Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey. In this watch review, let’s briefly talk about the ZF factory’s IWC 150th anniversary series IW371601 Portuguese chronograph blue dial. This is the anniversary commemorative edition launched by IWC officially, with a public price of 59,200 yuan. Now let’s briefly discuss the workmanship details of the ZF factory’s replica version of the 150th anniversary Portuguese chronograph and see if it is worth buying and appreciating!
Authentic parameters: IWC Watch Anniversary Series IW371601 watch (“150th anniversary” special edition) Price: 59,200.
The ZF factory’s IWC 150th anniversary Portuguese chronograph uses a 41mm stainless steel case, which is 0.1mm larger in case diameter than the previous Portuguese chronograph. The watch features a blue lacquered dial, which is the biggest difference of this anniversary model and is very beautiful. Except for the dial, all other details remain unchanged. The watch is equipped with IWC’s self-produced 69355 movement. Since it is a self-produced movement, this watch also has a see-through back. The sapphire crystal mirror with double-sided blue coating is very transparent. Looking at it from different angles, it is very beautiful under sunlight.
The blue dial of this watch is as deep and charming as the sea, and the dial design is very charming and exquisite. The narrow bezel that sets off the atmospheric dial, the Arabic numeral hour markers that enhance the three-dimensionality of the dial, the inclined inner bezel, the 30-minute chronograph dial at the 12 o’clock position and the small seconds dial at the 6 o’clock position. The central three hands and the silver pointers used for indicating timing form a sharp and dazzling contrast effect with the deep dial color, making the time indication clear and intuitive, and at the same time giving the wrist a sense of quality.
Old fellows who are serious and have strong observation skills can see some differences in the lettering of the watch, that is, the lettering. Do you think the lettering is relatively smooth? The solid back version does not have this and will not be so smooth. The materials are different. The solid back version uses a radial grain lettering. Especially the radial grain effect of the two small dials is also relatively obvious. This see-through back version uses a low-temperature lacquered material lettering. Although it is equipped with two small dials, the layering and polishing appear very natural, and the visual appearance is also very smooth! The stainless steel willow leaf pointers and white scales appear fuller and rounder. The overall effect is excellent, the texture is impeccable, and the high front restoration degree!
Looking from the side, the stainless steel crown is also polished. It is engraved with the IWC logo pattern and is designed with anti-slip texture, providing a comfortable feel and convenient and quick adjustment operation. The upper and lower parts are the chronograph start/pause and chronograph reset buttons respectively. The operation feel is full, showing the connotation of the exciting mechanical representative function of timing.
Next, looking at the back cover, this time the ZF factory’s 150th anniversary Portuguese chronograph watch synchronizes with the genuine product and adopts a see-through back design, which is very exciting. Through the sapphire glass mirror, you can see the internal movement. This time, the ZF factory’s 150th anniversary Portuguese chronograph still uses the Dandong 7750 modified CAL.69355 movement. The overall simulation degree of the movement can reach more than 85%.
The genuine product is a crocodile leather strap, while ZF is a cow leather strap, so there is not much comparability. The black top-layer calfskin strap has dense stitching on the edge of the strap and is not easy to come off. The strap leather is soft and very comfortable to wear. It can be interchanged with the genuine product. If you have higher requirements for the strap, it is recommended to upgrade to a crocodile leather strap. The stainless steel folding buckle is the same as the genuine product. This is ZF factory’s specialty. The brushed IWC logo can be seen very delicately. At the same time, when you open the buckle, we can also see that the polishing on the inside and the three-dimensional fonts are all in place.
Summary: The ZF IWC Portuguese series 150th anniversary see-through commemorative edition Portuguese chronograph. Watch size: 40mmX13.1mm. It uses the Dandong 7750 movement modified with the original CAL.69355 movement. Thickness, data and layout of each unit, balance wheel position, and functional uses. Fully aligned, perfect texture. The ergonomic design makes the streamlined lugs fit the wrist more closely and is comfortable to wear. The dial uses a baking paint process, and the scales use a superimposed printing technology. Black Italian calfskin strap with a classic folding buckle.
