Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey. At the Geneva Watch Fair in 2019, IWC once again made efforts and launched its new pilot watch series, the new Pilot’s TOP GUN Naval Air Combat Force series watch. This time, the ceramic chronograph of this series adopts innovative materials. From its appearance to its characteristics, it can meet the needs of first-class fighter pilots. IWC for the first time adopts Ceratanium ceramicized titanium metal in the pilot series. This material integrates the advantages of titanium metal and ceramics, highlighting the brand’s excellent level in materials. ZF has also recently launched the replica version of this ZF IWC pilot 389101 ceramic case chronograph watch. Let’s take a look at the workmanship of this ZF factory replica version of the IWC pilot 389101 ceramic case chronograph watch.
First, let’s look at the genuine parameter diagram: IWC pilot IWC389101 ceramic case chronograph watch. Genuine price: 62300.
The dial is designed in black. After many adjustments by the ZF factory, the dial tone and the thickness of the bottom pattern are infinitely close to the original. But have we found that the small dials at the six o’clock and nine o’clock positions of this watch are swapped differently from the original? Yes! The 7750 movement used by the ZF chronograph cannot change the second hand at the nine o’clock position to the six o’clock position, so this is the biggest flaw and there is nothing we can do.
It is matched with a highly transparent sapphire glass mirror with double-layer light blue anti-glare coating treatment.
The hands and hour markers are covered with luminous materials, which can ensure clear reading in a dim state. A 30-minute chronograph dial is set at the 12 o’clock position, a 12-hour chronograph dial is set at the 6 o’clock position, and the red pointer is extremely eye-catching and bright in the black and two-color dial. A small second dial is set at the 9 o’clock position, and a practical week and date indication window is set at the 3 o’clock position. The overall distribution is uniform and harmonious.
The ZF factory IWC pilot IWC389101 ceramic case chronograph watch has a size of 44.5 millimeters. The case is made of high-tech ceramic material consistent with the genuine product! And it is treated with matte finish! The structure follows the original version – the bezel and the middle case are integrally formed. Wear-resistant, scratch-resistant, and corrosion-resistant! It restores the tenacious and excellent quality of this series of watch models in an original way.
Crown: The side case is also made of black ceramic material, crafted with a meticulous matte process, and the texture is very delicate and smooth. The IWC brand LOGO pattern is engraved on the crown, and the periphery is polished with anti-slip texture for convenient time adjustment.
The back is designed with a closed bottom. The metal bottom cover is engraved with the TOPGUN logo, and the workmanship is meticulous and precise. This movement is equipped with a Shanghai 7750 chronograph movement, with hour, minute, second, double-date display and chronograph functions all in one. Reliable performance, accurate and stable travel time.
Strap: The watch is matched with a black fabric strap, which not only has excellent durability but also adds wearing comfort. The black fabric strap is in line with the overall style of the watch, showing a modern sports fashion. Matched with a stainless steel folding buckle, making it easy to wear.
Summary: This ZF IWC pilot IWC389101 ceramic case chronograph watch not only inherits the brand’s classic design but also adopts innovative high-tech ceramic material design, presenting the high-efficiency quality that mechanical watches can be more sturdy and durable. The 7750 chronograph movement inside not only has all the functions consistent with the original version and is completely practical, but also is stable, efficient, and reliable in performance. The only drawback is that it is a bit different from the original layout.
