Chairman7w 0 Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) “I'd like to bust your butt but I can't. I got another problem here. I gotta send somebody from this squadron to Miramar. I gotta give you your dream shot! I'm gonna send you up against the best - You two characters are going to Top Gun!” “I am never leaving my wingman, again.” – Maverick “I don’t like you because you’re dangerous!” - Iceman “You got the name of that truck driver school, Mav? Truckmasters, I think it was…” - Goose Top Gun. I remember seeing it on opening night as a young Airman stationed at Shaw AFB, SC, full of jingoistic patriotism. It was awesome. Flash-forward 27 years later, and I got roped into this wacky, wallet-draining, replica watch hobby, and there it is: A Top Gun Watch!! Awesome!! I’d been eying them since I first saw them, and finally decided a couple weeks ago to get one. After conversing with the Trusted Dealer Kuvarsit, I *really* couldn’t decide between the standard black model, and the olive-green Miramar. They are both sharp as heck, and I can think of many situations where I’d wear either, but I just couldn’t decide. So I got both. I emailed Kuvarsit directly and he was great to work with. All the TDs I’ve dealt with so far have been, truth be told. We’re so lucky to have this resource here. love the feeling of confidence I get when I've chosen my watch, communicated with the dealer, and I can wire them the money without fear of scamming. It's hard to put a price to that. I'll never buy from somebody that's not a Trusted Dealer here. So anyway, I got payment to him the next day via WU, and I got the QC pics right away. Once approved (also right away), they were shipped immediately, and lo and behold, I got them in six days! (in Sacramento). They were packed very securely in a padded envelope, with additional bubble wrap inside. Damn they are sharp!! I love ‘em. The Miramar is slightly larger, but even on my dinky wrists, they fit just fine, and don’t overwhelm. The black version has an additional window for a day of the week. Both have what look to be very solid screw-down crowns. They seem quite deep, with plenty of thread (unlike my Omegas) and seat down very well. Both have very nice crystals, and exhibit very little glare. Both have the nylon strap, and it’s suitably thick and beefy. The black strap is slightly narrower than the Miramar strap, and it tapers slightly. The Miramar strap is the same thickness all the way down. Both straps have leather backers, and are very comfortable. They were both a *touch* stiff coming out of the wrapper, but are curving nicely with wear. Both have an IWC imprint on the buckle. Each have the working timer thingie, that the 2 O’clock button starts/stops, and the 4 O’clock button resets. The black watch also has a moving second hand on the bottom dial. I believe both are 21J movement, although I’m no expert and I can’t get onto Kuvarsit’s site to check. Each have the Top Gun logo screen printed in white on the side, and the Top Gun seal on the back. On the black version, the Top Gun seal is in color, on the Miramar, it’s etched (nice etching too, very deep and sharp!). All in all I’m absolutely in love with these, they’ve quickly vaulted into Most-Favored Status within my meager collection. Cliffs: Loved the movie Top Gun Got excited when I learned there was a Top Gun Watch Ordered them from Kuvarsit – great service They’re awesome! Edited August 1, 2013 by Chairman7w Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headhunt3r 0 Posted July 31, 2013 Love them! If the timer thingie (chrono) works, then it's most likely not a 21J. Either quartz or a 7750 perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 6 Posted July 31, 2013 Sweet pickups! (& movie). I thought the only Miramar available was quartz (some with microstepped mvmt) the small running seconds should be "jumpy" if it is quartz, not to mention a "power reserve" lasting months at a time... -Mach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby 1 Posted July 31, 2013 Very nice watches! and an amazing film to boot too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted July 31, 2013 Sweet pickups! (& movie). I thought the only Miramar available was quartz (some with microstepped mvmt) the small running seconds should be "jumpy" if it is quartz, not to mention a "power reserve" lasting months at a time... -Mach Yep, the Miramar is powered by the Miyota OS20 (quartz). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman7w 0 Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks mysterio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gugugalnoot 0 Posted August 2, 2013 I ordered the Miramar from TSwatch, below $120 and says Japanese quartz, but chrono should be working according to website. Is there a reason that nobody tells their price they paid? I have seen huge differences between the "same" watches at all TD's!! Sometimes up to over $ 100 and those were no offers or clearances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arancini 0 Posted August 2, 2013 Nice post Chairman. Really enjoyed reading that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abagnale 0 Posted August 2, 2013 you like top gun? i'm sure you gonna love this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyN8VN4BSzM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted August 2, 2013 Great post. Thanks. I'm not a fan of the black but the Mirimar is a looker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arancini 0 Posted August 2, 2013 That fucking video always makes me laugh amperes.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jagsman 20 Posted August 2, 2013 These are cracking! Really like them. What size are they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted August 2, 2013 Great choices ! I hear the jet cost's a lot more. Enjoy them .. Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perfecto24 0 Posted August 6, 2013 Very nice. I,m new in this forum. I love top gun miramar. Link for booth in kuvarsit??? I only see the green version 138 $ in kuvarsit Where is the black version? One problem – in pics in kuvarsit the strap Green seems very clear no military green– is military green realy??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman7w 0 Posted August 12, 2013 Just email him directly. Many TDs have (or can get) watches that aren't necessarily on their website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rav747 0 Posted August 12, 2013 Love the movie. Almost got me to go to the Air Force.and I will def be adding the top gun to my collection some day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrenches&watches 0 Posted August 17, 2013 top gun = homosexual day dream?!!! NO....WAY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 6 Posted August 17, 2013 Update: I just bought a TG Miramar rep on green step here on M2M. Unfortunately its a "first generation" so in person the watch case is too black and the quartz is not microstepped so both small running second hand and big chrono second hands are jumpy. And it's STILL one of my new favorites. These are great, versitile watches. Great picks. Still wish I got your version with correct case color like you did. -Mach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,501 Posted August 17, 2013 you like top gun? i'm sure you gonna love this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyN8VN4BSzM :rofl: Nice Top Guns btw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted August 17, 2013 ooooooh Tom Cruise............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
