Old watch, new talk: ZF Factory IWC Big Pilot IW501004 titanium case 46.2mm

Hello everyone, this is Bokey. In this issue of “Old Watches, New Talks”, we bring you the ZF factory IWC Big Pilot IW501004 titanium metal case. This one is also called the ZF factory titanium case Big Pilot. This watch has been on the market for five years. It has always been the highest version in the market. It is also a ceiling-level replica watch recommended by Bokey. So in this issue, let’s revisit the specific workmanship details of the ZF factory titanium case Big Pilot IW501004. After all, many new watch friends don’t know much about this ZF factory titanium case Big Pilot.

ZF factory IWC Big Pilot IW501004 titanium case Big Pilot review:

The ZF factory IWC Big Pilot IW501004 titanium metal model case is made of titanium metal material that is one-to-one with the authentic product. The polishing process effect is also the same as the original, and the texture is soft. The diameter is 43mm, with a large dial design. However, it is not thick at all. Mainly, the titanium metal material is very lightweight. The surface is also scratch-resistant and corrosion-resistant, and the nature is stable.

The mirror of the ZF factory IWC Big Pilot titanium metal model is made of sapphire crystal coated with blue film. Under the illumination of light, you can see the faint blue light emitted by the mirror, which is very beautiful. Whether it is transparency or hardness, it is very in place, scratch-resistant and wear-resistant. The mirror has also been treated with double-sided anti-glare, so that no matter from which angle you look at the watch, you can easily read the time.

The bezel of the ZF factory IWC Big Pilot titanium metal model is polished smoothly and full, without pulling hands, and the texture is very good. The joint between the bezel and the watch mirror is perfect, and there is no white edge at all. The dial color is black, which is the same as the case. The dial is also treated with blue film plating, elegant, deep and mysterious. The white scales on the dial are evenly distributed, and the literal filling is also very even and full. The hour scale is an Arabic numeral hour scale, and the font is round and full. The hour scale at the twelve o’clock position is the triangular hour scale designed as always. The hour scale seems to have an oily three-dimensional effect. In this detail, the ZF factory is better than other factories. In the middle is a three-hand design, with a blued steel sword-shaped pointer, and the middle is also evenly filled with white materials.

There is a trapezoidal calendar window at the six o’clock position. The font shape is synchronized with the original. At the three o’clock position is a power reserve dial. The whole dial is designed in black and white, simple and clear, and the layout is very correct. There is little difference compared with the authentic product.

The case is made of ceramic material that is one-to-one with the authentic product. The polishing process effect is also the same as the original, and the texture is soft. The diameter is 46.2mm, with a large dial design. However, it is not thick at all. Mainly, the titanium alloy material is very lightweight. The surface is also more scratch-resistant and corrosion-resistant than stainless steel. The arc on the side of the case is polished to make the surface smooth and bright, making the appearance more beautiful. The restoration degree of the lugs is also very high, and the edges are clearly polished. The arc is beautiful, and the lines are relatively smooth and natural, making it more comfortable to wear on the wrist.

The screw-in titanium metal crown has a sandblasted surface and is full of texture. The crown is a pleated onion shape, full of personality. The tooth pattern of the crown makes the winding feel very convenient and comfortable. The top of the crown is engraved with the IWC brand logo, which is clearly and powerfully engraved.

The back cover with a dense bottom design has very good craftsmanship. The overall brushed process treatment, and there is a circle of engravings on the edge. The engraving process is remarkable. The eight circular pits on the bottom cover are made very neatly. The size is exactly the same as the authentic product, and there is no difference in the position arrangement. At the outermost edge is an aluminum anti-magnetic outer ring. The back cover designed in this way can play the effect of isolating magnetic force and reducing noise.

Is the movement of the ZF factory IWC Big Pilot IW501004 titanium case Big Pilot good?

Opening the ZF factory titanium case Big Pilot, we can see that it is also equipped with an anti-magnetic inner cover inside, which can avoid the embarrassing problem of the movement running fast or stopping due to magnetization. In terms of movement, it is equipped with a customized cal.51110 automatic mechanical movement from Dandong. This movement is accurate and stable in timekeeping, and has a power reserve display function. Although the power storage is not as long as the 7-day power of the authentic product, it also has about three days of kinetic energy, which can meet daily commuting needs. Even if you take off the watch on Friday and wear it on Monday, it will still run. The appearance polishing of the entire movement is also relatively good. The engravings on the pallet clamp are clearly distinguishable. The position of the IWC brand logo is also the same as the original. The gemstones are also relatively large rubies, and the texture polishing is also relatively careful.

The ZF factory IWC Big Pilot IW501004 is matched with a brown cowhide strap. The cowhide strap is fixed by two rivets. The surface is very smooth and the texture is very strong. The stitching is neat and the workmanship is exquisite. The effect is the same as the authentic product.

The folding buckle is also made of titanium metal. The upper end of the buckle is engraved with the IWC brand logo. The size and engraving depth are the same as the original effect. The inside of the buckle is also frosted, and the texture is very good.

Summary: The ZF factory IWC Big Pilot series has always been a masterpiece of the ZF factory. After competing with other factories for many years, it is still the ceiling-level existence. Moreover, this watch is equipped with a replicated original Cal.51111 movement. Although it does not have the ultra-long 7-day kinetic energy, it also has about three days of power. The small dial on the right side of the dial has numbers from 1 to 7, but it is not a week display. It is a 7-day true kinetic energy display. Only watch friends with a wrist circumference greater than 17cm will look better when wearing the large dial of 46mm.