Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is bokeytime Watch Industry. In this episode, we’ll bring you a genuine vs fake review of the ZF Factory’s Tudor Black Bay series M79730-0006 “Little Steel Shield” compared with the authentic one. We’ve previously introduced information such as the origin of ZF Factory. After becoming well – known, it mostly subcontracts production to others, and even the after – sales service for the subcontracted products is not handled by itself! However, this Tudor Black Bay series is an exception. Tudor has become extremely popular in recent years relying on the aura of Rolex. Watch enthusiasts all know how high – quality Rolex is, but its price is still unaffordable for many people. Tudor, on the other hand, is different. The prices of Tudor watches are basically around 20,000 – 30,000 yuan, yet the quality of Tudor watches can fully rival that of Rolex. In fact, Mr. Hans founded the Tudor brand to enable more people to enjoy the same quality as Rolex at a lower price. This is a detailed introduction to the Tudor Heritage series and the “Little Steel Shield” watch. Due to its super – strong protective ability, this watch got the name “Little Steel Shield”. In 2017, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the birth of Tudor dive watches, Tudor launched a new Heritage Black Bay watch. This is a commemorative watch made of pure steel, thus named “Little Steel Shield”. It has a retro charm in appearance and incorporates modern designs. The most competitive and self – produced model by ZF Factory is this Black Bay three – hand model.
How does the ZF factory’s Tudor Steel Shield Black Bay 79730 compare to the genuine product?
Comparing the details of the watch head, it’s amazing! Whether it’s the Tudor logo, the date window, or the hands and fonts. There is no difference between ZF and the original genuine product.
When comparing the ZF Gangdun with the original, it is difficult to distinguish between the two from this perspective. Moreover, the transparency of the sapphire glass mirror of the ZF factory’s Gangdun is also infinitely close to that of the genuine product.
Upon measurement, the thickness of the two is the same, and their sides have the same appearance.
Fully restore the brand’s rose LOGO pattern.
The back shape is the same. The font “ZF” on the movement cover is identical to that of the original. Due to dirt accumulation in the engraved characters, the original appears darker. The brushed pattern on the movement cover is also exactly the same as that of the original.
The bottom covers are almost like a pair of “twins”. Although they are not pressed and produced in the same machine, they can be used interchangeably.
The genuine movement is equipped with the self-produced MT5612J movement, while the ZF factory is equipped with the Seagull 2824 movement. The timekeeping is accurate and stable. At the position in the middle of the lugs, ZF has even polished a chamfer with the same slope as the original, which is a highly commendable detail in craftsmanship.
The movement covers are almost like a pair of “twins”. Although they are not stamped out in the same machine, they can be used interchangeably.
Summary: Overall, the replication of the Tudor Small Steel Shield by ZF Factory has a high degree of restoration and won’t give an obvious fake impression at first glance. The appearance made of stainless steel gives a very tough feeling. As a commemorative watch, the number of genuine products is naturally not large. If you in front of the screen have been deeply attracted by this watch, then don’t miss the opportunity.
