This replica Pilots IW389105 is a 44.5mm Top Gun chronograph rendered entirely in matte ceramic with a focus on low-visibility tactical design. The brand reserves the Top Gun designation for its most rugged pilot chronographs, and the IW389105 reflects that standard through an all-dark palette where even the chronograph pushers and crown blend into the case profile. Zirconium oxide ceramic for the case and titanium for internal components create a watch that handles daily wear without showing the surface marks that polished steel accumulates over time.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 44.5mm
• Case material: black ceramic
• Dial: black with luminous numerals
• Crystal: sapphire with double anti-reflective coating
• Chronograph: automatic, column-wheel
• Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, date
• Water resistance: 60 meters

The ceramic case achieves a uniform matte texture that resists UV fading and chemical exposure, maintaining its appearance without the periodic polishing that steel requires.

Caliber Breakdown

Inside the IW389105, the automatic chronograph movement drives three subdials in the standard 6-9-12 configuration. The column-wheel design provides tactile pusher engagement that cam-operated chronographs cannot match: the start-stop-reset sequence feels deliberate rather than mushy. IWC pairs this with a bi-directional pawl winding system for efficient rotor energy capture. The soft-iron inner cage provides anti-magnetic shielding, protecting accuracy around laptops, phone speakers, and bag clasps. For those comparing iwc pilot chronograph top gun references, the IW389105 sits alongside the IW389109 in ceramic-titanium, though the IW377729 Blue Captain edition offers a steel alternative. Browse the full Pilots range for every available configuration.

How It Compares

Stacking the IW389105 against other Top Gun chronographs reveals a consistent 44.5mm platform with material variations driving the differences. Where the IW389109 mixes ceramic with titanium components, the IW389105 commits to a near-total ceramic build for maximum scratch resistance. Both share the same chronograph movement and layout, so the choice comes down to finish and weight distribution. The all-ceramic build places mass more evenly across the case, while the titanium-backed variant shifts weight toward the caseback. This replica Pilots IW389105 represents the purest ceramic expression in the Top Gun chronograph lineup.