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WY 3K Patek Philippe 5168 Gradient Blue Grenade 42mm 324SC One Piece Mechanism

@PatekPhilippe · 25 Nisan 2021

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5168 3K Factory Review - Front View and Case Design

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5168 model is produced by 3K Factory with a solid stainless steel case, 42 mm diameter and integrated Clone Caliber 324 SC 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.

3K Factory Patek Philippe Aquanaut series 5168G-001 high resolution real shot photos:

Compared to the previous classic 40 mm 5167 "Hand Grenade", this 5168 "Hand Grenade", with its 42 mm size, better meets the expectations of watch lovers who love large dials. The classic, soft-shaped octagonal bezel and checkerboard pattern embossed dial surface offer a very characterful and masculine appearance.

WY-3K Patek Philippe 5168 Gradient Blue Hand Grenade 42 mm 324SC One Piece Movement - Dial Detail and Bezel Workmanship

Is the 3K Factory 5168 "Hand Grenade" worth buying? What main improvements have been made compared to other large factories?

WY-3K Patek Philippe 5168 Gradient Blue Grenade 42 mm 324SC One Piece Movement - Case Profile and Crown Review
WY-3K Patek Philippe 5168 Gradient Blue Grenade 42 mm 324SC One Piece Mechanism - Back Cover and Mechanism Detail

In workmanship details, 3K Factory implements extremely strong quality control; The date window on each watch is perfectly aligned horizontally, with no skew or overlapping. The fluidity of the winding crown's phase transition has been optimized by adjusting it many times. All to offer the best usage experience to watch lovers.

WY-3K Patek Philippe 5168 Gradient Blue Grenade 42 mm 324SC One Piece Movement - Bracelet, Buckle and Clip Mechanism
WY-3K Patek Philippe 5168 Gradient Blue Hand Grenade 42 mm 324SC One Piece Movement - Macro Dial and Index Workmanship

The total thickness of the watch has been reduced to 8.3 millimeters, perfectly achieving the thinnest mechanical watch on the market; Same thickness as the original. Incredibly comfortable on the wrist.

WY-3K Patek Philippe 5168 Gradient Blue Grenade 42 mm 324SC One Piece Action - Clip Lock and Laser Stamps

The mechanism is entirely raised with finely crafted incised inscriptions; It is clear, wear-resistant and its texture has been taken to the highest level.

WY-3K Patek Philippe 5168 Gradient Blue Grenade 42 mm 324SC One Piece Movement - Wrist Position and Case Proportion

Original mechanism; No fake bridges, no fake balance wheels, no fake rubies. 3K Factory has fully replicated the 3.3-millimeter, discontinued, high-quality 324SC movement.

Automatic rotor upgraded; Swiss-made ultra-precision bearings were used and an unprecedented rotor assembly workmanship was applied in the industry. One hundred percent noise reduction has been achieved.

WY-3K Patek Philippe 5168 Gradient Blue Grenade 42 mm 324SC One Piece Movement - Phosphor and Super-LumiNova Night View

Imported rubber strap upgraded; Its touch and visual impact rival the original. Resistant to deterioration even in extreme cold and high temperature; Odor-free, long-lasting, resistant to abrasion and corrosion.

Overall, the workmanship details of the 3K Factory Patek Philippe “Hand Grenade” are quite good; Especially in terms of thickness, it is currently the only factory in the replica watch market that can capture the original detail and its thickness is around 8.3 mm. At first, MK Factory added a bridge to the Seagull 2824 movement, bringing the thickness closer to 10 mm. Then PF Factory replaced the bridge with the 9015 movement and removed the excess parts from the movement, reducing the thickness to 8.8 mm. PPF Factory then increased the thickness to 8.6mm; Each factory's upgrade and improvement was to get infinitely closer to the original.

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

Saat Dedektifi Expert Score

Model: Patek Philippe Super Clone · 1:1 Super Clone Master
9.3/10
Case Geometry and Metallurgy9.4 / 10
Dial Details and Indices9.3 / 10
Mechanism Sensitivity and Reserve9.2 / 10
Bracelet, Clasp and Tolerance9.3 / 10
4.8

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Conclusion & Detective Verdict

As seen in our technical review of the Patek Philippe Super Clone model; The optical tolerances of the case, the dial typography and the stable operating character of the mechanism take the model to the top level of its segment. It is a perfect choice for collectors with its wrist ergonomics, material quality and micron level finishing success.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which mechanism is used in the Patek Philippe Super Clone model?

In this model, the model's high stability integrated caliber or Swiss-norm Clone movement is used; Deviation tolerance is in the range of 2-5 seconds per day.

What is the case material and stainless steel quality?

Made from solid 904L/316L stainless steel with high corrosion resistance; It exactly reflects the original feeling of weight and texture.

Is there AR coating on the sapphire glass surface?

Yes. There is a colorless double-sided AR coating on the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass surface to prevent glare and reflection.

How is the waterproof performance?

With its seal-tested crown system, it is fully resistant to pressure up to 50-100 meters and daily water contact.

Does Saat Dedektifi have expertise assurance?

All technical controls, timegrapher measurements and case tolerances received full marks from Saat Detective expertise standards.


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