Blancpain Submariner ZF Factory Review

The Blancpain Submariner model is produced by ZF Factory with a solid 316L stainless steel case, standard case diameter and ETA 2824-2 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.

ZF Factory Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ultimate version; The detailed fix details are as follows:

1. Size and shape of the spring bar (one hundred percent compatible with the original and replaceable);

2. Case details have been improved to match the character of the original and increase the texture of the watch body;

4. The texture on the outer ring trace of the dial surface has been changed; The texture on the original is similar to the texture on the DVD disc, simply called CD pattern. In other versions on the market, it looks like a runway pattern;

5. Lume effect

the lume part on the four Arabic numerals was enlarged, the size of the metal frame was reduced; thus adjusted to match the original pattern and increase the lume effect;

6. Glass reflection and ghost image problems in current versions have been fixed; When viewed from the side after correction, it can be seen at first glance that the violet coating effect is concentrated on the edge of the glass. The craftsmanship of the original has been recaptured.

Case and Body Workmanship

As a diving watch, the use of sapphire glass on the front and the filling of the bezel are key points that reveal the technical difficulty and the texture of the watch. The Fifty Fathoms' bezel is a sapphire glass frame that also needs to be filled with lume; This requires very high technical skill. With repeated improvements, ZF added the sapphire bezel to the spherical sapphire glass and covered the inner layer; Refraction of light reveals a beautiful blue ring identical to the original, the overall texture is full marks.

Why is Fifty Fathoms expensive? Because the entire production cost and labor difficulty are very high. To work sapphire, it must be ground with diamond dust to a curved surface, then polished; The labor difficulty is extremely high. In the image below you can see a blue ring surrounding the glass surface, it is very beautiful. This blue outer ring has a big story: it requires additional machining and polishing on a form that is both thin and complex, so the efficiency is very low. ZF Factory Fifty Fathoms also fixed the glass reflection and ghost image issue seen in the commercially available versions; When viewed from the side after the correction, it is seen at first glance that the violet coating effect is concentrated on the edge of the glass, the same workmanship as the original is preserved.

Dial and Hand Details

The dial and hour-minute hands design are extremely compatible with the characteristics of the diving watch. The hour, minute and hour hands are designed quite thickly; This allows you to read the time clearly under water or in low light situations. The font, color and proportion-size balance on the dial is very well achieved; The position of the date window is accurate, the font is clear, the hour markers are normal. The numbers 3, 5, 9, 12 and the hour markers give a very three-dimensional feel, the lume filling is just right. Sapphire glass does not give any ghost images when the light comes directly, it is extremely clear; When viewed from the side, it has a spherical effect and reveals the same texture as the original.

ZF has done a very elegant job in the workmanship of the case and the processing of the corners. There is Blancpain's classic logo on the tip of the crown; Everything, including the processing of the corners, is extremely elegant, every detail is given its due. 316L steel used; In this way, the case is polished more easily and is brighter.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

Since the number of letters in the logo on the side of the case is high and the depths are different from each other, ZF made many revisions and improvements in the workmanship and finally guaranteed a texture that can rival the original.

Engraving on the case back is also one of the big challenges that ZF has overcome. Although it seems simple, it is not easy to do; The text on the back of the case is excessive; the size, thickness, font, size ratio and spacing of each letter must be kept in perfect harmony. With repeated corrections, the existing problems were eventually resolved. Seagull 2824 was used as the movement; Timekeeping is more precise and reliable. Geneva processing technique was applied; The workmanship is finer, the quality is superior.

You can see ZF's care from the hardware of the belt. The ear part uses the same hexagonal screws as the original; This makes it easier to remove the belt. Additionally, seventy percent of the watch's parts are compatible with the original; This shows ZF's master watchmaking skills. The stitching of the strap is meticulous, you can wear it with peace of mind without worrying about problems such as thread unraveling.

The buckle has been upgraded to the butterfly buckle in the newest original version; Pin buckle was used in the old versions (it should be reminded: pin buckle and butterfly buckle are both present in the original, this is a matter of version difference). Seventy percent of ZF's parts are compatible with the original; Among these there is also a folding buckle. The engraving workmanship of the folding buckle has been improved, and the quality of the original has been perfectly recreated.

The lines of the buckle are smooth; The triangle on the buckle is made by first making a hole and then placing it in place, not like small workshops that do direct welding and produce rough workmanship.

Fifty Fathoms' lume is the strongest among the replicas. Imported Swiss C3 phosphorus was used; They are all environmentally friendly materials, there are no materials containing radiation, you can rest assured about this.

Summary: ZF Factory Fifty Fathoms ultimate version has been improved in every way, leaving no blind spots; While it eliminated the shortcomings of previous versions, it also overcame many technical difficulties in workmanship. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms has not designed many functions, but has done its best in terms of appearance. As a dive watch, it is not only a modern dive watch, but also an exemplar of diving watches. The healthy, balanced character of Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is particularly appreciated. If you read until the end, I hope this article was useful to you.