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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
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.
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 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.
Automatic self-winding watches from IWC Schaffhausen
IWC’s automatic watches are equipped with the Pellaton automatic winding system since the 1950s. Learn more about the mechanism and find your favorite Automatic watch.
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.
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.
IWC has been handcrafting aviator watches to meet the highest demands of pilots since 1936. Experience the legend and find your favorite timepiece here.
Discover the full range of IWC Schaffhausen men’s watches from our Pilot’s, Portugieser & Portofino collections. Find a men’s watch that fits every aspect of your life.
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.
I’ve picked my favorite Ingenieur, Portugieser and Pilot’s Watches from IWC. Now I need to go shopping for the best diving watches IWC has ever produced. Once again, it’s not an easy task; there are too many alluring models from which to choose.
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.
Starting in 2005, IWC entered into a partnership with the Saint-Exupéry-d’Agay Estate whereby the heirs of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and IWC would collaborate in various ways. IWC would support the Fondation’s goals of ensuring that the famous Frenchman’s humanist ideas would remain alive.
#IWCBluedial: a design trend from schaffhausen is taking the watch world by storm
About 50 years ago, IWC Schaffhausen created watches with blue dials. In doing so, the watchmaker from north-east Switzerland set off a design trend. Find out more.
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.
The 89800 caliber redefined the digital date display. The triple-disc mechanism in the perpetual calendar features displays for the date, month and year.
I’m still on a relentless pursuit of collecting five great models from each of IWC’s product lines.
I’ve cast my lot for Ingenieur, Portuguieser, Pilot and Aquatimer models, so now I need to turn to the Da Vinci models.
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.
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.
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.
For the new Da Vinci collection, IWC reinterpreted the iconic round design of this watch family from the 1980s and gave it a more contemporary style. In doing so, the Swiss watch manufacturer created some of the most beautiful ladies’ watches in its history.
The beauty of mechanical watches is that they pay tribute to the past while representing the future. IWC, like all watch companies founded in the 19th century, produced pocket watches for decades.
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.
The Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is the brand’s first watch to combine the hour and minute counters with the moon phase in a single subdial. Find out more.
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”).
Conditions of Sale IWC Schaffhausen U.S. E-Boutique & Client Relations Center
These Conditions of Sale apply to any sales of IWC Schaffhausen products or services that you may order from IWC Schaffhausen, a division of Richemont North America, Inc.
These Conditions of Sale apply to any sales of products or services that you may order from IWC Schaffhausen, a division of Richemont North America, Inc
These Conditions of Sale apply to any sales of products or services that you may order from IWC Schaffhausen, a division of Richemont North America, Inc
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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.
Nelson Herring, IWC enthusiast & hobby artist, discovered his passion as a student browsing catalogs. Join him reflecting on the essence of fine watchmaking.
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.
IWC presents the re-edition of the iconic “Markus Bühler” Big Pilot’s Watch. Find out more as the watchmaker spills the beans on its development secrets.
IWC premieres a watch case made from ultra-strong ceramic matrix composite (CMC). Discover the timepieces that pay tribute to the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
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
Take a step back and reflect on what truly matters. Discover how Josh Sirlin’s Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar inspires contemplation on the value of time.
The Journal recorded a full hour of delightful watch talk from a group of IWC collectors during Watches & Wonders 2023. Find out what they chatted about.
