F1 Fever: IWC Revs Up with a Pilot’s Watch for Mercedes-AMG Petronas
a New Team Watch in the Signature Petronas Green
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Schaffhausen, 16th January 2025: As the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team gears up for the 2025 season, IWC Schaffhausen reinforces its longstanding partnership with the team by unveiling a new Pilot's Watch Mark XX Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team edition. This timepiece embodies the spirit of high-performance engineering that both IWC Schaffhausen and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team are renowned for.
Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team (Ref. IW328210)
A LEGACY OF PARTNERSHIP
Since 2013, IWC Schaffhausen has proudly served as the "Official Engineering Partner" of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team. With a remarkable eight consecutive Constructors' Championships won between 2014 and 2021, the Team has consistently pushed the boundaries of motorsport excellence. As the Team prepares for the 2025 season, welcoming new driver Kimi Antonelli alongside George Russell, IWC dedicates this new timepiece to the Team as a testament to their enduring partnership.
A WATCH BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE
Crafted from a lightweight and robust Grade 5 titanium, the 40mm case of the IW328210 embodies the spirit of high-performance engineering that both IWC and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One™ Team are renowned for. The matte grey case, finished with meticulous machining and sandblasting, exudes a sophisticated yet sporty aesthetic. The black dial, a hallmark of IWC Pilot's Watches, features striking contrast printed numerals and indices in the team's signature Petronas green and the hands for the hours, minutes and seconds are coated with Super-LumiNova® of the same colour.
Back: Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team (Ref. IW328210)
Front: Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team (Ref. IW328210)
ENGINEERED FOR ENDURANCE
Powering this remarkable timepiece is the IWC-manufactured 32111 caliber, an automatic movement renowned for its robust construction and impressive 120-hour power reserve. This robust movement ensures reliable timekeeping performance, even during the most demanding racing conditions. Water-resistant to 10 bar, the watch is fitted with a Petronas green rubber strap featuring the EasX-CHANGE® strap change system for easy interchangeability.
A SYMBOL OF PARTNERSHIP
The case back of the watch is elegantly engraved with small hexagons, a signature design element, and the inscription "Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team," further solidifying its connection to the high-performance world of Formula One™. The Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team will be worn trackside by team members including mechanics, engineers and race strategists during the 2025 season, serving as a testament to the enduring partnership between these two iconic brands.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
REF. IW328210
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Mechanical movement – Date display – Central hacking seconds – Screw-in crown – Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure
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IWC-manufactured calibre: 32111
Frequency: 28,800 vph / 4 Hz
Jewels: 21
Power reserve: 120 h
Winding: Automatic
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Materials: Grade 5 titanium case, black dial, black hands, green rubber strap with EasX-CHANGE® system
Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant: 10 bar
Diameter: 40 mm
Height: 10.68 mm
To learn more about the Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team, visit iwc.com
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