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The History of IWC Schaffhausen Watches
Founded in 1868 by Florentine Ariosto Jones, an American businessman who aimed to apply new technological processes to traditional Swiss watchmaking. Innovative as always, the original factory was partly powered with hydroelectric energy supplied via the close by Rhine river. This sustainable spirit continues within the Brand to this day. The International Watch Company, abbreviated to IWC, built their early reputation of making precision pocket watches, most notably the Pallweber design with digital display powered by a mechanical calibre. Historically significant, Portuguese seafarers requested the oversized pocket watches be made to fit on their wrists birthing the design of the best selling IWC Portugieser collection. As watchmaking leveraged to functionality during the World Wars, IWC set the benchmark for military timepieces such as the iconic Big Pilot’s Watch laying the foundation for the modern IWC Pilots Watch collections. As with all IWC collections, be it the remarkable Ingenieur to the sturdy Aquatimer, each family enjoys roots stretching well into IWC’s illustrious past. Discover the modern IWC collection in-store and online at New Cavendish Jewellers.
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