IWC
SCHAFFHAUSEN
FROM THE RACETRACK TO SPACE:
IWC Schaffhausen And The Polaris Program Give Lewis Hamilton Astronaut Flight Training
In a compelling new short movie produced by IWC Schaffhausen, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team driver Lewis Hamilton embarks on a flight training for astronauts. The same training was used to prepare the crews of the Inspiration 4 and Polaris Dawn commercial human spaceflight missions.
During the training day, the seven-time Formula One™ world champion and IWC brand ambassador was accompanied by students from Dibia Dream, a non-profit organisation fostering STEM education. Their presence is also a reminder of Lewis Hamilton’s own incredible career journey spanning more than three decades and sends an inspiring message: you can be anything you want in life – a pilot on the racetrack, in the air or even in space.
Form Follows Function
IWC Schaffhausen is a leading Swiss luxury watch manufacturer based in Schaffhausen in the north-eastern part of Switzerland. With collections like the Portugieser and the Pilot’s Watches, the brand covers the whole spectrum from elegant to sports watches.
Founded in 1868 by the American watchmaker and engineer Florentine Ariosto Jones, IWC is known for its unique engineering approach to watchmaking, combining the best of human craftsmanship and creativity with cutting-edge technology and processes.
IWC Schaffhausen Collections
Over its more than 150-year history, IWC has earned a reputation for creating professional instrument watches and functional complications, especially chronographs and calendars, which are ingenious, robust, and easy for customers to use.
A pioneer in the use of titanium and ceramics, IWC today specialises in highly engineered watch cases manufactured from advanced materials, such as coloured ceramics, Ceratanium®, and titanium aluminide.
IWC Green Editions
A singular shade of green, powerful, rich in contrast and with a distinctive metallic shine: A timepiece from the IWC Green Editions is guaranteed to be an eye-catcher on any wrist. Whether it is the large dial of the Big Pilot or the instrument-style display of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph: The rich and dark green hue combines perfectly with the sporty and casual look of our Pilot’s Watches.
Green dials with a metallic sheen add a special touch to the timeless modernity and sophisticated elegance of the Portugieser. Thanks to the elaborate manufacturing process and finishing, the dials feature a stunning depth and high level of detail.
Coloured Ceramic Watches
Color codes from the world of naval aviation, translated into eye-catching ceramic colors and striking monochrome watches: the “Colors of TOP GUN” collection combines the functional design and high robustness of IWC’s Pilot’s Watches with the company’s extensive know-how in advanced materials and case engineering.
The Pilot’s Watch 41 TOP GUN combines a “Jet Black” ceramic case in an ergonomic 41 millimetres size with a black dial and a black rubber or textile strap. The crown and pushers made of titanium. A titanium case back complements the sleek and sporty chronograph design.
8 Years Extended Warranty
Register your IWC Schaffhausen watch and benefit from an additional 6 years on the standard 2-year international limited warranty. Entitling all purchases to an 8-year warranty once complete.
Interest Free Credit
Spread the cost of your IWC purchase with our Interest FREE Credit available in-store and online (Click & Collect included). Designed to make those bigger purchases more affordable, the IFC finance is applicable to fully priced items of £500 and more and allows payment terms of up to 3 years!
