In terms of replica bezels, the IWC Portuguese series has always been regarded as the “ceiling of formal watches”, and the Portuguese chronograph (Portuguese chronograph) and the Portuguese seven-day chain (Portuguese seven) are the “twin stars” in the hearts of countless watch friends. One of them is dynamic and precise, the other is calm and elegant, with different styles but equally charming. However, many people only appreciate the appearance after buying them, but ignore their respective “usage temperaments” – if used incorrectly, no matter how good the watch is, it will not be able to withstand it. Today, we will put aside the parameter stacking, focus on practical details, and talk about how to use and love these two Portuguese classics reproduced by ZF factory.
Portuguese plan: Don’t let the “chronograph hand” become a “running hand”
The most eye-catching thing about the Portuguese watch is the symmetrical layout of the “upper and lower eyes” and the slender chronograph second hand in the center. Many people think it’s cool to keep the needle spinning, but they don’t know that this is exactly “chronic injury”.
In fact, the longest pointer in the center isDedicated seconds hand for timing, should remain still at ordinary times. It will start to move only when the upper right button is pressed to start the timing; the lower right button is used to reset to zero – but it must be paused first and then reset to zero, and the order cannot be messed up. More importantly:Never leave the timing function on for a long time. Once started, the entire timing module will continue to run, which not only consumes energy quickly, but also increases the wear of the movement and affects the stability of travel time.
The correct approach is: only enable it when timing is needed (such as sports, meetings, making coffee), pause and reset to zero immediately after use. In this way, Puji can switch freely between business and leisure, which not only shows style but also ensures longevity.
Pu Qi: Stop when the chain reaches “7”, don’t be greedy for too much!
Compared with the dynamics of Puji, Puqi takes a minimalist aristocratic route. There are two small dials on the left and right. The running seconds hand is on the left and the running seconds hand is on the right.Power reserve display——Numbers 1 to 7 represent the number of days of remaining power, not weeks!
The Portuguese Seven is equipped with a long-power movement that relies on manual winding to store energy. The operation seems simple, but there is a fatal detail:When winding, be sure to keep an eye on the power plate on the right side. Once the pointer points to “7”, stop immediately.! Continuing to twist is equivalent to forcibly tightening the fully loaded spring. This can easily lead to fatigue or even breakage of the spring.
This weekly “winding ceremony” is actually a gentle dialogue between man and machine. Gentleness, restraint, and moderation are the best ways to respect Pu Qi.
Which one to choose? It depends on your life rhythm
- If you are fast-paced, love to operate, and often go to various occasions,Portuguese planIts versatility and sporty feel are just what you want;
- If you prefer to be low-key, pay attention to ceremony, and often wear formal clothes,Portuguese sevenThe simplicity and seven-day power are tailor-made for you.
The ZF factory has put a lot of effort into these two replicas: the dial layout, functional logic, and operating feel are all highly restored to the originals, with in-depth details and outstanding texture. But no matter how good the replica is, it still needs to be protected by the correct way of use.
Only by understanding their “temperament” can the mechanical beauty on your wrist accompany you further and longer.