On April 7, 2021, Shaffhausen-Switzerland Table Masters Shaffhausen IWC  in the Watch and Miracle (Watches and Wonders) Online Superior Watch Exhibition Publisted Large Pilot Shock Absorber XPL Watch, The wrist is equipped with a brand-new shock absorption system for the first time. The Sprin-g Protect® shock absorbing system developed over eight years can cause the movement to hang in the case in a cantilever spring. Due to its ideal shape structure, coupled with a good application of Bulk Metallic Glass (BMG), the spring can prevent the movement of the movement from being affected by the impact. Through this modified movement participated in the impact test of Cavendish Laboratory, Camodish Laboratory, and successfully defended more than 30,000 gravity acceleration.

During the wandering period of aviation flight, the ultravailability aircraft used in today’s Navy Airlines, the pilot has been in a narrow cockpit that is surrounded by sharp metals, and such an environment is very challenging for using a watch. Therefore, the most important feature of the IWC Federator Series Watch is: It must be very strong and durable. In recent years, replica IWC will develop and use extraordinary durable anti-scraping materials such as Ceratanium® porcelain titanium, further enhance the robustness of the watch. Today, after eight years of long research, IWC Weigui finally successfully broke through the physical characteristics of the movement shock absorbing system.
Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEF Herr, CEF Herr, CEO, CHristoph Grainger-Herr, CEO, CHRISTOPH GRAINGER-HERR, Since Fa Jones, the design and innovation is always our The core gene. Today, we continue to follow this inheritance, set up a new design department IWC Experimental, continue to promote cutting-edge research in the fields of advanced materials and anti-gravity protection. Large pilot Shock Absorber XPL watch is the first wisdom of the department Crystallization. Every detail has been carefully analyzed and improved, and redefines the damping protection system of the mechanical sheet movement. ”
Large pilots Shock Absorber XPL (Model: IW357201) is the first watch with Patent Sprin-g Protect® shock absorption system. The core of this system is a cantilevered spring that protects the core from the gravity of the absence of the wrist. It can work on the movement, so that the movement can be operated independently of the case, and its stop process is also more gentle.
Schaffhausen IWC Research and Innovation Sector Manager Dr. Lorenz Brunner said: “When the wrist is impacted, its movement and various components will encounter a powerful gravity. If During the watches, the pilot was unexpectedly impacted to the hard surface of the cockpit. For example, when the acceleration is 300 to 1000g, our shock absorption system provides efficient protection for the movement – in the past impact test, this reduction The shock system successfully defended more than 30,000 g of acceleration. ”
The key to super performance is the ideal structure of the spring and the material used. In the research and development of the spring structure, advanced simulation tools have been used and have experienced a difficult and meticulous design process. Finally, after a special design spring, the pressure can be evenly distributed across the length and width; the second decisive factor is to select a large piece of metal glass as a material. The precision manufacturing process gives a microstructure without a fixed shape of the metal glass, thereby improving the elasticity compared to other conventional metals. The ultra-light titanium sheeting is further reduced by the weight of the shock absorber system; another innovation is a unique crown system: its upper strut shaft can operate the movement independently of the case.
Reducing the weight of the spring is critical to the overall performance of the system. The IWC Wandom of the table is made of a customized lightweight structure, for example, the bottom splint and other components are made of high-tech aluminum alloy used in the aerospace industry, both light and robust. The bidirectional pawl upper chain system can accumulate for 120 hours of power reserves.
In order to make the Sprin-g Protect® shock absorption system under complete truthful conditions, IWC Doctors work together with the British Cambridge Ca Wendish Laboratory’s Fracture Physics and Impact Physics Teams. Scientists use laser measurement methods and high-speed video records to analyze the effects of external force impact on the movement. In these comprehensive tests, the protected movement successfully resists extreme acceleration effects of more than 30,000 g.
The XPL in the table name represents “Experimental”, meaning the Experimental design department of IWC. The appearance of the styling atmosphere is treated by the future style surface process, making the entire appearance of the watch full of vivid details, and push the landmark shape of large pilot replica watches to the new level. The case is made of Ceratanium® porcelain titanium metal, which is a material based on a patented titanium alloy based on a patented titanium alloy. It is as light and sturdy as titanium metal, and it is as hard as ceramics. The parts are milled by the bar, and then high temperature roasted in the burning kiln. During this process, its surface exhibits ceramic characteristics and transforms to a unique matte black face. In addition, the dial also uses a black design, and the mirror is applied to prevent the antichrestal coating, and the black rubber strap with the inner embedded leather has a mysterious style of the watch.
Due to the complexity of the manufacturing process, the large pilot Shock Absorber XPL watch is limited to 10 yuan a year. The work is only available through IWC Wan Guo Table Boutique and Brand Customer Service Center.