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Author:  Arthur L [ Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:05 pm ]
Post subject:  IWC top gun
Hi guys. I'm not very familiar with IWCs. I saw a local ad for an IWC top gun. Beautiful watch, but the only ones i've seen are double chronographs. The one being sold is not, and i can't seem to find one on the IWC website. Is this authentic? Thanks guys. Please see the pics the seller sent.
Author:  br549 [ Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: IWC top gun
Sorry I don't know beans about IWC's but here it is from their website.
https://www.iwc.com/collection/collecti ... en&mid=412
Author:  Otto [ Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:45 pm ]
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I'm not an expert on fake IWCs, but I can't see anything obviously wrong with that one.

There is definitely a Top Gun single chrono. It's 44mm whereas the double chrono is 46mm.
Author:  br549 [ Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:47 pm ]
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Woops! :oops: Double Chrono. Hang on..... still looking.
Author:  Otto [ Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:50 pm ]
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I think it's discontinued so may not be on the IWC website. Reference is 3789-01, if that helps.
Author:  br549 [ Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:54 pm ]
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Here's one on Chrono24
http://www.chrono24.com/en/iwc/1547175.htm?showpage=9
Author:  Mofongo [ Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: IWC top gun
I have seen the single-chrono version in person at an AD. It's a beauty. That certainly looks like what I saw, but I'm far from an expert. The case, caseback, crown, pushers, and hands all look OK.

///M
Author:  Jay [ Tue Feb 02, 2010 2:40 am ]
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There are two versions. Single chrono (44mm) and Dopplechrono (46mm).

The pictures you have above are of the replica single chrono version. It's a very well replicated piece.

Here's 2 of my own pictures of the TG ceramic.

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Author:  Driver8 [ Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:10 am ]
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I'm not familiar enough with this model to say if the pics you posted are of a fake or not, but as Jay said, I'm always very wary of the 44mm version as there is a very accurate fake of it out there. The 46mm Dopplechrono by comparison is not currently faked very well.
Author:  Arthur L [ Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: IWC top gun
Thanks alot guys. I am going to steer clear of this watch now and save up for the dopplechrono. As always, you guys have been a great help.
Author:  RICK S [ Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: IWC top gun
Arthur, Check out the website link removed by Roff. and look at the IWC pilot watches. I think you will see your answer there after looking at the photos of the IWC top gun. This place has unreal copies....be careful. Rick
Author:  Roffensian [ Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:17 am ]
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Sorry Rick - had to remove the website as it's against the rules to show replcia sites. I'm sure that the OP would appreciate the information via PM though.
Author:  H2F [ Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:30 am ]
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Wow! Impressive, Mod, caught it in just 8 minutes... and on dial-up too!! :mrgreen:
Author:  RICK S [ Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:11 am ]
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Roff, Sorry about that I forgot but just wanted him to see the photos. Again sorry, Rick
Author:  Mofongo [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:20 am ]
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How can you tell it's a replica?? I have found what I think is the same replica on other sites, too, and even with more pics I can't tell the difference between yours and the fake.

That is scary.

///M
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