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IWC Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL (Ceratanium)

IW357201 Archive · used only

The IWC Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL (Ceratanium) was a 44 mm ceramized titanium pilot watch with an IWC 32115 automatic movement. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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Price
$88,000
Material
Ceramized titanium
Grade / type
Ceratanium
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
IW357201
Type
Pilot
Case diameter
44.0 mm
Thickness
12.09 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
IWC 32115
Power reserve
~120 h
Complications
Date
Colour
Black
Finish technology
Ceramized titanium
Caseback
Ceratanium
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Black rubber strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Black
Dial colours
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Archive, limited edition; ceramized titanium, appears in both the titanium and ceramic guides
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: IWC / SJX
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case of the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL (Ceratanium) made of?

The case is ceratanium ceramized titanium. The guide has not yet confirmed it on the maker's own page. The caseback is ceratanium.

What size is the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL (Ceratanium)?

The case is 44 mm across and 12.09 mm thick. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL (Ceratanium) cost, and is it available?

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $88,000.

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