As the face value of IWC, the Portuguese chronograph series is an entry-level model. Because of its modern and simple design, the white and blue dial shows elegance. The blue time scale on the 40.9 mm white dial is particularly eye-catching, and the willow-shaped blue pointer design. The 30-minute chronograph dial and the small second dial are separated above and below the central axis, balanced and symmetrical. Digital scale, slender swallowtail pointer and recessed minute and second chronograph small dial.
Because this watch is too classic, Uncle Quan will not introduce it much. The best versions of Portuguese chronographs on the market now are from ZF Factory and YL Factory. The main difference from previous versions is the movement. The previous chronograph movements are nothing more than the Shanghai 7750 and Dandong 7750 chronograph movements, and then multiple gears are grafted on these two movements to modify them into movements that meet the Portuguese function. But because these two movements are too thick, they are installed in the case, and the thinnest thickness is 13.5 mm, which is significantly higher than the thickness of the genuine 12.3 mm. In addition, the old version of the movement has a high failure rate due to the large number of grafted gears.
Now the ZF factory V2 version and the YL factory new version of the Portuguese movement. Based on the Dandong 7750 movement, the unnecessary splints and components are removed and converted into the Cal.79350 movement, making the thickness of the entire watch thinner and consistent with the original version. At the same time, due to the greatly reduced number of grafted gears in the movement, the stability of the movement has also made a qualitative leap, and almost zero repairs have been achieved! Today, we will focus on the following ZF factory V2 version of the Portuguese movement.
The pointer is made of baked blue steel needles. The digital scale on the dial is also very round, unlike the old version of the number cut off, the edge of the number has no arc at all. The chronograph hand and minute hand are slightly curved downward, stretched along the edge of the mirror. The two threaded circles of the chronograph dial are more delicate than the old version, that is, the same size large circle accommodates more threads. The mirror uses double-sided anti-reflective convex sapphire glass.
Thickness is a major breakthrough of the ZF IWC Portuguese Chronograph V2 Ultimate Edition. 1 The old version was limited by the movement, resulting in a thick watch body, which was a flaw of the Portuguese Chronograph. The ZF V2 version uses a new version of the movement, and the improved thickness reaches 12.3 mm, which is consistent with the original version. Its watch body is installed in three parts: the bezel, the middle case and the bottom cover, instead of the one-piece press installation of the old version.
The workmanship of the three function keys of the ZF V2 Ultimate Portuguese Chronograph is also reliable. The blue color is the protective film of the new watch, please ignore it. The logo relief on the crown is also in place. The left and right buttons and the middle crown are not on the same horizontal line. This detail also matches the original version, while the old version is on the same horizontal line.
The screw holes on the bottom cover and the engraving on the bottom cover are very skilled and well-crafted. The bottom cover is well-made, feels comfortable to the touch, and is polished very well. The only difference is that the English font of the replica is lighter than the original. The brushed stainless steel case is very beautiful
Buckle and strap: The genuine strap is a crocodile leather strap, while the ZF strap is a cowhide strap, which can also be upgraded to crocodile leather. Finally, let's take a look at the comparison of the buckle. I feel that the difference between the ZF and the genuine is very small, and the visual effect is the same, but you can pay a little attention to a small detail. The genuine buckle metal is very smooth, while the ZF has a certain metal brushing process, which looks slightly rougher than the genuine. The edges and corners on the top of the buckle and the brushing process make the buckle very textured, and the tough men's watch temperament. The folding buckle is comfortable and convenient to wear
This watch is a closed bottom design. Open the back cover and we can see the movement comparison of the two watches. The movement is based on the Dandong 7750 chronograph movement, and the redundant movement modules are removed to make it thinner. It can be seen that the internal structure is 80% similar to the genuine movement, and the design of the bottom is so dense that it is completely invisible.
Thickness is a major breakthrough of ZF. Friends who have bought Portuguese watches before know that the old version is limited by the movement, resulting in a thick watch body, which is a flaw of the Portuguese watch. The ZF ultra-thin Portuguese watch uses the Dandong 7750 movement, and the improved thickness is consistent with the genuine product. Its watch body is installed in three parts: the bezel, the middle case and the bottom cover, instead of the one-piece press installation of the old version.
Summary: The excellence of this IWC watch lies in that it inherits all the experience of the previous version, upgrades the movement and corrects the previous mistakes. The only flaw is that the buckle and the belt do not seem to be so perfect, but the breakthrough in thickness of the ZF ultra-thin Portuguese watch really makes many watch friends tremble.
Because this watch is too classic, Uncle Quan will not introduce it much. The best versions of Portuguese chronographs on the market now are from ZF Factory and YL Factory. The main difference from previous versions is the movement. The previous chronograph movements are nothing more than the Shanghai 7750 and Dandong 7750 chronograph movements, and then multiple gears are grafted on these two movements to modify them into movements that meet the Portuguese function. But because these two movements are too thick, they are installed in the case, and the thinnest thickness is 13.5 mm, which is significantly higher than the thickness of the genuine 12.3 mm. In addition, the old version of the movement has a high failure rate due to the large number of grafted gears.
Now the ZF factory V2 version and the YL factory new version of the Portuguese movement. Based on the Dandong 7750 movement, the unnecessary splints and components are removed and converted into the Cal.79350 movement, making the thickness of the entire watch thinner and consistent with the original version. At the same time, due to the greatly reduced number of grafted gears in the movement, the stability of the movement has also made a qualitative leap, and almost zero repairs have been achieved! Today, we will focus on the following ZF factory V2 version of the Portuguese movement.
The pointer is made of baked blue steel needles. The digital scale on the dial is also very round, unlike the old version of the number cut off, the edge of the number has no arc at all. The chronograph hand and minute hand are slightly curved downward, stretched along the edge of the mirror. The two threaded circles of the chronograph dial are more delicate than the old version, that is, the same size large circle accommodates more threads. The mirror uses double-sided anti-reflective convex sapphire glass.
Thickness is a major breakthrough of the ZF IWC Portuguese Chronograph V2 Ultimate Edition. 1 The old version was limited by the movement, resulting in a thick watch body, which was a flaw of the Portuguese Chronograph. The ZF V2 version uses a new version of the movement, and the improved thickness reaches 12.3 mm, which is consistent with the original version. Its watch body is installed in three parts: the bezel, the middle case and the bottom cover, instead of the one-piece press installation of the old version.
The workmanship of the three function keys of the ZF V2 Ultimate Portuguese Chronograph is also reliable. The blue color is the protective film of the new watch, please ignore it. The logo relief on the crown is also in place. The left and right buttons and the middle crown are not on the same horizontal line. This detail also matches the original version, while the old version is on the same horizontal line.
The screw holes on the bottom cover and the engraving on the bottom cover are very skilled and well-crafted. The bottom cover is well-made, feels comfortable to the touch, and is polished very well. The only difference is that the English font of the replica is lighter than the original. The brushed stainless steel case is very beautiful
Buckle and strap: The genuine strap is a crocodile leather strap, while the ZF strap is a cowhide strap, which can also be upgraded to crocodile leather. Finally, let's take a look at the comparison of the buckle. I feel that the difference between the ZF and the genuine is very small, and the visual effect is the same, but you can pay a little attention to a small detail. The genuine buckle metal is very smooth, while the ZF has a certain metal brushing process, which looks slightly rougher than the genuine. The edges and corners on the top of the buckle and the brushing process make the buckle very textured, and the tough men's watch temperament. The folding buckle is comfortable and convenient to wear
This watch is a closed bottom design. Open the back cover and we can see the movement comparison of the two watches. The movement is based on the Dandong 7750 chronograph movement, and the redundant movement modules are removed to make it thinner. It can be seen that the internal structure is 80% similar to the genuine movement, and the design of the bottom is so dense that it is completely invisible.
Thickness is a major breakthrough of ZF. Friends who have bought Portuguese watches before know that the old version is limited by the movement, resulting in a thick watch body, which is a flaw of the Portuguese watch. The ZF ultra-thin Portuguese watch uses the Dandong 7750 movement, and the improved thickness is consistent with the genuine product. Its watch body is installed in three parts: the bezel, the middle case and the bottom cover, instead of the one-piece press installation of the old version.
Summary: The excellence of this IWC watch lies in that it inherits all the experience of the previous version, upgrades the movement and corrects the previous mistakes. The only flaw is that the buckle and the belt do not seem to be so perfect, but the breakthrough in thickness of the ZF ultra-thin Portuguese watch really makes many watch friends tremble.