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Nylon
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Nylon
IWC Schaffhausen adds summery light blue to its Colors of TOP GUN collection
Inspired by the world of naval aviation and developed in collaboration with Pantone, the Colors of TOP GUN collection comprises ceramic watches in different shades such as Jet Black, Lake Tahoe, Mojave Desert and Oceana. Now, the collection adds a new colour to its line-up with the TOP GUN Miramar. Image courtesy of IWC Schaffhausen. Paying homage to the light blue t-shirts that TOP GUN instructors wear under their flight suits, the Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Miramar features a light blue ceramic case that is complemented by a dial and a water-repellent rubber strap in the same colour, alongside blue hands that are coated with Super-LumiNova to enhance legibility in low-light conditions. Image courtesy of IWC Schaffhausen. At the same time, IWC also launched the Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41, which marks the first time the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer introduces a Pantone colour in a stainless steel watch. Both timepieces are powered by movements from the IWC-manufactured 69000 caliber family with a signature IWC-typical vertical dial layout which places the stopped minutes at 12 o'clock for easy and intuitive reading. Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Miramar. Image courtesy of IWC Schaffhausen. Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Miramar. Image courtesy of IWC Schaffhausen. Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41. Image courtesy of IWC Schaffhausen. Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41. Image courtesy of IWC Schaffhausen. The stainless steel version includes an open case back which offers a view of the movement, while the ceramic variant has a titanium case back engraved with the iconic 'TOP GUN' logo. You can find both timepieces at IWC Schaffhausen boutiques in Singapore.
The Herald Scotland
10-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald Scotland
Luxury watchmaking giant opens first store in Scotland
Christoph Grainger-Herr unveiled the ambitions of IWC Schaffhausen to open stores in cities outside the Scottish capital as the brand rides a wave of 'regionalisation' in the luxury goods market that it is now seeing across Europe. IWC Schaffhausen has launched a new range inspired by a timepiece worn by Brad Pitt in the film F1. (Image: Getty Images) His comments came as the watchmaker, which was founded in 1868, opened a boutique on Princes Street in partnership with Scottish jeweller Chisholm Hunter. The new boutique is currently displaying the watch with the green dial worn by Brad Pitt in the film F1.
Newsweek
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
George Russell to Sign $40M Contract Extension With Mercedes F1: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. George Russell and Mercedes are said to be finalizing a multi-year contract extension, valued at £30 million (approx. $40 million as per current exchange rates) per annum. The report from the Daily Mail arrives amid news that Max Verstappen will race for Red Bull in 2026. The last few weeks saw several rumors about the four-time world champion's potential move to Mercedes in 2026, given the challenges he faces at Red Bull, and also considering the big change in regulations next year. This, despite his Red Bull contract expiring at the end of 2028. However, the exit clause in Verstappen's Red Bull contract has not been activated, according to the report, which required him to be below the top three drivers in the Drivers' Standings before the summer break. With the current gap of 28 points to Russell, who is in P4, Verstappen will remain in P3 after next weekend's race at the Hungaroring. Related: Mercedes Chief All But Confirms 2026 F1 Driver Lineup Amid Max Verstappen Rumors Russell admitted ahead of the Belgian GP that there were fewer chances of his contract extension negotiations taking place before the summer break, which begins after this weekend's Hungarian GP. However, it now appears that he and Mercedes have agreed on the main terms of the contract. (L-R) Toto Wolff and George Russell attend an exclusive IWC Schaffhausen event ahead of the Miami GP on May 01, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (L-R) Toto Wolff and George Russell attend an exclusive IWC Schaffhausen event ahead of the Miami GP on May 01, 2025 in Miami, IWC Schaffhausen Only a few points remain to be finalized, like the number of sponsor appearances Russell will have to make. Mercedes is reportedly keen on signing the contract before the summer break, but it remains to be seen whether Russell's legal advisors will approve the signing in such a short span of time. With the major reset in F1 next year as the sport enters a new era of regulations with new cars, Mercedes has decided to secure Russell for the future with a multi-year contract extension. Given the delay in talks about the new deal, Russell said that he used the mini break before the race at Spa-Francorchamps to de-stress. He chose to ignore the noise around his contract and is currently focusing on his performance. The Briton said: "And as I said, these last months of going from the position where I was stressed about my future and I was concerned about it, and I've continued to perform — I just think it's in my own hands, so there's no point losing sleep about it. "Mercedes need the best drivers in their race car. And I believe that I'm right up there. I don't think there's many people doing a better job than I am. So, you know, I need them and they need me — and that's how it goes."
Edinburgh Live
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Roman Kemp's response to Lord Alan Sugar's 'unbelievable' online jibe
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Lord Alan Sugar has taken a surprising swipe at Roman Kemp, commenting on his appearance in an online exchange that has caught the attention of fans. On the You About? podcast, co-host Tom Grennan revealed he was "doom-scrolling" when he stumbled upon Lord Sugar in his feed. Tom, speaking about Roman, went on to say that the business tycoon was "having you up" as he recounted a peculiar interaction between Roman and The Apprentice star Lord Sugar on X (formerly known as Twitter). In this online back-and-forth, Lord Sugar didn't hold back, describing The One Show presenter Roman's hair as "weird" and questioning his followers about it, prompting a reaction from the host himself. Tom expressed his astonishment: "Mate, it's unbelievable. He just tweets: 'What a weird haircut Roman Kemp has. I know I'm a bit old and out of touch with some things, but what is it?'" (Image: Getty Images for IWC Schaffhausen) He continued: "That is a weird thing what a mental thing to go online and just be like: 'I'm gonna out Roman Kemp about his haircut'." Tom then affirmed his approval of his mate's hairstyle, which led Roman to respond: "No, thank you, but there are a lot of people that don't get it, which I understand, and I find that really fun to play with. So when I saw that, I was like, 'This is great'. I was like, 'Love this'." Roman hit back at the tweet with a reply to Lord Sugar, admitting he had "no idea on the true name" of his haircut and said the mogul should "feel free to suggest one". Lord Sugar, famed for his role on BBC's The Apprentice, didn't hold back when he dished out a less-than-complimentary response to The One Show presenter, quipping: "Dead beaver Davy Crocket." Roman appeared to find the remark funny, responding with a cascade of laughing emojis. He even went on to share that he'd name his fantasy football team after the moniker, as discussed on his podcast. (Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) The banter continued as the hosts pointed out that Lord Sugar himself has sported some "mad haircuts" in his time, jesting that he was "Fozzie Bear-ing it up", nodding to the fuzzy Muppet. Taking the joke to social media, Roman posted screenshots of the online banter with Lord Sugar on Instagram, adding a playful caption alluding to The Apprentice: "Well... we've peaked. My hairs now been fired (sic)." He also threw in an old snap of Lord Sugar, playfully ribbing the business mogul's past hairstyle choices. Fans joined in the fun, with one commenting: "Tell me you're a bored billionaire without telling me you're a bored billionaire." Another fan chimed in supportively: "He only wishes he was as handsome as you at your age. I'd take it as a compliment that he's so bothered."
Vogue Singapore
18-06-2025
- Science
- Vogue Singapore
How IWC is turning its "most brilliant failure" into a modern icon
Those in business tend not to enjoy failure. So it might surprise you to know that the IWC Ingenieur, which saw a big focus this year from the Schaffhausen manufacture, was once dubbed a failure by the brand. Fair caveat: the exact phrasing is 'most brilliant failure'. Here's how the story goes. In the 1950s, after the end of the war, the world was at a turning point. The Space Race was soon to come, technology was making leapfrog progress, and certain occupations, as a result, became valorised. Engineers, technicians, physicists, chemists and doctors were among these men of progress, who were shaping the tools and technologies that would guide the world for years to come. Courtesy of IWC So in 1955, IWC Schaffhausen designed and introduced a timepiece targeted at these men. The original Ingenieur—that's both German and French for 'engineer'—from 1955 was powered by the brand's first in-house automatic winding movement. It came with a distinct feature: an antimagnetic soft-iron inner case so that the delicate timekeeping components wouldn't be upset by the professional activities of engineers or scientists. Fast forward to the 1970s and we encounter the Ingenieur in its recognisable modern form. The brand commissioned a little-known watch designer by the name of Gérald Genta to give its timepiece a facelift. In 1976, IWC released the Ingenieur SL—the archetype of this collection as we know it today. Retooled with five recessed screws on the bezel, an integrated H-link bracelet and a full-steel construction, it was IWC's hat in the ring around the time the luxury steel sports watch category was being invented. IWC's lineup of 40mm Ingenieur Automatic models gets new materials this year like lustrous 5N gold and black ceramic. Courtesy of IWC But the Ingenieur had been designed for and marketed towards such a specific niche that it, perhaps unsurprisingly with hindsight, never found mass appeal. In its history, IWC had only produced and sold little more than 1,000 pieces. Only later did it become a cult collector's favourite, a sought-after nugget of horological history for those in the know. That's precisely how it earned its moniker as IWC's 'most brilliant failure', a bon mot that the brand has gamely embraced. And what an embrace. Just two years ago, IWC set about relaunching and reintroducing the Ingenieur collection in what might be its most definitive contemporary form. This year, it's introducing vital additions to the collection. The Ingenieur, a typically steel sports model, debuts black ceramic. Courtesy of IWC Key among them is the Ingenieur Automatic 42mm model that's the first in the line to be crafted in full black ceramic. It applies a luxury level of finishing normally found on steel or gold—a mix of brushed, sandblasted and polished edges—to ceramic, a kind of hyper-contemporary material. The Ingenieur collection sees its first perpetual calendar model this year in a 41mm stainless steel model. Courtesy of IWC This year also sees the introduction of the first complication to the modern collection, in the form of the Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41. The choice of a perpetual calendar won't come as too much of a surprise for connoisseurs of IWC: 1980s head watchmaker Kurt Klaus was a pioneer in elegantly simplifying the manufacture of this horological complication. The Ingenieur also gets far more universal this year with a new range of models in a 35mm case size. This rolls out with three references: full steel with either a silver or black dial, and full 5N gold with a matching gold-coloured dial. The core line-up of 40mm models, previously offered in either full steel or titanium, also welcomes its first model in full 5N gold. Ingenieur Automatic 35 in stainless steel, $14,500 Courtesy of IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 in stainless steel, $14,500 Courtesy of IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41 in stainless steel, $52,600 Courtesy of IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 in 5N gold, $53,600 Courtesy of IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 in 5N gold, $66,100 Courtesy of IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 in stainless steel with a green dial, $18,300, limited to 1,000 pieces Courtesy of IWC But what IWC is no doubt looking forward to is an upcoming cultural moment that will put its Ingenieur on the big screens. F1 , the film directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, is the summer blockbuster that's shaping up to be the most loving and accurate render of the sport of Formula One so far. Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a former race car driver who is coaxed out of retirement to join the fictional IWC-sponsored APXGP racing team. The brand has created a collection of high-performance models inspired by the film, but the one that has caught the most attention so far is an Ingenieur that Pitt was seen wearing while filming. The 1,000-piece limited edition Ingenieur Automatic 40 with a green dial, inspired by a bespoke IWC watch worn by Brad Pitt in this summer's F1 the Movie blockbuster. Courtesy of IWC What the actor had on his wrist was, in fact, a prop watch based on the original Genta Ingenieur SL Automatic Ref. 1832 from IWC's archive and customised with a green dial. Perhaps anticipating some level of fervour, the brand has smartly released it as a limited edition Ingenieur Automatic 40 with a green dial and gold appliqués, with just 1,000 pieces. The Vogue Man 2025 'Gold' issue is available online and at newsstands.
