fullex Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I saw this new rep at Watchmark and Kingwatch I have been planning on buying the 3717 but always wanted this one. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 This is a fantasy piece. If you are ok with that, then go right ahead. Unless you are on watchforums all day no one would be able to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullex Posted October 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 This is a fantasy piece. If you are ok with that, then go right ahead. Unless you are on watchforums all day no one would be able to tell. Are you sure you don't mean this version that is PVD black and don't have the fighter at the dial? I hope this is a new and more accurate version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 fantazy rep. gen is 46mm and ceramic should be brushed i think. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Overall, not too bad other than the Ceramic finish. Here is a genuine to compare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber0606 Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I really like this watch, original version is also 44mm. But what I really like about the original version is the matte look of the ceramic case. This replica could have been so much better when it would be matte. I hope there will be an updated version soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 The big trouble is that it's got the silly "Top Gun" written on the side Different strokes for different folks, but "Top Gun" is kinda, well, a man's man kinda thing unless you're a pilot Just my opinion and who cares what I think. But it makes me laugh though. I kinda wonder what the hell IWC was thinking when they made a Top Gun special edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I really like this watch, original version is also 44mm. But what I really like about the original version is the matte look of the ceramic case. This replica could have been so much better when it would be matte. I hope there will be an updated version soon. wroooong. check your facts before you talk. Its 46mm top gun edition from iwc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullex Posted October 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) You are both right. There are two versions of the TOPGUN . One with double chronograph and two dials with fighters (46mm), and a 44mm with only fighter on one dial, which this one replicates. The big trouble is that it's got the silly "Top Gun" written on the side Different strokes for different folks, but "Top Gun" is kinda, well, a man's man kinda thing unless you're a pilot Just my opinion and who cares what I think. But it makes me laugh though. I kinda wonder what the hell IWC was thinking when they made a Top Gun special edition. I get my ATPL this spring. But will be flying airliners. Looking for a nice pilot watch until I can afford a gen. Isn't directly cheap to become a pilot. Edited October 21, 2008 by fullex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 You are both right. There are two versions of the TOPGUN . One with double chronograph and two dials with fighters (46mm), and a 44mm with only fighter on one dial, which this one replicates. I get my ATPL this spring. But will be flying airliners. Looking for a nice pilot watch until I can afford a gen. Isn't directly cheap to become a pilot. my bad i tought we where talking about the last one they had out whit button at 23:00 i see now this is new from scratch and 44mm not 42mm. This rep makers can get your head spinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LownDan Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Have got the non dual chronograph version so if anyone gets the rep and posts up the photos can post up comparison ones if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Still not right looks a lot beter than the old version. The old version was closer to the IWC pilot with a top gun logo on back. Looks to shiny tho or has the gen changed? Fullex: try THIS its even a gen for the price of a rep. Accurate slide rules and all if you don't mind quartz. There's a few nice flight watches on there under 300 or so , all gens. Regards, Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hava Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 These rep has wrong ceramic case. Not is shinny ceramic case, is mate ceramic case. The size is ok. The top gun in the side is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Oh so it is a ceramic case this time? Thats a start! Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I like the watch and I would have bought it.....unfortunately there is nothing you can do to make the shiny case into a matte surface....ceramic is hard to work on! The TOP GUN logo is done bad....laser edged rather than deeply engraved as it should be.....well engraving is much more pricy. DO THE WATCH IN MATTE BLACK AND I AM IN! Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Dear Buddies: Listen to me....Please hold your fire.....A much better is coming which made by HBB maker......That's all I can say.......... Best Regards, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hear hear...so I hold my breath and money...thx for the heads-up Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Goody. I have been waiting for a decent top gun rep for a loooooong time. The wait may nearly be over. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber0606 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Ok thanx. I was not going to buy this one beacause of the shiny ceramic. I hoped somebody would tell me you could make it matte easily but I guess that's just not an option. I hope the better version will be out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 This has been around for a while. It is a horrible rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 I tried the gen on yesterday at the Mont Blanc store. It is a good looking watch, yet it is interesting how lightweight the ceramic watches feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 How is this watch now? It has been updated with a brushed ceramic finish..... http://www.tt88time.com/index.php?main_pag...roducts_id=3420 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I'd be keen to hear more about this. I see Andy trusty is offering 2 now - one appears to be PVD at $298 while the other is (what claims to be) Ceramic at $348. Has anyone got their hands on the ceramic one yet??? Tried on the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Tried on the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Certainly no double chrono in the rep world, but the 44mm size is the same as the standard "single" top gun chrono. I'm sure the ceramic finish will be nothing like the real thing when side by side either but who's going to notice! I have a standard 3717 and I've always liked it, but at 42mm it always felt a bit small. 44 would do it for me IF it was good quality. Very tempted I must say. Also waiting on the Ultimate Deepsea - another big watch. Again I've tried the gen and it certainly wears bigger than the dimensions would suggest, whereas the 46mm Top Gun double was huge! It is over 2mm thicker and the sime diameter as a BP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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