(UDATED!) IWC Top Gun V1,V2 and the GEN (By Toro Bravo and Takashi)

[schaffhausen]

I'm sure one of the trusted dealers on here could sort you out

As I said above... :baby:

 

[takashi]

They have updated the v1 with correct caseback Top Gun logo colour (less red blood, more like gen or v2).

As for swapping to 7750, both version will have no problems.

 

[todaystheday]

just ordered V2 cant wait to get it, was so impressed with iwc cousteau 2006 divers watch hopefully this will be on par with it

 

[todaystheday]

also ordered a v2 dial just incase i get a v1 sometime to play around with

 

[dillonjay]

Both look great. Next pay day its mine! gonna flip a coin.

 

[todaystheday]

just got my V2, watch it self is really really good top gun engraving is spot on shame movement is knackered before i even worn it time to get a full service for it also have spare V2 dial if anyone intrested

 

[twix]

Very nice indded.

So what would be the "best" path for future modding?
V1 or V2?
Seems like the V1 got some specs like crown closer to gen but crappier dial. (got to look into the upgraded V1 dial with rings though)


/Jidd

I can't find a dealer with the v1 and the new dials? Does anyone know who has it?

 

[randychuah]

Puretimewatch has it.

However, placed my order for V2, expecting it to arrive somewhere next week or the week after. Will post pics once i get it. And yea, the wait is unbearable ~~ cant wait to get it
:facepalm:

 

[Fabian]

the case size rep

First i would like to wish u guys all the best 4 2011.

Could any one tell me if the case size fron the rep (top gun) is the same as the gen.?

Cause on the IWC website says the case is 46 mm and on the site of the trusted dealers Ive read 44 mm.

Thnx,

Fabian

 

[wtchgk]

First i would like to wish u guys all the best 4 2011.

Could any one tell me if the case size fron the rep (top gun) is the same as the gen.?

Cause on the IWC website says the case is 46 mm and on the site of the trusted dealers Ive read 44 mm.

Thnx,

Fabian

Yes, it is. The rep top gun in this thread is a single chrono and the case is 44mm. The IWC double chrono has a 46mm case.

 

[thisismynick]

Hi,

sorry if I am mistaken, but does the GEN not have a third pusher on 10 o'clock position on the left side of the case, plus a 2nd second hand for rattrapante functionality? sure looks like that on the IWC homepage:

http://catalog.iwc.com/product-detail.aspx?param=IW379901&languageCode=EN&countryCode=de#5

I can't see neither of that even on the "GEN" here above, and is that not THE instantanious tell on a top gun rep?

Thanks for clarifying

 

[wtchgk]

Hi,

sorry if I am mistaken, but does the GEN not have a third pusher on 10 o'clock position on the left side of the case, plus a 2nd second hand for rattrapante functionality? sure looks like that on the IWC homepage:

http://catalog.iwc.com/product-detail.aspx?param=IW379901&languageCode=EN&countryCode=de#5

I can't see neither of that even on the "GEN" here above, and is that not THE instantanious tell on a top gun rep?

Thanks for clarifying

There are two versions of the IWC top gun chrono:

IWC 3789 single chrono
IWC 3799 double chrono

The double chrono has an additional pusher at 10. There is no rep of that watch with complete functionality to my knowledge.

IWC may have discontinued the production of the 3789.

 

[thisismynick]

Wissen macht "Ahh..."

Hi,

thanks for clarifying that! Didn't know of a single chrono...

Great review!!

Cheers

 

[randychuah]

Does anyone know if the ceramic case of this watch will easily scratch? or will there be any chip of coating or whatsoever or its just one piece of robust material that wouldnt scratch (but breaks when dropped)?

 

[themeis]

just been chatting with a dealer on the pros and cons of v1 v's v2 - hes telling me there is a lot of movement problems

any thoughts

also anyone selling modded v2's ? im interested please pm me - thx

 

[randychuah]

just been chatting with a dealer on the pros and cons of v1 v's v2 - hes telling me there is a lot of movement problems

any thoughts

also anyone selling modded v2's ? im interested please pm me - thx

Pure Time Watches Int. has it.

 

[chisin]

Hey randy, it definitely doesn't scratch easily, as far as I can tell. That said, I was once wearing it and accidentally knocked it pretty darn hard against the side of a metal desk :facepalm: You can imagine the pain I felt..... luckily, it didn't chip or break. All there was was a very very fine line on the bezel... so fine that it is only visible under bright lighting conditions, and only at certain angles. Guess I'm trying to say it is one robust piece.

Anyways, have you sorted out whether yours is a V1 or V2?

Does anyone know if the ceramic case of this watch will easily scratch? or will there be any chip of coating or whatsoever or its just one piece of robust material that wouldnt scratch (but breaks when dropped)?

 

[flyby75]

Great pics review, thanks!

 

[randychuah]

Hey randy, it definitely doesn't scratch easily, as far as I can tell. That said, I was once wearing it and accidentally knocked it pretty darn hard against the side of a metal desk :facepalm: You can imagine the pain I felt..... luckily, it didn't chip or break. All there was was a very very fine line on the bezel... so fine that it is only visible under bright lighting conditions, and only at certain angles. Guess I'm trying to say it is one robust piece.

Anyways, have you sorted out whether yours is a V1 or V2?

Hi Chisin, its a V1, but PureTime is insisting its a V2? will see then haha. Either way its a great watch

 

[matseponken]

There are two versions of the IWC top gun chrono:

IWC 3789 single chrono
IWC 3799 double chrono

The double chrono has an additional pusher at 10. There is no rep of that watch with complete functionality to my knowledge.

IWC may have discontinued the production of the 3789.

It's a pity that there is no rep of the double chrono. I'm not really after the pusher @10, but I would really like a Top Gun that is 46mm. No rumors that there will be a REP 3799 double chrono?