Which factory is better? KZ Cartier Santos 100th Anniversary replica watch real-replica comparison review

The Cartier Santos model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a solid stainless steel case, standard case diameter and ETA 2824-2 caliber in 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.

Santos (Santos de Cartier) watches are a series from Cartier dating back to the beginning of the last century. There is also a story behind Santos' emergence. One night in 1901, the famous aviator Santos-Dumont had dinner with his friend Louis Cartier after losing a race. At dinner, he complains that he cannot take out his pocket watch and look at the time when both hands have to control the vehicle during the flight, so he cannot keep the rhythm of the flight well. Cartier remembers his friend's complaint. In 1904, this jeweler offered Santos a solution with the help of watchmaking master Edmond Jaeger. As a witness to the friendship of two pioneers, the world's first wristwatch was born. The square and rounded corner dial, one-piece curved lugs and exposed screw decorations created this classic watch and inspired many different interpretations and adaptations in the following period. Today, in Watch Talks, I present to you the KZ Factory Santos watch in comparison with the original.

Maintaining the excitement of the first day, KZ has once again introduced a quality product for watch lovers: Super A quality Cartier Santos 100th Anniversary commemorative edition. The dial and hour and minute hands are at the level of the factory equivalent, the special form case is machined in its best form, and the polished and brushed transition points exactly match the original. The bezel uses the same electrochemical polishing technique as the original, not the traditional mechanical polishing like the original; Thus, the same clarity as the original was achieved. In the replica made using the case back of the real Cartier Santos as a reference, the depth and thinness and thickness of the recesses and protrusions are completely compatible with the original. The adjusted and selected buckle is exactly the same as the locking and unlocking feeling of the original.

Movement and Caliber Performance

Movement comparison: The KZ version uses the Seagull 2836 movement; The original carries the caliber 049, which is obtained by machining the ETA 2892 caliber. At this point, there is still a difference between them and the original; However, since this model has a closed case back design, it is not possible to see this difference from the outside.

Case and Body Workmanship

Case back comparison: The engraving on the KZ version is CNC; Its location is the same as the original, and the depth of the engraving is also well maintained. The size and thin-thickness of the font match the original.

General Evaluation and Conclusion

General comparison: From the front, the KZ version is almost identical to the original overall; It is difficult to distinguish whether it is real or a replica.

Dial and Hand Details

Dial surface comparison: In the KZ Factory version, the dial inscriptions are printed smoothly, there are no burrs; all details match the original.

Case set comparison: Both have the same three-piece design; Some parts have reached a level where they can be replaced with the original and it is not possible to see the difference in appearance.

The position of the internal screw holes on the case back is symmetrical with the original; The same technique as the original was used on the inside of the case set, there are no holes.

Thickness comparison: As a result of the measurement, we see that the KZ version is 0.2 mm thicker than the original in terms of case thickness; However, it is very difficult to distinguish this difference with the naked eye.

Ear comparison: The distance between the ears is kept the same as the original, the size of the holes in the ears is also the same as the original, and the curve of the ears is also in line with the original. It seems that KZ has put in a lot of effort.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

Case back comparison: The engraving on the KZ version is CNC; Its location is the same as the original, and the depth of the engraving is also well maintained. The size and thin-thickness of the font match the original.

Conclusion: The characteristics that a mature man should have are probably a mature mindset, an elegant stance and a good culture. The most important thing is to have clothing that suits your identity. KZ Cartier Santos has done everything perfectly, from brushing and polishing to the ear arch and dial details, and has achieved complete harmony with the original. Its special form case makes it different; Wearing this watch when going out gives a completely different feeling.

If you read my article until the end, I hope what I wrote was useful to you. I will share more detailed reviews in the coming days.