IWC Schaffhausen and the German Aerospace Center

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Reading Time: 5 minutes In a joint development project, IWC Schaffhausen and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have developed the first watch cases made from a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material. Fibre-reinforced ceramics combine the hardness and scratch-resistance of conventional ceramic with the benefits of fibre composite materials, like high damage tolerance and extremeContinue Reading

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Reading Time: 2 minutes IWC Schaffhausen introduces its first Portofino Chronograph 39 with a stainless steel bracelet at Watches and Wonders Shanghai. The watch in a compact and easy-to-wear stainless steel combines a silver-plated dial and rhodium-plated hands with a sporty chronograph complication. It is powered by the IWC-manufactured 69355 calibre chronograph movement, whichContinue Reading

IWC Schaffhausen unveils its Ceralume®

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Reading Time: 3 minutes IWC Schaffhausen has developed a proprietary luminous ceramic technology called Ceralume®. Based on a highly engineered and patent-pending process, developed by IWC’s engineering division XPL, the technology enables IWC to produce fully luminous ceramic watch cases for the first time. This is achieved by homogeneously mixing ceramic powders with high-gradeContinue Reading

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Schaffhausen, 1st December 2023: Continuing the tradition of Pilot’s Watches paying tribute to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s world-famous novel, IWC Schaffhausen unveils the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince. Limited to 300 pieces, this 43-millimetre Big Pilot’s Watch impresses with an 18-carat Armor Gold® case and a deep blueContinue Reading

Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph

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Reading Time: 7 minutes 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 Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 combines IWC’s expertise in chronographs and advanced materials. A distinguishing feature is the ceramic bezel with a tachymeter scale,Continue Reading

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Mojave Desert

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Reading Time: 4 minutes With two new models in its “Colours of TOP GUN” collection, IWC Schaffhausen underscores its comprehensive expertise in manufacturing coloured ceramic watches with striking monochromatic designs. The Pilot’s Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Woodland is the first Timezoner® in coloured ceramic, featuring a dark green ceramic case and a Ceratanium® case ring andContinue Reading

Markus Bühler” Big Pilot’s Watch

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Reading Time: 4 minutes IWC Schaffhausen unveils the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Markus Bühler. The timepiece is the long-awaited successor to the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler from 2008. This time, the characteristic aircraft turbine is integrated into a flying minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock, which proved a challenge for design andContinue Reading

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G 63

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Reading Time: 5 minutes Schaffhausen, 14th September 2023: Maximum robustness and performance, a utilitarian heritage and design cues that have proved stronger than time: these characteristics are at the root of the sustained success and popularity of the G-Class from Mercedes-Benz and the Big Pilot’s Watch from IWC Schaffhausen. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturerContinue Reading

IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 41 Black Aces

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Reading Time: 4 minutes IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Pilot’s Watch Automatic 41 Black Aces, the latest timepiece inspired by its collaborations with U.S. Navy squadrons. The highlight of this timepiece is the fully luminous white dial. Consisting of a solid disc of Super-LumiNova®, it emits a bright greenish light in the dark and takesContinue Reading

Eileen Gu and IWC Schaffhausen

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Together with IWC brand ambassador Eileen Gu, IWC Schaffhausen hosted an inspiring talk in its flagship boutique in Taikoo Hui Mall, Shanghai. The Olympic champion freestyle skier and Laureus Sports Awards winner was joined by Ned Wills, Managing Director of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. During the talk, theyContinue Reading