The newest version of the zf IWC Portugieser Chronograph v2 no longer looks fake at first glance

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.

What has Replika ZF Factory Portugieser v2 version improved in detail?

In terms of version, ZF Factory has been upgraded to V2 this time. Of course, the biggest improvement was the change in the thickness of the watch; In the previous V1 version, the case body of the watch was quite thick and the repair rate was high. The detail improvements in this upgraded version bring the overall detail of the watch as close to the original as possible! Below I briefly summarize this into three improvement points!

Firstly, the case thickness of the ZF Factory Portugieser v2 version is in line with the original (only 12.3 mm). Previously, due to the thickness limitation of the 7750 movement, the case body was 13.5 mm; This time, the mechanism was also changed and the repair rate of the watch dropped significantly!

Secondly, in the ZF Factory Portugieser v2 version, the crown and the two upper and lower chronograph pushers form a parabolic line (previously they were on a vertical line). After this improvement the whole became more harmonious and perfect; It reflects the elegant and slim stance of the original one hundred percent, and the sense of line on the case body is also extremely strong!

Thirdly, in the ZF Factory Portugieser v2 version, the assembly order and structure of the triple set consisting of the bezel, middle case and case back are compatible with the original (all are fixed with screws). Previous versions or versions from other factories still use a single-piece case body and are far from the original in details!

How to distinguish replica ZF Factory IWC Portugieser v2 ultimate version

Since the ZF Factory IWC Portugieser is the version with the best workmanship, how do we distinguish whether the watch is made by ZF Factory? Actually, version separation is quite simple; I briefly summarize a few points below! I hope it will be useful for watch friends!

First, you need to look at the outer packaging first! When the factory ships, the watch head is covered with IWC's transparent film with the brand logo, and there is a zf anti-counterfeiting label on the front of the film. A white transparent hanging tag with the ZF Factory logo is attached to the buckle. Of course, ZF Factory also uses a plastic band when shipping; Each factory has a different design according to the versions!

Secondly, is the entire body thickness 12.3mm in the ZF Factory IWC Portugieser v2 ultimate version? The reason why the ZF Factory v2 edition Portugieser is ultra-thin is that its thickness is 12.3mm, which is the same as the original; This is a big leap forward for the replica Portugieser. The old Portugiesers were 13.5mm, so over a millimeter thicker than the original! The ZF Factory edition uses a specially produced movement batch based on the structure of the original chronograph movement; Thus, the thickness problem of Portugieser is solved radically. Therefore, deciding by looking at the thickness is one of the safest methods! Of course, there may be small deviations when the pressure applied when applying the caliper is different, but the measured value in terms of thickness is never at the level of 13!

Thirdly, the numbers on the case back are also useful for identification! The Portugieser has a seven-digit number sequence at the bottom of the case back, and it is different for each Portugieser. The serial number of the ZF Factory v2 edition ultra-thin Portugieser starts with 527 or 528, with the last four digits being different for each one. The most marketed imitation in the market as ZF Factory v2 version Portugieser is the year version Portugieser; The case back number of the year edition Portugieser starts with 604. This helps to distinguish whether it is the correct version or not.

Summary: Today I shared a short post on how to distinguish the ZF Factory IWC Portugieser V2 version. Currently the best crafted version for the IWC Portugieser is the ZF Factory V2; It reflects the original at the highest possible level in terms of details. Friends who like this watch can buy it with peace of mind!

If you read until the end, I hope this article was helpful to you. I will share more detailed reviews in the coming days.

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