Tudor Black Bay M79470 ZF Factory Review

Tudor Black Bay M79470 model is produced by ZF Factory with a solid stainless steel case, 39 mm diameter and ETA 2824-2 caliber in accordance with 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.

Tudor is a model that ZF Factory absolutely dominates in terms of both quality and sales. In terms of size, it follows Rolex's renewed emphasis on small dimensions and comes in an extremely comfortable size of 39 mm. The stainless steel case is finished in two different processes: brushed on the front, polished on the sides; This is the case processing method that Rolex has always used. It is worth noting that Tudor also redesigned the winding crown of this watch; The crown sits flush with the middle case, and the crown shaft is hidden, making it easier to grasp when setting the watch. In the Tudor-specific dial design, hour markers are made from a single piece of radiation-free Super-LumiNova lume material; The lack of a metal frame provides a simpler appearance and the lume effect is brighter. This watch also has GMT function; This function is demonstrated by the long yellow snowflake hand and the outer bezel with a fixed 24-hour scale. The instantaneous jumping date at 3 o'clock works synchronously with the independently adjustable hour hand and is very useful in daily life. The watch is fitted with Tudor's new 'turtleback' clasp with 'T-fit' quick-adjustment mechanism; This mechanism has five hole positions and can be adjusted in length up to 8 mm, thus offering a more comfortable use to watch lovers with different wrist sizes. The 24-hour outer bezel used in the new model is almost identical to the Rolex Ref.1655, except for some details such as the font; Everything is reproduced perfectly, including the character spacing and the brushed engraving on the bezel. Now let's look at the real-replica comparison offered by the factory!

ZF has reproduced the details of every aspect of the dial very well; The size of the logo text, lume hour markers and date window have reached a level that is indistinguishable from the real thing.

ZF is truly the only one in the market that even removes the date ring and compares it. Pure gold is not afraid of fire; He has made even the most inconspicuous hidden details exactly the same as the original. Choose ZF, buy it with your eyes closed, you won't hurt.

The contour curvature of the case is surprisingly similar; The thickness values ​​and details of every aspect of the case are exactly the same. The classic Tudor rose relief on the crown is three-dimensional and clear; It is difficult to distinguish the real from the replica, as if they were cut from the same mold.

When we compare the engravings on the back of the case, it is very close to the ZF original in terms of depth and harmony, it does not fall behind at all; The workmanship is masterful, the technique is eye-catching. The chemical structure of high hardness steel is very stable; Doing a deep treatment on it requires plenty of time with numerous operations, the whole process is long and laborious.

We disassemble the 'guts' and compare the case individually; ZF has done its best to capture every detail and produce a stunning replica. The bezel engraving font is exactly the same, the metal brushing has reached the fineness of the original, the curvature and size of the lugs, even the chamfer width are fully reproduced; ZF is truly a detail freak.

Stainless steel bracelet, its thickness and structure are identical to the original; Both have safety buckles. Each part of the bracelet can be disassembled independently, just like the original. The secure locking clip on the end ring has also been replicated to fit perfectly; ZF factory has really worked hard.

Due to the different mechanism structure, ZF's hour-minute hand center shaft is slightly higher than the original; This is probably the biggest shortcoming in the entire watch comparison. However, when the hands are inserted into the movement, the only thing that can be distinguished from the outside is the central shaft of the seconds hand. ZF's seconds hand center shaft is also made with the same size and thickness as the original; Likewise, the shaft part is slightly raised, the sandblasting texture is the same, and the assembly effect is still perfect.

The stainless steel buckle is exactly the same as a whole; The engraved text on the inside used the same pressing process as the original, and the edges are clean and sharp. Even more impressive, the bracelet's length quick-adjustment mechanism has been replicated to fit perfectly; Whether it's the hole positions, the spring stiffness or the feeling of adjustment, there is no difference from the original.

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Below are high resolution real shot photos of the ZF Factory Tudor M79470 Black Bay 39mm GMT.

When I compared the body details of the watch, I was amazed! Be it the Tudor logo, the date window, the hands and the font, there is no difference between the ZF and the original.

Comparing the ZF steel shield with the original, it is very difficult to distinguish the two from this angle.

ZF used sapphire glass on the glass surface; In the photo above we can see a clarity that is infinitely close to the original.

ZF has the Seagull 2824 movement; Timekeeping is precise and stable. Even in the area in the middle of the lugs, ZF has machined a chamfer with the same bevel as the original; A workmanship of detail that deserves praise.

The shape of the back is the same; The font on the movement cover is the same as ZF in the original. In the original, the text appears darker due to dirt accumulated in the engraving. The brushing pattern on the mechanism cover is no different from the original.

The two mechanism covers are almost like a pair of 'twins'; Even though they are not pressed and produced on the same machine, they can be used interchangeably.

When we measured, the thickness of the two turned out to be the same, and their side views were identical; measured thickness 14.6 mm.

Case diameter 39 mm.

Lume effect is the same as the original.