the same quenched blue treatment as the original; It gives a gradual color transition effect depending on the angle of rotation, extremely vivid!

Eight: Crown / The symbolic crown was shaped as a round ornamental bead on the five-axis machining machine; It is carefully processed, the bead form is clear and round. A cabochon crystal stone made by grinding blue raw mineral stone was placed on the top of the arm (common products on the market use either resin or synthetic glue; the color remains dull and dull); It gives a fascinating shine under the light.

Nine: General processing / The front and side surfaces of the case were processed by brushing process; sand texture is soft and clear! The transitions between the case surface and the side were processed by creating ornamental lines with lighting; lines are clear and sharp! The bezel rim was processed with luminous polishing and decorated with symbolic outward screws; The texture really stands out!

Ten: Packaging/Label, warranty card and case back code are all consistent with each other.

This watch matches both formal business attire and sports and casual wear. Cartier's never-aging fame and immortal design; A perfect choice both for yourself and as a gift to your loved ones!

Review of F1 Factory Cartier Santos compared to the original

Cartier watches have achieved countless magnificent achievements throughout history; Among these, the Santos series is especially breathtaking. The brand new Santos series watches, introduced by Cartier at the 2019 Geneva Watch Fair, follow the same line as the family's design: pure and simple.

Dial comparison: Precision CNC carved and triple silver plated dial; Stylish and clear with ray-shaped hour markers, thin three-dimensional Roman numeral time indicators and sunray pattern engraving!

Comparison of hour and minute hands: The blue treatment applied to steel by quenching, which is the same as the original, was used; It gives a gradual color transition effect depending on the rotation angle, it is extremely vivid!

Crown comparison: The iconic crown was shaped as a round ornamental bead on a five-axis machining machine; It is carefully processed, the bead form is clear and round. A cabochon crystal stone made by grinding blue raw mineral stone was placed on the top of the arm (common products on the market use either resin or synthetic glue; the color remains dull and dull); It gives a fascinating shine under the light.

Size comparison: F1 Factory is currently the only factory on the entire internet that obtains first-hand original male-female couple watches (men: 43.531.4 mm, thickness 7.3 mm; women: 3827.5 mm, thickness 7.3 mm) and produces 1:1 replicas in depth!

Case comparison: In a large Taiwanese factory, measurements were taken and a mold was made with 3D scanning, ensuring that all data of the case matches the original (in this way, most of the parts can be replaced with the original). In the final stage, it was all produced by high precision German CNC machining; Part compatibility is extremely high! General processing / The front and side surfaces of the case were processed by brushing process; sand texture is soft and clear! The transitions between the case surface and the side were processed by creating ornamental lines with lighting; lines are clear and sharp! The bezel rim was processed with luminous polishing and decorated with symbolic outward screws; The texture really stands out!

Inner body comparison: The only production on the entire internet to use the solid inner cover identical to the original; The mechanism housing and fixing positions were CNC machined. The workmanship is intricate and ingenious (common products on the market use extremely low-quality plastic inner cover, so they feel very light in the hand). You can notice that the locks and slots on the inner body are not careless at all, and the care shown is visible. The side and thickness of the inner body are exactly the same as the original; It can be used by replacing the original.

Glass comparison: High transmittance treated French sapphire crystal glass was used; A clear view as if it didn't exist at all.

Strap comparison: Leather strap + buckle / Italian imported calfskin was used despite the high cost; The leather surface was processed with a crocodile skin pattern and polished with agate stone. In terms of appearance, texture and hand feel, it is not inferior to ordinary crocodile leather on the market! The same inner leather as Cartier's original was used on the lining; It fits perfectly and is comfortable in use! It is also molded 1:1 according to the original, complete with the pin buckle that is the symbol of Cartier, complementing each other! It has the same quick belt change mechanism as the original.

Movement comparison: The original Cartier's own quartz movement is circular; The imported mechanism used by F1 is oval. Original Swiss high-power quartz movement + Cartier A-class special bridge; Works precisely, zero repairs!

Case back comparison: With 3D scanning, the inscriptions on the case back were reproduced in the same way as the original. The classic Cartier Santos hallmark is clearly visible; Each watch has its own independent code. Warranty card, label and case back code are three compatible codes. Rounded corners machined, the position of four screw holes is the same as the original; It can be shared and used interchangeably.

Other: Packaging / Label, warranty card and case back code are all consistent with each other.

Summary: This slim quartz Cartier Santos watch is available in both men's and women's models; medium size for men, small size for women. It is available in all gold, partially gold and steel options, and can also be paired as a couple watch. Since it is really thin and light, it is extremely comfortable to wear, and its look on the wrist is very charismatic. I definitely recommend it!

I hope this article will be useful to you. I will be sharing more detailed teardowns, live-action reviews, and real-replica comparisons in the coming days.

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