Bokey TimeHello everyone, I am Bokey. Today, I bring you a true and false comparison review of the V7 factory’s Portofino 150th anniversary special edition, also known as Botao Feinuo. When it comes to the V7 factory, perhaps some watch enthusiasts may not be familiar with it and will ask what kind of watches this factory makes. However, if we mention the IWC Mark XVIII with the Swiss ETA2892 movement, many people will be impressed. After all, it was quite popular for a period of time. Recently, the V7 factory has once again surprised people by launching the top-of-the-line IWC Portofino watch, using the genuine Swiss ETA2892 movement, making many watch enthusiasts eager to try it. So, to what extent can the workmanship and simulation degree of this V7 factory’s IWC Portofino 150th anniversary commemorative watch reach? Next, we will bring you a true and false comparison between the V7 factory’s Portofino 150th anniversary special edition watch and the genuine product in a way with pictures and texts to see what deficiencies there are compared to the genuine product?
First, let’s take a look at the official parameters:
IWC anniversary commemorative series IW356518 watch (“150th anniversary” special edition), genuine price: 35,500.
Overall appearance, on the left is the original genuine IWC Portofino 150th anniversary commemorative model IW356518, and on the right is the replica version of the V7 factory. If it is not marked, I believe it will be very difficult for watch enthusiasts to tell them apart!
Face comparison, both use a dark blue dial. Through comparison, we can see that the color difference between the V7 Portofino and the genuine product is almost zero. The V7 Portofino scale uses the oil filling process and follows the genuine product!
The mirror of the V7 Botao uses sapphire glass and is coated with a light blue coating. The transparency is on par with the genuine product! The effect when viewed from the side is also exactly the same!
Comparison of true and false details of the IWC Portofino dial:
1.The printing effect of the words “IWC AUTOMATIC” on the dial is outstanding. The font is three-dimensional and detailed without burrs, and it looks very comfortable.
2.The watch hands use the same process as the genuine product and are all rhodium-plated, which can maintain excellent gloss for a long time.
3.The V7 Portofino has customized a calendar disc that is exactly the same as the genuine product. The thickness of the calendar font perfectly matches the original, rather than the calendar disc using the original movement on the market. It is very attentive!
4.The blue tone of the dial is almost exactly the same between the two. When comparing V7 with the original version, it easily reaches more than 95%.
Side comparison, by measuring, the thickness of both is the same, which is 9.5mm. The logo on the crown of the V7 Portofino is restored very well, and the workmanship is excellent.
On the other side, the case shape and the charm of the lugs are very consistent with the genuine product. The position where the lugs and the case are connected is processed very smoothly without welding marks (overcoming a difficult problem). The R arc of the lugs is synchronized with the original, large enough, the lines are more beautiful, and the connection between the case and the back cover is perfect, solving the problem that in many versions, the back cover and the case cannot be aligned and it is uncomfortable to hold.
The V7 Portofino is molded based on the genuine product. Most of the accessories can be interchanged with the genuine product and can be used with the genuine product without pressure.
The V7 Botao case is refined both inside and outside. In the invisible interior, it is also carefully polished and smooth and neat.
Back cover comparison: The engraving on the V7 Botao is powerful and uniform. The size, thickness, and depth are all restored one-to-one according to the genuine product.
The back side of the back cover is also made the same as the genuine product. The polishing workmanship of the back cover is very meticulous. Every detail reflects the serious and responsible attitude of the V7 factory. However, the engraving depth is not as deep as that of the genuine product.
Movement comparison: The V7 Portofino does not hesitate to cost and is equipped with the same original Swiss eta2892 movement as the genuine product, achieving the same quality winding feel, time adjustment method, and performance as the genuine product. At the same time, the V7 also launched an affordable version – the Seagull 2892 movement for watch enthusiasts with insufficient budgets to choose! (PS: The world-famous Swiss ETA2892 automatic winding movement is still used by a large part of famous watches to this day, including Omega, Longines, IWC, Cartier, etc.)
Strap and buckle: The V7 Portofino eta2892 version uses the same American alligator belly as the genuine product. The workmanship is delicate and comfortable to wear. The Seagull 2892 version uses cowhide.
The buckle uses the same classic IWC pin buckle as the genuine product. The workmanship of the buckle is also exquisite. The polishing, shape, and size of the engraving all match the genuine product. It can be interchanged with the genuine product without pressure.
Watch strap and buckle: The V7 Baotao eta2892 version uses the same alligator belly leather as the genuine product, with fine workmanship and comfortable wearing. The Seagull 2892 version, on the other hand, uses cowhide.
The buckle adopts the classic IWC pin buckle of the genuine product. The workmanship of the buckle is also exquisite. The polishing, shape and size of the engraved characters are all in line with the genuine product. There is no pressure to interchange it with the genuine product
In addition, the V7 Factory IWC Portofino series also offers dozens of color schemes for selection.
Is the V7 factory’s IWC Portofino 150th anniversary worth buying?
Through the above true and false comparison review, we can see that the watch movement of the V7 factory’s IWC Portofino 150th anniversary commemorative watch uses the Swiss ETA2892 movement, which is the same basic movement as the genuine product. Even if the back cover is opened, there will be no obvious flaws. Not to mention the “obviously fake at a glance” in the mouths of many players in terms of appearance. Wearing it on the hand will not have such embarrassment. This is a classic IWC model that can be easily controlled by ordinary people. It is suitable for wearing in any scene and can be called an all-match artifact.
