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Form and function have been at the heart of IWC from the beginning. In 1868, Florentine Ariosto Jones established the International Watch Company in Schaffhausen, utilising the hydro power of the Rhine River fed by the thundering Rhine Falls. Though the Manufacture has since been updated, Schaffhausen remains the heart of IWC. From oversized pocket watches converted into wrist watches to mastering the skies during the World Wars, IWC has remained intertwined into the canon of modern horology. Delivering world firsts such as the first fully Perpetual Calendar, entirely operated by a single crown and showing a four-digit year display to a pioneering of different materials. IWC's design language and watchmaking know how remains more relevant than ever! New Cavendish Jewellers is an Official Retail Partner Of IWC Timepieces - Discover the world of IWC at our relaxed boutique on London's famous Marylebone High Street.
The first IWC Pilot’s Watch was produced in the mid-1930s for civil aviation purposes. Perhaps the most iconic Pilot’s watches ever made, the ultra-legible design and functionality has remained true for decades.
At the end of the 1930s, IWC built at the request of two Portuguese merchants, a large wristwatch with the precision of a pocket watch. Today, the original, clearly organized dial with its simple design, remains an unrivalled style icon.
With its Portofino range of watches, IWC resumed its tradition of the classic, functional round cases. The collection takes its inspiration from the discreet and refined luxury of its namesake, subtly exuding elegance and charm.
With the explosion of diving watches in the 1960’s, IWC reacts to this development with the launch of its first diver’s watch, the “Aquatimer.” Bold, striking and distinctive in both style and function, the Aquatimer continues to remain the true sports watch.
With the ‘Ingenieur’, the engineers at IWC were determined to build not only a watch that was highly precise but also one that was very protected. The heart of the Ingenieur, with its highly functional design, is its extreme robustness, which includes the reliable screening from magnetic fields, shock protection and its ability to be watertight.
The pioneer of coloured ceramics brings a new palette of colours to life!
Pilot's Watches | Portugieser | Portofino | Aquatimer
The International Watch Company or IWC pioneered the use of hydro power by establishing their base in Schaffhausen, right on the powerful River Rhine. Innovation: be it economical, mechanical or environmental, IWC have been at the forefront of watchmaking for the last Century. The Brand prides itself on creating functional, reliable and endearing timepieces design to stand the test of time. Discover the incredible world of IWC!
For all their focus on functionality, IWC cannot be accused of making only utilitarian timepieces. IWC delivered the first ever fully perpetual calendar ,manipulated by a single crown as devised by Kurt Klaus, their Pilot's Watches are part of watchmaking canonical legend. While the Portugieser family is where the international story all began. Today, IWC still offer the best-selling Pilot's watches ,but have grown to incorporate important complications across the board in stainless steel, precious metals and innovative new materials such as coloured ceramics!
Register now and become a member of My IWC and benefit from a 6-year extension to our standard 2-year International Limited Warranty. As a member, you will also receive useful tips on how to care for your watch, and always be the first to get important news from IWC Schaffhausen. The manufacturer commits to being able to repair virtually any product made in their storied history. Today, the My IWC commitment affirms the Brand's belief in the quality and integrity of their product - become part of the IWC family today.
