In terms of replica bezels, if there is a formal watch that can conquer both the aesthetic and practical parties, it is the **ZF Factory IWC Portuguese Chronograph (Portuguese Chronograph)**. The classic “double eye” dial, the warm and jade-like milky white dial, the blue willow leaf hands, and the case that is so thin that it is almost impossible to tell that it is a replica – it has long become the “dream watch” in the hearts of countless watch lovers.
But today, we don’t just praise it for its beauty. As a complex watch equipped with a chronograph function,If you use it correctly, you will enjoy it; if you use it wrongly, it may be “scrapped” directly.. Many novices excitedly use the chronograph second hand as an ordinary second hand after getting it. As a result, the movement develops problems within a few months. Today, we will start from the real wearing experience and teach you step by step how to use the ZF factory Portuguese watch correctly, especially the timing function that “looks cool but hides risks”.
Why has the ZF Factory Portuguese design been popular for so many years?
First of all, we must admit that ZF factory has put a lot of effort into this watch:
- The disk surface has a very high degree of restoration: The “eye-eye” timing dial is naturally concave and has a strong three-dimensional effect; the oil pressure scale is full and clear, and it looks like a genuine product when viewed from a distance or up close.
- The blue steel hands are amazing: The willow leaves are elegant in shape and glow with deep blue light when illuminated, giving them full texture.
- The thickness is finally right: Early replicas of Portuguese watches are generally thicker, like wearing a “little steamed bun”. After the ZF factory upgraded the movement in the later period, the thickness of the entire watch is almost the same as the original one, and it fits the wrist without any sense of disobedience.
- Sapphire mirror + anti-glare coating: Still transparent under strong light, no pressure when reading.
In terms of static appearance, ZF Factory Portugal has basically achieved the level of “close your eyes and avoid stepping on thunder”.
How to use the timing function? Explain clearly in three steps
Many people think that timing is just pressing once to start and pressing again to reset to zero. In fact,If the order is wrong, the movement will be damaged.. Correct operation must strictly follow the following three steps:
- start: Press the upper right button lightly (timer starts), and the thinnest chronograph second hand in the center starts to move;
- pause: When the timing ends, press the upper right button again, the second hand and the 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock will stop at the same time;
- Return to zero：Only in paused state, you can press the lower right button to return all timing hands to zero accurately.
Attention!Never press the zero key directly during timing operation.——This is equivalent to slamming on the brakes while driving at high speed. The gear system will bear a huge impact, ranging from jamming to breaking.
The most important reminder: chronograph hand ≠ second hand!
This is a trap that 90% of novices fall into!
The central chronograph second hand of the ZF factory Portuguese watch (the thinnest one)It is completely stationary in the non-clocking state, only the small seconds dial (6 o’clock) is the real moving second hand. Many people mistakenly think that the middle one that is not moving is “broken”, so they press the button repeatedly to “test”. As a result, the movement is overloaded and wear and tear increases.
What’s even more dangerous is that some people simply leave the chronograph function on for a long time and use the chronograph second hand as a daily second hand. As everyone knows, once the timing is started, the entire clutch gear, scoring wheel, and second wheel all run at high speed, doubling the power consumption and plummeting the life of the movement.
Correct approach: The timing function is only used briefly when needed – such as measuring egg boiling time, parking charges, running pace, etc., and will be reset to zero immediately after use. Wear it daily and let it walk quietly. This is the safest state.
Daily maintenance suggestions
- Perform movement maintenance every 2-3 years, clean and refuel to extend life;
- Avoid wearing it on your hand during adjustment or timing operations to prevent the crown from being deformed by force;
- Do not switch functions frequently to give the movement room to “breathe”.
Written at the end: Good looks are worth cherishing, but you must also know how to care for them
The ZF factory IWC Portuguese watch is a rare “both internal and external” work among replica watches. It allows you to experience the elegance and mechanical charm of IWC formal watches at one-tenth the price. But precisely because of its complex functions, it requires you to treat it more carefully.
Remember:Timing is an embellishment, not a daily routine; appreciation is the premise, and caring is the responsibility. If you use the right method, this watch will last you for ten or eight years without any problem; if you just “show off your skills”, no matter how good the movement is, it will not be able to withstand the torment.