Can the new APS Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Master moon phase one-piece 925 movement beat big factories like GF, ZF, AZ?

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.

The new moon phase model uses the one-piece cal.925 movement; Its stability has greatly increased thanks to long-term improvements. The difference between the new version Master moon phase and the old version is in the renewal of the moon phase dial. The strap has been upgraded to the newest version quick release structure; By increasing the curvature of the buckle, the comfort of use has been improved. The logo on the dial has been upgraded from printed to metal logo, and the overall texture feel has increased significantly. Come on, experience it.

Movement and Caliber Performance

APS Factory has launched the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master moon phase model with the 925 one-piece movement. Before this there was the GF Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Master moon phaser; AZ Factory and ZF Factory also molded the one-piece mechanism version. Of course, GF Factory's is no longer available, so I won't mention it here. As for AZ Factory and ZF Factory; Since there are two or three hundred differences between them, when it comes to the same mechanism, AZ Factory is undoubtedly more advantageous in terms of price / performance; In terms of appearance, frankly, I find the two close to each other. Previously, whether it was GF Factory, AZ Factory, or ZF Factory, all of the molds released were second generation old version Master moon phase; model 1368420. This time the APS Factory mold is the new, third generation model 1368430. These two models have minor differences in details due to the version difference. Today, for watch lovers, I will compare what the difference is between the APS Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Master moon phase and AZ and how to choose.

First of all, AZ Factory's replica is the older version Master moonphase; size 39 mm, thickness 9.9 mm, carries 925 one-piece movement. The new version is also in size 39; original thickness parameter 9.3 mm. APS Factory's third-generation replica will also likely be around 9.9mm; The movement is the same as the 925 one-piece movement. However, a thickness difference of half a millimeter is usually almost not felt when installed; Additionally, in the third generation, the crown was corrected to make it fit better.

Dial and Hand Details

Now let's look at the dial. The most distinctive feature is that in the second generation version of AZ Factory, the stick hour markers are shorter, while in the third generation APS Factory, the markers are longer. So there is also a slight difference in the overall appearance of the dial; Which one is more beautiful is up to personal taste. There's also the 'JL' logo at the top of the dial: AZ Factory is the embossed metal logo on the second generation version, while APS Factory is the embossed metal logo on the third generation. This is a very obvious point of difference.

Next, let's look at the moon phase dial, which is the crucial point of the moon phase watch. The stars on the AZ Factory second-generation moon phase dial are larger and slightly sparser; Also, the calendar numerals on the moon phase outer ring are smaller. On APS Factory's moon phase dial, the stars are smaller and more frequent; At the same time, the calendar numerals on the outer ring are slightly larger. This is the result of the two versions being in perfect harmony with the different original versions.

Finally, the mechanism. The mechanism is actually the same; They are both 925 one-piece movements, so there is nothing to compare. However, it's worth noting that this one uses an APS Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre moon phase quick release strap, so removing the strap is much easier. The AZ Factory old version is the old style, snap-on type with spring bar.

Case and Body Workmanship

Whether AZ Factory or APS Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre moon phase; Both are close to each other in terms of workmanship quality and case. The points of difference mainly come from the fact that the two factories replicate different versions; Therefore, some changes in the official model are followed exactly. Also, the APS Factory version costs two to three hundred more than the AZ Factory; An improvement has been made this time in terms of mechanism stability and the failure rate will be lower than before. Which one you choose is essentially up to your taste; Whichever you choose, there is basically no problem.

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