India Whiskey Charlie[IWC Moderator]
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Oct 16, 2020,06:58 AM
"In 2018, IWC launched the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor”, which is exclusively available to graduates of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN). With the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “SFTI”, the Manufacture now follows up with a civilian version of this highly acclaimed timepiece. The chronograph is limited to 1500 pieces and housed in a case made of black zirconium oxide ceramic, one of the hardest substances on earth. The case back and the pushers are made of Ceratanium®. Developed by IWC, this material is as light and durable as titanium, but at the same time similarly hard and scratch-resistant as ceramic. Thanks to this combination, the chronograph boasts an entirely matte black design. The tactical look is completed by the black dial and black hands, which are coated with luminescent material. Red colour accents are added by the small second’s hand at “6 o’clock” and the tail of the chronograph seconds hand, which takes the form of a Navy jet. The IWC-manufactured 69380 calibre ensures precise timekeeping and the measurement of stopwatch times of up to 12 hours. Another function is a date and weekday display. This sporty timepiece with a case diameter of 44 millimetres is fitted with a green NATO textile strap."
Photo: Chris Graingerherr
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I thought we had enough Top Gun Watches but nooooooo.... 😉
By: India Whiskey Charlie : October 15th, 2020-11:06
Here comes the Top Gun 'SFTI' Edition (LE): l From IWC : The first of an upcoming series of IWC Top Gun watches based on our US Navy exclusive professional watches. The civilian version of the SFTI features all of our latest pilot’s tech: In-house 69 cal...
Why don't you start?
By: India Whiskey Charlie : October 15th, 2020-11:11
Here are some reviews: monochrome-watches.com www.revolution.watch www.watchtime.com
My "own" Analysis
By: K-Lo : October 15th, 2020-11:39
Case & Dial I love ceramic watches, so, it is a huge plus for me that this watch case is in full ceramic. Seems like the chronograph pushers are also in ceramic. Additionally, the case back is made of some “new” IWC material which is a combination of tita...
Red plane counterbalance back again!!!
By: 997c4gts : October 15th, 2020-13:50
I’d been watching theses evolve over the years, really liked jetplane counterbalance second hand but found the altimeter style 3 days visible not easy along with 46mm being too big. The 389101 released in 2019 was very classic in design but ceramic. Liked...
Yes...
By: India Whiskey Charlie : October 16th, 2020-06:58
"In 2018, IWC launched the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor”, which is exclusively available to graduates of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN). With the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “SFTI”, the Manuf...
So much for Ceratanium...
By: India Whiskey Charlie : October 16th, 2020-07:12
Really IWC? We get all of this for a mere $9100? "Thanks to the combination of a black ceramic case with a Ceratanium® case back and pushers , the sporty chronograph boasts a tactical, matte black design code."
It ain’t cheap
By: Jeff_M : December 5th, 2020-03:54
I agree but probably the cheapest split in the world with some cool new Ceratanium material. Plus I graduated Top Gun back in 2007 so had no chance at the 2018 SFTI for grads. This one works for me. ...
That is even nicer...
By: India Whiskey Charlie : December 5th, 2020-08:26
If I didn't already have the 3786, I'd be all over it too... ...
I like it.
By: roundel : October 21st, 2020-08:55
I could do without the jet second counterbalance or the red pusher accents, but I like the single date aperture and the use of ceramic and ceratanium. I’d like to see more water resistance for a sports watch. The diameter appears too large for the movemen...
I like these, but hate the TG reference, chuckle..
By: Mostel : December 21st, 2020-18:18
I know... but the TG name and reference ruins it for me. Obviously, I am not a bean counter at IWC... But these watches in general have lost their 'composition'. The case is too big for the movement, as evidenced by the day/date being 'too small' in propo...
Yup!
By: India Whiskey Charlie : December 22nd, 2020-11:24
Couldn’t agree more!
By: 997c4gts : December 23rd, 2020-09:10
That’s what stopped me. 40-42mm meant I would have had this or the TG Ceratanium DoppleChrono