A watch inspired by cars, used to time cars and able to compete in this oh-so-important field. Problem solved with the new IWC Pilot’s Replica Watch Performance Chronograph 41, a racing chronograph available in titanium or Ceratanium.
It’s been quite a while since IWC launched something truly new in its extensive Pilot’s Watch collection. We’ve seen dozens of new editions recently, with smaller chronographs, a less big Big Pilot Charming Fake Watches, coloured ceramics of all sorts, luminous dials and complications. Still, most of these recent introductions were variations around an existing concept.
I’ve long wanted IWC, a brand capable of making great instrument watches, to come up with a real car-oriented chronograph – or, to make it clearer, something more powerful and sportier than the old, now discontinued Ingenieur collection.Watches with fuel in their veins, watches that have been extremely popular for a reason.
IWC Functional Copy Watches, with the new Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41, has this answer to many of my concerns. It might still be named Pilot’s Watch, but it’s no longer meant to be worn in a plane. It’s a racetrack-built watch, and it’s also designed to compete next to the aforementioned watches. It has all the codes, the IWC way. And it’s a watch I’m very curious to see in the metal.
The Cheap IWC Replica is launched in 4 references, turning around two different materials, both dear to the brand; titanium and Ceratanium. The first two models, made of grade 5 titanium, are dedicated to AMG, the sports division of Mercedes-Benz. The two other editions, using IWC’s innovative Ceratanium, have been built for the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 team. However, putting the material aside and a couple of coloured details, all watches are identical. So let’s break up the specs.
The case is 41.1mm in diameter, 14.8mm in thickness and a bit over 50mm in length, so expect quite a large Replica Watch Swiss Made on the wrist.Both editions of the Performance Chronograph are 100m water-resistant with a screw-in crown and sapphire crystals on both sides.
The dial of this new watch is, at first sight, typical of IWC Pilot’s watches. But look closer and you’ll see some notable differences, mostly in the choice of materials and the finishes. The dial is made from polished black lacquer with a glossy surface, something that strongly contrasts with the usual matte dials of IWC.
Under the slightly grey-tinted sapphire back of both editions (the titanium AMG features a transferred logo) is a manufacture chronograph, the calibre 69385. This movement is controlled by a column wheel and ticks at 4Hz. Wound by a bi-directional pawl winding system, it boasts a 46h power reserve.
The IWC Pilot’s Replica Watches Sale comes with a choice of bracelet or strap. The titanium AMG editions can be chosen with a matching H-link, brushed and polished titanium bracelet or a black rubber strap. The AMG Petronas F1 edition can be worn either on a matte Ceratanium bracelet or a black rubber strap.
