Chalmers Jewelers
IWC Fliegeruhr Doppelchronograph (Rattrapante) Edition Top Gun IW379901
$7,500.00
$11,900.00
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The first watch bearing the name “Top Gun” joined the IWC Pilot’s Watch squadron in 2007. The name comes from a special training course offered by the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School, the “Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor,” better known by the legendary accolade “Top Gun.” In 2012, the Top Gun collection established itself as an independent line within the IWC Pilot’s Watch family.
Under the closed Ceratanium caseback with the TOP GUN emblem is the calibre 79230, a movement used by IWC for over 25 years based on Habring’s research. This split-seconds chronograph is based on a Valjoux 7750 architecture, extensively modified with the addition of the rattrapante module, which is done in Schaffhausen. It retains most of the 7750 specifications, including its 44-hour power reserve, its typical wobbly rotor, the day-date function and the cam-operated chronograph function.
| Condition | Pre-Owned |
| Case Shape | Round |
| Case Dimensions | 46mm |
| Case Thickness | 17.8mm |
| Case Material | Titanium |
| Dial Color | Black |
| Crystal | Scratch Resistant Sapphire |
| Bezel | Fixed |
| Screw-in Crown | Yes |
| Water Resistance | 60m/180ft. |
| Case Back | Solid |
| Band Material | Fabric |
| Color/Finish | Black |
| Clasp | Tang Buckle |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Complications | Chronograph, Split Second Chronograph aka Rattrapante |
This watch features:
- Satin/Brushed finished black ceramic case with a titanium case back & titanium pushers. This combination of materials make the watch very light, extremely durable & very skin-friendly. With an inner case of soft iron for additional protection against magnetic fields.
- Matte Black Dial with Bold Luminous Painted Arabic Numeral Hour Markers & Index Hour Markers.
- Luminous Hands. Seconds hand with bright red counterweight which resembles the silhouette of a jet.
- Black Durable soft fabric Strap.
- Day & elongated Date windows located at the 3 o'clock position.
- Chronograph with a "split seconds" complication - operated by the button at the 10 o'clock position.
- Case back with the TOP GUN insignia.
- Case edge has the TOP GUN insignia engraved as well.
- IWC caliber 79230, beats at 28,800 vph, contains 29 Jewels & has an approximate Power Reserve of 44 hours.
