IWC Portofino IW356518 Review

IWC Portofino IW356518 model is produced by leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a solid stainless steel case, standard case diameter and high-precision automatic Super Clone mechanism 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.

Without further ado, let's dive straight into today's comparative review

The one on the left is the IWC Portofino 150th Anniversary Commemorative Model IW356518 original, and the one on the right is the high-end replica version of the V7 factory! They are extremely similar to each other, it is almost impossible to distinguish the real thing from the replica.

When we compare the front of the watch, the similarity between the two is extremely high. The V7 factory reproduced the dark blue dial exactly with zero color difference! The oil filling workmanship used on the hour markers is also extremely fine. The light blue coating and transparency used in sapphire glass are perfect; You cannot see the slightest difference from the original.

In our measurements, the data of the two watches match perfectly. The IWC logo on the crown has been reproduced very successfully and the workmanship is of high quality. The case form and the spirit of the ears are completely compatible with the original.

Dial details

The print quality of the IWC AUTOMATIC text on the dial is excellent. The font is three-dimensional and finely crafted, with no burrs, extremely pleasing to the eye. The hour and minute hands are of the same workmanship as the original, both rhodium plated; In this way, it maintains its perfect shine and texture for a long time. The date font has also been processed very successfully, it is still three-dimensional and full, and moreover, the font matches the original exactly. The blue tone of the dial is almost exactly the same in both watches; Compared to the V7 original, it easily exceeds 95 percent.

Production from the original mold, the benchmark of the industry! Most of the parts are compatible with the original without any problems.

Case and Body Workmanship

Careful inside and out; The interior of the case body is also meticulously processed, smooth and smooth, thus protecting the movement stably for a long time. The transparency of the glass is extremely good.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

The engraving on the case back is strong and smooth; size and depth made according to the original mould. Even the inside of the case back is the same as the original. The workmanship of the case back is extremely detailed; Every detail reflects the serious and responsible approach of the V7 factory.

On the mechanism side, the V7 factory offers two options.

Movement and Caliber Performance

The first is the highly praised Seagull 2892 self-winding movement; both stable and pleasing to the eye. The second is the world-famous Swiss ETA2892 self-winding movement (this movement is used today by many famous watch brands: Omega, Longines, IWC, Cartier and many more). The winding feel and time setting method of both movements are exactly the same as the original. It is almost impossible to distinguish the real thing from the replica without opening the case back.

The V7 factory offers two different belt options.

First, hand-stitched Italian calfskin; The workmanship is fine and the texture is extraordinary. The second is the abdominal skin of the American alligator, which is the same as the original; It offers comfortable use with its soft and breathable structure, providing the perfect experience of the original. Both come with the classic IWC pin buckle; The workmanship of the buckle is also meticulous, the processing and form are perfectly compatible with the original. It can be exchanged for the original without any problems.

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