We took a look at the pieces ahead of the British Grand Prix
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(Image credit: IWC Schaffhausen)
(Image credit: IWC Schaffhausen)
When we think of thebest watcheson the market, chances are you think of them in context. Many manufacturers form ties with large brands and events, becoming synonymous with them in the process.
That’s especially true inFormula 1. Whether it’s theTAG Heuerlogo on the Red Bull car or theRolexhoardings which surround every track, it’s almost impossible to miss the impeccable timepieces on offer.
Ahead of the British Grand Prix this weekend, we sat down to take a look at a host of the collaborative models the two brands have created over the years.
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Lewis Hamilton Certanium
(Image credit: Sam Cross)
(Image credit: Sam Cross)
Starting with arguably the most important piece, this marked the first collaboration between the two brands. Produced in 2020 against the backdrop of mounting support for the Black Lives Matter movement, Hamilton proudly wore this piece on a number of occasions.
IWC Lewis Hamilton Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar edition
(Image credit: Sam Cross)
(Image credit: Sam Cross)
It’s fair to say the rapid racer has a type. And to be fair, who can blame him? If there’s any watch worth obsessing over, an IWC Perpetual Calendar is probably a good pick.
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It’s a hue which would certainly suit Hamilton next year…
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceratanium Edition Toto Wolff x Mercedes AMG
(Image credit: Sam Cross)
(Image credit: Sam Cross)
Taking a break from the mind of Mr Hamilton, this model is the brainchild of Team Principal, Toto Wolff. Known for his fearless leadership style and fierce forearms, Wolff opted for complete juxtaposition here, using a delicate material.
That’s the dial itself – which is crafted from glass and overlaid with numerals in the signature Mercedes teal – went through seven or eight redesigns until the production run could be produced in a stable manner.
It also features a Ceratanium – a blend of Ceramic and Titanium with properties of both – case. That’s a brilliant material, which echoes the boundary-pushing nature of top-tier motorsport.
IWC Portuguiser Tourbillon Retrograde Lewis Hamilton
(Image credit: Sam Cross)
(Image credit: Sam Cross)
As the most recent collaborative effort with Hamilton, thisPortuguiser Tourbillonrepresents a true coming of age for the man. Dressed in a staggering teal which really must be seen to be believed, this watch feels like a representation of the man himself.
It is youthful, yet comes from a place of wisdom. It is stylish, but still holds an elegance. More than anything, though, it’s the culmination of lifetime of dedication and hard work – a fitting tribute to one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time.
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