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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.
Our luxury gift guide contains a curated selection of the timeless watches we craft in Schaffhausen with the never-ceasing force of the river. Be inspired to find the perfect gift for a loved one - or a watch to add to your collection.
IWC Schaffhausen has an extensive heritage and tradition in fine watchmaking. Discover Haute Horlogerie timepieces expertly crafted at the IWC Manufakturzentrum in Schaffhausen.
Laureus Sport for Good was established in 2000 by Richemont and Daimler, with IWC Schaffhausen becoming a Global Partner in 2005. The foundation brings together people who share a belief in the power of sport to break down barriers, engage with others and change the world for the better.
IWC and Mercedes-AMG have been partners since 2004, making their collaboration one of the most long-standing between two brands from the watch and automotive industries. Both companies share a passion for performance and design and a commitment to engineering excellence down to the smallest detail.
Swiss Luxury Watches - a journey through timepieces
IWC Schaffhausen has been producing luxury watches since 1868 with consistently progressive designs and precision. Read on to discover the secrets of Swiss luxury watches.
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.
Discover the exclusive IWC Schaffhausen E-Boutique services
Place an order for your watch via phone or email. Enjoy express delivery options, together with gift-wrapping services and complimentary returns and exchange.
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.
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.
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.
IWC offers a challenging working environment in the upper echelons of the luxury watch segment. The company has grown into a global brand. Find a job here.
The dial is the star act in any mechanical watch, so it is vital that the design and finish satisfy the most exacting aesthetic demands. Find out more.
IWC’s “Tribute to 3705” & Period Correct: Heritage meets Zeitgeist
Period Correct’s Bryan Calvero talks about two design icons with cult status: the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph (ref. 3705) and the Mercedes-Benz 190 Evo 2.
Would you like to discuss the latest models and old IWC watches, how they function, their history or how they were constructed? Sign in to participate in the collectors’ forum.
The name Ingenieur is a fitting one to be used by IWC. Naming a watch line as Ingenieur was a stroke of genius, both in its simplicity and for what it represents.
As the former head of service, Andreas greatly enhanced IWC service during his tenure. A watch guy himself, he was a good friend of many IWC collectors and made it a point to attend collectors’ meetings, especially those held during SIHH. Andreas cared what people thought and he wanted to convey his knowledge to others.
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation was established in 1999 by Daimler AG, the premiere German automotive manufacturer, and Compagnie Financière Richemont SA, the Swiss luxury goods holding company, as founding patrons.
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.
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.
Jim Pearson and his wife Dorothy have traveled extensively, visiting many other IWC forum participants. In this interview, we learn more about Jim and his interests in IWC watches, archeology, Texas Barb-B-Que and especially meeting collectors.
Antonio (Tony) Gomes is an active participant on the IWC Collectors’ Forum. He is a vintage watch collector with impeccable standards, and a colorful addition to the collector community.
Jarrod Gill is an enthusiastic collector of contemporary IWC watches and a frequent contributor to forum discussions. In this interview he tells about his travels, how his interest in IWC was born, how his collection has grown and where it might be heading.
Terry Russell has been a participant on the IWC Forum since it’s inception. He’s passionate about watches, and especially loves the history underlying them. But Terry especially has a charming sense of humor, which reflects itself in the many intriguing articles that he’s contributed to the forum over the years.
Thang is not only a collector of contemporary IWC watches, but also represents the quintessentially modern entrepreneur. Having lived throughout the world, he considers other collectors as “fairly driven and passionate” persons. Thang is the perfect example of that!
My family loves watches. I think it runs in my family. My grandparents and my Dad used to take my brother and me watch-browsing or watch shopping every Sunday. They had a few shops that they knew well, and would spend hours just looking at and talking about watches
In 10 years, Bill Barker has grown to love both IWC watches and also his many get-togethers with fellow collectors. In this interview, we learn about Bill and his special passions.
Very few IWC fans, let alone others in the world of watches, have heard of Hanno Burtscher. Yet he has made extremely important contributions to the world of horology and IWC in particular.
On Thursday, 11 April 1985, the Basel Watch and Jewellery Show saw the unveiling of a watchmaking sensation. At a time when only a handful of devotees and distinguished collectors believed in the qualities of a mechanical wristwatch and the mass markets favoured the flood of low-cost quartz watches, IWC launched a timepiece that fully embraced classical watchmaking and all its complicated challenges: the Da Vinci Ref. 3750.
Florentine Ariosto Jones, the American who founded International Watch Company in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, was an adventurous spirit with great foresight, but unfortunately saw his dreams crumble. Yet today the IWC that he first envisioned not only has survived but also has prevailed.
History of IWC's Portugieser watches Reference 325
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.
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.
My IWC provides you with some benefits in relation to your IWC Schaffhausen watch, including amongst others the possibility to apply for an extension of the original IWC Schaffhausen International Limited Warranty (the “Warranty Extension”).
The brains behind the design & construction of IWC Schaffhausen watches discuss the new Portugieser Eternal Calendar, pushing boundaries & the unique IWC way of calendars.
EXPLORING “A TRIBUTE TO ETERNITY” AT WATCHES AND WONDERS GENEVA
The Portugieser Automatic 42 IW501708 with a Horizon blue dial offers a glimpse into IWC's Booth and Novelties at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024. Find out more.
The creative director of Black Bear Brand continually seeks top-notch craftsmanship. Learn where Josh discovered a perfect blend of ruggedness & refinement.
Nelson Herring, IWC enthusiast & hobby artist, discovered his passion as a student browsing catalogs. Join him reflecting on the essence of fine watchmaking.
In Chinese culture, the Dragon reigns supreme as a symbol of power, courage & innovation. Discover the Portugieser Chronograph Year of the Dragon Ref. IW371629
We have reached our final destination, the birthplace of the Rhine River. Join the Alpinist Roman Flepp as he explores the source of time at the Tomasee.
We continue our journey along the Rhine back to its source at Lake Tomasee. Join the Alpinists on their hike to Piz Fess, the mountain with an attitude.
IWC pays tribute to our wellspring of energy this holiday season by teaming up with The Alpinists. Join us as we trace the Rhine River back to its source.
In a performance-driven world, the Italian-British racer shows us the human side of speed. Discover how she nails the balance between instinct & reflex.
The shorter days draw Joni Hedinger to the Engadine mountains. Follow along to explore the blue lakes, snow-draped mountains & colorful larch-covered scenery.
Miguel Sánchez renews traditions in Edinburgh, exploring waxed canvases intended to be passed down for generations. Join the creative director on his journey!
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.
Sarah-Louise Marks & Christopher Phelps escape to the green hills of Florence. Explore the art, cuisine, and views that make this destination truly magical.
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.
