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IWC Schaffhausen showcases its Pilot’s Watches at the heart of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) exhibition. The Swiss watchmaking company presents a new Spitfire line, a new TOP GUN line and "Le Petit Prince" special editions at SIHH 2019.
The new IWC Pilot’s Watches Collection takes a flight at SIHH 2019 in Geneva
For over 80 years, IWC’s Pilot’s Watches have been bringing the magic of flight to all those who wear them. They will be the highlight of the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s appearance at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2019
Each of IWC’s watch families contains a variety of Chronograph Watches. Learn more about the different functions and find the one that's right for you.
Every material has specific properties and offers certain advantages. The search for a material that meets the functional and aesthetic demands of a watch is a central component in IWC’s approach to engineering.
The IWC Schaffhausen and Orlebar Brown partnership is founded on both companies’ passion for craftsmanship and innovation. As is the case with IWC and its watches, Orlebar Brown places great importance on the smallest details. The brand’s popular swim shorts are based on the pattern of a pair of traditional men’s suit trousers and are crafted from 60 elements that together provide a perfect fit.
IWC Schaffhausen lends its support to the "Silver Spitfire – The Longest Flight" expedition as the main sponsor of the expedition. This summer, a carefully restored Spitfire boasting a unique silver-chrome finish, took off from London to embark on a round-the-world flight.
IWC’s partnership with Solaris is founded on a shared universe of values. Both boatbuilding and mechanical watch manufacture require a high level of competence and many years of experience in various disciplines like design, engineering and craftsmanship. Furthermore, both companies design their products with a focus on first-class performance and long service life.
As a logical continuation of our partnership with Mercedes-AMG, in 2013 IWC became the ‘Official Engineering Partner’ of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team. In 2019, IWC dedicated two extraordinary limited-edition Pilot’s Watches to the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team.
As a partner of the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation, IWC Schaffhausen is committed to helping children and young people in disadvantaged circumstances. IWC contributes to the financing of the Foundation’s social projects by auctioning off unique timepieces every year.
IWC has been handcrafting aviator watches to meet the highest demands of pilots since 1936. Experience the legend and find your favorite timepiece here.
As a premium brand in the international luxury watch segment, IWC has committed itself to the manufacture of top-quality products in haute horlogerie. Find out more.
Learn more about the wide selection of IWC straps and bracelets. Ranging from rubber and nato straps to elegant Milanese bracelets and everything in between.
Find out more about IWC's way to protect the environment which among other things includes reducing our carbon emissions, keeping our use of paper and plastics as low as possible and the usage of alternative water sources.
Pressing the multifunctional pusher twice starts and stops the chronograph. When it is pushed a third time, all the chronograph hands are reset to zero.
TOP GUN Pilot’s Watches are dedicated to the legendary Navy Fighter Weapons School program, in which the US Navy trains the very best pilots in flying and tactical skills.
IWC sends four exclusive Pilot’s Chronographs in white ceramic to space. Find out how the Polaris Dawn crew prepares for its upcoming spaceflight mission.
IWC has been making watch componenets like the ceramic cases for various watches over a period of almost 30 years. The main challenge lies in the highly complex manufacturing process.
Twenty-five years ago, when I first noticed IWC’s Pilot’s watches, it was love at first sight. Here was a precious watch –a fine movement—in a practical case with a practical dial. I was enamored with the anti-preciousness of the dial: clear, legible, and with a flat black base with bright Arabic numerals. Mechanical watches have a heritage and pilot’s watches have a special place within that tradition.
IWC's Portofino Watches possess authenticity and a special charm. Find out which five references are on top of watch collector Michael Friedberg's list.
When you are sitting completely naked opposite Anthony Hopkins... - we continue our #IWCTalksTo series with a talk to actor James Marsden. Find out more.
Your watch has enemies. They include dirt, dust, moisture, and shocks, to say nothing about temperature extremes and UV radiation. For more than a century, watchmakers like IWC have developed and utilized engineering solutions to fight these enemies. Today, technology has produced watches that are more sealed and shockproof than ever.
Adrian Van Der Meijden is a “collectors’ collector”, with a special emphasis and expertise on vintage IWCs and their history. The author of numerous historical and technical articles about IWC, in this interview we learn how Adrian’s interest in watches developed.
Depending on the stresses and strains to which they are exposed, around 50 points in the movement are treated with oils and greases developed especially for use in wristwatches.
Craftsmanship that keeps watches running for generations
Whether they’re diving, climbing or travelling the world on business, IWC owners can be sure of one thing: they have a watch that will last them a lifetime.
Ask watchmakers, and one thing is soon clear: their favourite complication is the tourbillon. At the same time, it is one of the most demanding. Find out more.
Almost 30 years on - The Unveiling of a masterpiece of complication
Only a few watches in the history of watchmaking have become iconic for watch collectors worldwide, undoubtedly, one of these watches is the IWC Portugieser Reference 325. Many years after its initial debut, this watch has become the archetype for one of the most successful contemporary IWC watch families.
IWC Schaffhausen revisits the iconic design of the 1980s and presents the 2017 Da Vinci collection, once again with its classic round case. Find out more.
Numerous special editions of IWC’s legendary Pilot’s Watches have been sold, with part of the proceeds going to the Antoine De Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation and its partner organizations.
1950 - The automatic movement comes from Schaffhausen
In the history of IWC, 1950 marks the start of an era. For a patent registered that year has continued to play an important role in the way IWC sees itself to this day. Good enough reason to remember the date. There are important gaps in world politics just as there are in the company's history
Learn more about the Privacy Policy of IWC Schaffhausen, branch of Richemont International SA which explains how we collect, use, disclose and transfer personal information.
Learn more about the Privacy Policy of IWC Schaffhausen, branch of Richemont International SA which explains how we collect, use, disclose and transfer personal information.
Learn more about the Privacy Policy of IWC Schaffhausen, branch of Richemont International SA which explains how we collect, use, disclose and transfer personal information.
He's on the road again. Join the creative director as he sets out on another oceanic adventure wearing the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Oceana.
The creative director of Black Bear Brand continually seeks top-notch craftsmanship. Learn where Josh discovered a perfect blend of ruggedness & refinement.
The Pilot‘s Watch Automatic 41 “Black Aces” introduces itself. Discover its fully luminous dial & top-notch features that make it a tool of function & purpose
He faced 2 failures at the Ultra-Trail Du Mont Blanc (UTMB), one of the world’s toughest ultra-trail races. Explore Nicki Lange’s eventual journey to victory.
It’s hard to pin down Eileen Gu as her list of accomplishments is intriguingly diverse. Find out more about the freestyle skier and multiple gold medallist.
Running with Time: from the Rhine Falls to Poppy Fields
His Instagram photos of majestic peaks and landscapes captivate thousands. Join the Swiss photographer Joni Hedinger on his run through Schaffhausen - from falls to fields.
The French Riviera is calling and we must go. Join Madeline Lu on her trip to the South of France and get some exclusive inside tips on St. Tropez & Co.
