Last time, about eight months ago, I firstly introduced the VC Historiques 222 replica watch and it immediately became the most popular article on my blog, a lot of people have shown their interest in the watch and asked me where to get one. Today, I want to show you more models of the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222, they are made by 8+ Factory, different from previous version from V9 Factory, this time, these watches have a heavier weight, and you have more color options.
V9 has stainless steel and yellow gold options for the VC 222, but 8+ Factory added two tone style and one rose gold model, there are totally eight models, the dial color has white, grey, gold and black options, the case has stainless steel, yellow gold, two tone and rose gold choices. The weight of each watch is about 133 grams, the case diameter is exactly 37mm, case thickness is about 8.6mm. Unfortunately, 8+ Factory does not offer the box for this watch. The VC 222 has been a best seller for months, now 8+ Factory joins the competition.
This replica watch is a new model just published in our market. Actually it is not “new” because V9 factory made this watch before, but the functions are not correct. APS factory is very brave to take the challenge because it is not easy to make this watch a perfect clone. APS is an very experienced watch factory and is also one of the few factories in our market that have ability to make super clone movements, so they make this IWC Portuguese watch a perfect clone, with right functions, I can not believe all functions can be realized on this replica watch. Not all factories are willing to spend a lot of time on researching and improving the movements, including some big factories like ZF and Clean, but APS factory has done a really good job in researching and developing better movements for replica watches. This IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar, check its face, so many functions displayed on the dial, you can imagine how hard to make a perfect replica of it, only V9 factory made, other factories even did not try, including ZF, which was famous for making top quality IWC Portuguese replicas. There are some needs for the replica of this watch, many readers have asked me about it, I believe the watch made by APS factory will be a good replica, and I think APS will continue to make improvements on it, like they have done so many improvements on their AP watches.
The functions you see on the replica are all real. The blue round dial at 12 o’clock is day/night display in two different locations. The subdial at 9 o’clock is week display with a tracking-type small-second subdial inside, both hands are blue, one is pointing at current week, the other is sweeping smoothly as a small-second hand, both hands work independently. The small dial at 6 o’clock is month display, between 7:00 and 8:00, current year is displayed in a square window. At 3 o’clock, the bigger circle displays date, there is a 7-day power reserve indicator inside. The entire dial not only displays you multiple functions, but also looks very classic due to its lancet-shaped hands and blue color. APS factory published four models of this IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar, two in rose gold and two in stainless steel.
The see-through crystal back shows the movement that features a skeleton auto rotor and beautiful decoration on the plates, I think APS will continue to improve the movement. Because it is need to achieve so many functions, the movement was installed with extra modules, so the case of the watch is a little thick than regular Portuguese 7 Days model. APS claims that the movement has a 72-hour power reserve, whatever if it is true, when the watch is fully winded, the small hand on the power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock will move on line next to digit “7”. There are some advice on how to adjust the functions of the watch, if you are interested in, please ask me through email.
Today, I am about to introduce one Panerai replica watch that is engraved with Florentine motifs. Yes, it is the latest Luminor 1950 Firenze 3 Days, with a reference PAM 972. This is not the first PAM which Panerai published with Florentine motifs on case and movement. We know that PAM 604 and PAM 672 also have these special engravings, but these two PAMs are Radiomir limited editions. For PAM 972, it is absolutely the first Luminor watch with Florentine motifs. Now, in Panerai watch family, PAM 972 is also the only one Panerai Luminor watch with such unique engravings. Based on the traditional PAM 372, Panerai made this engraved version PAM 972. The replica PAM 972 Firenze here is made by V9, which is a new factory. It is said that this V9 factory now makes the best Rolex Submariner replica watches, but I do not think so. However, this Panerai Luminor Firenze PAM 972 replica made by V9 has a good quality.
I do not know why Panerai makes these special engraved PAMs, whatever, the main purpose I think is to show respect to Firenze, which is the design inspiration of early Panerai watches. Actually the design concept of many modern Panerai models is also coming from this old Italy city. Look at the Luminor case that is crafted from solid 316L stainless steel, it has engravings on the front, lugs and crown guard bridge. Round bezel is smoothly polished. The case is engraved by hand, then is filled with black lacquer by V9 watch master.
The dial is in metallic dark grey, it is finished with radial brushing. The Florentine lily is printed at 6 o’clock on the dial, with “FIRENZE” below. Like genuine watch, the replica has a sandwiched construction, there are big cutout hour markers, with the Super-Luminova painted on the disc below.
Through crystal case back, you can see the movement clearly, it is a super clone P.3000, which is custom made and engraved with Florentine motifs and Florentine lily. These engravings on the movement plates are completed by laser machine, the movement is hand-winding and has double barrels, so like genuine watch, the replica also has 72 hour power reserve.
By the way, the replica is fitted with a brown leather band with Florentine lily mark. The watch has been tested to be 50m water resistant by V9 factory.
