Although a Swiss brand through and through, IWC was actually founded by an ambitious American, Florentine Ariosto Jones, who wanted to be the first to mass produce high quality watches. The brand was founded in Schaffhausen in the 1860s and remains there to this day. In 1885, IWC developed the Pallweber pocket watches, with their revolutionary digital display for hours and minutes. By the end of the 19th century IWC’s first wristwatches featured the 64-calibre pocket watch movement. In the 21st century, IWC’s collection of watches are wide and uniformly excellent, with key collections including the Big Pilot’s range, Portofino, the Aquatimer diver’s watch series, the Ingenieur collection and the Portuguese collections. Rigtly proud of its long history, IWC has its own museum dedicated to the history of the brand.
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A line dedicated to professional diving instruments, the Aquatimer Family comprises the safest, most functional features for the perfect diving experience. The wristwatches bear fluid, sporty designs ...
Distinctive tonneau shaped cases, gold rose applied hour markers, satin silver or polished black dials see the Da Vinci Family of watches on a journey back in time and yet remain ahead of their time. ...
The Ingenieur Family owe their good looks to the design genius of the late great Gerald Genta. With a history dating back to the 1950s, today the collection is closely linked with the Mercedes AMG Pet...
An area in which IWC excels, IWC’s Big Pilot’s range are professional tools for aviation experts. The watches combine echoes from the past with the finest contemporary technology and refined designs. ...
The classically elegant Portofino watch family is inspired by the relaxed, stylish brightness and beauty of Mediterranean living. The Portofino collection displays models with a perfectly round bezel....
Paying tribute to the famous Portuguese seafarers of centuries past, such as Vasco Da Gama or Fernando Magellan, the Portuguese Family contains pieces ready to accompany new adventurers on the land, t...
