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What does IWC stand for in watches?
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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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Vintage IWC 18k Gold Diamond & Onyx Cushion Case Automatic Watch 36mm - 3278
By IWC
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage IWC 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Onyx Inlay & Diamond Bezel – 36mm
A striking and uncommon design from International Watch Co. (IWC), this vintage men’s dress watch features a...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1969 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 8541B Pellaton Automatic with Date
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
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Stainless Steel
1967 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 854 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating.
1967 IWC...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
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Stainless Steel
IWC Portofino Automatic Mens Watch, IW351320 - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating.
IWC PORTOFINO Automatic Mens Watch, IW351320 - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Condition - Fully Serviced - 1 Year Warranty
Today's offering showcases this very fine IWC Portofino mens watch in gorgeous condition.
In design and construction it is very similar to the Portofino's available new today.
As the IWC website states, "Over the past three decades, the Portofino watch family has established itself as one of IWC Schaffhausen's most successful families and is equally popular with both men and women. This is due to both the steady demand for classic models and the puristic design of the Portofino models.
The origins of the large minimalistic case design for the Portofino can be traced back to the 1970's, when the Lepine pocket watch...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
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Stainless Steel
1971 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size "Compressor" Square Watch - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1969 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 8541 Automatic, Black Dial with Date - SS
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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