THXuk

The shot you have, of the engraving on the side...is "average".

Not being critical of photo skills....but how good is the side engraving.??

Other reviews have been that this is very good, yet your photo is ????

My camera is poor at macro, this was as close as I could get before it got blurry, it really is nice and clear. Ill give it another go, but others have already posted pics of the old and new side by side, so cant really add more to it.

And yes, my photo skills are not great

Did you try contacting Domenico in Germany? Heard and saw some really good work of him.......

That has been suggested by others. I think I will go down this route, thanks.

RWG's

Recieved my Top Gun on Friday from one of my regular dealer

Over all Im pretty pleased with only one real issue of concern which I will share later.

A bit of background to set the scene...

I have wanted one of these for quite some time, but like many was put off by the high price.

As a collector of reps for many years, and owner of ****e asian holiday purchases to MBW's, Eddie Lee specials etc, I am used to good and bad reps and ones that are truly good value and some that are totally over the top.

What I can say is from over 40 reps, there has never been one that has not had a small issue of some kind.

On a positive note in that time, I have only had 2 that were DOA, 2 that were the wrong watch or colour, and maybe 3 that have failed in the first few months, and conned only once.

So, not too bad, but the fact remins that all big/large faults could have been avoided by a simple QA for a few seconds, plus someone looking who's eyesight is reasonable

Am I an awkward customer, I dont think so, but as these reps start to creep up on price, I do think so should the QA.

Back to the watch - It really is a lovely piece, the band is great quality, buckle is okay, though quite rough/sharp on the arm (not as bad as the BB clasp)

By thxuk at 2009-07-19

The AR is average,its difficult to tell from the pic, but if you look real closely the lume on the minute hand is not evenly spread, when you look in daylight it has a dark patch running down the middle of it, shame.

By thxuk at 2009-07-19

The case is very well made, and the engraving is 1st class. Pushers feel good, though crown edges are a little sharp.

By thxuk at 2009-07-19

By thxuk at 2009-07-19

The movement is where I have the real concern. Whilst winding a few turns I could feel it sliding (I said months ago to never get another asian 7750, but hey ho) The watch is running about 3 seconds fast a day.

By thxuk at 2009-07-19

My concern was when I was brave enough to try the chrono feature, I will never use it but wanted to check if it reset to 12 okay. I started and it is very choppy, stopping for a moment then jumping forward. I timed it for 60 seconds, and it was spot on, but when compared to another 6 asian 7750's I own, this is the only one that runs like this.

The link below will allow you to view the chrono in action.

http://img36.imageshack.us/i/p1080216.mp4/

I have spoken to the dealer, who at the moment is doing there upmost to not recieve the watch bad. I dont blame him for that, and I have bought enough watches to not be overly concerned.

Its a shame I dont know anyone in the UK who can service 7750's as I believe this would resolve it.

So what do you guys think, am I being to awkward and should except its a rep with flaws or not

Final thoughts:

Communication before purchase was fast and polite

Watch recieved in 5 days from order to delivery - perfect

QA - could have been better

Saphire glass - does have a yellowish tint to it which does detract from the quality of the dial

Case Quality and engraving - spot on

8/10

Wrist shot

By thxuk at 2009-07-19

Mine arrived yesterday, reasonably pleased.

Sadly the movement is not up to much, when I press the chrono start button the big hand moves very choppy, stalling then jumping forward. If you leave it for 60 seconds you can see it goes round to the full 60, but I have no faith in the movement. Currently dealer is brushing me off...

Shame as its a lovely watch, only other downsides are what others have mentioned, poor ar, yellowish dial due to glass and lastly badly spread lume on hands.

Never knowingly undersold

Utmost respect for even taking it apart

Many thanks although now i have to add it to the list!

such a shame they did not put the crown gard lever the right way round

no, the black face with red chrono needle, and the number font is different. I have searched the internet and not been able to find an original varient.

By thxuk at 2009-07-08

Is the black 168 dial/silver sub dials a fantasy? I think its the nicest one, certainly the most modern.

I also had the old 7750 40mm version (bought from Homer in UK back in the day) and just like others, regret selling it.