IWC Schaffhausen – BIG PILOT's Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition "IWC Racing" Ceratanium® Special Editions 2021
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With the Big Pilot’s Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “IWC Racing”, IWC Schaffhausen presents a horological masterpiece in a design inspired by the technical world of motorsport.
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The timepiece features IWC’s patented constant-force mechanism, which transmits even impulses of force to the escapement, ensuring a highly exact rate. The matte black Ceratanium® case and the fully blacked-out 94800 calibre lend this limited-edition Big Pilot’s Watch a unique and futuristic appearance.
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Motor racing combines performance engineering, cutting-edge technology and innovative materials with pure adrenaline.
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The dynamic world of motorsport and the beauty of advanced racing machines have inspired the Big Pilot’s Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “IWC Racing” (Ref. IW590501). Limited to 15 pieces, this unique timepiece combines IWC’s complex constant-force tourbillon with a matte black Ceratanium® case and the iconic Big Pilot’s Watch design.
A CONSTANT FORCE ENSURES EVEN OSCILLATIONS
The powerful engine is the IWC-manufactured 94800 calibre, one of the most complicated mechanical movements ever designed in Schaffhausen. The patented constant-force mechanism disengages the escapement from the direct flow of power through the wheel train and transmits completely even impulses of energy to the escape wheel.
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The plates and bridges are fully blackened having undergone an elaborate rhodium-plating process to match the colour of the case. The movement, which is reminiscent of an engine block, can be viewed through the sapphire glass back.
THE FIRST BIG PILOT’S WATCH IN CERATANIUM®
The 46.2-millimetre case, striking conical crown and pin buckle are all made of Ceratanium®.
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This IWC-developed material is light and robust like titanium but also similarly hard and scratch-resistant like ceramic. During the first step of the manufacturing process, the components are machined with maximum precision from a proprietary titanium alloy.
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Afterwards, they are fired at very high temperatures in a kiln. It is during this furnacing process that a phase transformation takes place, and the surface of the material assumes properties similar to those of ceramic. Other characteristics of Ceratanium® are its skin-friendliness and unique matte black finish.
DETAILS INSPIRED BY THE WORLD OF RACING
While the constant-force tourbillon at 9 o’clock is the eyecatcher on the dial, the design also features a double moon phase display for the northern and southern hemispheres. White numerals and yellow-coloured accents imitate a dashboard, while the power reserve display at 4 o’clock is reminiscent of a tachometer.
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The louvred, ring-shaped structure of the outer dial ring takes inspiration from the cold air intakes of a high-performance engine. Even the black rubber strap incorporates a detail from the world of racing. It features an inlay made of Alcantara®*, a synthetic and durable micro-fibre with superb grip, which is often used for the seats and steering wheel covers of performance cars.
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* IWC Schaffhausen is not the owner of the Alcantara® trademark. This mark is protected as the legal property of third parties.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Collection: BIG PILOT’s Watch
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Model BIG PILOT’s Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “IWC Racing”
REF. IW590501 - Ceratanium ®
FEATURES
Mechanical movement – Power reserve display
– Tourbillon with integrated constant-force mechanism
– Perpetual moon phase display for both northern and southern hemispheres
– See-through sapphire glass back
– Screw-in crown
– Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure
– Limited to 15 watches
Winding Hand-wound
IWC manufacture calibre 94800
Frequency 18,800 vph / 2.5 Hz
Tourbillon with integrated constant-force mechanism
341 Components
Jewels 41
Power reserve display
Power reserve 4 days (96 h)
CASE
Materials Ceratanium ® case and crown
Diameter 46.2 mm
Height 13.5 mm
Crystal Sapphire, arched edge, anti-reflective coating on both sides
Water-resistance 6 bar
DIAL
Black dial, black hands with luminescence
STRAP
Black rubber strap with alcantara inlay
Folding clasp in stainless steel
Strap width 22.0 mm
– Limited Edition of 15 pieces
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Press releases - 2021
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IWC Schaffhausen
Uwe Liebminger
Department Manager Public Relations
Mobile +41 (0)79 957 72 52
E-mail uwe.liebminger@iwc.com
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