GF Factory Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5000 gold-plated black dial watch review

The Blancpain Wristwatch 5000 model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a high-tech ceramic case, 43 mm diameter and a 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.

Thickness: 13.4 mm, diameter: 43 mm. The bezel is exactly compatible with the original, the sense of volume in the lines is strong! The satin stainless steel buckle is processed with the same care as its inner and outer surfaces; The corners are sharp, clean and clear, there is no ambiguity. The tip of the buckle pin is processed with a multi-surface chamfering process, and the detail in the original is perfectly reflected! Adapted from the delicate Hangzhou 7 series movement, Blancpain's own produced Cal.1315 movement is used. The color of the purple-red stone beds of the bridge is the same as the original; So the bridge doesn't look fake at first glance! The one-piece bridge is not only closer to the original in appearance but also protects the mechanism better, making the quality more stable! The bridge is first sanded and then chamfered; The sole purpose of this slow and meticulous workmanship is to prevent copper shavings falling from the bridge from entering the mechanism and causing the watch to stop. (An imported fluorine rubber diving strap is provided as a gift.)

The entire replica watch is about 43mm; Specially designed for those who love Fifty Fathoms but are worried that the 45 mm version will be too big. The design is quite impressive with its all black dial and electroplated gold body.

Dial and Hand Details

The black dial has a slight grained texture. The center of the candle-shaped hour and minute hands is filled with lume; The edges of the hour and minute hands are very clean, there are no burrs. There is also a red accent on the tip of the moving seconds hand. The tips of the minute and second hands are slightly curved downwards; This is a detail designed to prevent contact with the glass, and this point is exactly in line with the original. There is a date window at the position between 4 and 5 o'clock. The text printing on the entire dial is also the same as the original; Therefore, GF Factory has done a very successful job regarding the dial.

Movement and Caliber Performance

Hangzhou 7 series movement was used as the mechanism. The bridge has been processed, the sun pattern processing is fine and smooth, the bridge metal plates have undergone chamfering treatment, the color of the red stones is vivid; These details decorating the mechanism are quite elegant and the similarity in appearance of the mechanism is well captured. However, compared to the original mechanism, the position of the balance wheel is different; This is a gap that cannot be avoided. The spinning wheel on the bridge does not have that mechanical volume feel of the original; While it had a real function in the original, in GF Factory it is mainly for decoration.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

On the accessories side: while the manufacturer provides a double-sided nylon strap as standard, it also offers a rubber strap with a beautiful matte texture that will make your work easier during your dives. 100 percent Swiss imported C3 lume was used; Close to the original in terms of brightness and permanence! Moreover, it is not radioactive.

Summary: Let me roughly compare with the ZF version. ZF's watch is not bad, the two manufacturers are close to each other in terms of workmanship. But ZF's output quality control is very sloppy; It either gets dusty or minor problems occur. So every time a customer orders ZF I have to check it one by one; If I cannot fix it myself, I replace it with a new one by the manufacturer and send it back that way. Moreover, ZF puts a huge QC label on it; I'm really surprised by this. I would also like to highly praise one of the advantages of GF Factory watches: their water resistance is extremely good, all of them are tested for water resistance. Unlike some manufacturers, it does not remove the product without doing any waterproofing process. In conclusion, if you want to get this black ceramic Fifty Fathoms, I sincerely recommend you this version.