To mark the beginning of the Year of the Horse, the next animal in the Chinese zodiac, IWC Schaffhausen continues its tradition of creating a dedicated timepiece. Limited to 500 pieces, the Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse features a stainless steel case and a burgundy dial. In traditional Chinese culture, the horse symbolises a spirited and uplifting energy and is also seen as the beginning of success and good fortune. The IWC-manufactured 52011 calibre is equipped with a rotor in the shape of a galloping horse, a charming design detail celebrating the vitality of the Lunar New Year
Adding a new ceramic color to its Colors of TOP GUN collection, IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Miramar. The watch features a ceramic case in a new color named TOP GUN Miramar, a light blue shade developed by IWC and Pantone®. The case is paired with a matching dial and rubber strap in the same hue. In addition, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer launches a new version of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 in stainless steel featuring a TOP GUN Miramar dial and rubber strap. Both chronographs are powered by the movements from the IWC-manufactured 69000 caliber family, offering a 46-hour power reserve.
Building on IWC’s extensive ceramic expertise, the Colors of TOP GUN collection comprises ceramic watches in different shades. Inspired by the world of naval aviation and developed in collaboration with Pantone®, these colors include Mojave Desert, Lake Tahoe, Woodland, Oceana and Jet Black. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer now presents a new color called TOP GUN Miramar. It is inspired by the light blue t-shirts that TOPGUN instructors wear under their flight suits. Having gone through a rigorous selection and intensive training process, they are considered some of the most skilled pilots and instructors.
Limited to 1,000 pieces, the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Miramar (Ref. IW389409) features a light blue ceramic case, complemented by a dial and a waterrepellent rubber strap in the same color. The blue hands are coated with Super-LumiNova® to enhance legibility in low-light conditions. The process of manufacturing a colored ceramic watch is a remarkable feat of material engineering. Zirconium oxide is mixed with different metallic oxides in a precisely defined ratio. As the color changes during the sintering process, numerous trials are needed to achieve exactly the desired result. One specific challenge was transferring the new ceramic color to other components of the watch, such as the dial and the rubber strap. Each part is made of materials with unique properties and requires specific manufacturing processes.
The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 (Ref. IW388117) marks the first time IWC Schaffhausen introduces a Pantone® color in a stainless steel watch. The chronograph features a 41-millimeter stainless steel case, combined with a TOP GUN Miramar blue dial and rubber strap. The rhodium-plated hands filled with Super-LumiNova® enhance legibility.