Where to get GEN IWC nylon strap for Top Gun?

[mat2006]

Hi guys,
I am currently looking for a place to get an IWC Top Gun Nylon strap. I don’t have an IWC AD in my close range so I would prefer to buy it online. I am located in EU. Can somebody share a reliable source? How much does the GEN nylon strap without buckle cost? I would be also happy if you can share me a good dealer that has a really good quality custom made nylon strap for IWC big pilot available.
Thank you very much.
I am looking forward to your replys.


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[mat2006]

By the way: the model is an older IWC3787 Top Gun Chrono. It would be great if somebody could tell me the strap size. I already did a research and I think it should be 21/18 on my model. The newer models use a 22/18 strap if I am right. Can someone confirm this? I would be very grateful.


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[macarone]

Go custom @Donerix


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[mat2006]

Go custom @Donerix


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Is he a member here? How can I contact him? Are you sure he makes custom Kevlar straps?

 

[ZoomBoy]

I found mine from a seller on Chrono24.

 

[alvedon]

Ace Jewelers

 

[mat2006]

Ace Jewelers

Is this seller located in EU?


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[alvedon]

Yes

 

[andyaudi42]

From experience, a lot of experience (gone through 4 OEM soft straps), get the newer version that comes on the top gun watches. It's an embossed calf strap, but it has a great feel, and won't crack like the soft strap does (nylon/kevlar textile strap)

 

[andyaudi42]

Photo for reference. Grabbed it from the boutique

 

[andyaudi42]

One more

 

[bpbp]

Hello, if I want get gen strap for my big pilot heritage titanium(same strap ) how much will be?

 

[mat2006]

From experience, a lot of experience (gone through 4 OEM soft straps), get the newer version that comes on the top gun watches. It's an embossed calf strap, but it has a great feel, and won't crack like the soft strap does (nylon/kevlar textile strap)

The newer embossed straps are only available in 22/18 and folding clasp only and not 21/18 like the top gun 3787 can be mounted with. I asked that already at an AD.


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[andyaudi42]

Despite my gen 3786 (pictured above) being 44mm and not like the smaller 3777/3717 from that time period, it also has 21mm lugs, like above and the 3787 . They only kept the 22mm lugs on the Big pilot, and when they introduced the doppelganger TG and Carlson which were 46mm watches.

I bought the strap from boutique, 21/18 widths, 135/55 lengths. But you are correct on the deployment clasp only option. But I can say, I have it on the OEM tang and it actually wears very comfortably, and the buckle itself is out from the under side of the wrist, so if you're typing or at a desk, you don't get the tang scratching at the table and digging Into your wrist.

I'll post a wrist shot tonight to show you what I mean.

 

[andyaudi42]

Double post

 

[andyaudi42]

Hello, if I want get gen strap for my big pilot heritage titanium(same strap ) how much will be?

These are like 300CAD, not sure what used prices are like, but can see them being in same ballpark

 

[slee220]

The new straps are available in 21/18 actually. I bought one from AD.

 

[slee220]

My sales rep at AD actually advised me to change to the deployment clasp, since I had gotten through 5+ gen straps over the years due to it rubbing against the buckle. Definitely a good suggestion! I've now had the same strap (pictured above) since 2016 with no issues. Reminds me, I have my gen buckle lying around, will post it for sale here when I have the chance.

 

[mat2006]

Thank you for the info. My AD called IWC two weeks ago but they said it is not available for 21/18 folding clasp, only for tang buckle. Even not if you order it directly at IWC.

 

[pancorjackhammer]

For cost conscious fellows I can recommend this one

https://rios1931.com/albatros-water-...hetic-for-iwc/

22mm squeezes into 21mm lugs too