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IWC Top Gun Miramar Chrono from V6F (IW388002)

kennycoder

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Received this beauty today. I wanted it long ago but ZF's version had few flaws that would indeed bother me like @6 subdial paint intesection with red circle and the chrono not being 60 minutes as per gen. Now V6F launched their version and both of these flaws seem to be corrected. I pulled the trigger.. and voila, here it is in all it's glory.



First impressions are super positive. The watch feels solid. Case construction is spot on. Pushers are titanium as well as the crown (at least looks like it). Secs @6 are a tad jerky but looks the same as from ZF so I suppose it's an updated movement. DW is centered, all chronos reset perfectly. Top counter is indeed 60 minutes and the chrono hand is silky smooth. The strap is rough as hell (was expecting this because Chinese don't know how to do proper canvas/"kevlar" straps...). Buckle is also titanium but says "stainless steel" on the bottom. AR is pretty good and looks spot on to the gen imho. Caseback is really awesome too. Other than that I can't comment on anything else so far. Really well made and I think it beats ZF due to minor improvements here and there + proper chrono (60 mins). DW aligns perfectly and changes exactly at 12.


So to summarize, the positive:


  • Amazing case construction
  • Very good AR (comparing to youtube videos of the gen)
  • Titanium parts as per gen
  • 60 minute chrono counter @12
  • Overall feel is impressive




Now a bit of the negative points:


  • A bit jerky secs@6 (but this is expected.. plus it's miles better than the previous generation of movements).
  • Strap is utter shit
  • -------- UPDATE: after all it's SS as per gen -------- Buckle seem titanium but says "Stainless steel" on the bottom.
  • Too damn pretty so I can't stop looking at it.
And now my shitty pics.. (really sorry for this and excuse my slippers).



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panasol

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Great review... One of my all time favs..

I'm a little bit anxious though with the two chronos at 6 and 12 position...

That's why I never use/press the chrono buttons in chronograph watches..



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peterpl

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Damn now I want this as well. Too many IWCs
 

wooky492

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Nice Watch Kenny! These rarely features on the photo thread. Thanks for the review.

Pretty slippers and pretty bedding. ;-)
 

kennycoder

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More pics as promised... and no slippers today, sorry.

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panasol

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This watch deserves a gen strap!
I think I'm gonna place an order this weekend.... And then pray for the movement...[emoji14]
Cosmetically, the strap looks decent...

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peterpl

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I think I will place an order for this as well
 

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Here's mine with his Spitfire friend. +1 on all [MENTION=50735]kennycoder[/MENTION]'s comments. The strap does wear like a dog, but actually does look really good.


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Pratt

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Please let me know if you want to sell the miramar. .I have got a gen dial waiting to test If it fits on these..
 

kennycoder

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Ok small update on the strap.. after some days of usage it became much softer so not that bad after all. Now I even kinda like it.
 

panasol

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that's good news...

it looks pretty nice actually.....if it also wears nice...it would be a keeper
 

panasol

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I just found an oem strap for it.... :)

One of the very few times that I buy a strap before even getting the QC pics...

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antique_1a_top

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hi, i'am thinking to order the miramar also,

does anyone have some photo's with a totally different strap? maybe would a "sand" collor do nice on this watch??
or a vintage asso strap?

will be very happy to see some pics,

best regards Wilco
 

panasol

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I received my QC and it's perfect...

I gave the green light...

it's not allowed to post them here but you can see them in repgeek...:)
 

zer0_swagger

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I just discovered this watch and I fell in love. nice review. This will be my next order.
 

peterpl

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I've already ordered this. Waiting on QC now