The History of IWC Schaffhausen

 

The History of IWC Schaffhausen

In 1868 , the American watchmaker and entrepreneur Florentine Ariosto Jones left Boston for Switzerland and founded the "International Watch Company" in Schaffhausen. His visionary dream was to combine modern American production technologies with the artisanal skills of Swiss watchmakers to create the finest pocket timepieces of the era. In doing so, it not only laid the foundations for IWC's unique engineering approach, but also initiated the centralised production of mechanical watches in Switzerland.

 

Over its 150-year history, IWC Schaffhausen has distinguished itself by creating functional, ingenious, robust, and user-friendly complications – particularly chronographs and calendars. A pioneer in the use of titanium and ceramic, IWC specialises in producing advanced cases crafted from cutting-edge materials, such as titanium aluminide and Ceratanium®. Guided by the principle that "form follows function" rather than aesthetics, the Swiss watchmaker's timeless creations embody the dreams and ambitions of those who wear them.

 

IWC sources its materials responsibly and is committed to minimizing its environmental impact, creating inherently sustainable watches designed to last for generations. The company takes proud in training its future watchmakers and engineers and in providing an outstanding working environment for all its employees. IWC also partners with organizations that support young people and children around the world.

Extended Warranty – Up to 8 Years

Register and become a member of My IWC: you will be able to extend the International Warranty by 6 additional years beyond the standard 2 years. As a member, you will also receive valuable advice on how to care for your watch and gain exclusive previews of the most important new releases from IWC Schaffhausen.