What is the difference between the Japanese Cartier Blue Balloon 076 and the AF factory Cartier Blue Balloon 076 movement?

Hello, I’m CN Watch. I love to share watch knowledge with you, compare true and false, evaluate and disassemble watches and help you navigate the path of playing with them. After the article on the evaluation of the AF Cartier blue balloon, we present another analysis of knowledge points raised by watch enthusiasts about the movement. The previous article mentioned that there are two types of movements in the AF Cartier blue balloon: mechanical and quartz. There isn’t much information about quartz. This AF Cartier Blue Balloon mechanical watch has two different types of movements. How can you tell the difference between these two movements, though? How big is the gap between these two movements? Today, we’ll primarily discuss and analyze this issue!

How can you tell the difference between a Cartier Blue Balloon Japanese Movement and the AF Factory or the 076 movement?

The original Cartier cla.076 movements is actually based upon the ETA2671. AF has also invested a large amount of money in adopting the ETA2671. It is the same for both the movement accessories and polishing. It’s not the domestic polishing from the previous ETA2671 movement. The engraving of the automatic rotor matches the authentic one and the gold engravings are in Caitian. The hands and the center axis for the pointer are the same when comparing the dials. Those details which are not visible on the picture include that the ca1.076 is only equipped with two gears. One is for winding the watch, while the other is for adjusting the clock. No idle gear. To begin with, you must understand the Swiss movement 076. This function is unique to this movement. Secondly, this watch has totally eliminated neutral. Naturally, the price of this watch is also quite high. When it comes to Japanese movements, however, there is an in-between neutral position. It is only natural that more watch enthusiasts will continue to choose the Japanese-made movement. Although the appearance of the watch is identical, the structure is different. When it comes to service life, a Swiss movement will be stronger but a Japanese one will be just as good. Mechanical watches need to be taken care of in order to avoid any unnecessary damage.

The real balloon remains true to the original purpose. The replica’s main feature is its movement. AF uses Cartier CAL.076 as the original movement. The internal and exterior are both flawless. This is the only replica in the world that you cannot tell apart even after opening back cover. Restoring the original is a superb thing. AF produces Cartier, subverting your imagination.

AF factory uses a Japanese-imported movement of high quality, eliminates the neutral gear in the movement (calendar) to achieve direct pulling-out timing. The technique and functionality are synchronized, the bottom is perfect, and the appearance matches the original. Cartier manufactured by AF Factory will blow your mind.

Summary: I have analyzed today the differences between the AF Blue Balloon Japanese Movement and the 076 movement. I want to also consider the configuration for the AF movement. You are welcome!

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