Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Stainless Steel Manual Wind Watch Ref 326
Located in New York, NY
This vintage IWC Schaffhausen wristwatch is crafted in stainless steel and features a restrained, mid-century design with balanced proportions.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s IWC Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1951 IWC Schaffhausen dress watch exemplifies the understated elegance and precision craftsmanship for which International Watch Co. became renowned.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.3 in
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.
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen 18K Yellow Gold Dress Watch Gilt Black Dial -Circa 1958
By IWC
Located in Zurich, CH
This striking vintage International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen dress watch stands as a masterclass in understated elegance and horological purity.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 IWC International Watch Company Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 37 M.M 18k Rose Gold 3 Piece case with Fancy Flared lugs, Rose Gold crown, Caliber 89, 17 jewel nickle lever, mec...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Asprey Savonette/Hunting Case Pocket Watch 18 Kt Gold
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique Beautiful and Collectable IWC Savonette/Hunting Case Pocket watch made For Asprey. 49mm 18k yellow gold hunting case with double caseback. Ivory dial with large Arabic numer...
Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Calatrava c1944 Manual Calibre 62 Mid-Size 27mm Unisex Watch
By IWC
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & very rare Calatrava style unisex timepiece by IWC (International Watch Company) is dating from 1944, yet it’s in beautiful condition with all original parts & in excel...
Stainless Steel
$8,500
H 2.75 in W 1.75 in D 3 in
NOS 1982 IWC ref. 3700 PORSCHE Design Automatic Chronograph Titan German Dial
By Ferdinand A. Porsche
Located in St. Louis, MO
Born out of the historic 20-year collaboration between IWC Schaffhausen and Ferdinand Alexander "Butzi" Porsche, this watch was a monumental milestone in the history of horology, per...
Steel
Tiffany & Co. by Schaffhausen International Watch Company Art Deco Watch, 1949
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen Switzerland / Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS...
14k Gold
I. W. C. Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Mechanical Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape / Art Deco MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Cal. 87 DIAL / HANDS: Arabic and Baton Numbers, Gilt Style Ha...
IWC Schaffhausen Lepine Yellow Gold White Dial Pocket Watch Men's Watch 5201-001
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC Schaffhausen Lepine Pocket Watch Model Number: 5201-001 100% Authentic New / Old Stock Comes with original IWC Schaffhausen Box 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Dial Mechanical ...
Yellow Gold
IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Cal 89 w/ Leather Band
By IWC
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Cal 89 w/ Leather Band Caliber 89 Case #1725596-R604 Date of Manufacture: Early 1960s 18k Rose Gold Case 35 mm in Diameter (36 mm w/...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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, Schaffhausen, Ingenieur, Perpetual Automatic jeweled movement, white dial, applied b...
18k Gold
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H 1.12 in W 1.12 in D 0.25 in L 8.75 in
IWC Schaffhausen Pave Diamond Gold Wristwatch on Alligator Band Unisex
By IWC
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare 1970s IWC Schaffhausen diamond onyx dial wristwatch 18k yellow gold featuring a 2 piece rectangular stepped case, secured with four screw on back.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Fliegerchronograph Pilot's Watch Suede Strap Orig Box
By IWC
Located in Bozeman, MT
IWC International Watch Co. AG, also known as IWC Schaffhausen, is a luxury Swiss watch manufacturer located in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.[1] Originally founded by American watchmake...
Stainless Steel
IWC Schaffhausen Manual 36mm 18K Gold Vintage Watch Circa 1940s
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
1940s manual wind IWC Schaffhausen wristwatch featuring a clean 36mm dial and elegant 18K yellow gold casing.
18k Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Oman Khanjar Wristwatch. Yellow Gold, Onyx Dial, Year 1972.
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and extremely rare IWC Schaffhausen in 18k yellow gold with integrated bracelet features an onyx dial with applied red Oman Khanjar.
Mens IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Manual Watch 1960s Vintage Luxury RA326
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's large size IWC Schaffhausen solid 18k rose gold dress watch, c.1960s, unrefurbished.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mens IWC Schaffhausen 18k Solid Gold Jumbo 37mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA440
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's jumbo size IWC Schaffhausen solid 18k yellow gold dress watch, c.1960s, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold
Mens IWC Schaffhausen 18k Solid Gold Jumbo 37mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA440B
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18k solid gold IWC Schaffhausen dress watch in jumbo 37mm size, c.1960s, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold
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H 9.25 in W 10.25 in D 0.01 in
14K Gold Mid Century Mens Wristwatch International Watch Co Schaffhausen IWC
By I.W.C. Schaffhausen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 14K Gold Mid Century Men's Wristwatch by International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen encapsulates timeless elegance.
Gold
IWC Vintage Date 1960s in Mint Condition
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC Vintage Date IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN Analog display Automatic Band leather - not original Case Size: 34mm (1.3inch) Lug Width:18mm(0.7 inch) Dial Color:Silver Stainless Steel Case Col...
Stainless Steel
IWC Rose Gold Center Seconds Wristwatch circa 1950s
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
IWC Schaffhausen, 18k rose gold wristwatch, original silvered dial with raised pink gold Arabic and baton indexes and pink gold alpha hands, sweep center seconds, 18-jewel manual win...
18k Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Mechanical Vintage Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 IWC International Watch Company, Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3 Piece case with curved lugs. 19 Jewel Caliber 401 Nickel Lever mechanical, manual wind...
18k Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Rare Fishtail Keyless Lever Open Face Silver Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
IWC a very rare fishtail keyless lever open face silver pocket watch, C1915 with it's original box.
Silver
IWC Schaffhausen Stainless Steel Big Pilot Wristwatch Ref IW50040
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (46mm diameter). Black dial with Arabic numerals, date at 6 o'clock position; power reserve indicator at 3 o'clock. Black IWC strap band with ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage IWC International Watch Co. 18k Yellow Gold Minimalist Automatic Dress W
By IWC
Located in Zurich, CH
An exceptional artifact of classic mid-century Swiss horology, this vintage International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen is the ultimate expression of understated luxury.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1957 IWC Vintage Mens Cal. 89 Dress Watch - Platinum
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: S...
Platinum
1957 IWC Vintage Mens Cal. 89 Dress Watch - Platinum
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: S...
Platinum
1957 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 852 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: S...
Stainless Steel
1963 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: Sch...
Stainless Steel
1958 IWC Vintage Mens Handwound Watch, Caliber 89 - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, owner of Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC ...
Stainless Steel
1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Cal. 853 Isomura Watch - Platinum
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: S...
Platinum
1972 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Retro Watch, Cal. 8541B Pellaton Automatic - SS
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, owner of Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC ...
Stainless Steel
1967 IWC Yacht Club Vintage Large Mens Watch, Cal. 8541 Automatic - SS
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, owner of Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC ...
Stainless Steel
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H 1.68 in W 1.42 in
1943 Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Mens Oversized Tear Drop Watch - Stainless St
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Suwanee, GA
He also did contract watchmaking work for the Richemont Group, owner of Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin and others.
Stainless Steel
1960 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Serial no.: 1,530,268 Case no.: 1,545,798 Year built: 1960 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automati...
Stainless Steel
1970 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size "Compressor" Square Watch - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and has done authorized work for the Ri...
Stainless Steel
1963 IWC Vintage Mens Square Watch, Cal. 854 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Serial no.: 1,730,315 Case no.: 1,723,175 Model: Ref.
Stainless Steel
1967 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 854 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Serial no.: 1,835,283 Year built: 1967 Model: Ref.
Stainless Steel
1959 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic with Tiffany Blue Dial - SS
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Serial no.: 1,510,683 Case no.: 1,555,043 Year built: 1959 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automati...
Stainless Steel
1940's TIFFANY & CO. Ladies Vintage Watch - 14K Gold with Diamonds & Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Suwanee, GA
Meylan, a high grade niche manufacturer, and IWC Schaffhausen for production of their movements.
14k Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Large Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1940s
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s International Watch Company IWC Schaffhausen Wrist Watch. 37 MM 18K Rose Gold 3 Piece case with Flared Lugs.
18k Gold
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 IWC International Watch Co. Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with fancy stepped lugs.
18k Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Band
By IWC
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic 18K yellow gold IWC (International Watch Company) Schaffhausen watch, circa 1960s.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 International Watch Company Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece stepped case with Horn Rim Lugs. 17 jewel Manual wind movement, Silver satin dial wit...
18k Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Gold Plate Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 I W C, International Watch Company Schaffhausen Gents Wrist Watch, 34 MM Gold Plate case with Stainless Steel Back. 21 Jewel automatic, self winding movement. Original, M...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Ladies International Watch IWC Gold Diamond and Sapphire Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 International Watch Co. IWC Schaffhausen Ladies Wrist Watch, 17 M.M 14K Cress Arrow Yellow Gold case with a Diamond set Bezel and Square cut Sapphires Lugs. 17 jewel IWC M...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mens IWC Calatrava C83 14k Rose Gold 35mm Manual Wind 1940s Swiss Vintage NA113
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 14k solid rose gold IWC Schaffhausen Calatrava C83 manual wind dress watch, c.1940s, in excellent working condition.
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
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H 1.66 in W 1.34 in
1958 IWC Vintage Cal. 853 Automatic Mens 18K Rose Gold Watch - Original Papers
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: S...
Rose Gold
IWC International Watch Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 IWC International Watch Company Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 33 MM 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece case. 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement.
18k Gold
1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 8531 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes outer minute track, expertly restored Hands: Original, steel, "dauphines" Movement type: IWC caliber 8531, self-winding, rhodium...
Stainless Steel
1958 IWC Vintage Mens Watch with Semi-Bombe Lugs, Cal. 853 Automatic
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Serial no.: 1,476,680 Case no.: 1,467,736 Year built: 1958 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automati...
Stainless Steel
Iwc Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 1721865
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Schaffhausen in 18k yellow gold on an alligator strap.
Yellow Gold
IWC Schaffhausen 1721865, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Schaffhausen Reference #: 1721865. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 30 MM.
IWC Schaffhausen Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC Schaffhausen Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch. 36mm 18k yellow gold case and smooth bezel.
IWC Schaffhausen Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref R-214-A
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Man's vintage IWC Schaffhausen stainless steel self winding wristwatch case reference# R-214-A circa late 1960's.
Stainless Steel
IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Rose Gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref.666
By IWC
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ingenieur Ref. 666 Case-Screwed case, pink-gold, antimagnetic case, d=37,5mm Movement-Caliber IWC 8531 system Pellaton, automatic, date Dial-Service dial Bracelet-Leathe...
IWC Schaffhausen White Gold Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1964
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
High grade and scarce 18K white gold IWC automatic with date circa 1964. Featuring a 35 X 41mm diameter heavy snap back case with contoured lugs, smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, and ...
18k Gold, White Gold
IWC Stainless Steel Schaffhausen Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1968
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Man's vintage IWC Schaffhausen stainless steel self winding wristwatch case reference# R-214-A circa late 1960's Featuring a large 36 X 40 cushion shaped case with acrylic crystal,...
Stainless Steel
IWC SS Ingenieur Automatic ref # 3521 circa 1992
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
With black original dial with gold applied indexes and gold batons. Dial printed IWC Schaffhausen Official Certified Chronometer Automatic.
Stainless Steel
SquareIWC 1876 in yellow gold with Black dial 32.5mm Automatic watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Schaffhausen in 18k on leather strap with IWC plaque tang buckle.
Yellow Gold
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H 1.58 in Dm 1.34 in
IWC Ingenieur SL 3305 AKA Skinny Ingenieur + Box, Gerald Genta Design IW3305
By IWC
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
IWC Schaffhausen International Watch Co. AG Founded in 1868 for the discerning Gentlemen In 1868, American engineer and watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones (1841–1916), who had bee...
Stainless Steel
IWC Stainless Steel Schaffhausen Automatic Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC (International Watch Co) Stainless Steel Schafhausen Automatic circa 1960s. Case measuring 34.5 x 41mm with acrylic crystal and fish symbol signed crown. Silvered dial with appli...
Stainless Steel
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H 6.7 in W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in
1960s International Watch Company, Emerald and Diamond Platinum Concealed Watch
Located in New york, NY
IWC Schaffhausen is notable for being the only major Swiss watch factory located in Eastern Switzerland, as the majority of the well-known Swiss watch manufacturers are located in we...
Emerald, Platinum
IWC Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch & Date w/ Original Box R810A
By IWC
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
IWC Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch & Date w/ Original Box R810A Case #18939XX.R810A Movement #C8451.18295XX Year: 1967 18k Yellow Gold Case 34 mm in Diameter (36 mm w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Schaffhausen R 1210 Caliber 401 Steel 1960 Breguet Hairspring Pre Portofino
By IWC
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
IWC Schaffhausen International Watch Co. Founded in 1868 for the discerning Gentlemen In 1868, American engineer and watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones (1841–1916), who had been ...
Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox E855 Alarm Automatic Watch In Original Box
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Memovox Reference Number: 855 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 3...
Stainless Steel
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Girard Perregaux Vintage 1966 18K White Gold 38 mm Case With Diamonds Bezel.
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Girard Perregaux Vintage 1966 gent's watch, Model # 49525D53A1A1-BK6A. 18kt white gold 38mm case with 18k white gold crown. 18k white gold bezel set with diamonds in a single row. Si...
Diamond, White Gold
1970's Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Retro Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Ulysse Nardin
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...
Stainless Steel
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.