APS Factory IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar IW52610 Black Dial Super Clone Replica (V9 Version)

APS Factory V9 IW52610 Product Context

The APS Factory IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar IW52610 Black Dial Super Clone Replica (V9 Version) is a Portuguese-style perpetual calendar replica configured with a black sunburst dial, rose-gold-tone case, box-style domed sapphire crystal, black crocodile-embossed leather strap, and a Miyota 9015 automatic base movement with a synchronized perpetual calendar module as described in the product copy.

This version is best understood as a complex calendar replica rather than a simple dress watch. Its main buyer consideration is not only the visual layout, but also the discipline required to keep the calendar sequence set correctly.

Version Identity and Calendar Layout

The V9 version focuses on linked calendar behavior and a dial layout that follows the IW52610 perpetual calendar reference context. The black dial makes spacing, print quality, hand alignment, and window centering easier to inspect, so QC photos should be reviewed carefully before ordering.

Factory and version: APS Factory, V9 version
Reference context: IWC Portuguese / Portugieser Perpetual Calendar IW52610
Dial: Black sunburst dial with multiple calendar displays
12 o’clock: Moonphase with day-night indication
9 o’clock: Small seconds with weekday pointer
6 o’clock: Month pointer
Near 7 o’clock: Four-digit year window
3 o’clock: Power reserve indicator with date display

Case, Crystal, Strap, and Wearing Profile

The case is described as rose-gold-tone PVD stainless steel with a three-piece construction: polished bezel, brushed mid-case, and polished caseback. This contrast is important on the black dial configuration because the warm case tone and dark dial make finishing transitions more visible in close-up photos.

The watch uses a box-style domed sapphire crystal, which supports the layered look of the dial and sub-dials. The supplied strap is a black crocodile-embossed leather strap with a rose-gold-tone pin buckle.

Movement and Setting Discipline

The APS V9 IW52610 is described as using a Japanese Miyota 9015 automatic base movement with a fully synchronized perpetual calendar module. Calendar functions are described as crown-controlled, with the month, year, date, and related displays working as a linked system rather than as isolated decorative indicators.

The product copy states an approximate 70 to 72 hour power reserve. For this type of calendar module, the practical ownership point is straightforward: keeping the watch powered reduces the need for repeated manual correction.

Do not adjust between 00:00 and 06:00.
If correction is required, first move the time to 6 o’clock, then proceed.
Use the crown for corrections as described; avoid forcing calendar changes.

Specification Notes

Detail	Product-Facing Status
Factory	APS Factory
Version	V9 Version
Reference context	IWC Portuguese / Portugieser Perpetual Calendar IW52610
Dial color	Black sunburst
Case description	Rose-gold-tone PVD stainless steel
Case construction	Polished bezel, brushed mid-case, polished caseback as described
Crystal	Box-style domed sapphire crystal
Movement	Miyota 9015 automatic base movement with perpetual calendar module
Calendar adjustment	Crown-controlled as described
Power reserve	Approximately 70 to 72 hours as stated in the product copy
Strap	Black crocodile-embossed leather strap
Buckle	Rose-gold-tone pin buckle
Case size	Not specified
Thickness	Not specified
Water resistance	Not specified

QC Photo Checklist

Because this is a black-dial perpetual calendar layout with several small displays, QC review should focus on alignment and legibility rather than only the overall wrist presence.

Check that the moonphase and day-night display at 12 o’clock are centered and cleanly printed.
Review the four-digit year window near 7 o’clock for centering and even spacing.
Confirm the weekday pointer, month pointer, date display, and power reserve hand align with their printed tracks.
Inspect the small seconds hand behavior and sub-dial depth in close-up images.
Look for crisp printing on the black dial, especially around the power reserve/date sub-dial.
Check crystal glare across multiple angles so the dial remains readable.
Review rose-gold-tone case transitions between polished and brushed surfaces.
Inspect strap stitching, crocodile embossing, buckle finish, and fit at the lugs.
Compare all provided photos for consistency in dial color, case tone, hand position, and calendar display alignment.

Buyer-Visible Compromises

This is a high-maintenance perpetual calendar replica. The synchronized calendar module is the main appeal, but it also means the watch is less forgiving than a simple automatic watch.

The calendar should not be adjusted during the unsafe 00:00 to 06:00 window.
Frequent rotation without keeping the movement powered may require more careful resetting.
The black dial can make small printing, alignment, and dust issues easier to notice.
The year window, moonphase, pointer hands, and sub-dial printing should be checked closely in QC photos.
The Miyota 9015 base movement with a calendar module is different from the referenced original in-house movement architecture.
No water-use expectation should be assumed because water resistance is not specified.

Who This Watch Is For

This APS V9 IW52610 is suited to buyers who want a black-dial Portuguese-style perpetual calendar profile and are comfortable with careful setting rules. It is a better fit for someone who values calendar interaction, linked display behavior, and a rose-gold-tone dress-watch look over low-maintenance daily convenience.

It is not ideal for buyers who rotate watches daily without winding discipline, want simple time-only use, expect carefree calendar correction, or require unsupported water-use assurances.

FAQ

Is this the APS Factory V9 version of the IW52610 black dial model?

Yes. The product title and description identify it as the APS Factory V9 version in the IWC Portuguese / Portugieser Perpetual Calendar IW52610 black dial reference context.

Does the calendar module function as a linked system?

The product copy describes a Miyota 9015 automatic base movement with a fully synchronized perpetual calendar module. Calendar functions are described as crown-controlled and mechanically linked.

Why does the black dial need closer QC review?

The black dial makes small alignment, printing, glare, and sub-dial spacing issues more visible. QC photos should be checked for the year window, moonphase, pointer-hand alignment, and print clarity.

Can the calendar be adjusted at any time?

No. The product guidance states not to adjust between 00:00 and 06:00. If correction is needed, move the time to 6 o’clock first, then adjust through the crown.

Is this suitable as a carefree daily rotation watch?

Not for every buyer. It is better suited to someone willing to maintain power reserve and follow calendar-setting discipline. Buyers wanting a low-maintenance automatic may prefer a simpler model.

Inquiry Guidance

Before ordering, request current product photos for this APS Factory V9 IW52610 configuration and review the calendar displays, black dial printing, year window centering, moonphase position, case finishing, crystal glare, strap condition, and buckle finish. This is the right model to consider if you want the black-dial perpetual calendar layout and are prepared to handle the setting rules carefully.

Watch Specifications

Factory version: APS Factory, V9 Version
Movement: Miyota 9015 automatic base movement with synchronized perpetual calendar module as described on this product page
Case size: Not specified on this product page
Thickness: Not specified on this product page
Bracelet / strap: Black crocodile-embossed leather strap with rose-gold-tone pin buckle
Crystal: Box-style domed sapphire crystal
Dial details: Black sunburst perpetual calendar layout with moonphase and day-night indication at 12 o’clock, small seconds with weekday pointer at 9 o’clock, month pointer at 6 o’clock, four-digit year window near 7 o’clock, and power reserve indicator with date display at 3 o’clock
Bezel: Polished rose-gold-tone bezel as described in the three-piece case construction
Caseback: Polished caseback as described on this product page
Model / reference family: IWC Portuguese / Portugieser Perpetual Calendar IW52610 reference context
Colorway: Black dial with rose-gold-tone PVD stainless steel case
QC focus: Check calendar sequence visibility, four-digit year window centering, moonphase alignment, pointer-hand alignment, black dial print clarity, crystal glare, case finishing transitions, strap stitching, and photo-to-photo consistency

Known Flaws

Inspect the black sunburst dial printing around the power reserve/date display, weekday track, month track, and year window. Dark dials make small print softness, dust, spacing errors, and uneven ink more visible, so this is a moderate concern for buyers who care about close-up QC.
Check the four-digit year window near 7 o’clock for centering, clean edges, and even spacing. Because the year display is a key part of the IW52610 perpetual calendar look, poor alignment is easy to notice in photos and is a high-priority QC point for most buyers.
Review the moonphase and day-night display at 12 o’clock for placement, printing clarity, and symmetry within the sub-dial. Minor variation may be acceptable to some buyers, but obvious off-centering can affect the whole dial balance, making this a moderate-to-high seriousness issue.
Confirm that the pointer hands for weekday, month, date, and power reserve land cleanly on their printed scales. On a synchronized calendar module, hand alignment matters for both readability and buyer confidence, so misaligned pointers should be treated as a meaningful QC concern.
Check the box-style domed sapphire crystal from several angles for glare, edge distortion, and whether the sub-dials remain readable. Some reflection is expected with a domed crystal, but heavy distortion over the calendar displays can be distracting, making this a moderate issue for daily use.
Review movement behavior cautiously, especially crown-controlled calendar correction and the rule against adjustment between 00:00 and 06:00. The Miyota 9015 base movement with calendar module is more complex than a simple automatic watch, so setting discipline is a serious ownership factor rather than a cosmetic flaw.

Best For / Not Ideal For

Best For

Buyers who want the APS Factory V9 IW52610 black-dial Portuguese / Portugieser perpetual calendar profile with a rose-gold-tone case and formal leather-strap configuration.
Buyers who value a synchronized perpetual calendar module with crown-controlled adjustment and are willing to follow careful setting rules, including avoiding correction between 00:00 and 06:00.
Buyers who prefer a black multi-register dial and are prepared to review QC photos for print clarity, pointer alignment, year-window centering, moonphase placement, and crystal glare.
Buyers who understand that the Miyota 9015 base movement with calendar module is different from the referenced original movement architecture and are focused on practical calendar interaction rather than official movement equivalence.

Not Ideal For

Buyers who want a simple, low-maintenance automatic watch with minimal correction and no calendar-setting discipline.
Buyers who rotate watches frequently without keeping the movement powered, since repeated calendar resetting can be more demanding on this type of module.
Buyers who are highly sensitive to small black-dial QC issues such as sub-dial spacing, print softness, year-window alignment, moonphase centering, or glare from the domed crystal.
Buyers who need confirmed case size, thickness, water-use expectations, or structured factory specifications, because those details are not specified on this product page.

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