IWC – BIG PILOT’s Watch IWC Racing Works Edition

 

IWC Schaffhausen – BIG PILOT’s Watch “IWC Racing Works” Titanium Edition 2023

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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With the Big Pilot’s Watch IWC Racing Works (Ref.  IW501019), IWC pays tribute to its long-standing connection to motorsport. After entering a partnership with Mercedes-AMG in 2004, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer also became the official engineering partner of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1™ Team in 2013. IWC even established its own classic racing team, IWC Racing, in 2018. The worlds of motorsport and racing can be experienced in 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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The IWC boutique at the Dubai Mall is themed around the brand’s long-standing partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team. The entrance area features a genuine F1 car, once piloted by IWC brand ambassador Lewis Hamilton. In IWC’s largest flagship boutique in Shanghai, flying cars from IWC’s partner Airspeeder showcase the passion for engineering, innovation, and pioneering technical solutions for the future of mobility. 

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The Big Pilot’s Watch IWC Racing Works is limited to 500 pieces. It will first be available exclusively in the flagship stores in Zurich, Dubai, and Shanghai. Later, it will be available in selected IWC boutiques and online at IWC.com. The timepiece is eligible for registration under the My IWC care program, benefitting from a 6-year extension to the standard 2-year International Limited Warranty.

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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

MOVEMENT
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

WATCH
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

 

Year:   2023
🔴PRICE -Excl. Sales Tax EUR 16,000 / USD 15,300.00  💰

 

WARRANTY  6-year extension to the standard 2-year International Limited Warranty. 

 

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Uwe Liebminger
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IWC – PORTUGIESER Chronograph Automatic Customizable Version

 

IWC Schaffhausen – PORTUGIESER Chronograph Automatic Individualised Customizable Style Version timepiece 2023  

 IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN PREMIERES
INDIVIDUALISATION SERVICE FOR
THE PORTUGIESER
CHRONOGRAPH IN DUBAI AND
SHANGHAI FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUES

Schaffhausen/Dubai/Shanghai, 13th March 2023: IWC Schaffhausen introduces an individualisation service for the Portugieser Chronograph in its flagship boutiques at the Dubai Mall and Shanghai Taikoo Hui Mall. Clients can try different combinations of case materials, unique dial colours, and straps to create their personal version of the iconic chronograph directly on their wrist. The individualised timepiece is then delivered after approximately three weeks.

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A mechanical watch is much more than an instrument measuring time. It also underscores its owner’s lifestyle, values and preferences. For this reason, IWC has continuously expanded the possibilities for personalisation in recent years - for example, by offering a broad range of straps or bracelets as accessories to enhance versatility. With an individualisation service for the Portugieser Chronograph, one of its most iconic models, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer yet again breaks new ground and takes luxury watch personalisation to a whole new level.

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    “Our new individualisation service enables clients to become actively involved in the design process of their watch. They can assemble their favourite version of the Portugieser Chronograph using an attractive choice of case materials, dial colours, and straps. Unlike with an online configurator, different combinations of materials and colours can be tried out directly on the wrist, turning the individualisation process into an exciting and memorable experience,” Christian Knoop, Chief Design Officer of IWC Schaffhausen

CLIENTS TO DESIGN THEIR OWN WATCH

The individualisation display is designed like a console. Two cases in stainless steel and 18-carat 5N gold are at its centre. Once clients have selected a case material, they can choose one of 16 dial colours that were developed exclusively for this service. The palette includes vibrant and distinct shades such as turquoise, indigo, aubergine, or ginger. Each dial is available either with rhodium-plated or gold-plated appliques and hands. 

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The dial plaques attach magnetically to the cases, allowing customers to freely explore different combinations of materials and colours. Finally, the watch can be fitted with a strap of choice, ranging from colourful calfskin or alligator leather, leather alternatives such as TimberTex® and rubber straps to a high-grade stainless steel bracelet. Once a client has decided on a final configuration, their timepieces then undergoes the individualisation service and will be delivered after approximately three weeks. 

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A small “I” in a circle, placed in the small seconds subcounter at 6 o'clock, identifies each chronograph as an individually configured version. The Portugieser Chronograph individualisation service is currently available exclusively in IWC's flagship boutiques at the Dubai Mall and Shanghai Taikoo Hui Mall. It will be launched in other flagship locations at a later stage.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: PORTUGIESER Chronograph Automatic

FEATURES
Mechanical chronograph movement
– Stopwatch function with minutes and seconds
– Small hack - ing seconds – See-through sapphire glass back
MOVEMENT
IWC-manufactured calibre 69355
Frequency:    28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
Jewels:    27
Power reserve:    46 h
Winding:    Automatic

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WATCH
Materials: Stainless-steel case  / 18-carat 5N Gold
Diameter:    41 mm
Height:    13.1 mm
Water-resistant:    3 bar 
DIAL
Individualisation 16 dial
Blued hands and appliqués
Glass:    Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
STRAP
Individualisation strap.
leather alternatives such as TimberTex® and rubber straps to a high-grade stainless steel bracelet.
Strap width 20.0 mm.
Folding clasp in stainless steel

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IWC – PORTUGIESER Automatic 40 Salmon Dial

IWC Schaffhausen – PORTUGIESER IW358313 Automatic 40 Salmon Dial 2023

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Schaffhausen/Dubai, 10th February 2023: IWC Schaffhausen introduces a new version of the Portugieser Automatic 40 with a stainless steel case and a striking salmon-coloured dial. Introduced to the collection in 2020, the Portugieser Automatic 40 brings back the timeless design of the first Portugieser from the late 1930s in a compact and easily wearable case size of 40 millimetres. This new model is powered by the IWC-manufactured 82200 calibre movement with a 60-hour power reserve.

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In the late 1930s, IWC’s Reference 325 established a classic design idiom which has run as a common thread through the history of the Portugieser family ever since. It featuresa clearly organised and open dial, a characteristic minute’s scale, and small seconds at 6 o’clock.

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The Portugieser Automatic 40 presents this timeless design in an easily wearable case diameter of 40 millimetres.

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The new Portugieser Automatic 40 (Ref. IW358313) features a stainless-steel case as well as rhodium-plated hands and appliqués. However, the most eye-catching detail of this new version is the striking salmon-coloured dial. Thanks to the pared-back Portugieser design and the refined sunray finish, the beautiful colour is displayed in all its glory. The black alligator leather strap with a butterfly folding clasp perfectly matches the dial colour.

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This timepiece is powered by the IWC-manufactured 82200 calibre. This robust and precise automatic movement features the winding system developed in the 1950s by IWC’s former Technical Director, Albert Pellaton. Using movements of the rotor in both directions, it efficiently builds up a power reserve of 60 hours. In addition, components like the heart-shaped cam or the clicks are made of virtually wear-free zirconium oxide ceramic.

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The Portugieser Automatic 40 will first be available exclusively in UAE as of February and then available worldwide as of April through IWC boutiques, authorised retail partners, or online at IWC.com. The piece is eligible for registration under the My IWC care program, benefitting from a 6-year extension to the standard 2-year International Limited Warranty.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: PORTUGIESER Automatic 40mm Salmon Dial

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 Ref. IW358313 

FEATURES
– Mechanical movement
Sapphire glass, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Pellaton automatic winding
Small hacking seconds

MOVEMENT
IWC-manufactured calibre 82200
Mechanical movement Côtes de Genève, perlage
    Frequency: 28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
    Jewels: 31
    Power reserve: 60 h
    Components 192
Winding: Automatic

 

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WATCH
Materials: Stainless-steel case.
Diameter: 40.4 mm
Case height: 12.3 mm
Case-back: See-through sapphire ­ glass
Water-resistant: 3 bar (30m)
DIAL
Salmon dial
Sunray-brushed dial - rhodium-plated leaf-shaped hands and applied markers
Glass: Sapphire glass, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
STRAP
Black calfskin strap
Strap width 20.0 mm.
Folding clasp in stainless steel

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🔴 Price : incl. VAT 7’450 USD💰
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WARRANTY 6-year extension to the standard 2-year International Limited Warranty.

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IWC Schaffhausen Baumgartenstrasse 15 · CH-8201 Schaffhausen
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IWC – PORTOFINO Complete Calendar and Pointer Date

 

IWC Schaffhausen –  PORTOFINO Complete Calendar and Pointer Date Automatic 2023

THE PORTOFINO COMPLETE CALENDAR
JOINS IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN’S RANGE
OF CALENDAR WATCHES

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Schaffhausen, 9th February 2023: IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Portofino Complete Calendar. Presented in 18-carat 5N gold or stainless steel, it is the first timepiece to feature the new complete calendar module developed by IWC. Joining the perpetual and annual calendars, the complete calendar underscores the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s unique expertise in engineering robust and functional calendar complications. The complete calendar shows the date, day of the week, month and moon phase in two subdials and only needs to be manually adjusted at the end of a month which has less than 31 days. In addition, IWC launches the Portofino Automatic Pointer Date, the first Portofino model with a jumping date indication in a sub counter at 6 o’clock.

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After bringing the iconic perpetual calendar back to the Portofino line, IWC Schaffhausen presents three new models with calendar and date complications. While underscoring the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s extensive know-how and experience in engineering functional and robust complications, these references also reflect the casual yet elegant design code that has distinguished the Portofino line since it was created in 1984.

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Presented in a 41-millimetre case size in 18-carat 5N gold or stainless steel, the Portofino Complete Calendar (Ref. 3590) is the first IWC timepiece to feature the newly developed complete calendar module. The subdial at 12 o’clock displays the day of the week and the moon phase, while the date and month are shown at 6 o’clock. 

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The calendar module consists of 69 individual parts. Each display is driven by a separate gear train and can be adjusted independently of the others via the crown or using two two correction buttons integrated into the side of the case. 

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The calendar only needs to be adjusted in months with less than 31 days. On the last day of the month, the date must be manually set to position 31 via the crown. All displays, including the high-precision moon phase display, will then automatically advance by one day around midnight. The calendar module is mounted on top of the IWC-manufactured 32150 calibre. This highly precise and reliable automatic movement features a pawl winding system and a power reserve of 72 hours.

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One version (Ref. IW359002) features an 18-carat 5N gold case, a silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands, solid gold appliques, and a taupe calfskin strap. The second model (Ref. IW359001) is presented with a stainless steel case, a silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands and appliques, and a blue calfskin strap. Both references are fitted with straps made of traceable Swiss calf leather, boasting a natural and soft finish and a contemporary, luxurious look.

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The Portofino Automatic Pointer Date (Ref. IW359201) features a pointer date indication in a sub counter at 6 o’clock. On the analog display, a small hand points to the current date. Every night around midnight, the pointer jumps to the new date. This classic and elegant Portofino features a 39-millimetre stainless steel case, a silver-plated dial, and gold-plated hands and appliques. It is fitted with a brown calfskin strap with a quick-change system.

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The Portofino Complete Calendar will be available as of April 2023, while the Portofino Automatic Pointer Date will be available as of February 2023 through IWC boutiques, authorised retail partners, or online at IWC.com. Additionally, they are eligible for registration under the My IWC care program, benefitting from a 6-year extension to the standard 2-year International Limited Warranty.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model  PORTOFINO Complete Calendar 41mm

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Ref.  IW359001  Steel  - $ 10,800  / IW359002 Gold -  $ 20,400

 FEATURES
IWC-manufactured Mechanical movement
– Complete calendar with display for the date, day, month, and moon phase
– Central hacking seconds
– See-through sapphire glass back
MOVEMENT
    IWC-manufactured calibre: 32150
    Frequency: 28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
    Jewels: 21
    Power reserve: 72 h
    Winding: Automatic
WATCH
    Materials:
Ref. IW359001: Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial,
gold-plated hands and appliques, blue calfskin strap
Ref. IW359002: 18-carat 5N gold case, silver-plated dial,
gold-plated hands, solid gold appliques, taupe calfskin strap
  Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
  Water-resistant: 3 bar
  Diameter: 41 mm
  Case height: 11,80 mm
STRAP
Blue / taupe calfskin strap

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 Model  PORTOFINO Automatic Pointer Date 39mm 

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Ref. IW359201  Steel  - $ 5,550    

 FEATURES
IWC-manufactured Mechanical movement
– Central hacking seconds
– Pointer date indication
– Quick-change system for easy change of the strap
MOVEMENT
    IWC-manufactured calibre: 35160
    Frequency: 28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
    Jewels: 25
    Power reserve: 50 h
    Winding: Automatic
WATCH
    Materials:
Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands and appliques
  Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
  Water-resistant: 3 bar
  Diameter: 39 mm
  Case height: 10,80 mm
STRAP
Brown calfskin strap with a quick-change system in stainless steel

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IWC – Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Lake Tahoe” Faction Collaboration

 

IWC Schaffhausen – PILOT’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Lake Tahoe” Faction Skis Collaboration

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN AND FACTION SKIS COLLABORATE TO DESIGN LIMITED-EDITION FREESTYLE SKIS WITH LUMINESCENT “IWC LAKE TAHOE” DESIGN

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IWC Schaffhausen announces a new collaboration with The Faction Collective. In their first joint project, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer and the Swiss high-end ski brand are launching the “Faction Studio 1 IWC Collab Ltd.”

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The skis are limited to 55 pairs and mark the first time Faction has manufactured skis with a luminescent design. The “LAKE TAHOE” and “IWC” letterings on the white topsheet glow in a greenish tone in the dark. In addition, each pair comes with an option to purchase the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Lake Tahoe” in white ceramic.

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The collaboration between IWC Schaffhausen and Faction brings together two Swiss companies with a proven track record and a high competence in engineering. Both have also acquired unique expertise in advanced performance materials and commit to the highest standards regarding sustainability and responsible production. Faction was founded in 2006 by a group of passionate skiers. Since then, they have earned a reputation for manufacturing high-quality skis and skiing equipment for freeride, freestyle and all-mountain skiing. Several top athletes rely on skis from Faction. Among them is Eileen Gu, IWC Brand Ambassador and Double Olympic Champion.

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“Graphic design with a clear and recognisable expression is an important tool for us at IWC to emphasise the engineering expertise and technicality of the brand. Therefore, designing a pair of skis with Faction was a great challenge. As an enthusiastic snowboarder and skier, I thoroughly enjoyed this project and am very proud of the result”, says Nicholas Schmidt, Head of Brand Creation and Corporate Design at IWC Schaffhausen.

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“In our collaborations, we always look for partners who can contribute new and surprising aspects and inspire our work. IWC Schaffhausen not only has a unique engineering approach and expertise in advanced material, but their design and visual expression also perfectly match what we do at Faction. I am thrilled to be introducing our first luminescent ski design”, explains Olivier Gouby, Chief Brand Officer of Faction.

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Limited to 55 pairs, the “Faction Studio 1 IWC Collab Ltd.” is handmade in Austria in a 100% renewable energy factory. Its wooden core is composed of sustainably harvested poplar and ash. The skis are engineered to the same specifications used by Faction for Eileen Gu’s skis, meaning they can withstand the extreme forces generated by the world’s very best free skiers. 

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A carbon-rubber reinforcement under the binding area adds stability for heavy landings. The carbon weave ensures torsional strength, while the symmetrical shape is optimised for effortless switch skiing. An extra-large 7.5 mm sidewall provides maximum edge hold and protection for the ski’s wooden core.

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The skis feature a tone-on-tone white top sheet and a black base, perfectly matching the design of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Lake Tahoe” with its crisp white ceramic case and pitch-black dial. “FACTION” and their logo is printed in white on the black base. The white top sheet features the IWC and “Lake Tahoe” logos in luminescent paint. While barely visible during the day, they will glow green in the dark. This project marks the first time that Faction has engineered skis featuring a luminescent design.

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Every pair of the “Faction Studio 1 IWC Collab Ltd.” skis come with an option to purchase the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Lake Tahoe” (Ref. IW389105).

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Launched at the Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva in April, the chronograph is a highlight of IWC’s TOP GUN collection. It features a case made of crisp white ceramic, a pitch-black dial, black hands coated with luminescent materials, and a titanium case back. 

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The contrasting design is inspired by the winter landscape around Lake Tahoe, a mountainous area frequently flown over by the pilots in the U.S. Navy’s TOPGUN school. 

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Colored ceramics are created in a complex manufacturing process in which zirconium oxide is mixed with other metallic oxides and then sintered at high temperatures in a kiln. 

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It takes a lot of experience and know-how to determine the right mixture of raw materials and achieve consistent results across the multi-stage manufacturing process.

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The “Faction Studio 1 IWC Collab Ltd.” skis are available in a limited edition of 55 pairs in two sizes (25 x 171 cm or 30 x 178 cm) on https://factionskis.com/products/studio-1-iwc-collab-ski-2023. When purchasing the skis, the client will also receive an option from IWC to purchase the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Lake Tahoe.”

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model  PILOT’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition  

Ref. IW389105 Edition “Lake Tahoe”

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FEATURES

• Mechanical chronograph movement
• – Chronograph function for hours, minutes and seconds
• – Date and day display
• – Small hacking seconds
• – Screw-in crown
• – Soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields
• – Glass secured against displacement caused by drops in air pressure
• – Edition annual production 1000 pieces

MOVEMENT
IWC manufacture calibre 69380
Frequency 28,800 vph/4 Hz
Jewels 33
Power reserve 46 h
Winding Automatic
WATCH
Materials Ceramic case Ceratanium®
Color:  White
Diameter 44.50mm
Height 15.7 mm
Titanium case back, stainless steel crown and pusher
Glass Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides 
Water-resistant 6 bar 
DIAL  
Black
Squadron patch in small seconds counter at 6 o'clock 
12-hour counter at 9 o’clock, 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock 
Luminous hands and hour markers
Day/date feature at 3 o’clock
Strap
White rubber strap
Strap width 22 mm 

 

Limited Edition to 1000 pieces each.

 

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