In terms of replica bezels, the IWC Portuguese series has always been extremely popular, especially the “Portugal Seven” – with its simple and elegant design and practical function of 7-day power reserve, it has become the benchmark for formal watches in the hearts of countless watch lovers. Recently, APS factory quickly launched a new Portuguese seven-day chain replica watch, bringing 6 colors in one breath, which attracted widespread attention. As a “purewatches” who has been involved in watch evaluation for many years, today I will take you to dismantle this new product in depth to see if it is worth buying.
Classic upgrade, details are more advanced
The new Portuguese 7 has made many exquisite optimizations while retaining the essence of the original version. The most obvious change is the watch mirror – upgraded from ordinary sapphire to a retro “pot cover” mirror, which has a stronger visual layering and is closer to the original design language in recent years. The dial layout continues the classic “double-eye” design (power reserve + small seconds dial), but the details are simpler: the second hand scale is changed from a track type to a three-dimensional carved type, and the 7-day chain logo removes the red embellishment, making the overall look cleaner and neater.
The position of the calendar window at 6 o’clock has been slightly adjusted, and the “IWC” letters have been moved upwards, making the dial more symmetrical up, down, left, and right, and more aesthetically pleasing. The white dial and blue needle model is still the popular choice, but the ice blue dial newly added by APS this time is particularly eye-catching, fresh and high-end, and suitable for players who pursue individuality.
Ultra-thin 1mm, more comfortable to wear
Many people have not noticed that the new model is a full 1mm thinner than the old model (down from 14.1mm to 13mm). The secret lies in the bottom cover structure: the old model has a screw-in back cover, but the new model uses four screws to fix it, which is not only thinner, but also improves the convenience of opening and closing. For formal watches, this 1mm thinning directly improves the wearing comfort and fit.
Movement upgrade, power reserve exceeds 70 hours
In terms of movement, APS uses the mature improved version of Dandong SL600, which is the same as the ZF factory but has optimized details. The most noteworthy thing is that the power reserve has been increased from ZF’s about 72 hours to 70+ hours (nearly 3 days). Although it is not as high as the original 7 days, it is already excellent among replicas at the same price. More importantly, APS has reinforced the “fixed machine screws falling off” problem that ZF once had, making it more stable and avoiding the embarrassment of stopping due to loose small parts.
Details such as the buckle, hands, and strap are all highly restored: the quenched and baked blued steel needle has a sharp luster, the central axis is delicately polished, and the double trapezoidal calendar window is clear and easy to read. The ice blue plate is paired with a special handmade style strap, which has outstanding texture and is perfectly suitable for daily commuting or attending formal occasions.
Rich colors, there is always one that suits you
In addition to the classic white plate with blue needles and black plate with rose gold, APS also launches gold, white plate with gold needles, dark blue and popular ice blue. Although the niche colors may not be suitable for everyone’s daily wear, for players who want to get rid of the “one-dimensional look”, the ice blue plate is undoubtedly the most surprising choice worth trying this year.