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Toto Wolff's $102,000 IWC Watch Survives Extreme Shocks
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff's $102,000 IWC watch withstands 30,000G shocks.
In brief
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff's $102,000 IWC watch withstands 30,000G shocks. Toto Wolff's limited-edition IWC watch can survive up to 30,000G shocks due to its SPRIN-g PROTECT system. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Toto Wolff's Watch Design
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff explains how his limited-edition IWC watch was designed to withstand extreme shocks of up to 30,000G.
Wolff's Emotional Outbursts
Wolff has emotional outbursts that can break computers and monitors, prompting IWC to create a shock-resistant watch.
Watch Specifications
The watch withstands 20,000G shocks, has a 44mm Ceratanium case, 154-piece movement, and titanium ceramic mix.
IWC's SPRIN-g PROTECT System
IWC's SPRIN-g PROTECT system uses a cantilever spring made from bulk metallic glass to cushion shocks.
University Verification
The University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory verified the watch's 30,000G shock resistance.
Watch's Real-World Test
Max Verstappen's 2021 British Grand Prix crash measured 51G, proving the watch's durability.
The main idea
Toto Wolff's limited-edition IWC watch can survive up to 30,000G shocks due to its SPRIN-g PROTECT system.
