IWC Schaffhausen, or simply IWC, is a luxury watch brand based in Switzerland. The company was founded in 1868 by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones, with the goal of combining American technology with Swiss craftsmanship. IWC is known for its high-quality watches, which are engineered to be precise, durable and reliable. The brand offers a wide range of watch styles, including sport watches, pilot watches, and dress watches, with both mechanical and quartz movements. IWC is particularly well-known for its Pilot’s watches, which were first introduced in the 1930s, and its Portugieser watches, which were first produced in the 1940s. The brand is also known for its commitment to sustainable practices and supports various charitable causes.
The company was founded by Florentine Ariosto Jones in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
IWC introduces its first Pilot's watch, the Mark IX
IWC introduces the Portugieser, which is now considered one of the company's signature models
IWC introduces the Portugieser, which is now considered one of the company's signature models
IWC launches its first Ingenieur watch to feature a case made from ceramic
IWC launches its first Pilot's watch with a ceramic case, the Top Gun
IWC launches its first Aquatimer watch with a case made from recycled plastic
FOUNDED
1868
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