ZF Factory IWC Portugieser 12 Position Tourbillon Flyback Calendar Real Power Reserve Indicator 44 mm Replica Watch Review

The IWC Portugieser model is produced by ZF Factory with a solid stainless steel case, 44 mm diameter and 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.

Original features of the IWC Portugieser tourbillon watch

Model: IW504601

Price: 900000

Mechanism: iw51900

Diameter: 44.2mm

Material: 950 platinum

Functions: tourbillon, power reserve indicator

For more detailed features and introduction of this watch, you can check out Xbiao's introduction: IWC Portugieser series IW504601 watch.

How is the workmanship of the ZF Factory IWC Portugieser tourbillon replica watch? Is the quality reliable? Is it worth buying? Is it so good that it's indistinguishable from the original?

Tourbillon enthusiasts are generally divided into two groups. One is beginners; They don't actually know what a tourbillon is, but they have heard that it is very cool, so they buy it randomly and use it randomly. The other one is the real enthusiasts of the tourbillon; They are people who know the beauty of the mechanism, study the history of watchmaking, are familiar with every part of the tourbillon and are attracted by it. Original tourbillons often cost hundreds of thousands or even millions; When an ordinary person wants to satisfy this passion but does not have enough money, it is not a bad choice to turn to a replica tourbillon with high price-performance. The leading character we will introduce today is the IWC Portugieser tourbillon, which ZF Factory surpassed the limits of the movement with two years of research and development and perfectly realized all the functions of the movement, providing 80% similarity with the structure of the 85 movement.

Movement and Caliber Performance

ZF Factory uses production from exactly the same mold as the original; The mechanism and external appearance are 1:1 replica and can perform all the functions of the original. With its price of XXX, it offers a satisfaction far above its value. ZF Factory's year-end special model — IWC Portugieser series retrograde tourbillon watch; A mysterious, stylish and extraordinary work of art that combines its elegant and noble atmosphere with a unique visual pleasure.

Case Details and Features

[Case] The dimensions of the watch are 44 mm x 15.5 mm. The finely crafted case is majestic and elegant; ZF skillfully applies the processing technique of IWC original factory, the lines are fluent and smooth, the result is eye-catching. The serrated crown preserves the appearance of the original with an on-site replica, and the feeling of use is on par with the original.

On the very large dial of the Portugieser tourbillon retrograde watch, the retrograde date display with hour markers covers a quarter of the dial surface. The retrograde date indicator is positioned between the 6th and 9th positions and automatically returns to '1' at the end of the 31st day of any month.

[Realization of original functions]

The right half of the dial has a 7-day power reserve indicator; It can accurately indicate the remaining power in the mainspring box. The date display also has a month-end flyback function; The scale covers a quarter of the dial, creating a majestic view. At the end of major months with 31 days, the date indicator automatically returns to 1. In short months or when the watch has not been worn for a while, the date display can be advanced with the 'quick setting function', and then it flies back to the first day of that month.

[Biggest selling point]

The ZF factory perfectly replicates this 81-piece tourbillon assembly; It is placed inside the round window at 12 positions, just like the original. The rhodium-plated escapement wheel and the nickel-silver fixed wheel bridges are hand-cut with great care, all micro parts are masterfully machined; Details rival the original, including numerous polished internal corners and chamfers.

The IWC Portugieser series IW504601 watch is a tourbillon watch that carries the traditional design elements of the IWC brand; Its intense business-like appearance, combined with its masterful and vibrant tourbillon mechanism, gives this watch an extremely fascinating and distinctive character.

General Evaluation and Conclusion

Currently, ZF Factory is the tourbillon watch that is closest to the original in terms of overall quality and far surpasses the YL Factory and AZ Factory versions of the same model. Portugieser tourbillon retrograde series, the replica version comes with a fully automatic real tourbillon mechanism; original dimensions: diameter 44.2 mm, thickness 15.5 mm, double-sided sapphire glass front and back. The same calendar as the original, it successfully offers real functions such as flyback and 3-position power reserve indicator.

On the movement side, ZF Factory's Cal.51900 complex function real tourbillon automatic mechanical mechanism is used, which has replicated the original to a high level with two years of development; The workmanship of the mechanism is extremely fine.

Case and Body Workmanship

The case is forged from 316 stainless steel and shaped with high-end CNC in one go; Platinum plating is applied on the case surface, and a combination of highly textured brushed workmanship and bright polished workmanship is used. IWC brand information is engraved on the crown.

Strap and buckle Details and Features

[Strap and buckle] The buckle is forged from the same stainless steel as the case and undergoes a platinum plating process; Relevant information is engraved on it. IWC folding buckle made from the original mould, engraved with IWC's classic logo; It is both flashy and classy, ​​and its workmanship is at the same level as the original. The strap is made of imported calfskin and carefully stitched by hand.

Conclusion: The ZF Factory IWC Portugieser tourbillon replica watch combines both the design elements of official business watches and the external size design of sports models; An extremely good daily use watch. Moreover, ZF's high-level watchmaking craftsmanship reveals all the exquisite details of the original. For the vast majority of IWC fans, this watch is actually a pretty good choice! Of course, it would be self-deception to say that ZF Factory has produced a perfect copy that is indistinguishable from the original in an original tourbillon watch that sells for up to 900 thousand; but ZF achieved 80% overall similarity with years of successful IWC Portugieser replica experience and technology. We also all know that ZF's workmanship is among the leading in the entire industry; This is also evident from the previous ZF Blancpain Fifty Fathoms product. If you like tourbillon watches, you can consider this model.