gmtlover Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I am looking for a 3799 double chrono IWC top gun. Have read the forum many times so get some more knowlegde about the reps of this watch. I am just looking for a good version, so I will probably be within the $300-$400 range which is fine with me. But then I saw this $900 version on puretime with swiss movement. I know it's not a 3799 version btw;-) Is this worth it or totally overpriced? Besides that I see a v1 of this watch (3799) and a v2, can anybody tell me the difference and what currently is the best version for $300-$400 range? http://puretime.co/p...swiss-eta-7750/ and this is the 3799 I found, available at multiple dealers here: http://puretime.co/p...ceramic-dopple/ But this one doesn't have the grey rings around the small dials at 12 and 6 like the gen one. I did see a rep here on the forum that did had the grey rings. Anybody perhaps nows where this version is available? Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Whilst it is nice to have the Swiss 7750, the Asian 7750 is equally a good work horse. In fact, I recommend the Asian and then a service on top. This is because the Swiss 7750 coming from a Chinese factory will still most probably go through very little QC and may be dirty and wrongly oiled. You'll end up servicing it anyway. Go for the Asian one imo, but in the end it's your choice. As for which model - both are superbly replicated and close to gen. I have owned both and the double chrono sits much larger (like a Pam) which I prefer. I too was concerned initially about the seemingly missing grey circles around the sub-dials but in actual fact, they can be made out in certain angles. All in all, both great reps, even with A7750. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 As mentioned, instead of paying so much extra money for the Swiss 7750, buy the less expensive Asian clone 7750 then have it expertly serviced and set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 thanks for the advice, Any versions to avoid? v1 or v2? I am used to a big watch because i own a BK DSSD so 46mm is no problem. Very happy with it but now ready to buy my second rep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Search is your friend. Whatever you want to know, someone has asked it before! RWG Top Gun ceramic V1 and V2 comparison review http://www.rwg.cc/topic/115465-iwc-top-gun-v1v2-and-the-gen-by-toro-bravo-and-takashi/ Sorry but this reviewer chose to use a 3rd party image host, instead of RWG hosting, so the pictures are long gone. A shame, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Search is your friend. Whatever you want to know, someone has asked it before! RWG Top Gun ceramic V1 and V2 comparison review http://www.rwg.cc/to...vo-and-takashi/ Sorry but this reviewer chose to use a 3rd party image host, instead of RWG hosting, so the pictures are long gone. A shame, really. thanks for the link, so this review says the V1 is better, but you commented that you read another review that stated the V2 is better.. Haven't read the other one so can"t compare... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yes, this review is two years old and the one I'm referencing in that thread is three years old, so frankly I don't remember much about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 OK so I used Search again and found the original TG v1 by Pugwash and the original TG v2 review by Lanikai .. both these people are highly respected members who no longer visit the forum. Torobravo is a dealer here, and appears to be a source of info on the V2 in the first article we discussed. Maybe you could ask his opinion. http://www.rwg.cc/to...top-gun-review/ http://www.rwg.cc/to...-tg-v2-ceramic/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_MJ Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I am interested in this watch too. Toro has the v3..basically is the best from v1 and v2 with better strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 so the v3 is already out haha..ok new watch to go and observe! thanks for the info! edit: just looked at his V3, unfortunatly no mention of superlume. the V1 and V2 has that. also nylon strap while there are v1 with real kevlar straps. Maybe I should buy it, review it and when I not like it sell it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Got a very quick reply from toro I asked him for the difference between the V1, V2 and V3. this is what he said: V1 has wrong logo V2 has correct logo V3 has correct logo and superlumed dial and hands and exact same strap as gen but still this is the 44mm model..not the 3799 unfortunatly but maybe a good alternative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well the 3799 rep hasn't been out as long as the non double chrono (3789) hence why the "v" confusion. Most dealers should stock the V3 only or the 3799 which mirrors the advancements of the 3789. So if it's 3789 , go for V3 which is the best version. If you want the 3799, go ahead as that is the version that came out at the same time as the 3789 v3 (roughly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well the 3799 rep hasn't been out as long as the non double chrono (3789) hence why the "v" confusion. Most dealers should stock the V3 only or the 3799 which mirrors the advancements of the 3789. So if it's 3789 , go for V3 which is the best version. If you want the 3799, go ahead as that is the version that came out at the same time as the 3789 v3 (roughly). Thanks, but I have also found the 379901 which should be the improved version of the 3799. Besides that it's strange that only toro has the V3 and no other dealer.. So is there really a V3??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Unless the Swiss movement is a true double chrono model I wouldn't bother. Owning a $900 rep without correct functionality seems silly. In truth I always preferred the larger one but can never get myself to buy a rep with incorrect functionality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smab Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hi there. Considering you could almost get a GEN Hamilton Chrono (i.e. X-Wind) ( http://www.authenticwatches.com/hamilton-khaki-x-wind-h77616533.html?productid=hamilton-khaki-x-wind-h77616533&channelid=PGRABhttp://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?movadobaby+H8SNTh+index.html+) with swiss 7750 movement in the pricerange 900-1200 USD, I would say 900 for a REP is a BigTime rip-off. No rep is worth 900 USD. Considering GEN watches from reputable manufacturers with brand new and GEN swiss 7750, properly serviced and with manufacturers full guarantee at these prices, makes me believe that chinese rep dealers either price these items to reduce the demand, because they are not very easy to obtain these days (GEN Swiss movements has been very reduced in availability, or because they see a superboosted earning potential from purist REP collectors, demanding the best obtainable products. Especially GEN ETA movements, due to ETA's recent policy of only selling movements to the brands inside the Swatch Group). Most GEN Swiss movements in REPS we see offered today, are problably Selita movements (clones of obsolete patented ETA movements). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 it's not worth it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I have already decided to go with an asian 7750. And probably go with the 3789 even though i like the size of the 3799 more ( 46MM) but I don't like the faux split seconds button at ten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Are gen Parts available for this watch? Where to source it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_MJ Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Comcepta is the man, i am not sure if he is member in this forum but you can contact him in repgeek site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Comcepta is the man, i am not sure if he is member in this forum but you can contact him in repgeek site Thanks! Will do a search for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Thanks! Will do a search for him! Concepta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 He is a member. I am told that parts availability has gotten much more limited but best of luck in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hurry Hurry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Just ordered my 3789 V3 from torobravos. Will do an extensive review when I receive. Probably will take 3 weeks so patience please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gink Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 too andrew is very nice! http://www.ttw168.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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