Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey Watch Industry. Today, we will be reviewing the replica watch of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms “Commando Hubert” from ZF Factory. The genuine model is the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5015E-1130-B52A. This Commando Hubert model was officially launched by Blancpain in 2019, and ZF Factory followed up with the replica in the second half of 2020. Now, let’s take a look at the specific craftsmanship details of ZF Factory’s Commando Hubert.
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Genuine parameters: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms series 5015E-1130-B52A watch. Price: 114,500.
Watch Review: ZF Factory Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Commando Hubert 5015E Replica Watch
Front Appearance: The ZF Factory Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Commando Hubert watch is equipped with a sapphire unidirectional rotating bezel, featuring luminous time scales. The inverted triangle scale at 12 o’clock on the dial is also sharply angled, with delicate polishing. The new model has a hidden number “7” at the 6 o’clock position, which represents the maximum diving depth of 7 meters for commandos using pure oxygen equipment. This is an important symbol for diving enthusiasts’ operations, thus carrying special significance.
One very big difficulty of Blancpain Fifty Fathoms lies in its bezel material. The manual chronograph bezel is the most valuable part of this watch. Why is that? Because the entire bezel is made of sapphire through grinding and integrated molding. The hardness of sapphire is quite high, and the fracture points are strange and very difficult to handle. It must achieve a dual experience effect of vision and touch, placing extremely high requirements on craftsmanship. Paired with a sapphire glass mirror, it is clear and transparent. Because it is made of sapphire, the entire surface and bezel are very scratch-resistant and not as thin as ordinary glass. The bezel scale is exquisitely and neatly crafted, and the luminous coating is full.
The unique calendar window between 4 and 5 o’clock makes the entire dial simple and not complicated. The calendar font is centered and exquisitely crafted, giving people a comfortable feeling at a glance.
Dimensions and Thickness of ZF Factory Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Commando Hubert:
As a diving watch, the large dial diameter of 45 millimeters is easier to view in water. Many people will worry that the dial is too large to wear. In fact, Blancpain’s lugs are very short. Most Chinese people with wrists of 15-18mm can handle it, so there is no need to worry too much.
As can be seen from the side, the diving one-way rotating bezel adopts a gear design, which is more convenient to operate and not easy to slip. The case is also treated with satin brushed finish like the genuine one, looking a bit like the texture of titanium alloy. The Blancpain English brand name is also engraved on the side.
The side design is very much in Blancpain’s style. The large brand font engraving and the engraving on the crown are very recognizable. The teeth on the crown and the teeth on the outer ring are spaced widely. This is also to ensure good adjustment and rotation during diving. Even when wearing gloves, a good feel can be maintained.
The key point is that this ZF Factory Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Commando Hubert replica watch isn’t just designed literally. The engraving on the back is exquisitely beautiful, symbolizing the “Commando Hubert” team emblem: two seahorses surrounding an anchor, with two small wings as if indicating that it can accompany you through sky and sea. The lettering on the case back remains deep and three-dimensional. Although there is a lot of engraving, the thickness, size, and proportional spacing of each letter are perfectly balanced. Engraving on the case back is particularly challenging—ZF has overcome this difficulty that seems simple but is actually very tricky. With numerous inscriptions, it requires precise control over the size, font, shape, and proportional spacing of each character. After multiple revisions, ZF finally resolved all existing issues. The movement of ZF Factory’s Blancpain Fifty Fathoms uses the Seagull 2836 automatic winding movement, so there’s absolutely no need to worry about its quality.
The strap is made of canvas material. Different from previous canvas straps, it has a rubber lining inside. The purpose is to increase waterproofness and has the advantage of quick drying. This is basically the same as the genuine product.
The buckle adopts an extremely simple pin buckle design, which is very convenient to wear.
The luminous effect is still as solid and high-quality as always. The durability and brightness are also very high.
Summary: The limited-edition ZF Factory Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Commando Hubert watch exudes a strong military vibe and a rich historical atmosphere, making it a beloved piece among many military enthusiasts. With its dark color scheme, it looks domineering and trendy, capable of complementing both sporty and formal attire.
