How far behind is the ZF Factory IWC Portugieser Chronograph V2 Ultimate version from the original?

The IWC Portugieser model is produced by ZF Factory with a solid stainless steel case, standard case diameter and 7750 automatic chronograph 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.

Exterior design: The perfect combination of classic and elegant

The diameter of the ZF Factory Portugieser Chronograph V2 Ultimate version is 40.9 mm and its thickness is 12.3 mm. These dimensions are almost exactly the same as the original, and this model is the replica version that comes closest to the original in terms of thickness. The case is made of 316 stainless steel; The side surfaces are horizontally brushed, while the upper and lower layers are polished. In this form, it completely follows the original workmanship. The curved embroidery on the ears also exactly reflects the original design; The general form of the case is perfect.

Dial details: Perfect imitation, very difficult to distinguish from real

The dial features Arabic numeral hour markers and silver willow leaf-shaped hour and minute hands; which is completely faithful to the original design. Numeral signs are plump and round; The edge work is very fine and shows a marked improvement over the old version. The chronograph hour and minute hands are slightly curved and extend along the edge of the glass; The detail work is extremely successful. The lines of the two gear rings on the chronograph buffers are more finely processed and the overall texture of the dial is of extremely high quality. Sapphire glass has an anti-reflective blue coating; Its transparency is very high, which further enhances the visual impact of the dial.

Case back and mechanism: Closed back design, stable and reliable

The watch has a closed case back design. The inscriptions on the edge of the case back are clear, while the middle is finely brushed; The overall workmanship is extremely successful. On the movement side, ZF Factory is based on the Dandong 7750 movement; He converted it into the Cal.79350 movement by removing some bridges and parts. Thus, the same thickness as the original was achieved and the stability of the mechanism was greatly increased. Compared to the old version, the mechanism of V2 Ultimate is much more reliable and suitable for daily use.

Strap and buckle: Classic design, improvement in comfort

ZF Factory added a calfskin strap to this model. Although the texture of the strap is a bit hard, it can be upgraded to a crocodile leather strap later to increase the comfort of the suit. The buckle uses IWC's classic push buckle design; The processing and polishing are extremely successful. The size and depth of the “IWC” text on the buckle is the same as the original. When you open the buckle, the embossed "IWC" font inside reflects the original details exactly.

Result: The pinnacle of replica watches. As can be seen from the review above, the ZF Factory IWC Portugieser Chronograph series V2 Ultimate version; It has reached an extremely high level of imitation in points such as external appearance, dial, strap and mechanism. It is almost flawless, especially in detail work. The closed case back design makes this watch completely visually unobtrusive. For consumers looking for high-quality replica watches, ZF Factory Portugieser Chronograph V2 Ultimate is undoubtedly the best choice. I hope my article was useful to you. I will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the coming days.