The IW389105 is IWC’s white-ceramic, black-dial automatic chronograph from the TOP GUN line. It measures 44.5 mm across and 15.7 mm high, runs on IWC calibre 69380, and sits on a white rubber strap. It lists at £10,500 on IWC’s UK page. This is a specification-and-design assessment built from IWC’s own material and one independent hands-on review. It is not a wrist-test or long-term ownership report.
What the watch is
IWC announced the Lake Tahoe and its green sibling, Woodland, on 30 March 2022. The brand pitched them as a shift in TOP GUN’s character. CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr described the colored-ceramic cases as part of TOP GUN’s evolution “from a collection primarily focused on performance to a bold style statement and an expression of a distinct way of life” (IWC press release, 30 March 2022).
The Lake Tahoe’s design draws on white US Navy uniforms and the winter landscape around Lake Tahoe. IWC says pilots of the US Navy TOPGUN School frequently fly over the area. The result is a deliberately conspicuous watch: a bright white case against a black dial, with black hands carrying luminescent material.
Specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | IW389105 |
| Case material | White ceramic (IWC’s “Lake Tahoe” shade); titanium case back; stainless-steel pushers and crown, per the launch announcement |
| Diameter / height | 44.5 mm / 15.7 mm |
| Dial | Black |
| Strap | White rubber, 21 mm wide, 18 mm buckle width |
| Movement | Automatic, IWC calibre 69380 |
| Frequency / reserve | 28,800 vph (4 Hz) / 46 hours |
| Components / jewels | 242 / 33 |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds; chronograph hours, minutes, seconds; day and date; hacking small seconds |
| Crystal | Sapphire, convex, anti-reflective on both sides; secured against displacement by a drop in air pressure |
| Magnetic protection | Soft-iron inner case |
| Water resistance | 6 bar, screwed-in crown |
Movement, case and construction figures come from IWC’s UK product page, accessed 7 October 2026. Material details beyond ceramic (case back, pushers, hands) come from the 2022 launch announcement.
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The white ceramic
Yes, the case is ceramic. IWC explains that colored ceramic uses zirconium oxide combined with other metallic oxides, and that each shade needs its own formula and adapted manufacturing conditions. Chief Design Officer Christian Knoop said IWC developed two new ceramic colors, “IWC Lake Tahoe” white and “IWC Woodland” green, and “matched meticulously all other components of the watches to these new shades.”
That is the manufacturer’s account of its process; it is not an independent materials test. No source reviewed here provides scratch-resistance, durability or color-stability measurements, so none are claimed. A white case and white rubber strap will naturally show dirt differently from black ones, but that is general reasoning, not tested evidence on this model.
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Movement
IWC lists calibre 69380 as an automatic chronograph with a 46-hour reserve and a 4 Hz beat. The independent Time and Watches hands-on review (April 2022) describes it as a column-wheel chronograph with bi-directional pawl winding. Those architecture details rest on that review, not on IWC’s product page. The 46-hour reserve is a modest figure for a watch at this price, but accuracy and long-term reliability are not covered by the sources.
Size and wearability
At 44.5 mm and 15.7 mm tall, this is a large, thick chronograph. The dimensions are established; how it sits on a particular wrist is not, since no wrist testing was done for this article. Two things are worth checking in person: the case’s visual mass, which a white finish tends to emphasize, and the 21 mm rubber strap’s fit. Anyone with a smaller wrist should try it before committing.
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Price, production and availability
| Market (IWC official page) | Listed price, VAT included |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £10,500 |
| Switzerland | CHF 10,500 |
| Italy | €13,300 |
These are regional page prices captured in 2026, not a universal price, and they can change. Check your own market’s IWC page.
The 2022 announcement said annual production of each new Lake Tahoe and Woodland model would be limited to 1,000 pieces. That is a launch-era statement. It does not establish current stock, and since both models share the same stated limit, it doesn’t make one rarer than the other. IWC named its boutiques and authorized retail partners as sales channels; no current retailer stock was verified.
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- Vintage Design combined with Modern Technology - This watch has a Highly Accurate Quartz Movement, three-hander with luminous hands, 42 mm wide round stainless-steel case with mineral crystal. This luxury piece has a water resistance of 10 ATM (means apron 100 meters waterproof for swimming or snorkeling).
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- Gift Box Included - Receive your watch protected by a nice cloth watch pouch, which comes inside a luxurious box. Perfect to give as a pleasant surprise to a loved one. All package includes a brief description of the watch's history and technical features and the factory warranty.
The UK page describes a standard two-year International Limited Warranty, extendable by a complimentary six years through My IWC care registration while the original warranty is active, for up to eight years. Terms vary by region, so confirm locally.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Lake Tahoe or Woodland?
Both were announced together, as separate references, with the same stated annual limit. The difference the sources support is visual: white case and black dial versus green. Prices differ by market, and the sources don’t give enough consistent specifications to rank the two beyond that.
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Who it suits
The appeal here is design. If you want a restrained pilot’s chronograph, this is the opposite. If you like a high-contrast, fashion-forward statement piece from a Swiss luxury brand and accept a large case, it delivers that clearly. The decision comes down to whether the oversized white look and the roughly £10,500 price appeal to you; the sources give no basis for calling it better or worse than rivals on performance.
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