Vintage IWC International Watch Co. 18k Yellow Gold Minimalist Automatic Dress W
By IWC
Located in Zurich, CH
handset. Beneath its polished exterior lies an in-house IWC automatic movement, utilizing the brand's
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Portuguese Automatic IW500107
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Reference Number IW500107 Brand IWC Model Portuguese Automatic Dial Color Silver Case Material
Steel
IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Stainless Steel Automatic
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Brand IWC Model: Aquatimer Chronograph Reference Number: IW376802 Condition: Pre-Owned (Like New
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 Ref. IW328902
By IWC
Located in Palm Beach, FL
IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 wristwatch (ref. IW328902), featuring a self-winding automatic movement
Stainless Steel
IWC Portofino Automatic Rose Gold Wristwatch Ref. IW353320
By IWC
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pre-owned IWC Portofino Automatic wristwatch (ref. IW353320), featuring a self-winding automatic
Rose Gold
IWC Ladies Stainless Steel Portofino Automatic Diamond Wristwatch IW458101
By IWC
Located in Guangzhou, CN
his sophisticated IWC Portofino Automatic 37 (Reference IW458101) embodies the timeless elegance of
Stainless Steel
IWC Schaffhausen Pilot Spitfire UTC Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Men’s IWC Pilot Spitfire UTC wristwatch crafted in stainless steel and powered by an automatic
Stainless Steel
18 Kt Gold IWC Wrist Watch Automatic Caliber 8541 / 810A
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold IWC Wrist Watch Automatic Caliber 8541 / 810A Extremely Rare Iwc in super condition
Gold
IWC Schaffhausen 1960s Mens 35mm Vintage Swiss Automatic Unrestored RA643
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless excellence, Men's IWC Schaffhausen automatic, c.1960s, in excellent working condition
$8,499
H 1.8 in W 0.63 in Dm 1.8 in
IWC Ingenieur Double chronograph Titanium Black Dial Automatic Watch IW376501
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
watchmakers. Brand: IWC Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: IW376501 Country/Region of
Titanium
IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVII Top Gun Automatic Men's Watch IW324712
By IWC
Located in Washington Depot, CT
IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVII Top Gun Watch Model: IW324712 Serial: 6256624 This IWC watch has a
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
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Ingenieur SL Automatic 3505 Grey Graph 'Skinny', Swiss Only Dial, Year 1984
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very rare IWC Ingenieur SL Automatic reference 3505 features a 34mm stainless steel case with
IWC Stainless Steel GST Chronograph 40mm
By IWC
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: IWC Movement: automatic Function: Chronograph, Date, Day, Month, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Stainless Steel
IWC Big Pilot's Watch 43 TOP GUN Ceramic Ref. IW329801
By IWC
Located in Palm Beach, FL
IWC Big Pilot's Watch 43 TOP GUN Ceramic (ref. IW329801), featuring the IWC Caliber 82100 self
$11,999
H 1.62 in W 0.6 in Dm 1.62 in
IWC Pilot Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Titanium Black Dial Watch IW388108
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers. Adittional black band is included. Brand: IWC Type
Titanium
International Watch Co. Stainless Steel Automatic circa, 1940's
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic
Stainless Steel
I.W.C. International Steel Mid-Century Automatic 1960's with Original Dial
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company / Schaffhausen STYLE / REFERENCE: Auto Date / Reference 818A METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
IWC Stainless Steel "Yacht Club" Automatic Date Model in New Condition, ca 1970s
By Piaget
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ CALIBER: Automatic Winding / Cal 8541B DIAL / HANDS: Silver Dial / Luminous Baton Hands ATTACHMENT
1970's Corum Vintage Classic Mens Automatic Luxury Watch - Stainless Steel
By Corum
Located in Suwanee, GA
Automatic, IWC Mark XV and early Mark XVI, Panerai Luminor Base amd early Luminor Marina automatics, Hublot
Stainless Steel
Vintage IWC Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1960
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with
Fine 18 Karat Gold IWC Automatic Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch with Moon Phases
By IWC
Located in Warrington, PA
A Fine 18k Gold Automatic Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch with Moon Phases and Bracelet Signed IWC
18k Gold
Vintage IWC Automatic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with a Black Dial, 1951
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1951 Vintage IWC International Watch Company 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with Black
Unavailable
Vintage IWC Stainless Steel Watch, 1957
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1957 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Automatic Cal. 852 Stainless Steel watch with Silver
IWC Portugieser Automatic IW503501
By IWC
Located in Willow Grove, PA
Box and 2 year PWJ Store warranty. Brand IWC Series Portugieser Model IWC503501 Gender Mens Condition
IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase
By IWC
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
around the inner rim. Dial Type: Analog. One subdial displaying: moonphase. IWC Calibre 35800 Automatic
Steel
IWC Stainless Steel Classic Automatic Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Paris, FR
Fine stainless steel self winding (Cal C85) wristwatch circa 1960s
Stainless Steel
IWC Ingenieur Titanium Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW322702
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Ingenieur Mercedes AMG edition in Titanium on an original IWC Titanium link bracelet. Auto w
Titanium
Unavailable
IWC Yellow Gold Automatic De Luxe Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage IWC Yellow Gold Automatic De Luxe Wristwatch circa 1960s. Great looking model with mint
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC for Cartier Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
with "CARTIER" above Automatic in lower portion of dial IWC Serial: 57X Cartier Serial: L97XX
18k Gold
IWC Stainless Steel GST Rattrapante Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
IWC GST split-second rattrapante chronograph stainless steel automatic wristwatch with day and date
IWC Ingenieur Dual Time Titanium IW326403 Automatic Men's Watch
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Ingenieur Dual Time Titanium IW326403 Automatic Men's Watch 45mm
Titanium
Fine IWC Pellaton Automatic in Stainless Steel from 1960
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
The Automatic Movement Cal. 853 by IWC was a factory-construction and production, an automatic
Stainless Steel
IWC Pilot’s Chronograph Stainless Steel Men's Watch Automatic IW377709
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Brand: IWC Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: Not Specified MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width
Stainless Steel
IWC Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium Automatic Men's Watch IW386503
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Brand: IWC Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: 44-47.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width
Titanium
IWC Vintage 18 Karat Rose Gold Automatic Men's Watch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Brand: IWC Band Color: Brown Gender: Men's Case Size: 32-35.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width
18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.78 in D 0.44 in L 1.58 in
International Watch Company 'IWC' Disco Volante Automatic, circa 1970s
By IWC
Located in Montclair, NJ
IWC Disco Volante Ovoid Soft Hexagonal Stainless Steel Case, Brushed Bezel, Medium Grey Matte Dial
Stainless Steel
IWC Big Pilots Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch IW500401
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC Big Pilots 46mm Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch IW500401 Brand new!! box papers unworn
Steel
IWC Special Edition Ingenier AMG IW372504 Men's Automatic Watch Titanium
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Special Edition Ingenier AMG IW372504 Men's Automatic Watch Titanium 42MM
IWC Portuguese IW390403 Men's Automatic Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Portuguese IW390403 Men's Automatic Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial 42mm
IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph Automatic White Dial Men's Watch 378405
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph Automatic White Dial Men's Watch 378405 Brand new unworn
IWC Stainless Steel Ingenieur Big Crown Automatic Wristwatch Ref 866
By IWC
Located in Munich, Bavaria
caliber IWC 854 system Pellaton, automatic, hack seconds, date DIAL original Tritium.dial and hands
IWC Ingenieur 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Ladies Watch 3733
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Brand: IWC Band Color: Brown Gender: Women's Case Size: 32-35.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width
18k Gold
IWC Aquatimer Black PVD Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch IW376705
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Brand: IWC Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: Not Specified MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width
Stainless Steel
IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Steel Automatic Wristwatch w/ Black Dial Ref IW376804
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Aquatimer Chronograph in stainless steel with black dial with an IWC stainless steel deployant
Stainless Steel
IWC Aquatimer Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Black Dial Ref IW356806
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Aquatimer in stainless steel on rubber strap with IWC stainless steel tang buckle. Auto with
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 0.6 in W 0.87 in Dm 1.7 in L 7.25 in
IWC Pilot IW377709 Day-Date Chronograph Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pilot IW377709 Day-Date Chronograph Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 43mm
Stainless Steel
IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar Automatic White Gold Grey Dial Watch IW302507
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC Schaffhausen Portuguese Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch Model Number: IW302507 100% Authentic
18k Gold
IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar 18k Rose Gold Automatic Men's Watch IW502103
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Brand: IWC Band Color: Brown Gender: Men's Case Size: 44-47.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width
18k Gold
IWC Aquatimer Automatic Wristwatch w/ Black Dial and Depth Meter Ref IW354702
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Aquatimer in stainless steel with black dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds date, and depth meter. 47.5
Stainless Steel
IWC 7 Day Schaffhausen IW500114 Box and Papers 2013 Men's Automatic Watch
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC 7 Day Schaffhausen IW500114 Box & Papers 2013 Mens Automatic Watch 42mm
IWC Grand Complication IW377025 18 Karat Rose Gold Grey Dial Automatic Watch
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
Limited Edition! IWC Grande Complication in 18k rose gold with highly desirable charcoal grey dial
Unavailable
W 1.62 in
IWC Portuguese IW371617 in Stainless Steel w/ a Silver dial 41mm Automatic watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese Chronograph in stainless steel. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds and
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
IWC Portuguese IW500114
By IWC
Located in Willow Grove, PA
Movement Movement: Automatic, IWC Calibre 51011 Movement Functions: Hour, Minute, Second, Date, Power
IWC Da Vinci IW3755-02 18 Karat Gold and Ceramic White Dial Automatic Watch
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar in 18k yellow gold & black ceramic (Zirconium Oxide) on leather
IWC Portugleser Perpetaul Calendar Men's watch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
-winding Automatic Movement - Caliber IWC 52615 - Jewels: 54 - 2 Year Warranty - Guaranteed Authentic
18k Gold
IWC Ingenieur Ref. 666 Steel Wrist Watch
By IWC
Located in Munich, Bavaria
IWC 853 system Pellaton, automatic DIAL original Tritium.dial and hands BRACELET leather
IWC Ingenieur IW372504, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Ingenieur Reference #: IW372504. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Titanium Black 42 MM. Verified
IWC Pilot IW327004, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pilot Reference #: IW327004. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Blue 40 MM
IWC Ingenieur IW372504, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Ingenieur Reference #: IW372504. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Titanium Black 42 MM. Verified
IWC Pilot IW327004, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pilot Reference #: IW327004. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Blue 40 MM
IWC Aquatimer IW376805, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Aquatimer Reference #: IW376805. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 44 MM
IWC Portuguese IW390403, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Portuguese Reference #: IW390403. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 42 MM
IWC Rose Gold Portuguese Descoberta do Brasil Chronograph Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Munich, Bavaria
crystal, 41mm Movement caliber IWC 79240, automatic Bracelet croko-leather strap, buckle
18k Gold, Rose Gold
IWC Silver XL Portofino Stainless Steel Crocodile Leather Watch
By IWC
Located in Downey, CA
The best watch from IWC. The finishing on this watch is kind of amazing. The highly reflective
IWC Stainless Steel Cal 852 Automatic wristwatch, 1952
Located in Berlin, DE
Cal. 853 IWC was an own design and manufacture, an automatic movement with so-called pellaton
Stainless Steel
Vintage Steel IWC International Watch Company Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
Located in Bologna, IT
A vintage steel IWC International Watch Company automatic wrist watch with date, dating from the
Steel, Stainless Steel
IWC Stainless Steel Rare Ingenieur Automatic Wristwatch Ref 666A, 1958
Located in Berlin, DE
the flagship of the IWC collection in that time, Automatic, waterproof and protected against magnetic
Stainless Steel
IWC Automatic 18 Karat Rose Gold Men's Watch
By IWC
Located in Dallas, TX
IWC Automatic 18K Rose Gold Mens Watch - Automatic. 18K Rose gold (33 mm). Silver dial with stick
IWC Automatic Date 'Jumbo' Wristwatch. Yellow Gold. Circa 1970.
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very rare and attractive IWC automatic date features a ' jumbo ' case of 38mm inc IWC crown, of
Yellow Gold
Vintage IWC Automatic, Lightly Patinated Dial, Superb Patinated Dial, Circa 1960
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage IWC automatic features a large stainless steel case of 35mm and has a date function and
IWC Automatic Gents Platinum Silver Roman Dial Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, automatic movement, in excellent condition, comes with an IWC box, our own certificate of authenticity and
Stainless Steel
IWC Stainless Steel Ingenieur Automatic Mens Watch 40mm IW323906 Box and Papers
By IWC
Located in Newport Beach, CA
IWC Stainless Steel Ingenieur Automatic Mens Watch. It features a 40mm stainless steel case & IWC
Stainless Steel
IWC Portofino Chronograph IW391011 42mm 2012 Box & Papers
By IWC
Located in London, GB
& Performance 🔹 Recently serviced – Running at +/- 2 to 3 seconds per day. 🔹 Reliable IWC automatic movement
IWC Portofino Automatic IW356305
By IWC
Located in London, GB
. The IWC Portofino, model IW356305, features a 39mm stainless steel case, smooth fixed bezel, silver
IWC Portofino Automatic IW356305
By IWC
Located in London, GB
. The IWC Portofino, model IW356305, features a 39mm stainless steel case, smooth fixed bezel, silver
IWC Portugieser Automatic Watch IW500107
By IWC
Located in Southampton, PA
The IWC Portugieser Automatic, reference number IW500107, is a member of the esteemed “Portugieser
Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage 32mm
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in MADRID, ES
Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox wristwatch. This is a vintage piece with a unique case design, with curved lugs. It has alarm function. The case is gold plated and measures 32 mm in diamete...
Gold Plate
$6,280Sale Price|20% Off
Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Vintage First Watch Worn on the Moon
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
EXTREMELY RARE, FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON VINTAGE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER CHRONOGRAPH AUTOMATIC This is a unique piece, cherished for many years. Omega's space qualified pre-owned wat...
Stainless Steel
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Reserve de Marche Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
An embodiment of refined watchmaking, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Reserve de Marche offers sophisticated complications within a sleek and elegant package. Crafted from polished stain...
Stainless Steel
$21,879Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Automatic Men's Watch, 18kt Gold & Steel, 2021
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Yacht-Master Oyster Perpetual Date 18kt pink gold and stainless steel men's wristwatch. Comes with a full set of box and papers. Place of origin: Switzerland Period: 2021 Ca...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic Silver Dial Steel 77350ST.OO.1261ST.01 B/P
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet. Fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Silver-tone dial with index hour markers. Dial Type: Analog. Date display a...
Stainless Steel
Rolex President Datejust 69178 Ladies 26mm Ruby Diamond Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex President Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 factory ruby and diamond dial in 18k yellow gold. Fluted bezel with string diamond and ruby hour markers. Complete with the original...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,980
H 1.62 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Unworn Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel Mint Green Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126300 Model Number: M126300-0014 Movement: Mechanical (Automatic), Rolex C...
Steel
Longines for Ryrie Bros of Toronto Canada Sterling Silver Trench Watch from 1906
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company for Ryrie Bros STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Watch / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1906 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length...
Silver
Omega Speedmaster Steel Black Panda Dial Automatic Mens Watch 3210.51.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Omega Speedmaster 40mm Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Mens Watch 3210.51.00. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement And Features: Rou...
IWC Wrist Watch Stainless Steel Caliber 60 RARE, Fancy Lugs
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
IWC Wrist Watch Stainless Steel Caliber 60 Extremely Rare Caliber, Collectors ! Movement : Mechanical manual winding Case : Stainless Steel Strap : Leather
Steel, Stainless Steel
18 kt Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic, Ref 14790 BA
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic Reference 14790BA.OO.0789BA.01 with Box & Extract from the Archives , Collectors watch in Amazing Condition. with a 7400 Euro complete over...
18k Gold
Mens IWC Schaffhausen 18k Solid Gold Jumbo 37mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA513
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Men's IWC Schaffhausen manual wind jumbo dress watch, c.1950s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, I...
18k Gold
IWC GST IW372703 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC GST IW372703 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 118648 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: IWC Model: GST Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Quartz: Battery Year Manufactured: ...
Stainless Steel, Steel
IWC Spitfire Chronograph Slate Grey Dial Men's Watch IW387802
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC SPITFIRE CHRONOGRAPH SLATE GREY DIAL MENS WATCH IW387802 Condition: Mint Case size: 43mm Material: Stainless steel Movement: Automatic Dial Markers: Arabic Numeral Power reserve...
Stainless Steel
IWC Chronograph Pilot's Watch 41 Mens Wristwatch IW388102 Stainless Auto 1YrWnty
By IWC
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: IWC Model: Chronograph Pilot's Watch 41 Model Number: IW388102 Movement: Automatic Number of Jewels: 33 Warranty: One Year Warranty Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Blue Met...
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.”
Setting up the company with another American watchmaker, Charles Kidder, in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Jones used hydropower from the River Rhine for his plant’s machinery. Rethinking watch design would lead to one of IWC’s early successes: the Pallweber pocket watch. Based on an 1883 patent by Austrian watchmaker Josef Pallweber, the watch employed numbered disks for jumping hour and minute displays, making it a pioneer in digital timekeeping.
After Johann Rauschenbach-Vogel took over the watch manufacturer in 1880, four generations of his family led IWC into the 20th century. In 1905, Ernst Jakob Homberger and his brother-in-law Carl Jung — the famed Swiss psychiatrist — acquired IWC. Homberger bought out Jung’s holdings in 1929, and in the 1930s, the company introduced pilot watches, which were particularly robust and aimed solely at the civil aviation industry. These durable wristwatches were designed specifically to remain operational during extreme temperature shifts. (As blue watch dials are particularly hot right now, IWC's blue-dial Big Pilot is having a moment.)
The company still operates alongside the river where it was founded, having gained an international reputation over the past 150 years for its elegant designs and expert craftsmanship. Vintage IWC watches are prized by collectors — of whom there are many these days — and while the company continues to guard its attention to detail and quality, it has pushed its classic designs forward with modern innovation intended to stand the test of time.
IWC’s 2013 Ingenieur watch collection, with its precision based on an inventive constant-force mechanism, looked back to a 1955 Ingenieur model that featured a durable soft-iron inner cage as well as a 1976 update by leading Swiss watch designer Gérald Genta that encased its mechanism in a sleek steel case. IWC has also had a recent push toward sustainability, designing watches that are made to last a lifetime and beyond and earning the highest environmental ranking of any Swiss watch company in a 2018 report published by the World Wide Fund for Nature Switzerland (WWF).
Find vintage IWC wristwatches, Art Deco–style pocket watches and more on 1stDibs.
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.