GF Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon Phase Master upgraded to 925 solid movement — how is the quality?

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Wristwatch model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a solid stainless steel case, 39 mm diameter and ETA 2836-2 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.

What has been upgraded in the latest GF Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon Phase Master? How is the detail work? Is the quality good? The most powerful version?

The biggest upgrade this time is that the mechanism has been improved while preserving the existing craftsmanship. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon Phase Master series classic men's watch Q1368420 is actually a model produced by many factories; ZF, AZ, YL Factory are all strong competitors. Of course, GF Factory is also trying to consolidate its first place by constantly improving itself! The upgrade of this mechanism panel is also planned according to the original! In addition, the Cal.925/1 one-piece movement, which is replicated by taking a mold from the original, preserves the excitement of the first day; Each mechanism goes through a series of stringent tests and screenings before leaving the factory! The previously used Japanese Citizen 9015 movement has been redeveloped at the factory and all functions of the movement have been made exactly the same as the original. The text was directly engraved on the mechanism bridge, no extra bridge was added; Additionally, the automatic rotor exclusive to Jaeger-LeCoultre was specially produced again. Therefore, all parts except the shock absorber look the same as the original.

In fact, this movement is the same 925 one-piece movement that AZ and YL used last year. GF only procured this mechanism at the end of last year; So there are 3 factories that have acquired the same mechanism so far. That's why the update was released only after Chinese New Year. The new version mechanism is actually not as stable as the old one-piece mechanisms; In fact, the failure/repair rate is slightly higher than the Seagull 2884/2836 movements and the winding efficiency is also slightly lower. This is mainly due to the refinement of the mechanism, but it is all within acceptable limits. GF Factory also warns: When quickly adjusting the hour and minute hands or the calendar, move the watch between 3 and 9 positions and press it; so you don't damage the mechanism! Of course, this rule also applies to the use of every mechanical watch!

GF currently maintains its previous sales price, has not lowered it; It is also the most expensive among the four factories. AZ Factory has the highest price-performance ratio. Even when you look at the price, you can see GF's confidence in its own workmanship.

What is the replica level of the GF Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon Phase Master? How can you tell if a watch is produced by GF Factory?

The latest GF Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon Phase Master has a case diameter of 39 mm and a thickness of 9.9 mm; same as original. It is a very gentleman-style watch that is also very suitable for wearing with classic clothing. The slim case of this ultra-thin moon phase watch from Jaeger-LeCoultre gives it unparalleled wearing comfort and an elegant, restrained nobility. The case is made of stainless steel; After careful polishing and processing, the lines gained a full and fluid appearance. The simple yet eye-pleasing silver-white round dial is elegant and ostentatious; It reveals the mature and skillful side of the man. Each of the seemingly simple three-dimensional relief hour markers is processed to form three symmetrical planes; It is both stylish and legible.

Also corrected is the hour marker at 12 o'clock; Thus, criticism of misalignment caused by the dial problem in some models in the past was avoided.

The dial of the latest GF Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon Phase Master is Jaeger-LeCoultre's usual brushed radial pattern dial. GF's brushing workmanship is extremely fine; It's better than ZF and AZ and visually feels much more textured. The Jaeger-LeCoultre logo at the top of the dial is also printed full, clear and clean. Three sword-shaped main hands indicate the time; The workmanship of the blue steel seconds hand is the same as the original. If you look carefully, you will notice that half of the hands are sandblasted and the other half are polished; This creates a highly textured look. Creating such an effect in such a small needle is something that other small factories cannot do.

The glass of the latest GF Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon Phase Master is crafted from sapphire crystal and treated with an anti-reflective coating; Its transparency is at the same level as the original. No matter what angle or environment you look at the glass of this watch, it feels like there is no glass and all the details of the dial surface are clearly visible. The detail on the glass has been taken one step further; When you watch the dial from the side, you see that there is a slight curve. To achieve the same effect, GF repeatedly adjusted the pattern long and laboriously, ensuring that both the spirit and the feel rivaled the original.

The newest GF Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon Phase Master combines the calendar and moon phase at position 6; The moon phase rotates one turn every month and its function is the same as the original. GF has done a better job than ZF on the details; For example, if we look at the upper moon, the moon phase disk is precision machined by CNC (not gluing) and the similarity rate reaches 98 percent! The three-dimensional texture of GF's moon phase disk is very strong, better than ZF. According to the lunar calendar, the moon comes to the middle of the dial on the fifteenth of every month; On the whole, it looks simple and ostentatious, and its meaning is particularly beautiful. The embossed logo on the side of the crown is clear and smooth; Additionally, the entire case is polished, the curve of the ears is natural, and the joints at both ends are extremely tight. This reveals the improvement in GF's overall workmanship.

The watch's mechanism is a specially produced Cal.925/1 one-piece movement; The patterns are processed with CNC machines imported from Germany, the embroidery pattern is thin and clear, decorated with vertical Geneva lines that are exactly compatible with the original. The precision CNC-machined, openwork barillet case gives the movement a more 'Jaeger-LeCoultre' feel. The rotor is plated with a custom-tuned K gold color; It's not just any ordinary red rose gold. Since GF's is a special carat K gold color, it is different from the rose gold color of YL and AZ; You can easily distinguish whether a watch has a GF Factory moon phase. Rotor screws are also round head blue steel screws; It is truly expertly crafted and makes the entire watch look more perfect. That's why GF has become the most powerful Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon Phase Master! In addition, the Cal.925/1 one-piece movement, which is replicated by taking a mold from the original, preserves the excitement of the first day; Each mechanism goes through a series of stringent tests and screenings before leaving the factory!

The watch is fitted with an Italian calfskin strap; When combined with the stainless steel buckle, the whole look becomes more elegant and gentlemanly. The calfskin strap has a folding buckle, and Jaeger-LeCoultre's classic logo is engraved on the end of the buckle. If desired, it can be replaced with a crocodile leather strap; However, the quality of Italian calfskin as an original accessory is also extremely successful!

Summary: Today, I briefly reviewed the GF Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon Phase Master once again in terms of details and briefly explained the upgrade points of the GF Factory Moon Phase Master. The main upgrades are the one-piece movement and correction of dial markings. GF Factory molding of this new version brings the entire watch as close to the original as possible; Watch friends who like it can buy it with peace of mind! I hope my article will be useful to you. I will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the future.