IWC - Pilot Ceramic - Lake Tahoe - IW328104

Watch Info

Manufacturer: IWC Schaffhausen

Model: Pilot's Watch Automatic 41 TOP GUN "Lake Tahoe"

Condition: Mint

Reference: IW328104

Year: April 2025

Box: Yes

Papers: Yes

Accessories: Complete Set (Inner & Outer Box, IWC Warranty Card dated April 2025, and User Manuals).

Notes: Part of the celebrated "Colors of TOP GUN" collection, the IW328104 is a striking 41mm interpretation of the Lake Tahoe aesthetic. Previously only available as a chronograph, this time-only version was a headline release for 2025, offering the bold white ceramic "Lake Tahoe" look in a more compact and wearable 41mm case.

Condition Assessment

Overall Condition: Pre-Owned - Mint. This timepiece is in pristine condition, showing virtually no signs of wear. The white ceramic case is highly scratch-resistant and remains in factory-perfect condition.

Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The pitch-black matte dial provides a stark, high-contrast background for the white numerals and indices. The blackened hands and sapphire crystal are flawless.

Case & Bezel: The 41mm white ceramic (zirconium oxide) case is immaculate. The titanium caseback, featuring the iconic TOP GUN engraving, is free of marks. The screw-down crown operates perfectly.

Strap/Bracelet & Clasp: The 20mm textured white rubber strap is in mint condition, showing no discoloration or signs of use. The titanium pin buckle is pristine.

Technical Specifications

Reference: IW328104

Case Size: 41.1mm

Case Material: White Ceramic (Titanium Caseback)

Dial: Matte Black with Super-LumiNova®

Movement: Calibre 32111 (IWC-manufactured, Automatic)

Power Reserve: Approximately 120 Hours (5 Days)

Water Resistance: 100m (10 bar)

Notable Details: Extraordinary 5-day power reserve, soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields, EasX-CHANGE® strap system, and glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure.

What Makes the IW328104 "Lake Tahoe" Special

The IWC IW328104 is a masterclass in monochrome design. The "Lake Tahoe" white ceramic was inspired by the winter landscape and white uniforms of the elite TOP GUN pilots who train near the lake. While white ceramic is notoriously difficult to manufacture—requiring a complex sintering process of zirconium oxide mixed with other metallic oxides—the result is one of the most durable and scratch-resistant materials in horology.

This 2025 model is particularly significant as it brings the Lake Tahoe colorway to the 41mm "Automatic" format for the first time. Inside, it houses the IWC-manufactured 32111 calibre, which boasts an impressive 120-hour (5-day) power reserve. By combining a professional-grade tool watch movement with a high-fashion, high-tech ceramic case, IWC has created a timepiece that is as technically capable as it is visually arresting. Dated to April 2025, this complete set remains under the vast majority of its IWC international warranty (extendable to 8 years).

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