Let’s take a look at the new 36mm Tudor Black Bay 79500. It is crafted by KRF Factory, a manufacturer we mention from time to time in our posts. They produce only a limited range of watches, mainly the Rolex Oyster Perpetual and Tudor models. Fewer releases often yield refined pieces. While the brand has not become widely known through marketing, I believe this factory consistently delivers high-quality timepieces. They avoid flashy gimmicks and focus on straightforward designs. When it comes to Tudor watches, their craftsmanship matches or even surpasses ZF Factory’s! Let’s start with the factory introduction:

Dial Upgrade (Only 30% yield rate): The dial features brand-new 3D printing with imported Swiss materials, the same supplies used by Breitling, Omega, IWC, Cartier and Patek Philippe. Color texture is enhanced by 50%.
The triangular and baton hour markers are finely revised in dimension and three-dimensionality with smooth, natural edges. It still adopts Swiss Super-Luminova C1 luminous pigment.
The upgraded colour-matched blue dial displays a full spectrum of hues under varying lighting: azure, cerulean, sapphire blue, deep blue and midnight blue, achieving zero colour deviation versus the original watch.
The upgraded silver sunburst dial delivers an entirely new texture and light performance, boasting stunning radiating metallic sheen under sunlight.
The centre hole on the seconds hand is improved with a newly custom tapered rivet hole, replicating the same compact, dense structure.

Case Upgrade: The bezel curvature and polished finish have been refined. Reflections from any angle perfectly mirror those of the genuine watch.
The inner rotating ring uses fine grain finishing to boost brightness and depth.
The case side features an enlarged chamfer angle, shorter crown tube and brand-new extended crown stem.
The chamfer coverage on the lugs is increased. The case back applies a newly refined etching depth, matching the original colour.

The KRF Tudor Black Bay 79500 is an exquisitely made daily watch for medium and small wrists, delivering the same texture as the original with excellent value for money.
This 36mm model comes with a solid silver dial, perfectly suited for daily wear and styling. The 36mm size appeals to men who prefer smaller watch diameters and ladies fond of unisex timepieces. In my opinion, it outperforms a Longines for this kind of everyday look.

Back to the manufacturer. Honestly, I barely read marketing copy myself. The text we post is purely for buyers. Do not judge a watch by descriptions; judge it by the actual timepiece!! Anyone can write overhyped marketing lines.When it comes to build quality and clasp operation feel, KRF has put in tremendous effort. KRF enjoys a similar level of recognition as factories like GM and GS. It is not widely known among casual viewers and cannot be classified as a top-tier brand such as VS or Clean Factory. However, I will state this objectively: its craftsmanship is truly top-tier.Anyone who has handled ZF’s Tudor watches will understand this point. KRF’s Tudor timepieces match ZF’s build standard, and for this entry-level model, they even edge slightly ahead. The wrist feel, operational experience and fine dial details, especially quality control, in my opinion surpass ZF. Many Tudor watches from ZF need to be replaced before shipment. Still, ZF has a strong reputation and loyal customer base, which accounts for its solid market share.

I’ve often wondered whether manufacturers like KRF can stay profitable given their limited product lineup. They only make pieces such as the Rolex Oyster Perpetual and Tudor watches, with barely anything else. Still, personally, I prefer factories of this kind. Different makers enter the trade at different times, and each has its own specialty.

Take ZF Factory for example: they chase models with strong market demand. Frankly speaking, few of their releases are genuine masterpieces; their popularity is mostly driven by marketing. Nine out of ten of their watches are outsourced from other producers and merely badged under their own name for sale.

Let me wrap up my verdict on this watch: it is a niche gem. There are no flashy gimmicks. It is fitted with the highly reliable 28-series movement, and I can hardly find any flaws. A timepiece like this is well worth recommending!