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IWC Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL (Ceratanium)

IW357201 Archive · used only

The IWC Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL (Ceratanium) is a discontinued pilot watch with a black ceratanium case. It measures 44.0 mm across, 12.09 mm thick, and is water resistant to 100 m. Inside is the IWC 32115 automatic movement, with ~120 h power reserve. Complications: Date. Priced from $88,000 (approx). Brand origin: Switzerland. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

Ceramic pilot watchesBlack ceramicCeramized titanium
Reference
IW357201
Type
Pilot
Price
$88,000 · approx
Case diameter
44.0 mm
Thickness
12.09 mm
Lug-to-lug
Water resistance
100 m
Weight
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
IWC 32115
Power reserve
~120 h
Complications
Date
Ceramic
Ceratanium
Colour
Black
Hardness
Construction
Surface treatment
Caseback
Ceratanium
Nickel-free
Not verified (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Black rubber strap
Ceramic bracelet
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Archive, limited edition; ceramized titanium, appears in both the titanium and ceramic guides
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: IWC / SJX Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of ceramic is the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL (Ceratanium)?

The IWC Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL (Ceratanium) has a black ceratanium case with a ceratanium caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated type.

What size is the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL (Ceratanium)?

It is 44.0 mm in diameter, 12.09 mm thick, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL (Ceratanium) cost, and is it available?

It is no longer offered new; the guide keeps it as an archive reference for the used market, and it listed from $88,000 when current.

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