IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN PAYS TIRBUTE
TO MOTORSPORT WITH THE LIMITED
BIG PILOT’S WATCH IWC RACING WORKS
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Schaffhausen/Dubai/Shanghai, 20 April 2023: To honour its passion for motorsport, IWC Schaffhausen launches a racing-inspired edition of the iconic Big Pilot’s Watch. The Big Pilot’s Watch IWC Racing Works features a lightweight grade 5 titanium case, a blue dial, and a matching blue calf leather strap. It is powered by the IWC-manufactured 52110 calibre with a 7-day power reserve. Limited to 500 pieces, the model will be available exclusively at IWC’s flagship boutiques in Zurich, Dubai, and Shanghai.
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“Racing and engineering are such an integral part of IWC’s DNA. We are therefore excited to bring IWC Racing to life with a racing-inspired version of the Big Pilot’s Watch – one of our most iconic models. This limited edition captivates with its grade 5 titanium case and the bold, sporty design with a blue dial in a subdued look.”
Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen
A SIGNATURE IWC MATERIAL
The Big Pilot’s Watch IWC Racing Works features a case, crown and case back made of grade 5 titanium. IWC pioneered titanium in the watch industry in the 1980s when the company introduced the first wristwatch with a titanium case and bracelet. Over the years, IWC has continuously expanded the use of this light and robust metal.
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Grade 5 titanium is about 45 percent lighter than steel and remarkably rigid. Thanks to its high strength-to-density ratio, it is widely used in motorsport to manufacture components of high-performance engines. Other essential characteristics of titanium for watches are its skin-friendliness and attractive matte grey colour. The titanium case back is engraved with the IWC Racing Works logo.
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A blue dial with muted white numerals complements the distinctively technical look of the 46.2-millimetre titanium case. The date display sits at “6 o’clock” and the power-reserve indication can be found at “3 o’clock”. Luminescent indices and hands ensure optimum legibility. The embossed structure on the blue calf leather strap underlines the sporty appeal of the timepiece.
A MOVEMENT FOCUSED ON PERFORMANCE
The Big Pilot’s Watch IWC Racing Works is powered by the IWC-manufactured 52110 calibre. This automatic movement has been engineered with a strict focus on performance and reliability. The bi-directional Pellaton winding system builds up a power reserve of seven days in two barrels.
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Components that are subject to particularly high stresses are manufactured from virtually wear-free zirconium oxide ceramic. A soft-iron inner case effectively shields the movement from the effects of magnetic fields.
MOTORSPORT AND RACING IN THE FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUES
IWC’s passion for motorsport can be experienced in the boutiques in Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, and China. As the global home of IWC’s racing team, the Zurich boutique commemorates the early years of motorsport. The visual centrepiece is the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” with which the IWC Racing team has repeatedly lined up on the grid of selected classic car races.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Collection: BIG PILOT’s Watch IWC Racing Works Edition
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Ref. IW501019
FEATURES
- Mechanical movement
- – Pellaton automatic winding system
- – Power reserve display
- – Date display
- – Central hacking seconds
- – Soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields
- – Screw-in crown
- – Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure
- – Limited to 500 watches
IWC-manufactured Automatic calibre 52110
Côtes de Genève, perlage
Frequency: 28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
164 Components
Jewels: 31
Power reserve: 7 days (168 h)
Winding: Automatic
DIAL
Blue dial, grey hands with luminescence
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Materials: Titanium
Diameter: 46.2 mm
Height: 15.4 mm
Crown: Screw-locked
Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant: 10 bar
STRAP:
Blue calf leather strap
Strap width 24 mm
🔰 Limited Edition - Only 500 Pieces
🔴PRICE -Excl. Sales Tax EUR 16,000 / USD 15,300.00 💰
Press releases - 2023
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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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