IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Performance 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team

41 mm titanium case, self-winding movement, rubber strap

High robustness, readability and extreme precision are all performance criteria that are deeply rooted in IWC’s watchmaking DNA. With the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Performance, IWC presents a chronograph that is optimised for performance without compromise. This version is dedicated to the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ team, of which IWC has been the “Official Technical Partner” since 2013. Its 41-millimetre case and case back ring are made of Ceratanium®. This lightweight material developed by IWC is based on a special titanium alloy that combines the lightness and structural integrity of titanium with a hardness and scratch resistance similar to that of ceramic. One of the remarkable features of this watch is its ceramic bezel equipped with a tachymeter scale, which allows the wearer to measure their average speed based on the distance covered. This model features a black dial with a glossy finish, matching the polished black ceramic bezel. The recessed totalizers, hands, and applied indices and numerals are made of blackened nickel and filled with Super-LumiNova® for even more depth and excellent nighttime readability. The Pilot's Watch Chronograph Performance 41 is powered by the IWC-developed 69385 manufacture calibre. This mechanical chronograph movement, visible through the tinted sapphire crystal case back, consists of 242 individual parts. Its bidirectional pawl winding system stores a power reserve of 46 hours in the mainspring. The chronograph's column-wheel control ensures that the individual phases of the sequences are clearly defined. There is also resistance when pressing the buttons. The chronograph features IWC's characteristic vertical arrangement of subdials. The measured minutes are displayed directly at 12 o'clock for optimum readability. Water-resistant to 10 bar, the watch is equipped with a waterproof black rubber strap, with a Ceratanium® pin buckle.