Detailed Review of the JF Factory Longines Eight-Hand Moonphase L2.673.4.78.3

MovementShanghai 7751 automatic mechanical chronograph movement with moonphase function

Size40x15mm

Case316 stainless steel case,

CrystalSapphire crystal glass

StrapCalfskin strap

Water resistanceWater resistance to 30 metres

1. Sapphire crystal clarity comparable to the genuine article, offering an unobstructed view of the entire dial

2. Delicate barleycorn guilloché pattern delivering the same visual effect as the original

3. Moonphase function and eight-hand display identical to the genuine model

4. The hands are crafted using a highly challenging heat-blued steel process, achieving an effect identical to the genuine article.

5. The curvature of the lugs and case has been continuously refined to match the side profile of the genuine article.

　　The multi-functional dial of this JF Factory Longines moon phase watch is complex yet not cluttered, and the 40x15mm size is suitable for the wrists of most enthusiasts. The 'barleycorn' pattern on the white dial is clearly visible, with no signs of disorder—a detail the JF Factory has replicated exceptionally well. The depth and proportions of the inner bezel on the JF Factory Longines moon phase watch are consistent with the genuine article, and the Longines logo to the left of the 3 o'clock position is clearly visible without any blurring or broken lettering.

　　The dial of the JF Factory Longines moon phase watch uses Arabic numeral hour markers, with the size, proportions, and font style perfectly matching the genuine article. All hands on the JF Factory Longines moon phase watch dial are heat-blued steel; the longest hand is the 60-second chronograph hand, while the hand tipped with a 'small moon' is the date indicator, a design that makes reading the time more convenient.

　　The sub-dial at the 12 o'clock position on the JF Factory Longines moon phase watch is the 30-minute chronograph counter, with the display window to its left showing the day of the week and the window to the right showing the month. The outer ring of the sub-dial at the 9 o'clock position is the 24-hour display, while the inner ring is the small seconds dial. The moon phase display is located at the 6 o'clock position, which also features a 12-hour chronograph. The size and proportions of the three sub-dials on the JF Factory Longines moon phase watch are consistent with the genuine article, and the threading within the dials is well-executed, showing no difference from the genuine piece.

　　Next, let us look at the pushers and crown of this JF Factory Longines moon phase watch; their size and proportions are also consistent with the genuine article. The pusher at the 2 o'clock position is for 'start/stop chronograph', and the position at 4 o'clock is for 'chronograph reset'. The small crown at the 3 o'clock position is exquisitely crafted.

　　The case of this JF Factory Longines moon phase watch is made of 316 stainless steel, featuring elegant side curves, and the chamfering of the lugs ensures a more comfortable fit on the wrist.

　　Looking at the case back of this JF Factory Longines moon phase watch, the engravings on the edge of the case back are very fine, and the polished edge is smooth. The exhibition case back design of the JF Factory Longines moon phase watch allows for a view of the exquisitely finished movement rotor, with even the engravings perfectly replicating the genuine article.

　　This JF Factory Longines moon phase watch is exquisite and beautiful in appearance, and highly practical, featuring complex functions including standard chronograph, small seconds, 24-hour display, precision timing, circular date, day, month display windows, and moon phase display. The JF Factory has opened the mould one-to-one to create a replica that is highly faithful to the genuine article. It is well worth owning!

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