Watch Facts
Quiz: IWC Private Dinner
The Rhine River was key to IWC’s founding in Schaffhausen, providing water power for industrial watchmaking in the 19th century.
The Portugieser collection was born in the 1930s to meet marine chronometer standards and has since become a signature line of IWC.
IWC has been a proud engineering partner of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team for over ten years, sharing a focus on precision and performance.
Founded by an American watchmaker in Switzerland, IWC stands for “International Watch Company,” reflecting its international spirit from the very beginning.
In 2023, the IWC Eternal Calendar received top honors at GPHG—the most prestigious award ceremony in the world of watchmaking.
Florentine Aristo Jones, a watchmaker from Boston, brought industrialized watchmaking ideas to Switzerland when he founded IWC.
Originally built for aviators, the IWC Pilot’s Watch is known for its oversized crown and bold, easy-to-read dial inspired by cockpit instruments.
Before heading to Switzerland, Jones was an engineer at E. Howard Watch & Clock Co., one of the most advanced watchmakers in Boston.
Powered by the in-house Caliber 52110, the Big Pilot offers an impressive 7-day power reserve—ideal for long-haul adventures.
IWC was established in 1868 by Florentine Aristo Jones, combining American industrial ideas with traditional Swiss craftsmanship.