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Ultraman · 7 September 2010, 09:53 PM

Hi All,

I'm looking at one and could not find much information about it. Can anyone tell me what is the lug width for the Pilot Top gun?

Also, on the caseback with the 'Top Gun' insignia..will the colour run or wear off after some time? How is it imprinted on the case back?

See borrowed pics from google below for reference:

egzbuen · 7 September 2010, 10:50 PM

Let us wait for the IWC experts but I believe its at 22mm at its lugs and 18mm at its buckle.

My 3717 though has 21mm lugs but also 18mm at its buckle.

Cheers

psv · 7 September 2010, 11:51 PM

It is 21mm.

By the way, there is a Top Gun logo on the case (on pusher side). All those logos makes the watch look like a NASCAR rig IMO. A shame really.

bcacncnc · 8 September 2010, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

It is 21mm.

By the way, there is a Top Gun logo on the case (on pusher side). All those logos makes the watch look like a NASCAR rig IMO. A shame really.

Agree...

Ultraman · 8 September 2010, 08:18 PM

It's abit tacky but I like it!

The overall stealthy look and the "multi date" display appeals to me most.

Joey_V · 9 September 2010, 06:57 PM

I like the TG a lot.... I tried it on but it was out of my price range for a non-Rolex, non-Panerai, non-AP watch.

I don't doubt I might get it in the future.... it was beautiful.

jmar · 12 September 2010, 05:11 PM

I own a 3789 so regarding the info you need
1)Lug width is 21mm
2)The logo on the case back is acctually on a sticker that does not wear off,so no worries there
3)Movement is based on ETA 7750 (IWC calls it 79320) heavily modified by IWC to match COSC specs, my watch runs perfectly on +3 secs/day
4)Case back,pushers,buckle and crown are made from Ti
The watch is a beauty i can tell you that, i agree with ya on the stealty look and if you like heavy dial watches then this is the one for ya!!!
BTW IWC has ceased the production of this model and launched the 3799 TG double chrono.Also the strap comes in three sizes so make sure you get the right one for your wrist.
Hope i helped, feel free to ask for more info on this

J

jmar · 12 September 2010, 09:30 PM

Oh...and the best part is that since the case is made of ceramic any kind of scratches made on it can be easily erased using a rubber eraser!!!
Ceramic material is a very durable and hard (diamond like) material that cannot be scratched.
The bad thing though is that if the case falls and lands on the wrong angle it may be easily
break since ceramic cases can break unlike SS cases.

jmar · 12 September 2010, 09:30 PM

Oh...and the best part is that since the case is made of ceramic any kind of scratches made on it can be easily erased using a rubber eraser!!!
Ceramic material is a very durable and hard (diamond like) material that cannot be scratched.
The bad thing though is that if the case falls and lands on the wrong angle it may be easily
break since ceramic cases can break unlike SS cases.

Ultraman · 14 September 2010, 07:20 AM

Someone mentioned to me the 'Top Gun' insignia on the caseback has got a crystal over it?

jmar · 14 September 2010, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultraman

Someone mentioned to me the 'Top Gun' insignia on the caseback has got a crystal over it?

That is correct

odis84 · 16 September 2010, 07:59 AM

There were also two limited edition models made in ceramic prior to the Top Gun models. These have no such insignia.

There was the Dopplechrono made for Carlson 3799-04. And also one for Zegg and Cerllati (sp?). That one was a single chrono in ceramic. Both these were made in runs of 50 and still fetch a good price (~10k) when they do come up.

7 September 2010, 09:53 PM	#1
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	IWC Pilot Chrono Top Gun queries Hi All, I'm looking at one and could not find much information about it. Can anyone tell me what is the lug width for the Pilot Top gun? Also, on the caseback with the 'Top Gun' insignia..will the colour run or wear off after some time? How is it imprinted on the case back? See borrowed pics from google below for reference:

7 September 2010, 10:50 PM	#2
egzbuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manila Posts: 1,177	Let us wait for the IWC experts but I believe its at 22mm at its lugs and 18mm at its buckle. My 3717 though has 21mm lugs but also 18mm at its buckle. Cheers __________________ 18083 & 16750 16234 & 16233 16610 & 16800 3717-01 & 104 & 312 Nav B-Uhr

9 September 2010, 06:57 PM	#6
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I like the TG a lot.... I tried it on but it was out of my price range for a non-Rolex, non-Panerai, non-AP watch. I don't doubt I might get it in the future.... it was beautiful. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

7 September 2010, 11:51 PM	#3
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	It is 21mm. By the way, there is a Top Gun logo on the case (on pusher side). All those logos makes the watch look like a NASCAR rig IMO. A shame really.

8 September 2010, 08:18 PM	#5
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	It's abit tacky but I like it! The overall stealthy look and the "multi date" display appeals to me most.

12 September 2010, 05:11 PM	#7
jmar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: EU Posts: 7	I own a 3789 so regarding the info you need 1)Lug width is 21mm 2)The logo on the case back is acctually on a sticker that does not wear off,so no worries there 3)Movement is based on ETA 7750 (IWC calls it 79320) heavily modified by IWC to match COSC specs, my watch runs perfectly on +3 secs/day 4)Case back,pushers,buckle and crown are made from Ti The watch is a beauty i can tell you that, i agree with ya on the stealty look and if you like heavy dial watches then this is the one for ya!!! BTW IWC has ceased the production of this model and launched the 3799 TG double chrono.Also the strap comes in three sizes so make sure you get the right one for your wrist. Hope i helped, feel free to ask for more info on this J

12 September 2010, 09:30 PM	#8
jmar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: EU Posts: 7	Oh...and the best part is that since the case is made of ceramic any kind of scratches made on it can be easily erased using a rubber eraser!!! Ceramic material is a very durable and hard (diamond like) material that cannot be scratched. The bad thing though is that if the case falls and lands on the wrong angle it may be easily break since ceramic cases can break unlike SS cases.

14 September 2010, 07:20 AM	#10
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	Someone mentioned to me the 'Top Gun' insignia on the caseback has got a crystal over it?

16 September 2010, 07:59 AM	#12
odis84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 36	There were also two limited edition models made in ceramic prior to the Top Gun models. These have no such insignia. There was the Dopplechrono made for Carlson 3799-04. And also one for Zegg and Cerllati (sp?). That one was a single chrono in ceramic. Both these were made in runs of 50 and still fetch a good price (~10k) when they do come up.

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