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Is an IWC watch worth buying?
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Whether an IWC watch is worth buying depends on a few factors, such as how well it has been cared for and the piece itself. IWC, one of Switzerland’s major luxury watch companies, was started by an American who saw the potential of bringing Switzerland’s superb watchmaking into the modern age through industrialized manufacturing and high-precision interchangeable parts. The New Hampshire–born watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones (1841–1916), who founded International Watch Company, known today as simply IWC, in 1868, was interested in “combining all the excellence of the American system of mechanism with the more skillful hand labor of the Swiss.” Pre-owned IWC watches are known to hold their value if extremely well-cared for and some may even increase in value over time. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, though, choose timepieces that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of IWC watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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IWC Tank Watch 18K Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the IWC 1970s Tank Manual Wind Watch, a vintage masterpiece that embodies timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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IWC Schaffhausen 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage International Watch Co. Schaffhausen 48mm pocket watch, never engraved. circa 1925-1930
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Da Vinci White Gold Automatic Watch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
An 18k white gold tonneau shaped Da Vinci men's automatic wristwatch, by IWC.
The grey dial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
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IWC Portofino 8 Days Rose Gold Watch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
generic brown leather strap and an IWC yellow gold pin buckle. Further fitted with a sapphire glass and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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IWC Open Face Pocket Watch Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in London, GB
A vintage 14k yellow gold open face pocket watch by IWC. The silver dial features a small seconds
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Retro Gold Buckle Honeycomb Bracelet Watch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Retro mid century 18k gold honeycomb buckle design bracelet with IWC watch. Bracelet is 6 5/8" long
Category
20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold