Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey. Today, let’s talk briefly about the IW502003 watch of the IWC Pilot series launched by ZF factory. We call it “ZF factory ceramic big pilot”. If Panerai is the equipment of muscular men and tough guys, Stallone, Schwarzenegger, and The Rock all love it. Rolex, on the other hand, has quickly gained fans all over the world due to its excellent quality and brand effect. “Once you own a Rolex, you never need another.” That’s what it means. Although IWC does not have Panerai’s “big size” appearance and Rolex’s “nouveau riche” experience, its modest gentleman’s appearance and gentle yet firm temperament are very in line with the aesthetic standards of Chinese people. Of course, it also wins the favor of many watch enthusiasts.
Factory IWC Big Pilot IW502003 Ceramic Case Blue Dial – On-Site ID Photos by Bokey
The IWC big pilot IW502003 introduced by Bokey today is such a watch, a watch that is real and not pretentious. IWC is a high-end watch brand favored by fashionistas at home and abroad. This ZF factory IWC ceramic case big pilot is even more a fashionable watch that inherits the genuine design and is more suitable for men’s masculinity. Many watch enthusiasts are attracted by its strong charm. As one of the most popular series of IWC watches, the pilot series has always been deeply loved by friends. With a large-size case, it has a strong sense of weight when worn. Today, let’s take a look at a recent masterpiece of ZF factory, the ultimate version V2 of the IWC IW502003 watch. Let’s first take a look at the official information:
Genuine parameters: IWC IWC watch pilot series IW502003 watch. Price: 115,000.
The IWC pilot series watches have always adhered to the watchmaking purpose of “creating a small number of watches with excellent quality”, creating one popular pilot watch with excellent quality after another. Pilot watches are also watches that no man can resist. Moreover, they are also objects that replica manufacturers are keen to replicate. ZF factory is even more sparing no effort to create its top replica version.
The mirror surface of the ZF factory ceramic big pilot uses sapphire crystal coated with blue film. Under the action of light, you can also see the faint blue light emitted by the mirror surface, which is very beautiful. Moreover, no matter from which angle you look at the watch, you can easily read the time without the garbage texture of being foggy. In addition, sapphire glass is also scratch-resistant and scratch-proof, which is also a relatively reassuring point.
The blue color of the dial has been redesigned to be deeper, and it looks even more beautiful when matched with the black ceramic case. Like the original version, it has a real kinetic energy display, and the three-dimensional sense of the lettering is also first-class.
The hour markers are Arabic numeral hour markers with a round and full font. The hour marker at the 12 o’clock position is a triangular hour marker designed as always. In the middle is a three-hand design with sword-shaped hands, and the middle is also evenly filled with white material. There is a trapezoidal calendar window at the 6 o’clock position and a power reserve display at the 3 o’clock position. The entire dial is designed with a blue and white color combination, simple and distinct. The layout is very accurate, and there is little difference compared with the genuine product.
The power reserve display at the 3 o’clock position also has a racetrack pattern design like the original. Under high magnification, clear and regular patterns can still be seen. If you zoom out the picture, it spreads out like water waves.
The calendar window with a trapezoidal opening at the 6 o’clock position also has a small step shape. Moreover, the calendar font is also made accurately. For the big pilot version of small factories, the number 1 is hooked, while the calendar font of ZF factory is molded from the genuine product and is synchronized with the genuine number “1” without a hook. If you buy a number 1 with a hook, then you need to carefully identify whether you have bought the wrong version?
The case is made of ceramic material that is one-to-one with the genuine product. The polishing process effect is also the same as the original, with a soft texture. The size data measured by Bokey is 46mm in diameter, 15mm in thickness, and 125 grams in weight. It is designed with a large dial. However, it is not heavy at all. Mainly because the ceramic material is very lightweight. The surface is also scratch-resistant and corrosion-resistant, with stable properties. The arc on the side of the case is frosted, full of texture, making the appearance more beautiful. The restoration degree of the lugs is also very high, with distinct edges and corners. The arc is beautiful, delicate and lovely. The lines of the case are smooth and natural, making it more comfortable to wear on the wrist.
Looking at the other side of the case, the screw-in crown is made of titanium metal material with a sandblasted surface and full of texture. The crown is a pleated onion shape, full of personality. The teeth on the crown make the winding feel very convenient and comfortable. The top of the crown is engraved with the IWC brand logo, clear and powerful.
The back cover is also made of titanium alloy material, which can prevent metal allergy of the wearer. The engraving and patterns use laser + etching technology, which is very realistic.
The movement uses a replica of the original 51111 movement. The base movement is the SL6 series kinetic energy movement from Dandong Peacock Movement Factory. The movement can store energy for about 72 hours. In the replica watch industry, it is also a long-power automatic mechanical movement. Moreover, the timekeeping is also relatively accurate. The comprehensive daily error is within ±8 seconds!
The watch is paired with a strap made of calfskin on the inside and woven nylon on the outside. Although the material seems ordinary, the craftsmanship is very good. The buckle is also a folding buckle made of the same titanium metal material. The polishing treatment is quite in place. The IWC brand LOGO is printed on it, with fine polishing and three-dimensional effect.
Summary: The IWC big pilot may seem not large, but in fact it belongs to a large-size watch. The feeling on the hand is still relatively heavy. With a diameter of 46mm and a thickness of about 15mm, those with too small wrists still need to consider. This ZF factory V2 version ceramic big pilot inherits the excellent craftsmanship of ZF factory’s big pilot. The overall degree of resemblance and texture are first-class. It should be relatively original and also relatively in line with the simplicity that a pilot watch should have and the unique charm of this type of watch. Friends who like pilot watches must not miss it.
