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Ravager135 · 15 January 2020, 03:22 AM

I recently purchased the IWC Pilot Chronograph Top Gun; the newest 2019 model in standard black ceramic. As a former Navy man myself, I found the Top Gun branding very gimmicky. Over the years, IWC has reduced the branding footprint on the watches to the point now where it is simply an understated engraving on the titanium caseback. Top Gun is really more of just a subcategory within the Pilot range at this point which I like.

The new movement in these chronographs is outstanding. Mine is dead on accurate, easy to set, and highly reliable. Also I am not sure there is a brand that does ceramic better than IWC. While the Big Pilot remains the flagship of the brand, I think the Pilot Chronograph is an excellent alternative if you don't want something that's 46mm and top heavy.

15 January 2020, 03:22 AM	#9
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,122	I recently purchased the IWC Pilot Chronograph Top Gun; the newest 2019 model in standard black ceramic. As a former Navy man myself, I found the Top Gun branding very gimmicky. Over the years, IWC has reduced the branding footprint on the watches to the point now where it is simply an understated engraving on the titanium caseback. Top Gun is really more of just a subcategory within the Pilot range at this point which I like. The new movement in these chronographs is outstanding. Mine is dead on accurate, easy to set, and highly reliable. Also I am not sure there is a brand that does ceramic better than IWC. While the Big Pilot remains the flagship of the brand, I think the Pilot Chronograph is an excellent alternative if you don't want something that's 46mm and top heavy.