Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey. This watch evaluation will talk to you about the workmanship details of the ZF factory Patek Philippe classic watch series 5296G-001 after upgrading to V3 version. We have also shared ZF factory 5296G010 before. Interested friends are welcome to check the original evaluation column of the website.
Genuine parameters: Patek Philippe Classic Watch Series 5296G-001 Platinum Watch, Price: 197600
Overall appearance, the overall size of the ZF factory 5296 G001 watch is 38 mm. It is a simple large three-pin dress watch, which is very suitable for watch friends with small wrists. This time, the ZF factory v3 version 5296G has been upgraded to synchronized genuine pot cover sapphire glass on the mirror surface, which will feel a little convex in the middle, and is plated with anti-glare and colorless coating, which is much more transparent than the previous version.
Since the weather was not very sunny when Bokey was shooting, the picture was darker as a whole. If you use your mobile phone to check, you can turn up the brightness of your mobile phone, and checking the picture will be closer to the effect seen by the naked eye.
The dial adopts a silver-gray two-color track plate design. In the dial color, the ZF factory is also synchronized with the genuine details. The gradual change from the silver gray in the middle to the silver white of the track is also the right version of the genuine product, including the scale of the entire dial. The font color is the same as cyan.
Let’s take a closer look at the specific workmanship. This ZF factory 5296g001 seems simple but actually complicated, because the scale fonts of the entire dial are printed by oil pressure, which tests the process. Without paying attention, there may be defects such as ink overflow or faults. However, the ZF factory controls the details better. Under macro shooting, the dial printing is still relatively regular, and there are no such defects.
The calendar window is also relatively large, and the font also covers the entire window, and it is also a relatively thick font.
The pointer is made of burnt steel blue pointer, and the central shaft is also silver, but the silver part of the central shaft will be slightly larger than the genuine one, but it is still difficult to distinguish with the naked eye.
The long scale hour scale also provides a three-dimensional feel.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of ZF factory v3 version of Patek Philippe classic series 5296G001?
The overall watch is made of 316 stainless steel, and the original one is made of 18K platinum. In terms of material, the ZF factory 5296G001 is relatively lighter than the genuine one, because the density of 316 stainless steel is not as good as that of 18K platinum, so the weight will be lighter. This is also a disadvantage of the ZF factory 5296G, and it is also a cost issue. However, in terms of brightness, after mirror polishing, it can also achieve similar results to the genuine one. Another disadvantage is that the thickness will vary by 0.6 mm. The thickness of the ZF factory 5296G is 9 mm, while the genuine one is 8.4 mm.
Another upgrade point of the ZF factory 5296G this time is that the line feel of the case has been revised again, and the grinding is also much better than the previous version. The R corners of the four lugs have been rounded and polished, which will not feel so jerky. The crown triangular pit pattern workmanship is extremely regular and meticulous, and the adjustment time saves time and effort. At the same time, the top of the head is engraved with Patek Philippe’s unique Cadella cross LOGO, which is clear and three-dimensional.
The back still adopts the bottom-penetrating design, and through the sapphire mirror surface, you can more intuitively understand the operation of the overall movement! This is also the reason why many watch friends like to back through the watch! At the same time, in order to restore the genuine style on the movement, the ZF factory adopts the accurate and low-repair 9015 movement, and at the same time does deck treatment on the movement, changing the Patek Philippe self-produced 324SC movement, so that the overall watch is thin, and the movement is more like the benefits! The Japanese Citizen 9015 movement is also widely used in ultra-thin watches, such as many Jaeger-LeCoultre ultra-thin master replica watches, which are used in this movement. The two major advantages of this 9015 movement are low repair rate and ultra-thin, but the disadvantage is that the noise will be relatively large, but the genuine 342 movement is also relatively noisy, which can be found in the genuine information or at the counter experience!
ZF factory Patek Philippe 5296G001 watch uses a dark blue Italian calfskin strap. For a dress watch, Bokey still recommends upgrading the American alligator leather strap, which can reduce the problem of being seen on the strap. The clasp is a relatively simple pin buckle. The front is polished with a smooth finish, while the back of the button has some brand and precious metal imprints.
Is the upgraded version of ZF factory 5296G001v3 worth buying?
In summary, the upgraded version of the ZF factory Patek Philippe classic series 5296G001V3 is in place in addition to the difference in material and the reduction of the appearance of the movement, and this 5296G is also one of the entry-level watches of Patek Philippe. Compared with the popular grenade Nautilus, this 5296G001 will be more low-key.
