Following its collaboration from last year, IWC Schaffhausen is teaming up yet again with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team, in addition to a timepiece dedicated purely to Mercedes-AMG. Both watches are expressed through the Pilot\u2019s Watch Performance Chronograph 41.<\/p>\n
Crafted from cutting-edge materials like titanium and Ceratanium, the Pilot\u2019s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 is a stunning bit of modern horology. Its ceramic bezel, featuring a tachymeter scale, is not just a stylistic choice but a functional one, enabling wearers to measure average speeds over a set distance — a particularly fitting feature given the chronograph’s association with motorsport and IWC’s designation as the “Official Engineering Partner” of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One team.<\/p>\n
Both watches are powered by the IWC-manufactured 69385 calibre, a testament to the brand’s expertise in movement manufacturing. This movement is known for its robustness and reliability, essential qualities for both pilots and racing professionals. Water-resistant to 10 bar or roughly 100 meters, these watches are designed for durability and performance under challenging conditions.<\/p>\n
As for design, both watches feature black dials with a glossy finish, recessed totalizers and applied indices and numerals filled with Super-LumiNova, offering a sleek and readable interface. The attention to detail extends to the finishing of the dials, where the polished black lacquer and the individually finished totalizers highlight IWC’s commitment to craftsmanship.<\/p>\n
Where the watches differ is the silver-colored finish provided to the “Pilot\u2019s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 AMG” and the black finish on the “Pilot\u2019s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team,” which also features team-colored accents.<\/p>\n
Each watch is available in two iterations, one with a matching Ceratanium bracelet and the other with a rubberized strap and Ceratanium buckle. Price and availability have not yet been shared at the time of writing, for more information keep an eye on IWC’s official site.<\/p>\n