GF Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon Phase Master vs ZF: Which is better?

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Wristwatch model is produced by ZF Factory with a solid stainless steel case, 39 mm diameter and a 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.

First, there is the sapphire glass; It has been treated with anti-glare treatment and its transparency has reached the same level as the original. No matter what angle or environment you look at, when you examine the glass of this watch, it feels like there is no glass. The dial is a brushed radial pattern dial; A simple three-hand design. If you look carefully, you will notice that half of the hands are sandblasted and the other half are polished; This adds a very textured look, we call it a yin-yang pointer. Creating this effect in such a small needle is something other small factories cannot do. The second hand is a blue annealed steel hand; Additionally, the second and minute hands are curved downwards, as in the original.

Case diameter 39 mm, thickness 9.9 mm; same as original. The case is polished; This brings the problem of small scratches forming after wearing it for a while. The logo embossing on the crown on the side is clear and smooth. The small button at the bottom adjusts the calendar, and the one on the left opposite adjusts the moon phase; The functions are exactly the same.

The calendar and moon phase at six o'clock are combined; The moon phase rotates one turn every month, the function is the same as the original. On the fifteenth of every month, that is, during the full moon, the moon is in the middle of the dial. It looks completely simple and elegant, and its meaning is very beautiful. The hour markers are all three-dimensional relief time markers; Each mark was processed to obtain three proportional planes. It is both stylish and elegant and its display is clear.

Italian calfskin strap combined with Jaeger-LeCoultre original folding clasp in stainless steel; Engraved with Jaeger-LeCoultre's classic logo.

What is the difference between GF Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon Phase Master and ZF Factory? How to distinguish?

Now let's get to the really important part: GF vs zf. The dial surface of this watch is not flat, it bulges slightly in the middle and creates a certain curve. GF made this arc very natural; It is not like in zf, since its curve is not very natural, reflected shadows are created. In addition, GF has made the dial surface whiter, and the brushing feeling is finer; This is the first difference. The second is in the moon phase disk. Zf's moon phase is almost flat print, no three-dimensionality at all; whereas the original is fluffy and three-dimensional. GF's moon phase, on the other hand, has a three-dimensional, curved little sun; Its overall three-dimensionality is better.

The case back and front glass use sapphire glass on the front and back. The inner ring of the case back strengthens the water resistance and provides the same daily use water resistance as the original. GF Factory movement, replica of the 925/1 movement. At the back, the GF also has three changes compared to the zf. First, the color of the rotor; The plating is now K yellow gold and the rotor screws are round head blue steel screws. The previous zf was rose gold and did not match the original at all. The second is the pattern of the bridge plate; It was completely vertical striped, while the previous zf had a cross-patterned embroidery. The third is the mainspring box; It is a carved design in the GF, it was filled in in the previous zf. Including the overall rendering, the GF Factory looks a bit cleaner and adds a more textured look to the watch as a whole.

I hope my article was useful to you. I will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the coming days.