Watch Review: ZF Factory Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712/1A-001

Hello everyone, this is Bokey Watch Industry. Today, I would like to introduce this piece of steel with the highest reduction degree so far on the market. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712/1A-001 comes from Green Factory, PPF Factory, and ZF Factory. Why are there three factories? Because at the beginning, this piece of Nautilus 5712 was launched by the green/green factory, and then the green factory had an accident not long after he did it, and it died. It can only be said that 2021 is really a disaster year. After the green factory died, this PPF factory took over. The PPF factory itself is very good at making Nautilus. For some reason, he only launched a batch and then disappeared, so this piece of 5712 has been out of stock for a long time, and this piece is very popular. Many people buy it. It can only be said that it is hard to find a watch. Now the shipment has become a ZF factory. Some time ago, this piece of ZF factory 5712 also needs to be sold to the ZF factory Black Water Ghost. Bokey, like many watch friends, does not understand why there is a tying of replica watches, but still I want to understand, the PPF factory itself is a sub-brand of the ZF factory, and then ZF has a water ghost series, but the water ghost is not easy to sell, and the inventory of the water ghost can only be consumed in this way, so after a period of consumption in the market, now this 5712 finally does not need to be tied to the ZF water ghost, and the output has also risen. Bokey has the opportunity to take physical photos and talk to you about this ZF Nautilus 5712.

Genuine parameters: Patek Philippe Sports Elegance Series 5712/1A-001 Watch (Nautilus) Price: 350400

ZF factory Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712/1A-001 replica watch review

The first is that the front dial layout of the ZF factory 5712 Nautilus is the same as that of the genuine product. Like the previous PF factory 5712, the flaws can be seen from the dial alone, and the workmanship of the PF factory 5712 can only be said to be slightly similar. The 6 o’clock and 8 o’clock scales and central axes in the dial are not correct. At the same time, the moon phase dial cannot be used normally. The most important thing is that the movement is decorated. This is also more embarrassing.

We then look at the entire disk layout of ZF Factory 5712, which is consistent with the genuine product, especially the blue surface, which looks particularly comfortable. The color can be said to be more than 95%, and the three-dimensional sense of the disk is also relatively strong. We can enjoy it from multiple angles.

Take a closer look at the details. The bezel is treated with a brushed process, which is very delicate. If there is light on it, there will be an obvious reflective effect, which is especially good. The scale and hour and minute hands are mirror polished and filled with luminous coating, but the filling will be a little whiter, and the genuine one has a light green. The central axis of the kinetic energy display needle, minute hand and calendar display needle are all made in the shape of a hat, and they are solid. The small second hand is a little hollowed out, and these details are still relatively correct.

The 10 o’clock position is the kinetic energy display disc. Here is the disadvantage of the ZF factory 5712, that is, this kinetic energy display disc is not a real dynamic display. It rotates over time, which is a bit different from the genuine one.

7 o’clock is the calendar moon phase display disc. The moon phase is the same as the genuine product. It takes one small grid a day, and 5 o’clock is the small second disc. Both small discs are treated with CD patterns, which are also correct.

In terms of size, the diameter of the ZF factory 5712 is 40mm, and the thickness will be a little thicker than the genuine product. Through actual measurement, the ZF factory 5712 is 9.6mm, while the genuine product is 8.5mm, which is 1.1mm. However, this thickness is still relatively inconspicuous after getting started. After all, it is not easy to achieve multi-functional moon phases at this thickness.

There are buttons for adjusting the moon phase calendar on both sides of the 316L stainless steel case. The lower left side is calendar adjustment, and the lower right side is moon phase adjustment. In the middle, it is a screw-in handle. The tuning method is the same as the genuine product, and the operation is relatively simple. Here are the precautions!!! There is a time restricted area for tuning the moon phase of the calendar, that is, you can adjust the moon phase calendar at 3-9 o’clock clockwise, and avoid tuning at other times!

Let’s take another look at the back. ZF Factory claims it’s an integrated movement, but in reality, it’s not. Let’s examine its structure—it’s clearly still a decorated movement. From the red arrow in Figure 2, you can see the balance arm beneath the plate, which is part of the original movement’s structure. This confirms that this movement is not integrated. Moreover, the positions of the balance wheel and the micro-rotor deviate from the genuine piece. On the authentic watch, the balance wheel is at the 6 o’clock position, whereas on this ZF Factory 5712, it’s at 9 o’clock. As for the micro-rotor, the genuine piece has it at 9 o’clock, while ZF places it at 12 o’clock. If it were truly an integrated movement, the structure wouldn’t differ so significantly from the original. So, you really can’t take the manufacturers’ marketing claims at face value—you have to inspect the actual product to draw conclusions. That said, the movement plate’s finishing is quite decent. Even if you were to remove it and show it to someone, a novice might not be able to tell it’s fake, meaning it could fool quite a few inexperienced users. However, anyone with a bit of expertise could spot the differences at a glance.

In terms of the strap, the material is also 316L stainless steel. The workmanship of this strap is still relatively good, but if it is compared to the Nautilus steel strap of the PPF factory, it will be slightly worse. The main difference is that the middle ball of his steel strap will be a little bit more collapsed, and the back edge of the steel strap is not polished with a line, but it is still chamfered a little bit, so there will be no cutting feel.

The lettering and opening and closing degrees of the buttons are relatively in place, and the brand English of PP is also engraved inside.

Let me show you how to get started. The circumference of the wrist is 15.5cm. If you take a short strap, the overall fit is still relatively good. We can see that the head grain has a downward range of motion.

Summary: The ZF factory’s Nautilus 5712 replica watch is generally quite good. The few shortcomings that are relatively lacking are that the thickness will be slightly thicker, not the real motion display, and the steel belt will also be lacking. If the back is transparent to the movement, the original will also be a little different. However, looking at the current temporary market, that is, if the replica market can deliver such a result, it has already achieved more than 80 points. Very good, I hope the ZF factory can improve the shortcomings later.