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What does IWC stand for in watches?

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What does IWC stand for in watches?
IWC Watches stands for “International Watch Co.” Founded in 1868 by an American watchmaker in Switzerland, IWC is one of the most respected luxury Swiss watchmakers today. They’re particularly well-known for their aviation watches. Shop a collection of IWC Watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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IWC Portuguese Chronograph IW371401
By IWC
Located in London, GB
To many possibly considered the perfect dress watch and to those in the watch industry many hold the IWC Automatic movement in extremely high regard. A beautiful well made watch sums...
Category

Early 2000s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

International Watch Company Automatic Gents Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold watch from the designer IWC. The watch features gold hour markers and gold hands. The watch case has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with Patek st...
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

International Watch Company Manual Gents Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold watch from the designer IWC. The watch features all its original pieces but the strap and buckle have been replaced. The heritage of IWC is deepl...
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s International Watch Company Automatic Gents Watch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage stainless steel watch from the designer IWC (International Watch Company). The watch features all its original pieces but the strap and buckle have been replaced wi...
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Portuguese stainless steel Manual Wristwatch Ref IW544501
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Vintage Collection Portuguese Hand-Wound stainless steel watch on Original IWC matte black alligator strap with original IWC steel tang buckle. Manual wind movement under glass w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

IWC Portuguese 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref iw390209
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph in 18k rose gold on leather strap with 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 45 mm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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