I agree with you all... I have actually ordered swiss eta with ALL my other reps. This one (top gun iwc), for whatever reason, had a $750 price tag for the swiss movement. So, i went with the Asian to keep costs reasonable. Being that it is a rep, I can deal with the crown issue. However, I think the date-wheel is a legit problem and have responded to the dealer with that issue.
I appreciate the advice and I would go with the V1, but as I've already ordered from the dealer, I think it would be wrong of me to try to back out now. Unless of course ..... the rep he is going to send isn't in good order.
So, it sounds to me from you guys that as long as the date-wheel is corrected, this is a very good rep and I should move forward. The primary reason I wanted this one, is that it is on the "supper rep" out of the box list. That is the pre-rec for any that I"m orderding. So, as long as you all agree this fits that bill, then I'll more forward.
Thanks again for your feedback. I have 4 more reps that I've ordered. I'll posts those pics up for review, as soon as I get them. THANKS AGAIN! Please feel free to add any more comments. I have to give a yes/no by night at around 5pm.