The new IWC Pilot's Watch Performance Chrono 41 18K 5N Rose Gold reference IW388309 represents a significant milestone in IWC's Pilot's Watch collection as it introduces precious metal to a traditionally utilitarian design language.
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W&W 2025: IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 & Ingenieur Automatic 35 in 18K 5N Rose Gold (Live Photos)
IWC presents the first IWC Ingenieur model ever crafted entirely from 18K 5N rose gold, with every component—case, case back ring, bezel, crown protection, crown, and bracelet links—made from this precious metal. It’s perfectly proportioned in a 40 or 35 mm case delivering exceptional ergonomics and comfort.
W&W 2025: IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 Green Dial Inspired by Apple Original Films' F1 (Live Photos)
The new IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 ref. IW328908 with green dial draws inspiration from Apple Original Films' F1, where character Sonny Hayes—a former driver returning to Formula One alongside young teammate Joshua Pearce—wears a custom timepiece based on the historical Ingenieur SL, Reference 1832.
W&W 2025: IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41 Steel (Live Photos)
The Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41 in stainless steel marks a significant milestone as the first stainless steel model combining Gérald Genta's iconic Ingenieur design with Kurt Klaus' crown-operated perpetual calendar. This sophisticated timepiece features a 41mm stainless steel case and integrated bracelet, complemented by a striking blue dial with rhodium-plated hands and appliques.
W&W 2025: IWC Ingenieur Automatic 42 Black Ceramic (Live Photos)
To faithfully translate the IWC Ingenieur design into ceramic while maintaining a slim profile—11.5 mm thick—, IWC employed an innovative multi-part pure ceramic 42 mm case construction. The case ring, bezel, and case back are crafted from black zirconium oxide ceramic—the watch has a total weight of 131 grams—and is known for its exceptional hardness and scratch resistance.
Introducing: IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
As the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team gears up for the new season, IWC Schaffhausen presents the Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. Limited to 100 pieces, it combines the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s Sprin-G Protect shock absorber system with a technical design inspired by the team’s colors.
Insider: IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN 'Woodland'
The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar is available in several special editions and some of the most popular ones are the TOP GUN editions in honor of the TOP GUN Academy that has been training naval aviators and flight officers in air combat tactics and techniques since 1969. Remarkably beautiful TOP GUN editions include the TOP GUN ‘Rodeo Drive’, the TOP GUN ‘Mojave Desert’, and the TOP GUN ‘Lake Tahoe’.
Introducing: IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic 40 Blue Dial
IWC Schaffhausen complements its Ingenieur collection with a new Ingenieur Automatic 40 featuring a true blue dial under reference IW328907. This dial is not an aquamarine blue like the one presented in 2023 at Watches & Wonders but a true blue dial. This automatic model reflects the bold aesthetic codes of Gérald Genta’s original Ingenieur SL from the 1970s while also meeting the highest standards regarding ergonomics and wearability, finishing, and movement technology.
Breaking News: The IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar Wins 'Aiguille d’Or' at the 2024 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève
Today, November 13th, 2024, IWC has been awarded the Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix at the 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG— for the new Portugieser Eternal Calendar. One of the most impressive and horologically advanced timepieces presented at Watches & Wonders 2024. This watch pushes the boundaries of horology with a secular perpetual calendar.
News: A New IWC Schaffhausen Boutique Opens in Boston
IWC Schaffhausen announces the opening of its first boutique in Boston, the hometown of its founder, Florentine Ariosto Jones. The boutique offers a modern and welcoming environment with a touch of elegance and industrial design, allowing visitors to discover the world of IWC. An “Engineering Wall” provides insights into the making of watch movements and cases.
Insider: IWC Portugieser Automatic 42. Five Dials and Three Metals to Please Everyone's Taste.
The IWC Portugieser Automatic 42 ref. IW501705 is the latest in one of the most renowned collections from IWC. Fully revamped with a 42.4 mm case this new watch is available in stainless steel, 18K 5N gold, or 18K white gold with five different dial iterations including Silver, Sparkling Beige, Blue, and Horizon Blue —for 18K white gold model only— and Obsidian Black —for 18K 5N Gold. This is a sophisticated timepiece that showcases exquisite craftsmanship and technical prowess featuring a running seconds indicator at 9 o’clock, a 7-day power reserve at 3 o’clock, and a date aperture at 6 o’clock.
Insider: IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night with Antipodean Display
The IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Day and Night ref. IW545901 is a sophisticated timepiece that showcases exquisite craftsmanship and technical prowess. This watch features a one-minute flying tourbillon that graces the black obsidian lacquered dial at 6 o’clock. Then, at 9 o’clock a day and night spherical indicator —referred to as Antipodean Display by IWC— adds an artistic and intriguing touch that is somewhat reminiscent of De Bethune's spherical moon indication.
News: IWC Schaffhausen Opens New Flagship in New York City
IWC Schaffhausen announces the opening of its newest flagship boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City. The boutique offers new and exclusive amenities, bringing the finest craftsmanship and innovation from Schaffhausen to the city. Highlights include a fully transparent watchmaker atelier, a product test lab display, and the Portugieser individualization service.
W&W 2024: IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44 (Live Pics)
Another great release this year at Watches & Wonders 2024 is the new IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44. Available in four versions, two in 18K white gold with Horizon Blue ref. IW503703 and Dune ref. IW503704 dials, and another two in 18K in Armor Gold —IWC proprietary alloy—, with either an Obsidian ref. IW503702 or a Silver Moon ref. IW503701 dial.
W&W 2024: IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar. Accurate Until the Year 3999. (Live Pics)
One of the most impressive and horologically advanced timepieces presented at Watches & Wonders 2024 is the new IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar. IWC now pushes the boundaries once again with its first secular perpetual calendar. In addition to recognizing the different lengths of the months and adding a leap day every four years, the Portugieser Eternal Calendar also takes into account the Gregorian calendar’s complex leap-year exception rules
Experience: Cohiba Exquisitos. When Time is of Essence and You Need a Quick Cigar.
Cohiba is a brand that enjoys a formidable reputation in the world of cigars and is considered to be the 'crème de la crème' when it comes to Habanos —Cuban cigars. Created in 1966 for Fidel Castro and handmade at the world famous 'El Laguito' factory, these cigars were originally only seen outside of the island when presented as gifts to heads of state or dignitaries throughout the world.
Insider: IWC Pilot's Watch Timezoner TOP GUN 'Woodland'. Hands-on with a Dark Green Stunner.
While the new IWC Pilot's Watch Timezoner TOP GUN ‘Woodland’ is not a limited edition with a specific production limitation, it is a special edition produced in short runs making it very hard to get. The Timezoner TOP GUN ‘Woodland’ is equipped with a dark green ceramic case measuring 46 mm in diameter and 15 mm in thickness, an olive green dial with Arabic numerals, an olive green ceramic bezel slightly lighter than the color of the case, and a green rubber strap with an olive green nylon insert.
Insider: IWC Big Pilot's Watch AMG G 63 Armor Gold
IWC Schaffhausen brings up a stunning collaboration in partnership with the iconic Mercedes-Benz G Wagon. The Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G 63 in Armor Gold is the result of what we think is a great collaboration between these two brands that have been involved with one another for 20 years since the early days of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team partnership.
Introducing: IWC Schaffhausen Pilot's Watch Performance Chronograph 41
Right in time for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix that will take place next weekend, IWC Schaffhausen is introducing two performance chronographs dedicated to its motorsport partners Mercedes-AMG and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. Crafted from titanium or Ceratanium, the new Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 combines IWC’s expertise in chronographs and advanced materials.
W&W 2023: IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Oceana (Live Pics)
The new IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Oceana is yet another great addition to the line of pilot’s watches cased in ceramic and that were presented by IWC last year. This new watch features a monochromatic look with a blue ceramic case measuring 41.9 mm in diameter and a matching blue strap in rubber with denim textile inlay.
