IWC Pilot’s Mercedes-AMG Petronas Chrono Review
Throughout the years we have seen several watch companies collaborating with either luxury goods company or another company with a special edition watch. IWC’s Pilot is among the most recognizable with its collaboration with the Top Gun and now with the Mercedes F1 Team. The IWC Pilot’s Mercedes-AMG Petronas Chrono comes with a high-end design and keeps the automaker’s racing appeal with its choice of bold green strap and detailed green-accented dial.
| Brand | IWC |
| Model | Pilot’s watch chronograph 41 edition ‘Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One’ Team Ref. IW388108 |
| Case | Titanium |
| Case size | 41 mm x 14.5 mm |
| Water resistance | 100 meters |
| Movement | Caliber 69385 |
| Movement specs | Automatic, self-winding, 46 hours Power Reserve, 4 Hz, 33 jewels, 242 components |
| Strap | Rubber strap |
| Price | $8,350 |
Design
The new IWC Pilot’s Mercedes-AMG Petronas Chrono presents a premium finished 41 mm grade 5 titanium case with a sapphire caseback matched with a green strap matching the AMG Petronas F1 teams’ color. The green accent can be seen on the dial that offers day-date functions along with a chronograph complication and an in-house movement. While we would have loved a pink and green combo matching its Miami-style theme but the watch doesn’t fail to impress with its astonishing display and luxury appeal.
The IWC Pilot’s watch offers a water resistance of 100 meters and comes with all the bits and quirks to match the elite racing sports team’s vibe. The watch uses IWC’s in-house developed caliber 69385 automatic self-winding movement with a 48-hour power reserve and 33 jewels. The IWC Pilot watch offers lightweight appeal thanks to its titanium case and light movement that makes it a perfect watch to have on your wrist. Plus the added elements of the brand’s reputation of making some of the best pilot watches come in handy if you want a luxury utility watch.
Price
The new IWC Pilot’s Mercedes-AMG Petronas Chrono Ref. IW388108 will retail at $8,250.
Conclusion
In this article, we have talked about the new IWC Pilot’s Mercedes-AMG Petronas Chrono which comes with a brilliant design with the brand’s best design philosophy in watchmaking blended with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team’s iconic green-colored elements throughout its dial and matching rubber strap. The watch is best for everyday use with its utilitarian design as well as work for a great dress-up watch for any occasion.