IWC
Pilot's Watch Mark XVIII Top Gun Miramar
IW324702
Ceramic toughness meets naval-aviation heritage in 41 mm.
An estimate from current market data — not an offer. Your actual value depends on condition, completeness, and authentication.
Get an instant offerFree insured shipping. Paid within 48 hours of inspection.
Overview
The IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVIII Top Gun Miramar (IW324702) is a 41 mm ceramic-cased interpretation of IWC's long-running Mark line, produced between 2016 and 2019 under the Top Gun Miramar sub-designation. Its anthracite dial and all-ceramic construction give it a distinctly tactical character while retaining the clean, legibility-first philosophy that has defined IWC pilot watches for decades.
History
The Mark XVIII generation was introduced in 2016, refreshing the proportions and movement of its predecessor. The Top Gun Miramar variant sits within IWC's Top Gun family, a line named in reference to the United States Navy's Naval Air Weapons Station Miramar and distinguished by its use of advanced ceramic materials. Calibre 30110, an IWC-manufactured automatic movement, powers the reference and provides a reliable, antimagnetic platform suited to the pilot-watch brief. The reference was produced for a relatively focused window, making it a defined chapter in the Mark XVIII story.
Notable points
- 41 mm case crafted entirely in black ceramic, offering high scratch resistance and a matte tactical aesthetic.
- Anthracite dial maintains the high-contrast, uncluttered layout traditional to IWC's pilot-watch lineage.
- Calibre 30110 is an IWC in-house automatic movement with a soft-iron inner case for antimagnetic protection.
- The Top Gun Miramar designation links the watch to the U.S. Navy's famous fighter-weapons school in California.
- Production spanned 2016 to 2019, giving the reference a clearly defined and collectible production window.
Specifications
Related watches
