IWC - What is Ceratanium®?

Combining the toughness of titanium with the hardness and scratch-resistance of ceramic, Ceratanium® is emblematic of IWC's engineering expertise. Christian Knoop discusses the properties of this unique and innovative material, and its latest addition; the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Ceratanium® (Ref. IW388106) with Justin Hast.

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[wiffmastermase]

A timepiece constructed of Megaman armor? Dope!

[iantelinside]

I'd be stoked to see a Pilot 36 in Ceratanium 🙏🏼 really like the Ceratanium 41 Chronograph but it's a little too big for me personally

[josevasquez]

Just ordered the IWC Tribute to 3705 which should arrive in a few days. I have placed an order this new ceratanium 388106 with my AD. Can't wait to compare both.

[Peter_]

I wonder if the name "Ceratanium" is inspired by the material "ceratanium" in the video game series Mega Man.
Or maybe they were invented independently from each other.

[nickashmore]

Hi, just wondering when this 41mm chronograph will be available pls? Am I right in thinking it’ll be like IW389101 but at 41mm? Thanks (uk)

[xeschire]

I like to call the watch material the Mega Man alloy, given the name is the same as the fictional material that classic Mega Man's armour is made out of, what a very wild coincidence, that'll be head scratcher for some! Would I actually purchase this watch though, idk?

[hyperbot]

Guy on the left with a sick suede jacket. Anyone know where I could find that?

[scooterprh]

Could anyone help me identify the watch @1:10 in this video? Thanks!

[stebesplace]

Very excited about this range! Expensive but cool, hoping this dial makes its way into a more affordable steel case to live alongside the blue and green dial variants.