Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Ceratanium
Automatic (Cal. 69385). 33 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 46 hours. Ceratanium (diameter 41.1 mm, thickness 14.5 mm). Water resistant to 10 bar. Price: 1,424,500 yen (tax included).
This model uses "Ceratanium," which combines the lightness and robustness of titanium with the scratch resistance of ceramic. This material is used not only for the case, but also for the crown and push buttons. The dial is matte black with white print and Super-LumiNova indices. The monochrome design, including the hands, is unified, creating a cool and understated design typical of the Top Gun collection. The automatic movement, Cal. 69385, can be viewed through the see-through back. It is fitted with a strap made from a combination of fabric and rubber.
Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition "Lake Tahoe"
Automatic movement (Cal. 69380). 33 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 46 hours. Ceramic (diameter 44.5mm, thickness 15.7mm). Water resistant to 6 bar. Limited production of 1000 pieces per year. Price: 1,413,500 yen (tax included).
This pilot's chronograph features a clean white ceramic case. The color scheme is inspired by the winter scenery of Lake Tahoe, located on the border between California and Nevada, and the white uniforms of the Top Gun (U.S. Naval Fighter Weapons School) pilots who fly over Lake Tahoe. The titanium case back and stainless steel pushers and crown add a touch of design flair. The movement is the column-wheel chronograph caliber 69380. An antimagnetic inner case protects against magnetism. The rubber strap is white to match the case. Annual production is limited to 1000 pieces.
Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun "Woodland"
Automatic movement (Cal. 69380). 33 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 46 hours. Ceramic (diameter 44.5mm, thickness 15.7mm). Water resistant to 6 bar. Limited production of 1000 pieces per year. Price: 1,413,500 yen (tax included).
This model features a deep green ceramic case inspired by the uniforms of U.S. Navy aviators. The black Ceratanium used for the case back, crown, and pushers complete the overall look. The dial and strap are the same green as the case, and the movement, Cal. 69380, is housed in an antimagnetic inner case and features a Magic Click winding mechanism. Due to the complex process required to produce this distinctive ceramic color, annual production is limited to 1000 pieces.
Big Pilot's Watch 43 Top Gun
Automatic winding (Cal. 82100). 22 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 60 hours. Ceramic (diameter 43.8 mm, thickness 13.9 mm). Water resistant to 10 bar. Price: 1,424,500 yen (tax included).
Following the introduction of the downsized Big Pilot's Watch 43 last year, this year's Big Pilot's Watch from the Top Gun collection also sees the release of a 43mm case model. The case is crafted from scratch-resistant black zirconium oxide ceramic, dubbed "IWC Jet Black," while the case back and crown are crafted from titanium. The movement is the automatic Cal. 82100. It features a Pellaton automatic winding system incorporating ceramic components, minimizing wear on the winding mechanism, a common weakness of automatic movements. As befits a pilot's watch, the watch boasts anti-magnetic properties thanks to a soft-iron inner case. The green fabric strap features EasXCHANGE® technology, allowing it to be attached and detached with a single touch.
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