Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey. Regarding the replica watch of the Portofino chronograph model, it has always been produced by small factories before. Some details of the workmanship are not satisfactory. Recently, ZF factory has launched a new mold to introduce the Portofino chronograph watch series, fixing the problem of the thickness and size of the previous market versions that look fake at a glance. Let’s dive into the craftsmanship details of ZF Factory’s IWC Portofino Chronograph ‘Gold Hands’ (Ref. IW391022) replica watch.
As always, let’s first look at the parameters of the genuine product:
For the front appearance, judging from the details of the entire watch, the workmanship of the ZF factory’s Portofino is exquisite and comparable to the original, making it difficult to distinguish between real and fake.
The watch size is 42mm and the thickness is 13.5MM. The size is perfectly synchronized.
The picture of the gold needle size was forgotten to be taken. Please refer to the size of the rose gold blue dial to fix the thickness problem of small factories in the past. The case is made of 316 stainless steel. After the highest-level polishing and grinding process, the effect is the same as the original, with smooth lines, smooth texture, and a case with a very perfect arc.
Regarding the problem of the calendar being skewed, when taking the picture, the watch was just jumping the calendar, so it looked crooked. Of course, this is also a characteristic of the slow-jumping calendar movement. The calendar jumps from 10 pm to 12 pm.
In terms of the dial, it is 100% in line with the original. The ZF factory has always been produced by making molds from real watches. Every watch is developed by purchasing a real watch.
The golden Roman bar index scale becomes more textured after being finely processed by ZF. The length and size of the three hands are consistent with the original. The 60-second chronograph scale on the inner ring is printed neatly and the proportion is perfect.
Although the entire watch looks very low-key and elegant, there are still some details that reveal sporty vitality. For example, the numbers 30 on the minute chronograph dial and the number 12 on the hour chronograph dial are marked in bright red. When enlarged, you can see that the CD patterns on the periphery of the three small dials of the ZF IWC Portofino chronograph watch are made very delicately, which is very praiseworthy. The mirror surface is made of sapphire crystal with blue film coating, which is extremely transparent and anti-reflective, allowing for accurate and quick time reading.
There are three small windows distributed on the dial. The small dial at the 12 o’clock position is the 30-minute chronograph dial. The small dial at the 9 o’clock position is the second hand dial for timekeeping. The dial at the 6 o’clock position is the 12-hour chronograph dial. All three small dials are also made very delicately.
At the 3 o’clock position, there is a double calendar function of date and week. The window sizes are the same, rich in layering, and the font printing is clean and neat without ink overflow.
Looking at the side again, the IWC brand logo on the crown is clearly engraved, and the triangular grain pits are polished neatly and uniformly, which also reflects ZF’s great attention to the restoration degree of the watch’s appearance. The chronograph buttons on both sides of the crown are in a conspicuous trumpet shape. This kind of design is also commonly seen in the cockpit of Italian sports cars.
The ZF IWC Portofino chronograph uses a closed back design. The outer ring of the back cover is fastened with six screws to protect the movement from being damaged by shocks and collisions. The middle part that fits the wrist is treated with frosting to make the back cover more textured. The engraved English letters are also very fine in workmanship. Inside the watch is equipped with a stable Dandong 7750 movement modified to the original Cal.79320 movement core. Not only are all functions synchronized with the original, but the operating feel is also very consistent. Conditional watch enthusiasts can also choose to install the ETA7750 movement. However, the separate price of the movement is 3000+, which is not low. If you replace it with a Swiss movement and add a crocodile leather strap, it will be an extremely invincible combination.
The strap of the ZF factory’s Portofino chronograph uses imported brown cowhide strap. You can also choose a black strap. The bamboo joint patterns on the strap are clear, and the brown threads are sewn tightly and neatly. The texture is soft and full of toughness. Paired with a polished stainless steel pin buckle, it makes the wearing effect more safe, reliable, simple and convenient. The IWC logo on the buckle is also very three-dimensional.
Summary: The Portofino chronograph model has always been produced by small factories before. Some details of the workmanship are not satisfactory. However, this new version of ZF has solved the problem of rough details of the old version. The restoration degree of the entire watch is very high. Friends who like the Portofino series can start with this replica watch.
