Toto Wolff’s New IWC Is Built To Handle More G-Force Than A Formula 1 Car

• This limited-edition IWC honours Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Principal Toto Wolff.
• The IWC Big Pilot Shock Absorber is built to endure 30,000 g of force.
• Limited to just 100 pieces.

In 2025, luxury watch brands are a dominant presence on the Formula 1 grid, all vying for a coveted spot alongside the 20 fastest drivers on the planet.

Some brands have been trackside for decades, intrinsically linked to the blistering speed of F1; others have a shorter history in motorsport but remain no less significant, embodying the spirit of the world’s premier racing series with a stellar catalogue of timepieces.

For IWC, big ticket releases such as the Big Pilot and Portugeiser were frequently spotted at every Grand Prix, often seen on the wrist of one of the sport’s greatest-ever competitors. With Hamilton now set to debut a new timepiece, it feels only fitting that IWC pays tribute to its enduring partnership with Mercedes – dedicated to a key figure in the team’s sustained success in the modern era.

And if his now-iconic outbursts on the pit wall are anything to go by, IWC’s Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL might just be the perfect fit for Mercedes’ turbulent team principal.

IWC Schaffhausen the Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team

Engineered to withstand the enormous stresses of Formula 1, IWC has celebrated one of the sport’s most successful bosses, Toto Wolff, with his very own IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL. It’s the second watch the Swiss luxury watchmakers have released ahead of the 2025 season, debuting alongside the anniversary IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XX that was released earlier this month.

Toto Wolff’s own timepiece channels the same energy as the Mercedes, adding the F1 team’s signature colours with a bold, performance-driven edge. But unlike a standard team accessory, the Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL arrives with a bit more impact… literally.

This limited-edition masterpiece boasts a hefty 44mm Ceratanium® case, a fusion of ceramic and titanium that offers the lightweight durability of the former with the scratch resistance of the latter. IWC’s proprietary material is built to withstand the inevitable knocks, whacks, and scrapes that come with leading a top-tier F1 team

Thanks to IWC’s cutting-edge SPRIN-g PROTECT® system, the new Big Pilot Shock Absorber is also built to take a beating and keep ticking. Think of it as a luxury timepiece with the resilience of a tank – engineered to survive up to 30,000 g of force, which is way more than an F1 car; even a fighter jet.

This high-tech spring-mounted shock absorber cushions the movement from brutal impacts, ensuring the watch stays precise no matter what chaos comes its way.

At its heart, the IWC-manufactured Calibre 32101 automatic movement powers this exceptional timepiece, delivering an impressive 120-hour power reserve, ensuring unwavering precision and reliability through even the most demanding moments.