Replica IWC Portofino IW359001 GR Factory Moon Phase

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GR Factory IWC Portofino IW359001 Replica Watch Review

Portofino is never too flashy as an IWC watch, but it’s still very pleasing to the eye. It is no flashy function, sporty elements, and exaggeration design; the dial is clear and well-proportioned, and the low-key elegance is exuded; This particular watch comes with a moon phase display as well as small seconds added to the basic Portofino model making it a bit more complex but remains very gentlemanly. Because it’s so simple it’s more hard to replicate. If the dial ratios are wrong, the moon phases are displaced, the font is wrong, and the hands are not elegant, the entire watch will look false. So the gr factory version did bad too? Could it be used as a daily-wear dress replica watch? I will discuss this from the perspective of actual wear.

Is the dial look like some copies at the 1st look?

To be frank, when I first saw that this GR factory replica watch, I quite liked it. The dial is very clean with no extra decoration. Silver white base looks good, doesn’t feel grayish or plasticky, and has a soft silver sheen that reflects light just right, not glaring. Portofino watches suffer most from a dirty dial, but this GR factory dial looks pristine from distance and remains perfect close up. The overall feel matches IWC’s understated, unpretentious, and quiet feel perfectly: Moon phase display at 12 o’clock, which is the visual center of the dial. GR factory moon phase position just right between too high and too low, window size just right between too small and too big. Although the moon phase pattern doesn’t achieve the level of very fine detail as the original, at least it does not appear as a sticker, and it is also not clearly cheap blue. The moon phase is a plus not a minus at normal wearing distances, well done for a replica watch.

Does the size of the smaller seconds sub dial seem correct?

The little hand points to 6. Proportion is not good, dial will be easy to appear unbalanced. GR Factory IWC Portofino IW359001 Replica Watch features small seconds hand that’s perfectly in the center, and the size has a good control though, otherwise the dial would look weighed down. The hour markers are clearly displayed and not blurry. The length of the seconds hand is moderate, neither too long nor too short. Dial layout is relatively okay, it’s very important for the portofino. IWC’s charm mainly comes from the simplicity of its hands and hour markers. GR Factory version is elongated hour markers are pretty, not too thick or too short, and the edge is clean. Hands that are slim, not the cheap and heavy kind, but very gentlemanly. Blue second hand has a stronger color, it is not electroplated blue, I think the color is quite good, it can be used to decorate the silver white dial, and it’s not too eye-catching.

Is it acceptable from a view point and work point of view

41mm is a pretty contemporary size for the Portofino. If the length of your wrist is more than 16.5cm, it feels quite neat and comfy, if a bit extreme. If you have a thinner wrist, it will have a slight presence, but it’s still acceptable for a dress watch. Thick at 11.8mm, it’s a bit thicker than the real one, but it won’t be heavy and uncomfortable to wear every day, and you won’t be squished by a leather strap. The whole watch has a solid, dull, it’s not particularly thin and light, but it’s not heavy and bulky either. GR factory replica watch version is using a more mature super-clone auto-moving, so no worries about its stability. In terms of timekeeping, it is sufficient for daily wear, and it does not have the kind of delicate movement that requires adjustments. The blue calf strap is just so so, not fancy, but also not cheap. The color choices are good and go well with the silver-white dial and blue elements. If you have higher quality requirements, you can also upgrade to the best leather strap later on and the watch will have a higher quality look.

Will it look false at first sight?

At these normal social distances, it’s hard to tell that this watch isn’t real. It’s not the kind of watch that you stare at, but it’s got a pretty good feel. The real problem is that the moon phase detail isn’t quite as good as the original, and the font looks a little different up close but doesn’t matter much once you put them on everyday. This GR factory watch is what gentlemen in work shirts, suits and business casual wear will find ideal, not for the sporty style or someone looking for a showy, overdone watch. If you fall within the range of having a wrist size that averages 16.5cm-18.5cm, then this elegant, timeless piece will fit you just right. Its not good for those who want sports watches, want truly extreme portability, want something really eye catching. The GR factory version is a symmetrical, good proportion dignified dress watch replica. It is advantageous because it is timeless and long lasting and less error prone.