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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 current-production pilot watch with a Grade 5 titanium case. It is priced well above the $1,231 median for the category. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible.

All IWC watchesTitanium pilot watchesGrade 5 titaniumDisplay backChronograph
Price
≈$9,599 (CHF 7,700)
Titanium
Grade 5
Water resistance
100 m
Partially verifiedTitanium case and titanium (display, sapphire window) caseback are maker-confirmed; the crown, clasp or strap hardware is not stated, so the whole-watch verdict stays open.Why this matters
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
Case shape
Round
Case colour
Natural / grey
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium (display, sapphire window)
Nickel-free
Not verified (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, Surface treatment, Titanium bracelet Help verify
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?

The IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has a Grade 5 titanium case with a titanium (display, sapphire window) caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

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

It is 41.0 mm in diameter, 14.5 mm thick, and 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 current-production and lists from $9,599.

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