Replica Cartier Santos WGSA0018 AF Factory Folding clasp

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AF Factory Santos WGSA0018 Replica Watch Review

Santos is special in the Cartier lineup, It is not as formal and ceremonious as the Tank. It also is not as round and beautiful as the Ballon Bleu. It is a metal guy’s watch, weighing in at somewhere between sport and formal. This all-rose gold santos pushes things to the extreme, a gold case, a gold bracelet, a white dial, and blue hands. The real thing is very expensive, though understated. But to be honest, to copy such a watch is rather risky. An awkwardly done gold finish looks cheap, bracelets that are too big or small both look fake, an even slight misalignment in the case’s shape is obvious. So has AF factory replica watch got a balance between high end and tacky? Let me illustrate the main points to you.

Is santos signature case fair？

Santos’ case is a circle with a square inside, proportion matters. A case that’s too thick looks clunky, and one with overly rounded corners looks flat. The AF Factory Santos WGSA0018 replica watch has a correct case shape, which is naturally round and straight with no blunt feeling. The 39.8mm is standard for Men’s Santos watch sizes. It’ll fit nicely on Wrists between 16.5 – 18.5 cm and isn’t too big. The overall shape is a little more sleek than rigid like Cartier. One of the easiest detail you can spot on a Santos is screw on bezels & screw on bracelets. If the screws are off or uneven in terms of depth, it looks fake. The AF Factory’s screws are placed rather well, the depth is consistent too and there isn’t an obviously mismatched or unsteady aspect about those. Not as uniform as an authentic article but at least a replica version is good enough. At normal wearing distance, these screw wouldn’t be a flaw. Dial color is well controlled, soft silver white, not too dazzling and not too gray. Roman numbers have distinct edges, quite sharp lines, no smudging; the proportions of the fonts match up well with the stretched feeling of the Santos. Overall dial gives a clean understated dial it is not flashy but very pleasing to the eye. The hands on the AF factory model are deep blue, their shade varies under different lights, this blue hue is far from monochrome and dull. While strictly speaking it’s not the real flame blue, but at this level of detail it is pretty reliable as a replica. Paired together with the white dial with the rose gold case, overall it’s a harmonious look and doesn’t look off.

Quality of the full gold bracelet?

Let’s get something out of the way first: no, high end replica watches are not made with spray paint and cheap plating that will scratch right off. Whether the gold fades has nothing to do with whether it is a copy, but rather the level of electroplating. Take this watch for example; its gold treatment is more akin to a fully metallic coloring as well as plating reinforcement. After the polishing the 316L stainless steel case, it’s cleaned and an essential surface activation is done, it’s needed for an excellent metal surface to have a good electroplating adhesion. That is commonly several layers of electro depositing instead of a layer of gold. A common structure is a base layer, and then the bottom has an outermost layer of real gold plating. Multi-layered structures can add richer and more layered colors, and more importantly, it makes the plating bond more firmly with the steel casing. This bonding is not a simple bonding, it’s more like a molecular level connection, which makes it less likely for something to come completely off. On the outside there’s a very thin protective layer that is oxidization and perspiration resistant and has very light daily rubbing. This film doesn’t change the look but it is vital for staying power it doesn’t come off under a rub. Under daily wear, both when in contact with the skin, and when there is everyday friction with the clothing cuffs, the stability can be fully controlled. Besides being scratched on purpose or severely worn out, it’s far more effective and practical for lots more peo-ple.

Any replica watch opinion on looks and comfort?

The AF factory’s chain links are well balanced and their seams are tight and there is no looseness. The finish that has been brushed and smoothed transitions away, it does not overly reflect. When I wear it on my wrist, it feels solid and not gap-y, also it does not wobble. By the weight, one knows that it isn’t pure gold, but wearing it on the wrist feels quite fine overall. This AF factory watch uses super-cloned automatic movement, a technology that’s already well-known in the Santos series: Timekeeping stability is good enough for daily wear. If you dress neatly and maturely, this watch will exude a strong presence; if your style is more flamboyant, it might seem a bit over the top. The wise will readily identify the high cost of the watch, whereas the uninitiated will merely view the watch as a beautiful gold watch. From a replica standpoint, it’s quite hard to replicate this AF factory replica watch model but the execution is brilliant. Key proportions, gold hue and dial’s overall quality are all very good. This restrained and well-proportioned and sophisticated full rose gold santos replica will be perfect for the collector who is seeking presence over display.