Workmanship Review of the XF Factory TAG Heuer Carrera Black Knight Ceramic Chronograph

The TAG Heuer Carrera model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a high-tech ceramic case, 43 mm 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.

The ceramic watch production technology of the XF Factory factory has been accepted in the industry. The first ceramic watch to appear on the replica watch market was produced by KW (today called VS Factory), the predecessor of the XF. Models such as Panerai PAM 438, PAM 441, PAM 508, PAM 292 were some of them. It is possible to see the power of the XF factory and the maturity of its technology from these products.

Many watches on the market use steel case coating methods such as PVD or DLC; In other words, a layer of black paint is coated on the steel case. Over time, problems such as oxidation and color change occur in these coatings, and in poor quality coatings, the paint may flake off in pieces. In addition, factors such as sweat and friction in daily use can also cause the paint to peel off.

The TAG Heuer Carrera Black Knight model from the XF Factory factory eliminates these problems seen in coated cases. There are no problems such as oxidation, color change or discoloration caused by sweat in the high hardness matte black ceramic. Moreover, it is resistant to daily friction; Whether you run a metal screwdriver back and forth on the case or touch it with a hard object, no scratches occur. For daily maintenance, simply wipe it with a damp cloth; The clock is shining again like the first day.

The advantages of the XF TAG Heuer Carrera ceramic Black Knight model, thanks to high-tech ceramics, are as follows:

1. Hard as jade; It does not scratch, wear or lose its shine.

2. Its material is like jade; It does not irritate the skin, is slippery and comfortable to the touch.

3. Resistant to water, sweat and abrasion; It never rusts.

The daily care method is extremely simple; You can look at the images below.

Ceramics have become the new favorite of materials. So how does the production process work? Today, we will examine with you the workmanship and production stages of the XF TAG Heuer Black Knight ceramic case set.

A: Preparation of injection raw material

Appropriate pigments are added to high-purity zirconium oxide powder to give the desired color. This mixture is then combined with a polymer binder that helps in shaping, and injection raw material is obtained.

Raw material: Zirconium oxide powder

This white powder is zirconium oxide, which is the raw material of the ceramic case set. The raw material of the XF Black Knight model is this high-purity zirconium oxide powder. So what does high purity mean? The whiter the powder, the better its purity. When fired at high temperatures, the hardness of the resulting ceramic is also higher.

Two: Injection forming of high-tech ceramic parts

The production step works as follows: A certain amount of binder is added to the raw material powder (this rate and formula was found after approximately six months of experiments). The mixture is turned into ceramic clay, taken into the machine and shaped by injection. It is then compressed and put into shape with a hundreds of tons hydraulic press. This stage is extremely critical; Impurities in the raw material powder, incorrect formula ratio of the ceramic mud, or a malfunction in the compression force and duration may cause the raw part to form many pores and cracks during firing and be scrapped directly. The fact that there are so many uncertain factors increases the waste rate in ceramics considerably.

Three: Shaping high-tech ceramic parts by firing

Cooking regime

Firing regime, a term belonging to ceramic production technology; It refers to all the temperature, pressure and atmospheric conditions in the furnace during the firing process of ceramics and is also called the heat treatment regime.

Single stage cooking; It is a production method in which the raw body, which has gone through shaping, drying or glazing processes, is turned into a ceramic product by firing it in the oven all at once. The ceramic raw body is fired at high temperatures with plasma in an oven above 1400 degrees Celsius, and during this time it shrinks and hardens.

Two-stage firing is the production method applied by first baking the shaped and dried raw body in a biscuit oven (biscuit firing), then going through processes such as selection and glazing and firing it a second time (glaze firing).

Four: Completion of the high-tech ceramic part. After two firing stages, the first form of the case ceramic piece we need emerges. After being precisely machined with a diamond grinding wheel, the high-tech ceramic part meets the stringent dimensional criteria required for assembly. It is then perfected with a polishing process that takes a few days and reaches a dazzling shine.

After this review, I hope that watch lovers have gotten to know ceramic watch production more closely and better understood the advantages of ceramics: superiorities such as brightness, high hardness, not rusting or changing color, dirt-repellent, chemically stable structure, difficult wear, never fading and not irritating the skin.

XF's most ambitious work: the brand new 43 mm Carrera ceramic Black Knight

1. Brand new high-tech ceramics; extremely high hardness, full scratch and abrasion resistance.

2. Brand new 43mm diameter; Very suitable for Asian wrists.

3. One-piece mechanism exclusive to XF; Its stability rivals that of 2824. This kind of posture on your wrist changes all the balances.

XF TAG Heuer Black Knight is more than just a ceramic case set. It is infinitely close to the original at every stage, from the raw material of the ceramic to the mixing ratio and firing workmanship. The case set does not only aim for similarity in appearance; It reaches the closest point to the original with its internal structure and parts.

The base body of the XF TAG Heuer's hollowed-out dial surface is processed with imported CNC machines and technology; The three-dimensional windows, which are completely open and delicately carved, highlight the feeling of depth with the right-angled window effect. The black base is coated black with imported diamond powder and processed with high-pressure semi-matte technology.
The hour markers on the hollowed-out dial of the The XF TAG Heuer hollowed-out dial uses numerous cutting, precision engraving and hour marker engraving techniques; By going beyond traditional sign making, a result closer to the original is achieved.

TAG Heuer's hollowed-out date display exceeds a demanding limit of craftsmanship:

First, a round disk body is shaped. Since the material is very thin, it is easily deformed during laser cutting and the waste rate increases; That's why its cost is three times that of an ordinary date display. After laser cutting, the part needs to be flattened again; Only then can it be turned into a date display.

The construction of an ordinary date indicator is as follows:

First, a round disc body is shaped, then the ground color is sprayed and numbers are printed on it; That's it.

XF TAG Heuer Black Knight modular case

The modular case of the TAG Heuer Carrera series HEUER-01 watch consists of 12 separate parts; It draws attention with its hollowed-out dial, hollowed-out date display, hollowed-out mechanism and automatic rotor three-wheel transmission. You no longer have to worry about purchasing a small workshop product; because this workmanship is so difficult that small workshops cannot do it.

If you have read the article until the end, you now have an idea about this watch. I hope my article was useful to you. I will share more detailed reviews in the coming days.