Orion1632

The iwc portuguese rattrapante actually has 3 buttons, and I don't think it was ever made for the laureus foundation

Yeah the sub dails are way too close together.

Concepta, how do you want us to talk to you since you don't read PM's, I am looking for a nice top gun..... Please tell me now you want to be contacted. Please.

Hi concepta, I am after a top gun, and i have PM you about it, please talk to me about it, thanks.

thanks for the pics. really points out the difference between the gen and the Rep.. made me take a closer look at the watch on my wrist too !

The gens are stamped (!) and then machined.

Stamped from sheet is still "from solid" I.e. Not cast/forged

Oh and I'll play with a block of aluminum first till I get it right, then use gold! Things rarely work out right first time.

You using a CNC milling machine?

I would do an exact 1:1 cad model, then take that model and make a moulding model with shrinkage allowance + machining allowance.

And when you machine it, leave some allowance for polishing too.

I believe the gen would just be cut from a solid piece.

As it's gold..... Melt down the swarf !

wow the rep is pretty close.

Great stuff thanks!

In my experience the 3d scans are not that smooth and there's lots of work needed cad wise to make it work.

Best of luck to you, let me know if you need any help.

Do you have a door to a 3D Scanner ??

I don't have a 3d scanner as I normally contract that out. Are you scanning an actual case? I thought you were asking for photos?

So when you service the watch, what are you looking for? Where and when do you apply oil?

yes that is the First Step

What are your cad skills like? Let me know if you need help, I am a cad pro.

Good stuff, thanks.

Are you going to make a 3d cad model of it?

Get the IWC top gun, ceramic case, nylon strap, titanium buttons.

The yellow is luminous, see this page, http://www.iwc.com/collection/aquatimer/

Use the lights off button.

so are u saying the above is not a rep?

I think the OP is hoping for a rep but has posted pics of the gen.

Sapphire crystal bezel with 6 coats of super luminova underneath..... Do you think a rep would come close? Not to mention the quick change straps.

I feel the need, the need for speed!

Ha ha you got me there, April 2010! I didn't realize I dug up such an old thread.

Thanks Gran, good link.

Speedmaster today

Good to know you are going to be more active...... Now...... I am in the market for a good IWC Top Gun..... Recommendations?