Real vs Fake Comparison | ZF Factory V5 Version IWC Portugieser Seven-Day Real vs Fake Comparison Review

Size42*15mm

Movement7750 modified cal.52010 automatic mechanical movement

CaseStainless steel

CrystalSapphire crystal

StrapCalfskin strap, folding clasp, with 700 upgraded genuine alligator leather

Water resistance30 metres, water-resistant for daily use

1. Perfectly improved case and movement, higher fidelity, the strongest version on the market.

2. Clean and delicate railway-style minute track, embossed Arabic numerals, slender leaf-shaped hands

3. The railway-track minute subdial for the small seconds running on the left side of the dial and the power reserve display on the right match the dial colour.

4. The case features exceptional craftsmanship as always, with striking polished lugs, bezel and case back framing the transparent sapphire crystal, while the case flanks also receive a satin-brushed finish.

5. The transparent sapphire crystal, covering almost the entire case back, perfectly showcases the movement to the viewer.

　　▼ Overall view:Comparing the ZF Factory Portugieser Seven-Day with the genuine article, apart from the strap colour of the ZF Factory version being slightly bluer than the original, the overall watch body shows little difference. The genuine watch crystal is relatively more transparent, while the ZF Factory's anti-reflective coating has a better light-filtering effect.

　　▼ Dial comparison:On closer inspection, the ZF factory dial has a yellowish tint, whereas the genuine version is silver-white, though the difference is minor, and the blue Arabic numeral markers match the workmanship of the genuine piece.

　　▼ Numeral marker comparison:Also adopting applied three-dimensional numeral markers, the latest V5 edition from ZF factory captures the details of the genuine piece. Previously, the entire numeral markers were blue, but after the upgrade, the sides are silver just like the genuine version, demonstrating the ZF factory's pursuit of perfection in details.

　　▼ Hands comparison:The hands on both are similarly heat-blued steel. The ZF factory has mastered the colour very well, and although there is a minute difference at the central pinion, it is so subtle that it is hardly discernible to the naked eye.

　　▼ Date comparison:The ZF Factory Portugieser Seven-Day features the same curved finish on the date window as the genuine model; each index is free of burrs or bumps, offering an outstanding visual appearance.

　　▼ Small seconds subdial comparison:The subdial on the left runs the small seconds hand, matching the function of the genuine piece with a high degree of fidelity. The dial manufacturing process is flawless, down to the concentric patterns which are rendered identically to the genuine article.

　　▼ Power reserve subdial:A close look reveals that the central pinion on the genuine piece is slightly smaller, but truly small enough to be neglected. The two-tone red and black register printing on the power reserve subdial is exquisitely executed without any overlapping or bleeding of colours.

　　▼ Logo comparison:The placement and proportions of the logo printing are spot on, with the weight and size matching the workmanship of the genuine piece entirely.

　　▼ Side profile comparison:The thickness of the ZF Factory V5 edition Portugieser Seven-Day remains consistent with the genuine model, and the brushed finish on the case is near perfect, rivalling the original in tactile feel.

　　▼ Crown comparison:Both crowns feature threaded finishing, and the motifs on the crowns are largely identical, though the profile on the ZF factory version is slightly thinner.

　　▼ Case back comparison:It also adopts a screw-in sapphire crystal case back, configured exactly like the genuine Portugieser Seven-Day, with non-repeating engraved serial numbers, and includes grooves on the bezel for disassembly.

　　▼ Clasp comparison:The ZF factory has put a tremendous amount of effort into the clasp, striving to replicate the production techniques of the genuine piece in both exterior design and brushed details, truly pursuing excellence.

　　▼ Strap comparison:The genuine strap is made of alligator leather, whereas the ZF factory version features calfskin embossed with an alligator pattern. For those seeking higher quality, an alligator strap can be ordered.

　　Overall, thisZF factory IWC Portugieser Seven Day V5 editionfeatures exceptional craftsmanship, striving for perfection in every detail and fully showcasing the extraordinary charm of the IWC Portugieser. That concludes today's comparative review of the ZF factory V5 edition IWC Portugieser against the genuine article. Thank you all for watching.

[ZF Factory] IWC Portugieser Series Automatic Mechanical Watch IW500705 Seven-Day Power Reserve