Flying Colors: IWC Adds Two New Ceramic Models to its TOP GUN’s Squadron

IWC Schaffhausen highlights its prowess in crafting colored ceramic watches with two new additions to its Colors of TOP GUN series, featuring two striking monochromatic designs.

The Pilot’s Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Woodland (Ref. IW395601) stands out as the inaugural Timezoner presented in colored ceramic, showcasing a deep green ceramic case complemented by a Ceratanium case ring and crown. This IWC-developed material combines the structural integrity of titanium with a hardness and scratch resistance similar to ceramic. Meanwhile, the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Mojave Desert (Ref. IW389402) marks a significant introduction as IWC’s first 41-mm Pilot’s Chronograph, encased in sand-colored ceramic.

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Pilot’s Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Woodland

The Pilot’s Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Woodland features a case made of “Woodland green” ceramic. This dark earthy hue is inspired by the flight suits and uniforms worn by pilots in the TOPGUN flight school and the vast forest landscapes they fly over. The timepiece impresses with its monochromatic design. From the dial and hands to the rubber strap and luminescent material, each component was carefully matched to the ceramic case color through an elaborate engineering process. The case ring and the crown are made of matte black Ceratanium, an IWC-developed material which combines the structural integrity of titanium with a hardness and scratch-resistance similar to that of ceramic. 

Thanks to the integrated Timezoner function, the watch can be set to a different time zone by simply pressing down and rotating the bezel. The hour hand, the 24-hour display and the date will move forwards or backwards in one-hour steps. This adjustment also works across the dateline and without losing a single second in the process. The city ring is made of green ceramic, while its outer bezel is made of Ceratanium. It is inscribed with the names of 24 major cities, each representing one of the international time zones.

The IWC 82760 caliber sets the pace inside. This automatic movement uses a Pellaton winding system reinforced with ceramic components to reliably build up a power reserve of 60 hours in the mainspring. The manufacture movement is visible through the tinted sapphire case back. 

Pricing for the IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Woodland is marked at $17,400.

Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Mojave Desert

In addition, IWC introduced its third 41-mm ceramic chronograph with the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Mojave Desert. Its case is crafted from sand-colored ceramic, drawing inspiration from the Mojave Desert’s earthy tones, resonating with shades of beige and khaki reminiscent of naval aviators’ flight suits and the desert landscape around China Lake, home to the U.S. Navy’s renowned TOPGUN flight school.

The dark brown dial, featuring a distinctive vertical layout with the elapsed minute counter placed prominently at 12 o’clock and weekday and date windows at 3 o’clock, goes beautifully with the color of the case. The crown, chronograph pushers, and closed case back are crafted from matte gray titanium.

The Ref. IW389402 is powered by the self-winding 69380 caliber, a tried-and-tested IWC chronograph movement with a classic column-wheel design comprising 242 individual parts and offering a 46-hour power reserve. It is shielded from magnetic fields by a soft iron inner case, and the front glass is specially secured to endure sudden drops in air pressure.

Pricing for the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Mojave Desert is marked at $11,700.

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