IWC and George Russell Unveil Two Limited Blue Pilot's Watches

IWC Schaffhausen and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS driver George Russell unveiled two limited-edition Pilot’s Watches that pair black zirconium-oxide ceramic cases with Russell’s racing blue, each limited to 1,063 pieces in a nod to his driver number 63. The duo comprises the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 George Russell, reference IW389411, and the Pilot’s Watch Automatic 41 George Russell, reference IW328107, and both feature titanium casebacks engraved with “63” and blue rubber straps fitted to IWC’s EasX-CHANGE strap system.

The Chronograph IW389411 houses IWC-manufactured calibre 69380, presents a classic three-counter chronograph layout with a weekday-and-date display at 3 o’clock color-coordinated to Russell blue, and measures 41.9 mm in diameter with a height of 15.5 mm. Crown and pushers are made from Ceratanium, the case is black zirconium-oxide ceramic, and water resistance is rated at 10 bar, or 100 meters. The Automatic IW328107 uses IWC-manufactured calibre 32112 with a bidirectional pawl-winding system and an extended 120-hour power reserve; the automatic is 41.0 mm across and 11.4 mm thick, uses a Ceratanium screw-down crown, and also offers 10 bar water resistance and a soft-iron inner case for magnetic protection.

Design details are tightly aligned with Russell’s personal branding. Both dials are black with printing and luminescence in George Russell blue, described by IWC as striking and noted to be the same shade used on his helmet. Applied indices and Arabic numerals appear in Russell blue and the hands and markers use blue Super-LumiNova. Straps are durable blue rubber with a Ceratanium pin buckle; the EasX-CHANGE system enables tool-free strap swaps. IWC’s relationship with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS dates to 2013, and this release marks Russell’s first driver-dedicated limited models from IWC.

George Russell reflected on the collaboration: “It has been an unforgettable experience working with IWC Schaffhausen’s creative team on the design of my first ever limited-edition watches. By incorporating my signature blue colour that has accompanied me during most of my career as a racing driver, as well as my 63 Logo, these watches feel truly personal and unique to me. These two limited-edition Pilot’s Watch pieces are reflective of where my journey has taken me so far and of what I have been able to achieve on and off the race track.” Franziska Gsell, IWC chief marketing officer, added, “Since 2013, we have enjoyed a close relationship not only with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, but also with the team’s drivers. It was an honour to collaborate with George Russell to bring his vision of a bold sports watch to life. These special editions truly capture his spirit as a person and gifted driver.”

Reported pricing varies by outlet: the Automatic is listed at USD 8,900 by Hodinkee, WatchTime, and Ablogtowatch; the Chronograph is reported at USD 12,800 by Hodinkee and WatchTime and USD 12,900 by Ablogtowatch. The IWC press materials issued in Schaffhausen on February 5, 2026 include imagery of Russell wearing the Chronograph but do not supply a single official MSRP or a detailed global retail schedule in the supplied excerpts. Collectors seeking a George Russell-specific Pilot’s Watch should note the 1,063-piece limitation and confirm final pricing and availability through IWC and authorized retailers.