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Schaffhausen, 2nd September 2021 – IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled the Pilot’s Watch Automatic Edition “Laureus Sport for Good”. The timepiece is the 15th special edition that the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer has created to support the work of Laureus Sp...  

The nautical flair is appealing and ceramic should be good in the marine environment. To be tried!

That dark blue ceramic case with the matching dial color with white pilot-watch dial elements and spec of red accent on the second hard makes for one very nice watch.

NT

Additionally, well, I like ceramics, but somehow optically this looks like a Swatch… 😇☺️

Add some white surrounds to the hands instead of black ones and that would be a killer reference. Why does only Longines seem to listen to enthusiasts?

For example, I totally would have expected IWC to include a date on the 43 mm BP. Thankfully, they didn't but they did give us an auto movement instead of a nice manual. Oh well... 🙄

And - as an IWC fan of the good old days - here I don’t dare to ask about the nature of the proclaimed “in-house caliber”… Best Thomas

Photo: OcWatchGuy As to the movement, Monochrome is the only publication stating it's from Richemont's ValFleurier: Movement: IWC calibre 32111 (manufacture, ValFleurier) – automatic – 21 jewels – 28,800vph (4Hz) – 120-hour power reserve – central hours, ...  

Although I would prefer it without date. Regarding the movement this is what for example Fratello Watches claims: ...  

Apparently, this movement is shared with both Baume & Mercier and Panerai.

labeling a movement as “in-house movement“! At least if they want the money of the knowing enthusiast. In these days as a consumer, you obviously have to carry out meticulous research in order to be sure not to be cheated. These marketing lies (I use the ... 

They have a titanium winner in 40 mm or 42 mm. Priced from $2650 to $3050... ...