In 2019, George Russell debuted in Formula One™. After joining the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team in 2022, the Briton instantly claimed pole at the Hungarian Grand Prix™ and seven podiums within his first 20 races. Russell has since secured five Grand Prix victories for the team, with his latest win at the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. The acclaimed racing driver has now collaborated with IWC’s creative team to design two limited-edition Pilot’s Watches, bringing his creative vision to the brand.

Throughout his whole career, the colour blue has had a significant meaning for Russell. After initially racing for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team with a black helmet, he soon reverted to the blue-dominant design that has long served as the foundation of his racing brand. Standing apart on the Formula 1™ grid, the colour blue is uniquely associated with Russell and emblematic of the duality he brings as a driver: calm under pressure, yet fiercely competitive. This unique shade, which is also present in Russell’s current helmet design, is at the core of these special editions: both feature dial details and rubber straps in Russell’s signature blue colour.

The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 George Russell (Ref. IW389411), Limited to 1063 pieces, combines materials that are emblematic of the comprehensive expertise IWC has acquired since the 1980s. Its 41.9-millimetre case is crafted from black zirconium oxide ceramic, a material IWC pioneered four decades ago. Ceramic is lighter than steel and highly scratch-resistant, making it an attractive choice for watches. The crown and the pushers are made of Ceratanium®, an IWC-developed material that combines the lightness of titanium with a hardness and scratch resistance similar to that of ceramic. The black dial features indices and numerals printed in George Russell’s signature blue shade. The black hands are filled with Super-LumiNova® in the same colour. The chronograph is powered by the IWC-manufactured 69380 calibre with a power reserve of 46 hours.