IWC Schaffhausen and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team have unveiled the first official team watch on the occasion of the debut of the Miami Grand Prix.
IWC Schaffhausen and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team have unveiled the first official team watch for the debut of the Miami Grand Prix.
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The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team” features a black dial with printing and luminescence in the team’s signature Petronas green color and is crafted from lightweight and durable grade 5 titanium. The watch is powered by the IWC-manufactured 69385 caliber movement and come with two straps in calfskin and rubber, which can be exchanged with ease thanks to the integrated EasX-CHANGE system.
IWC SChaffhausen and Mercedes-AMG Petronas’ relationship extends as far back as 2013 when the international watch company became the official engineering partner for the motorsport team. With the elite motorsport community gathering in South Florida for the Miami Grand Prix, CEO of IWC, Chris Grainger-Herr, and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Principal and CEO, Toto Wolff announced their most recent collaboration. For the first time in their longstanding partnership, IWC has developed an official watch for the team. The watch will be worn by the entire team, including designers, aerodynamicists, race engineers, strategists and mechanics.
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“Both fine watchmaking and racing are all about precision, craftsmanship and performance engineering,” said Chris Gainer-Herr. “But it’s the human factor – the passion, the love and the dedication that make all the difference between good and great. This notion perfectly describes our longstanding partnership with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team and we are celebrating this partnership with the launch of the new team watch in Miami.”
Toto Wolff added, “We’re delighted to unveil the first official team watch we’ve developed with IWC. It underscores the spirit of unity and the sense of belonging within our team and is a testament to the relationship we have built with IWC over the last decade. I am looking forward to seeing the watch being worn by members of the team trackside in Miami this weekend.”
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The lightweight and rigid grade 5 titanium from which the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team is crafted offers the highest strength-to-density ration of any metal. Titanium is also widely used in automotive engineering to produce car parts subject to immense stresses, such as engine valves.
A black dial with printing and luminescence in the team’s signature shade of green complement the distinctive design. The IWC-manufactured 69385 caliber, a chronograph movement in classic column-wheel design consisting of 231 individual parts, is visible through a sapphire glass back. The bi-directional pawl winding system builds up a power reserve of 46 hours.
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