josecolon47 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 What do you guys think??? just arrived, i have mixed thoughts on it, i will post later. btw, is this movement suppose to have a working crhono?
mch2112 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 If you decide you don't want it (and if you're in CONUS) I'd buy it from you @ cost.
Gordie Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 I just ordered the same watch from Toro and got the QC pics on Saturday - the logo on the side of mine looks much more defined than on your QC pics. I'd be interested to hear your views, i'm waiting patiently for mine still.
josecolon47 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Report Posted October 18, 2012 To be pretty honest towards the watch, i was expecting more. First the side logo, it looks horribly painted, that i will fix myself. Second, the rotor noise, its pretty loud and raunchy, i will have to get it serviced and oiled Third, the chrono pushers don't work, thats what is most disappointing after paying $300+ for a watch Fourth, Strap, don't get me wrong it looks good, but its an uncomfortable wear, ill have to search for the gen if possible Overall the watch is looker, but i don't feel I'm getting the bang for the buck as i have gotten on noob pams, follies and two or three more watches that i have acquired. btw pardon my ignorance, but a 7750 movement is suppose to have working chrono right??
Lobster Posted October 18, 2012 Report Posted October 18, 2012 Of course the chrono was supposed to work. You should message Toro about that. The logo is really badly painted, I mean what QC???? But please don't be disheartened ... this is a super rep once all the flaws have been addressed.
Watchmeister Posted October 18, 2012 Report Posted October 18, 2012 Just contact Toro. He is a good man. If the chrono portion doesn't work than it needs a repair.
gmtlover Posted October 18, 2012 Report Posted October 18, 2012 Have a look at my little review I did on this watch, there are also some pics of my modded logo. http://www.rwg.cc/to...-with-logo-mod/ My pushers didn't work the first time either. you have to press them in all the way.. not just the first click because that is the rubber ring you are feeling to prevent water from coming in!
Dymag Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 To be pretty honest towards the watch, i was expecting more. First the side logo, it looks horribly painted, that i will fix myself. Second, the rotor noise, its pretty loud and raunchy, i will have to get it serviced and oiled Third, the chrono pushers don't work, thats what is most disappointing after paying $300+ for a watch Fourth, Strap, don't get me wrong it looks good, but its an uncomfortable wear, ill have to search for the gen if possible Overall the watch is looker, but i don't feel I'm getting the bang for the buck as i have gotten on noob pams, follies and two or three more watches that i have acquired. btw pardon my ignorance, but a 7750 movement is suppose to have working chrono right?? To be pretty honest towards the watch, i was expecting more. First the side logo, it looks horribly painted, that i will fix myself. Second, the rotor noise, its pretty loud and raunchy, i will have to get it serviced and oiled Third, the chrono pushers don't work, thats what is most disappointing after paying $300+ for a watch Fourth, Strap, don't get me wrong it looks good, but its an uncomfortable wear, ill have to search for the gen if possible Overall the watch is looker, but i don't feel I'm getting the bang for the buck as i have gotten on noob pams, follies and two or three more watches that i have acquired. btw pardon my ignorance, but a 7750 movement is suppose to have working chrono right?? I just sent mine back to Toros, as my chrono did not function either. The buttons do not engage at all; I don't feel any resistance. I doubted there was any chrono function at all. Toros has had good reviews; I hope that he comes through on the exchange for a functioning time piece with chrono functions. The logo is very "white" and does look odd. I would appreciate any input on how exactly to change the color of the logo to a color very similar to Gen. - Ray -
josecolon47 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Posted October 22, 2012 first! The chrono does work, i have to push aaaaalll the way but it works. But then again, i have thought, sell or not sell it. Got an estimate to service the noisy rotor, comes to $250 and a good 2 month of wait The gen strap is a good $400+, yet i have tried to mold the strap onto a cushion and it has been shaping up, so its not that bad now The logo problem I'm gonna seek some advice lol i think I'm gonna keep it if i can personally fix the logo one question, does servicing/oiling the watch make a big difference?
Gordie Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 The Top Gun straps retail at £180 in the UK (which is around $280), where are you getting $400+ from?
josecolon47 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Posted October 22, 2012 Ebay guy salesthem 280 w/o bucckle or pin, those are 130 lol very overpriced
gmtlover Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 Oiling/ servicing van make a big difference. But don't expect to get a Swiss back ;-) Strap will become better in time! Told you the pushers worked ;-) just press them all the way in. Hope you can mod the logo with the tips I gave you! Good luck!
IWC_p Posted October 23, 2012 Report Posted October 23, 2012 Excuse my ignorance, but is the strap in the images the OP posted a gen strap? If so, where is the cheapest place to find the IWC Top Gun strap?
spiralkladd Posted October 24, 2012 Report Posted October 24, 2012 I am dying to buy one of them but i wonder if it is worth the money. Is the hard pushing button problem normal for the 7750? Is it an isolated example for these reps or just for the ones mentioned above? has Anyone got the noisy rotor besides josecolon47? Anyone got a perfect funtioning watch v3? What do you think? Is it a rep worth the money?
watchman12345 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Posted October 24, 2012 It's not really a hard to push button, it's just if your not used to it it can feel strange the first time.
Gordie Posted October 26, 2012 Report Posted October 26, 2012 I am dying to buy one of them but i wonder if it is worth the money. Is the hard pushing button problem normal for the 7750? Is it an isolated example for these reps or just for the ones mentioned above? has Anyone got the noisy rotor besides josecolon47? Anyone got a perfect funtioning watch v3? What do you think? Is it a rep worth the money? Received mine and yes the rotor is noisy on mine too.
spiralkladd Posted October 26, 2012 Report Posted October 26, 2012 Thank you Gordie. Two people with the same problem could not be a coincidence. I supposed i have to buy it from another dealer. I have been looking around and trevor has one which seems to be the same http://www.trwatch.com/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=459 Anyone who has bought one from trevor? Or Has anyone bought a fine iwc 3789 top gun from another dealer?
Gordie Posted October 26, 2012 Report Posted October 26, 2012 I have gen 7750 movement in a tag carrera and that also makes a tiny bit of noise and you can feel the movement on your wrist but the IWC makes a lot more noise and sounds like its "grinding" on something. I guess it's down to which manufacturer the dealer uses....Trevor and toro may use the same one. I wasn't expecting it to be perfect so I'm going to buy a gen strap and get it serviced.
thepolack Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 250$ to service and 2mth wait... cant you just get a eta 7750 on ebay for that price?
Gordie Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 250$ to service and 2mth wait... cant you just get a eta 7750 on ebay for that price? Are 7750 with day/date common, and would it be a straight fit?
Gordie Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 Went to wear mine for the first time today and the day/date wheel is broken as they can't be adjusted
Gordie Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 As you can see the day wheel is stuck between Tue/Wed.
spiralkladd Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 It seems that the rep is not working very well. Two problems has arisen Noisy rotor Defective date/day Does anyone know if there is just a factory producing this rep?
Gordie Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 It maybe me who's broken it looking at the pic now, changing the date between 9-2 is something you shouldn't do. The face is also loose with the crown unscrewed, not sure if that's normal. Going to send it off for a service/fix and stick with manuals!
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