{"id":526012,"date":"2025-02-18T17:06:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T06:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=526012"},"modified":"2025-04-25T17:25:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T07:25:19","slug":"toto-wolff-iwc-big-pilot-schock-absorber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/toto-wolff-iwc-big-pilot-schock-absorber","title":{"rendered":"Toto Wolff\u2019s New IWC Is Built To Handle More G-Force Than A Formula 1 Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>This limited-edition IWC honours Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Principal Toto Wolff<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>The IWC Big Pilot Shock Absorber is built to endure 30,000 g of force.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Limited to just 100 pieces. <\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>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.<\/p><p>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\u2019s premier racing series with a stellar catalogue of timepieces. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Toto-Wolff-IWC-split-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"Toto Wolff IWC Schaffhausen Big Pilot \" class=\"wp-image-526017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Toto-Wolff-IWC-split-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Toto-Wolff-IWC-split-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Toto-Wolff-IWC-split-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Toto-Wolff-IWC-split-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Toto-Wolff-IWC-split-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toto Wolff needs a watch that can keep up with the demands of the job. Image: IWC Schaffhausen<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/best-iwc-watches\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IWC<\/a>, big ticket releases such as the Big Pilot and <a href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/gphg-winners-2024\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portugeiser<\/a> were frequently spotted at every Grand Prix, often seen on the wrist of one of the sport\u2019s 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 \u2013 dedicated to a key figure in the team\u2019s sustained success in the modern era. <\/p><p>And if his now-iconic outbursts on the pit wall are anything to go by, IWC\u2019s Big Pilot\u2019s Watch Shock Absorber XPL might just be the perfect fit for Mercedes\u2019 turbulent team principal.<\/p>    <div class=\"content-subscribe\">\n        <div class=\"subscribe-box\">\n            <p class=\"subscribe-title\">Curated news for men, <br\/>delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n            <form class=\"subscribe-form\" method=\"POST\">\n                <div class=\"subscribe-input\">\n                    <label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"subscribe-email\">Email:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"subscribe-email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required class=\"form-control\" autocomplete=\"on\" \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button button-primary subscribe-button\">Sign Up<\/button>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"article\" \/>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce\" name=\"_wpnonce\" value=\"e2df992756\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/526012\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"form-result\"><\/div>\n            <\/form>\n            <p class=\"subscribe-copy\">Join the DMARGE newsletter \u2014 Be the first to receive the latest news and exclusive stories on style, travel, luxury, cars, and watches. Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heistclean.com\/products\/heist-watch-cleaner-kit\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Is your watch looking rough? Give Heist Watch Cleaner<\/a> a go<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1528116569\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1827538662 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1827538662 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1528116569\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1827538662.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1528116569\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1827538662);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iwc-schaffhausen-the-big-pilot-s-watch-shock-absorber-xpl-toto-nbsp-wolff-x-mercedes-amg-petronas-formula-one-team\">IWC Schaffhausen the Big Pilot\u2019s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto\u00a0Wolff x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One\u2122 Team<\/h2><p>Engineered to withstand the enormous stresses of Formula\u00a01, IWC has celebrated one of the sport\u2019s most successful bosses, Toto Wolff, with his very own <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwc.com\/en\/watch-collections\/pilot-watches\/iw356201-big-pilots-watch-shock-absorber-xpl-toto-wolff-x-merced.html\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IWC Big Pilot\u2019s Watch Shock Absorber XPL<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s the second watch the Swiss luxury watchmakers have released ahead of the 2025 season, debuting alongside the anniversary IWC Pilot\u2019s Watch Mark XX <a href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/iwc-mercedes-partnership-pilot-watch\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">that was released earlier this month<\/a>. <\/p><p>Toto Wolff\u2019s own timepiece channels the same energy as the Mercedes, adding the F1 team\u2019s signature colours with a bold, performance-driven edge. But unlike a standard team accessory, the Big Pilot\u2019s Watch Shock Absorber XPL arrives with a bit more impact\u2026 literally. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-204005313\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_547401281 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_547401281 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-204005313\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_547401281.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-204005313\");});};adsQueue.push(load_547401281);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>This limited-edition masterpiece boasts a hefty 44mm Ceratanium\u00ae case, a fusion of ceramic and titanium that offers the lightweight durability of the former with the scratch resistance of the latter. IWC\u2019s proprietary material is built to withstand the inevitable knocks, whacks, and scrapes that come with leading a top-tier F1 team<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IWC-Big-Pilot-Shock-reverse-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"IWC Big Pilot Shock Absorber SPRIN-g PROTECT\u00ae system\" class=\"wp-image-526020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IWC-Big-Pilot-Shock-reverse-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IWC-Big-Pilot-Shock-reverse-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IWC-Big-Pilot-Shock-reverse-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IWC-Big-Pilot-Shock-reverse-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IWC-Big-Pilot-Shock-reverse-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The IWC Big Pilot benefits from the brand\u2019s SPRIN-g PROTECT\u00ae system. Image: IWC Schaffhausen<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Thanks to IWC\u2019s cutting-edge SPRIN-g PROTECT\u00ae 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 \u2013 engineered to survive up to 30,000 g of force, which is way more than an F1 car; even a fighter jet. <\/p><p>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. <\/p><p>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. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This limited edition piece is just the thing for Formula 1 team principals. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101107,"featured_media":526019,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[249],"tags":[],"coauthors":[146353],"class_list":{"0":"post-526012","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-watches"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/526012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/101107"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=526012"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/526012\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/526019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=526012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=526012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=526012"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=526012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}