ZF Factory Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Blue Dial 5015D-1140-52B Review

Size45*15.5mm

Movement2836 automatic mechanical movement

Case316 stainless steel case

CrystalSapphire crystal, domed sapphire bezel, super luminescence

StrapWaterproof nylon strap, deployant clasp

Water resistanceWater resistance greater than 100 metres, suitable for swimming

　　ZF Factory Blancpain 50 Fathoms series replica is ZF's most substantial product of the year. This blue dial Fifty Fathoms took 28 months, undergoing repeated revisions before finally launching during the Double Eleven period, becoming the grand finale of this series. Today, I bring youZF Factory Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Blue Dial 5015D-1140-52BReview, let's experience the charm of this watch together.

　　Looking at the ZF factory Blancpain Fifty Fathoms from the front, we can see that the blue sunburst dial is very charming, the crystal is exceptionally clear, and the diving timing bezel is smooth and glossy. At the same time, the blue sheen of the dial captures the essence of the genuine article. Among all colours, blue is the most difficult to replicate because it can easily become too deep and turn black, or too light and look very cheap. In terms of this shade, the ZF factory's work is completely on par with the N factory.

　　Under the magnified angle of the macro lens, we can clearly see the specific details of the dial:

　　1, the texture of the dial can be seen more clearly; it is extremely delicate and even, reflecting different lusters from various angles.

　　2, the hour markers and hands on the dial are very clean. Hands with such a large amount of luminescence are prone to scratching during the coating process, but here the ZF factory has done a good job with quality control.

　　3, the font inside the dial is clean and tidy, and the date display is also very correct. Let me mention here that the date on the ZF factory version does not have the issue seen in the N factory version where it jumps at 6 o'clock.

　　As the most charming blue-purple coating crystal of the Fifty Fathoms, how could this view be missing? Looking from an oblique angle through the blue-purple coated crystal to admire the specific details of the dial, we can see that it is truly a feast for the eyes. If you shine a light on the crystal, you will find a charming ring of purple coating around the edge. The effect here by the ZF factory is superior to that of the N factory.

　　At the same time, viewing the dial with the blue-purple coating in macro, we find that the transparency is very strong, and the hour markers, the dial, and even the hands all possess a greater literary and artistic aesthetic.

　　In addition to the classic feature of the blue-purple coating, there is also the manually timed bezel, which is the most difficult replica feature to produce. The material of the bezel here is sapphire, polished slowly by hand from a single piece of sapphire. It places high demands on the technician's craftsmanship and yields a low finished product rate, which is also why the Fifty Fathoms is expensive. The ZF factory has overcome the difficulties here, and the current product is very smooth, completely rivalling the craftsmanship of the N factory.

　　The case finishing of the blue dial Fifty Fathoms differs from that of the black dial. The case adopts a brushed finish, and we can see that the brushing by the ZF factory is extremely delicate. Meanwhile, the JB logo on the crown and the Blancpain lettering on the other side of the case are both very deep and three-dimensional, with the ZF factory version being slightly thinner than the N factory version.

　　As for the case back, it still adopts a brushed finish. We can see that the brushing on the case back by the ZF factory is extremely fine, presenting a sunburst luster that varies with different angles, which is very beautiful.

　　Regarding the strap, the outer layer is made of imported fibrous material and the inner layer is calfskin, and the logo lettering on it is also very clear. However, one criticism is that the ZF factory kept the strap colour black with blue stitching. For the strap colour, the N factory made it blue to match the genuine version.

　　Regarding the clasp, the ZF factory mainly equips it with a folding deployment clasp identical to the genuine version, with the usage method being exactly the same. Furthermore, the information on the clasp is laser-engraved with a three-dimensional feel.

　　As a diving watch, an indispensable feature is the luminescent function. After exposing this watch to a little light and photographing it, we find that the luminescence is truly exceptional. The luminescence of the Fifty Fathoms is the strongest of any luminous watch I have ever seen; it can practically replace a torch in a dark environment. The ZF factory still uses Swiss c3 luminous coating for this Fifty Fathoms, offering charming colour, powerful performance, and very low radiation to the human body.

　　As aZF factory Fifty Fathomsgrand finale, this blue dial Fifty Fathoms replica can be said to represent the ZF factory's best watchmaking technology and craftsmanship to date. It maintains a high degree of consistency with the genuine article, making it hard to tell true from false. If merely worn on the wrist, it is undeniably convincing.

ZF factory Blancpain Fifty Fathoms series 5015D-1140-52B