New items from 2022 IWC

“Woodland” is a new color in the IWC ceramic line. The dark green shade is inspired by the flight suits and uniforms worn by elite pilots at TOPGUN Flight School and the vast forest landscapes these pilots fly over. IWC and Pantone® have identified this color as IWC Woodland.

Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Woodland”

A dark green shade inspired by the flight suits and uniforms of TOPGUN pilots, as well as the vast forest landscapes whose airspace these pilots use as a training ground; “Woodland” is the latest addition to IWC’s range of colored ceramics, and Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Woodland” is the first model with this color the code. Non-ferrous ceramics are the result of a complex manufacturing process in which zirconium oxide is mixed with other metal oxides. Because the color changes during the sintering process, countless tests and extensive experience are required to determine the correct mixture of raw materials. The monochrome design is complemented by a dark green dial and black hands, as well as a print and a muted green luminescent material. The buttons, crown and back cover with the engraved TOP GUN logo are made of Ceratanium®. This matte black IWC material is as light and durable as titanium, and at the same time as hard and scratch-resistant as ceramic. Inside the 44mm ceramic case, the 69380 caliber manufactured by IWC is working. The chronograph movement with the classic column wheel design is also equipped with an indication of the day of the week and the date at 3 o’clock. The soft iron inner case protects the mechanism from the effects of magnetic fields. This TOP GUN chronograph features a green rubber strap with a textile insert, the color of which perfectly matches the Woodland case.

IWC Lake Tahoe

Muted white with a mysterious shimmer: The Lake Tahoe ceramic color is inspired by the white uniforms and the wintry landscape around freshwater Lake Tahoe, a popular marine pilot training area. IWC and Pantone® have identified this color as IWC Lake Tahoe.

Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Lake Tahoe”

Muted white with a mysterious shimmer: The color of the Lake Tahoe ceramics is inspired by the “Service Dress White” uniform of the U.S. Navy, as well as the contrasting winter landscape with snow-capped peaks around the largest freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada. Elite pilots of the TOP GUN flight school often fly over this mountainous landscape. The white ceramics symbolize IWC’s extensive ceramics expertise. The brand experimented with this color back in the 1980s. The spectacular white ceramic case of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Lake Tahoe” is combined with a black dial and black hands, as well as a white print and luminescent composition. The back cover with the TOP GUN logo is made of titanium, while the buttons and crown are made of stainless steel. The IWC 69380 manufacturing caliber works inside a ceramic case with a diameter of 44 millimeters. The chronograph with a classic column wheel design is also equipped with a day of the week and date indicator at 3 o’clock. The soft iron inner case protects the mechanism from the effects of magnetic fields. This TOP GUN chronograph is equipped with a white rubber strap with a distinctive embossed design, the color of which perfectly matches the Lake Tahoe case.

IWC Mojave Desert

Earthy color with hints of beige and khaki: “Mojave Desert” is inspired by flight suits and the barren desert landscape around China Lake, where the famous TOPGUN Flight School is located. IWC and Pantone® have identified this color as IWC Mojave Desert.

Big Pilot’s Watch TOP GUN Edition “Mojave Desert”

TOP GUN watches are technically advanced precision instruments designed to work best on the wrists of the most experienced pilots of the US Navy. In particular, the hard and scratch-resistant ceramic is ideal for daily use in the cramped cabin of a jet aircraft. For the first time, IWC presents the Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition “Mojave Desert” in a sand-colored ceramic case. The bright color is inspired by the Navy pilots’ flight suits and the desolate landscape around the China Lake Naval Air Base. The engineering ceramics used here are created in a complex manufacturing process from powdered raw materials, which are shaped and then sintered at high temperatures. To create a unique color tone, zirconium oxide is mixed with other metal oxides in precisely defined proportions. The dark brown muted dial and sand-colored rubber strap with a textile insert perfectly match the case. The 52110 caliber manufactured by IWC ensures accuracy and reliability. The Pellaton automatic winding system has been reinforced with ceramic components and provides a seven—day power reserve in two reels – more than enough even for long missions.

Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN Edition “Mojave Desert”

Big Pilot’s Watch and perpetual calendar are perfectly combined with each other. Four auxiliary dials and a four-digit year indicator are effectively displayed on the large dial. The date, day of the week, month, and moon phase are also easy to read. For the first time, IWC combines the Big Pilot’s Watch with a perpetual calendar with a sand-colored ceramic case, which is the hallmark of the Mojave Desert series. A muted dark brown dial and a sand-colored rubber strap with a textile insert complement the unique military design. Inspiration came from the flight suits of Navy pilots and the barren landscape of China Lake, the largest U.S. Navy land area in the Mojave Desert. The perpetual calendar is mechanically programmed to automatically recognize different lengths of months and leap years. It will work correctly without any manual adjustments until 2100. The calendar module is powered by a single overnight switching pulse supplied by an IWC 52615 calibre. Two drums with a Pellaton winding system with ceramic components provide a comfortable seven-day power reserve.

IWC Ceratanium®

Black, but not quite dark, tactical, matte — just like the technical components of supersonic aircraft: Ceratanium® is the color of a unique material with a complex manufacturing process. IWC and Pantone® have identified this color as IWC Ceratanium.

Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Ceratanium®

The unique advantages of titanium and ceramics in one revolutionary material. IWC’s materials engineers accomplished this feat after five years of developing Ceratanium®. This patented material is as light and unbreakable as titanium, but at the same time as hard and scratch-resistant as ceramic. Created during a complex manufacturing process, Ceratanium® is based on a special titanium alloy. In the furnace process, the components acquire not only their outstanding material properties, but also a matte black metallic color. The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Ceratanium® combines a Ceratanium® case, crown and buttons with black hands, as well as printing and luminescent material in muted white. The all-black design is complemented by a back cover made of tinted sapphire crystal. The chronograph is equipped with an IWC 69385 movement. This chronograph movement with a classic column wheel design is also equipped with a day of the week and date indicator at 3 o’clock.

Pilot’s Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Ceratanium®

TOP GUN watches, made of technically advanced materials, have been the basis of the IWC pilot watch collection since 2007. Pilot’s Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Ceratanium is the first TOP GUN model with a time zone function. By simply tapping and rotating the bezel, you can set a different time zone. The hour hand, the built-in 24-hour display, and the date will move forward or backward in one-hour increments. It also works across the entire date line and doesn’t waste a single second. The case of this all-black pilot watch is made of Ceratanium®. Developed by IWC for five years, this high-performance material combines the unique advantages of titanium and ceramics: it is lightweight and durable like titanium, while at the same time being as hard and scratch-resistant as ceramic. In addition, IWC’s latest innovative materials development is also impressive with its bright matte black finish. The ring of cities made of matte black ceramics contains the names of 24 cities, each corresponding to its own time zone. The numbers on the dial are printed in gray, and the numbers 12, 3, 6, and 9 are coated with a luminescent substance. The tactical charcoal design is complemented by a back cover made of tinted sapphire crystal and a black rubber strap with a textile insert. An 82760 caliber manufactured by IWC is working inside the 46-millimeter case. Its Pellaton winding system has been enhanced with components made from virtually wear—free ceramics and provides a power reserve of 60 hours – enough autonomy to fly through several time zones at the same time.

Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN Ceratanium®

Lightweight and durable like titanium, and at the same time as hard and scratch-resistant as ceramics: Ceratanium®, developed by IWC for five years, has unique properties. In addition, this innovative new material impresses with its biocompatibility and bright matte black color. These same characteristics are crucial for the Big Pilot’s Watch with the TOP GUN Ceratanium perpetual calendar. For the first time, IWC has manufactured not only a case and a crown, but also a Ceratanium® bracelet. Because this material is based on a titanium alloy, the bracelet is about 30 percent lighter than steel. As a result, it feels good on the skin and is very comfortable to wear. The black dial with grey embossing and black hands complements the all-black technical design. An IWC 52615 caliber is working inside the 46mm case. The mechanism can be admired through the tinted sapphire crystal at the back. Its Pellaton winding mechanism has been reinforced with components made of virtually wear-free ceramic and provides a seven-day power reserve in two reels. With a single nighttime switching pulse, the basic mechanism activates the perpetual calendar module. The complex mechanical program automatically recognizes different lengths of months and leap years and will function without adjustment until 2100. Another feature of IWC is the unique Moon phase indicator at 12 o’clock, which accurately shows the Moon to viewers in both the northern and northern hemispheres. and the southern hemispheres. Its gearboxes are so accurate that the display readings deviate by just one day in 577.5 years.

Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph TOP GUN Ceratanium®

Ceratanium® was developed by IWC and combines the advantages of titanium and ceramics in one material. The patented titanium alloy-based material is as light and tough as titanium, but at the same time as hard and scratch-resistant as ceramic. Other compelling characteristics are the pleasant-to-touch skin, high corrosion resistance and spectacular matte black color. All components of the case, including the buttons and the clasp, are made of Ceratanium®, which means that all watches have a striking “pitch black” design. The dual chronograph has a built-in split-second function that allows the watch to synchronize two separate actions simultaneously. Its power is provided by a 79420 caliber automatic winding mechanism with a 44-hour power reserve. The watch has a black dial and hands. It is worn on a black rubber strap with a textile insert.

IWC Jet Black

Deep matte black color, inspired by coatings and technical components of modern aircraft; black zirconium oxide ceramics have been a hallmark of IWC TOP GUN since 2007. IWC and Pantone® have identified this color as IWC Jet Black.

Big Pilot’s Watch 43 TOP GUN

The black ceramic Big Pilot’s Watch has been part of the IWC TOP GUN line since 2012. Now this classic design is presented for the first time in an ergonomic 43 mm case. The Big Pilot’s Watch 43 TOP GUN features an extremely durable and scratch-resistant case made of black ceramic based on zirconium oxide, a black dial and black hands, as well as a white print and luminescent coating. The back cover is engraved with the TOP GUN logo and the crown is made of titanium. The 82100 caliber manufactured by IWC is ticking inside the watch. The high-quality automatic movement is equipped with a Pellaton factory, which is reinforced with ceramic components and provides a power reserve of 60 hours. The mechanism is protected from the effects of magnetic fields by an inner case made of soft iron. This classic TOP GUN watch features a green textile strap. Thanks to the integrated EasX-CHANGE® system, the strap can be easily replaced at the touch of a button. Combined with the case’s water resistance of up to 10 bar, this makes the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 TOP GUN a versatile sports watch.

Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN

During twisty maneuvers involving supersonic aircraft such as the F/A-18, pilots are subjected to heavy overloads. But even long-term missions on aircraft carriers, where they are exposed to the humid, salty sea air, create a huge burden on both personnel and equipment. The TOP GUN chronograph was designed using durable and corrosion-resistant materials such as ceramic and titanium for the elite jet pilots of the U.S. Navy. For the first time, IWC equipped this classic model with a manufacturing mechanism from the 69000 caliber family. In addition to the stopwatch function, the 69380 caliber, manufactured by IWC, also has an indication of the day of the week and date. The small red second hand at 6 o’clock highlights the black dial. The case is made of non-reflective black ceramic based on zirconium oxide, the back of the case is made of titanium. The watch is attached to the wrist with a black textile strap.

Pilot’s Watch Automatic TOP GUN

Grueling maneuvers with supersonic aircraft such as the F/A-18 Hornet and months-long missions on an aircraft carrier: the demands of naval aviation on personnel and materials are incredibly high. TOP GUN watches are made using durable, corrosion-resistant materials such as ceramic and titanium, specifically for the unusual needs of U.S. Navy flight crews. The Pilot’s Watch Automatic TOP GUN is equipped with a 32110 caliber manufactured by IWC. The durable and reliable automatic movement is equipped with a bi-directional winding with a pawl, which has a power reserve of 72 hours. This 41-millimeter-diameter sports watch is housed in a case made of non-reflective black ceramic based on zirconium oxide and is ideal for any wrist.