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IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team

IW388121

The IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is a 41 mm Grade 5 titanium pilot watch with an IWC 69385 automatic movement. At a list price of $9,251, it costs more than 93% of the 89 titanium pilot watches in production.

All IWC watchesPilot watchesGrade 5 titaniumDisplay backChronograph
Price
≈$9,251 (CHF 7,700)
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
IW388121
Type
Pilot
Case diameter
41.0 mm
Thickness
14.5 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic chronograph, column wheel, 33 jewels, adjusted in five positions
Caliber
IWC 69385
Power reserve
46 hours
Complications
Chronograph, Day-date
Colour
Grey
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium (display, sapphire window)
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Purple rubber strap with the EasX-CHANGE quick-change system and a titanium pin buckle
Crystal
Convex sapphire, antireflective on both sides, secured against displacement by a drop in air pressure
Display back
Yes
Dial
Purple sunburst with PETRONAS green markers and numerals
Dial colours
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova on the hands and markers, in PETRONAS green
Availability
Offered
Status
Current, permanent collection rather than a limited edition
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Aug 2026 Source: IWC (maker press release) / Monochrome (first look, thickness and price)
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team?

Grade 5, as stated by the maker. The caseback is titanium too.

What size is the IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team?

The case is 41 mm across and 14.5 mm thick. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $9,251.

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