ZF Factory's 2025 masterpiece: IWC Bronze Flying Sky Dominator Series

——Rough and bold mechanical aesthetics, interpreting the hardcore gentlemanly spirit with craftsmanship

The 46mm bronze case embodies the original tension of the flight watch, and the Cal.51111 movement replica drives the true kinetic energy display. From the oxidation process of the case to the polishing of the movement deck, ZF reshapes the "air dominance" aura of the IWC Pilot series with a design language that combines rigidity and flexibility.

1. Bronze case: a breathing imprint of time

Material philosophy: AISI 316 bronze alloy is selected, with a copper content of 65% and tin content of 3%. After natural oxidation, a unique green patina is formed, and the oxidation pattern on each watch is a unique "time signature";

Craftsmanship: The watch case undergoes 12 manual wire drawing processes, with a 0.2mm chamfer polishing on the edges. The inner side of the lugs is polished in a "stepped" manner, with a transition from rough to delicate touch that fits the curvature of the wrist;

Structural Matching: The case thickness is 15.8mm, accurately restoring the original version. The crown guard bridge is integrated with the case, and when screwed in, it presents the same "three level damping" feedback as the original version, with a waterproof depth of up to 60 meters.

2. Dial Layout: Balancing Functionality and Aesthetics

Visual impact: Matte black dial paired with off white Super LumiNova luminous coating, with a time mark width of 2.3mm and pointer length of 18mm, in line with the design logic of "bright light easy to read" for flight watches;

• Function replication:

▶ Three point true kinetic energy display window (original version synchronized with energy storage for 7 days)

▶ Six point calendar window (font size 1.5mm for version)

▶ Central big three needle with willow shaped second hand (needle tip curvature radius 0.8mm)

Detail control points: The "60 minute" scale on the outer ring of the dial is evenly distributed with a spacing of 1mm, and the laser etched depth of the inner ring flying slide scale is 0.05mm, with no burrs on the edges.

3. Cal.51111 replica movement: gentle core under the rigid shell

• Structural analysis: Based on the Seagull 2824, replicate 80% of the original movement layout——

▶  Gold plated automatic tourbillon (engraved with IWC classic harpoon logo, rotating noise<25 decibels)

▶  Blue steel screw fixed deck (chamfer polishing accuracy 0.03mm)

▶  Geneva pattern+fish scale pattern double polishing (pattern spacing 0.15mm)

Performance testing: daily error ± 7 seconds (calibrated in 5 directions), full chain energy storage for 72 hours, and passing 2000 simulated flight turbulence tests without stopping;

• Transparent Aesthetics: Under the sapphire glass bottom cover, 12 core structures such as the position of the balance shock absorber and the number of gears in the winding box are consistent with the original mirror image, and the movement number is independently laser engraved.

4. Ergonomic Design: The Soft Mind of Hardman Watch

• Wearing system: Comes with a standard replica original calf leather strap (thickness 2.8mm), with a quick release structure that can be replaced in 3 seconds. The engraved depth on the inner side of the clasp is 0.1mm, and the opening and closing damping of the folding clasp is less than 5% different from the original;

Weight control: The entire watch weighs 187g (including strap), which is 12g lighter than the old model. The density of bronze material is 8% lower than that of stainless steel, and it does not press the wrist when worn for a long time;

Anti glare treatment: Double sided anti glare sapphire glass with a transmittance of 92%, no reflection or ghosting on the dial under strong light, and zero interference during flight reading.