How is the workmanship of the ZF factory IWC Portuguese Chronograph V2 replica watch? Is it worth buying?

ZF is a long-established replica manufacturer. In the early days, it was speculating with the boss of N factory. It put some unknown factory products on ZF factory for promotion. However, the workmanship of these small factories was also uneven. Later, it disassembled the watch and made a mold for replica. Then the ZF IWC Portuguese Chronograph and Portuguese VII watches appeared. Many watch friends have heard of these two replica watches. After such a long time of verification, the workmanship of ZF Portuguese Chronograph is indeed the best. Let’s take a look at the workmanship of this ZF IWC Portuguese Chronograph v2 replica watch. Is it worth buying!

What version is the IWC watch from ZF, V2 or V3?

Before understanding the workmanship of the IWC watch from ZF, we must first understand the version. Many replica merchants now make up a lot of different versions in order to better promote their products or act as the IWC watch for other factories. For example, some customers said that they saw the V3 version and the ultimate version from other people. These are all made up. For now, the IWC watch from ZF has only been upgraded to the V2 version. Although the manufacturer has not stopped upgrading the details, there is only the V2 version of the IWC watch from ZF, and no other versions. When you buy it, you must check the version!
How is the workmanship of the V2 version of the IWC watch from ZF, is it worth buying?

I am very satisfied with the workmanship of the ZF Portuguese Chronograph v2. The mold is made in a one-to-one ratio, and all the details are well controlled, especially the movement. The movement adopts the appearance of the original movement modified from the Dandong 7750 movement. The appearance is basically the same as the original, and the function is the same. In the v1 version, the ZF Portuguese Chronograph still uses the Shanghai 7750 movement. The workmanship of this movement is not as good as the Dandong movement, the travel time accuracy is poor, and the repair rate is also high. After upgrading the v2 version of the Dandong movement, these problems have been greatly reduced. Many ZF chronographs have now been changed to the Dandong 7750 movement, which has high travel time accuracy and low repair rate. You can buy it with confidence!

The overall brushed and polished texture of the movement is very good. The shortcoming is the position of the balance wheel. The original balance wheel is at seven or eight o’clock, and the 7750 movement is at 11 o’clock. This is also a point that cannot be broken, because most chronographs use the 7750 movement. Those who pursue the ultimate can choose the style with a dense bottom. The 7750 movement has a splint, and the color is done quite well. Another shortcoming is that the 7750 chronograph movement has a calendar file, but this Portuguese watch has no calendar design. This detail point is also very easy to identify. If you wear it yourself, it doesn’t matter, and no one will ask you to adjust the time. The overall effect is still quite good, and the appearance can be said to be the ceiling level.
The proportion and curvature of the case are very precisely controlled, with a diameter of 40.9mm, and we often say 41mm! The font and size of the dial numbers are the same, and it is difficult to tell the difference, whether it is the dial or the small dial, the hands, the crown and other details. There is not much difference between ZF factory products and genuine products. Let’s go into the close-up and look at the details. Regardless of the CD pattern and depth of the small second dial, or the point numbers and pointer shape, ZF is synchronized with the original rhythm here.

Let’s briefly talk about the function of this watch. The stopwatch at 6 o’clock is its second hand. Many friends are curious why the longest and thinnest second hand does not move. That is the chronograph second hand. The stopwatch at 12 o’clock is a chronograph minute hand dial. If the chronograph function is not generally needed, it does not need to be turned on. It consumes kinetic energy and consumes it faster. Frequent switching can also easily affect the stability of the movement.

The blue steel pointer craft is particularly charming. Appreciating it from different angles will bring changes in color depth and a completely aligned effect. There is a detail that the top of the minute hand is slightly bent downward. The details are indeed quite OK. The font scales on the dial are all made of blue steel. The font printing is still relatively clear. The real object will have a grainy matte texture when you look at the dial.

From the side, ZF factory’s work is better than other manufacturers, especially the lugs. ZF factory’s workmanship thickness and details are not inferior to the original ones! This watch has also been modified before. The chronograph buttons on the head are not on the same horizontal line, and the central time adjustment crown is slightly higher than the chronograph buttons on the left and right ends. This is closer to the original.

The strap is cowhide with crocodile leather texture, and the stitching and workmanship are relatively delicate. It may be hard to wear in the early stage. This is a common problem of cowhide. It will be fine after wearing it for a few days. If you are not satisfied, you can replace the crocodile leather belt, or add v: 952169280 to consult the editor. The buckle is customized by ZF factory, which is not available in the market. The engraved logo is one-to-one to restore the original.

In general, this ZF IWC Portuguese Chronograph V2 replica watch, whether in terms of movement or appearance, can be said to have reached the ceiling level. Except for some small details that the market cannot achieve, there are no other flaws. And these flaws are mainly for cost. After all, the cost of replica is ten or even dozens of times that of the original. It is not easy to achieve a fake appearance and a stable movement. If you want to play with it, ZF Portuguese Chronograph V2 is definitely the first choice!