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.
IWC Pilot Chronograph 41 IW388103 41mm Green Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
By IWC
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: IW388103 Year: 2022 Model: IWC Pilot Chronograph 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Brown Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Green Dial Crystal: Sapphi...
Stainless Steel
IWC Pilot Chronograph IW377709 43mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Box Papers
By IWC
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: IW377709 Serial: 590**** Year: 2021 Model: IWC Pilot Chronograph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Black Rubber Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Crystal: S...
Stainless Steel
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 ceramic case that is 41mm in diameter. Green canvas I...
IWC Classic Steel Dress Watch Ref. 602 – Circa 1965
By IWC
Located in PARIS, FR
IWC Schaffhausen Ref. 602 – Automatic Calibre 8531 Pellaton – Full Set – Circa 1965 Elegant IWC Schaffhausen Ref. 602 dating from 1965 and powered by the celebrated automatic calibr...
Steel, 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. Crafted in 18k yell...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Le Petit Prince Blue Dial Steel 43mm IW377714
By IWC
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A classic and highly sought-after IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition "Le Petit Prince" (Reference: IW377714). This exceptional timekeeper pays homage to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's...
IWC Big Pilot's Watch 46mm Automatic 7 Days Power Reserve Green Dial IW501015
By IWC
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: IWC Movement: Automatic Self Winding w/ 7 Days Power Reserve - Swiss Made Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Width: 46.3mm (not including crown) Case Height: 56.3mm (lug...
Stainless Steel
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 stainless steel integrated bracelet. This reference is also known as the "Skinny". N...
IWC 18K Rose Gold Vintage c1950's Manual 17 Jewels Hooded Lugs 21mm Ladies Watch
By IWC
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece by 18K Rosy Yellow Gold IWC (International Wa...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Pilot Chronograph Top Gun Lake Tahoe IW389105 White Ceramic Box Paper
By IWC
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: IW389105 Serial: 634**** Year: 2022 Model: IWC Pilot Chronograph Top Gun Edition Case Material: White Ceramic Band: White Rubber Bezel: White Ceramic Dial: Bla...
I.W.C. 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Oversized Tank Watch circa 1930's
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C. / International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" 41m...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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-winding automatic movement; black dial with luminescence; cente...
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
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 Portuguese Portugieser Chronograph IW371445 41mm Stainless Steel Box Paper
By IWC
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: IW371445 Year: 2017 Model: IWC Portuguese Portugieser Chronograph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Case Size...
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 movement; black dial with date display at 3 o'clock; and 38mm, 18k rose gold case on a black alligator leather strap secured by an IWC 18k rose gold buckle. Accompanied by a IWC watch box...
Rose Gold
IWC Schaffhausen 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage International Watch Co. Schaffhausen 48mm pocket watch, never engraved. circa 1925-1930 Length: 62.54mm Width: 48mm Case thickness: 8.79mm Crystal: Acrylic Dial: Gold Inside Case: 803264 Outside Case: 778838 IWC Schaffhausen
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
IWC F.A.Jones Portuguese Platinum Limited Edition Wristwatch, IW544202, Full Set
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
IWC F.A.Jones Portuguese Platinum limited edition wrist watchwith IWC certificate and IWC box. A real collectors watch who keeps his beauty and value. IWC Portuguese F.A. Jones gen...
Platinum
Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch (c.1930's)
By IWC
Located in Wailea, HI
Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch with Engraved Case (c. 1930s) Description: Presenting a truly exceptional example of...
18k Gold
IWC 38mm Unworn NOS Electronic Old Tuning Fork Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens yellow gold IWC Electronic Old Tuning Fork wristwatch. Featuring a champagne dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture and a yellow gold bezel. Fitted with a plastic gla...
18k Gold, Yellow 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
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,collectors watch. Movement : Mechanical with Automatic ...
Gold
IWC Ingenieur Double chronograph Titanium Black Dial Automatic Watch IW376501
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. The watch has micro scratches on the case and bezel. The rubber band and loops have minor cracks at the edges. Comes with the original box and papers. The exterior of the box is damaged. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that international buyers must cover any customs taxes or duties imposed by their country. We do not defraud Customs. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: IWC Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: IW376501 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Casual Model: IWC Ingenieur Vintage...
Titanium
IWC Big Ingenieur IW500501 Watch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC BIG INGENIEUR WATCH WITH BOX AND PAPERS. *Like-new, pristine condition watch. -Brand: IWC -Model: Ingenieur -Style: IW500501 -Movement: Swiss Automatic -Case Diameter: 45.5mm -C...
Stainless Steel
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen 18K Gold Dress Watch, Black Dial, 1958
By IWC
Located in Zurich, CH
The Ultimate Expression of Mid-Century Swiss Minimalism. This striking vintage International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen dress watch stands as a masterclass in understated elegance...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. I. W. C. Watch Company Rose Gold Manual Wind Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company for Tiffany & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round, Classic METAL: 14 Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Je...
Vintage IWC Ingenieur Automatic Date Watch, Stainless Steel, 1960s
By IWC
Located in Zurich, CH
A legendary milestone of 20th-century tool-watch engineering, this vintage 1st-generation IWC Ingenieur (Reference 666 AD) represents one of the most historically important antimagne...
Stainless Steel
IWC Porsche Design ref 3520, 35mm titanium/gold case. Automatic mvmt, c1990
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage IWC Porsche Design reference 3520 features a 35mm titanium and gold case with white dial, powered by an automatic movement, fitted to a replacement generic quality leathe...
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 Portofino IW356505 Steel Watch with White Dial
By IWC
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Classic IWC Portofino Automatic Watch. This refined timepiece features a stainless steel case, accentuating a pristine white watch face. The design is minimalist, with precise hour m...
Stainless 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
18Kt Yellow Gold IWC Wrist Watch, Caliber 89, Diameter 36.5mm
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
18Kt Yellow Gold IWC Wrist Watch, Caliber 89, Diameter 36.5mm Calber: 89 Movement: Manual winding Functions: Hours, minutes Case: 18kt Yellow gold ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage IWC Watch, c.1950s
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This beautiful IWC watch dates to the 1950s. The 18 carat yellow gold case sits at 37mm with a stepped edging around the face and tear drop lugs holding the strap. Chevrons and Arab...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Calatrava c1944 Manual Calibre 62 Mid-Size 27mm Unisex Watch
By IWC
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This fine & very rare Calatrava style unisex timepiece by IWC (International Watch...
Stainless Steel
IWC Big Pilot AMG G 63 Special Edition IW501201 18k Rose Armor Gold Box Paper
By IWC
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: IW501201 Model: IWC Big Pilot AMG G 63 Special Edition Case Material: 18k Armor Rose Gold Band: Rubber Strap Bezel: 18k Armor Rose Gold Dial: Black Crystal:...
18k Gold
IWC Portofino Romana Perpetual Calendar, Moon Phase, 18 Karat Gold, IW2050
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
IWC Portofino Romana Perpetual Calendar 18 Karat Gold, IW2050 From private collection. Including certificate of authenticity.
Gold, 18k Gold
I.W.C. International Watch Company Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 47mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Breguet Numerals / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking hand made watch was produced by the legendary house of International Watch Company, based in Schaffhausen Switzerland. The firm is still in business today and makes spectacular watches. This piece, done in the art deco style is in nearly new condition and it comes with a pocket...
18 Karat Gold limited IWC Pocket Watch, Scarabaeus by Ernst Fuchs, Ref. 5420
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Pocket watch: limited IWC pocket watch, rarity in the 18K solid gold version, 'Scarabaeus-Fuchs-Savonnette', Schaffhausen, around 1982 with original box Absolute rarity and rare col...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph TOP GUN “Lake Tahoe” – IW389105 – Complete Set
By IWC
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition "Lake Tahoe,” featuring a 44.5mm white ceramic case, a contrasting dark blue dial, and a matching white rubber strap. One of the more di...
IWC Stainless Steel GST Chronograph 40mm
By IWC
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: IWC Movement: automatic Function: Chronograph, Date, Day, Month, Hours, Minutes, Seconds Case: 40mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, screw down crown Band: stainless...
Stainless Steel
IWC Pilot Chronograph IW378003 43mm Blue Dial Steel Automatic Mens Watch Card
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pilot Chronograph IW378003 Stainless Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch 43mm, 2023. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7.5 inches. Includes original box and papers.
Stainless Steel
IWC Pilot Chronograph IW388101 41mm Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch Box Card
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pilot Chronograph IW388101 Stainless Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch 41mm, 2021. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7.75 inches. Includes original box and papers.
Stainless Steel
IWC Chronograph Top Gun IW388106 41mm Black Arabic Dial Ceramic Mens Watch
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Chronograph Top Gun IW388106 Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 41mm, circa 2022. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7.75 inches. Includes original box and papers.
IWC Big Pilot IW500201 46mm Black Dial Steel Automatic Mens Watch
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Big Pilot IW500201 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 46mm, circa 2005. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7.75 inches. Original box and papers are not included.
Stainless Steel
IWC Pilot Chronograph George Russell Limited Edition Blue 41mm Unworn 2026 IW389
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A George Russell limited edition IWC Pilot's Chronograph watch, reference IW389411, one of only 1,063 examples produced. The 41mm black zirconium oxide ceramic case is fitted with C...
Other
IWC Pilot Mark XV1 Steel Automatic Watch 39mm
By IWC
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's IWC Pilot Mark XVII automatic wristwatch. 39mm stainless steel case. Sapphire crystal. Automatic 21 jewel movement with 41-hour power reserve. Runs well. Date display on dial...
Steel
IWC Portugieser 7 Days IW500703 SS Black Dial Auto Men's Watch 42mm
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Portugieser 7 Days IW500703 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 9 inches. Original box and papers are not included.
Stainless Steel
IWC Portuguese Chronograph IW371491 SS Blue Arabic Dial Auto Men's Watch 41mm
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Portuguese Chronograph IW371491 Stainless Steel Blue Arabic Dial Automatic Men's Watch. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7.75 inches. Original box and papers are not included.
Stainless Steel
IWC Portuguese Chronograph IW37144S SS Silver Dial Auto Men's Watch 41mm
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Portuguese Chronograph IW37144S Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7.5 inches. Original box and papers are not included.
Stainless Steel
IWC Pilot Chronograph IW388102 SS Blue Dial Auto Men's Watch 40mm
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pilot Chronograph IW388102 Stainless Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7.5 inches. Original box and papers are not included.
Stainless Steel
IWC Ingenieur Double Chrono IW376501 Titanium Blue Stick Dial Auto Men's 45mm
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Ingenieur Double Chrono IW376501 Titanium Blue Stick Dial Automatic Men's Watch. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 8 inches. Includes original papers; box is not included.
Titanium
NEW 2026 IWC Ingenieur 40 IW328907 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
By IWC
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: IW328907 Year: 2026 Model: IWC Ingenieur 40 Blue Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Crystal: Sapphire Case S...
Stainless Steel
IWC SL Design Ladies Quartz Wristwatch, 26mm Case, Black Titanium, c 1985.
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage ladies quartz IWC SL Design features a 26mm black/ titanium case and black/ titanium bracelet with steel clasp. Very much in the style of Porsch...
Vintage IWC Watch, c.1960s
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This wonderful IWC watch dates to the 1960s. The 18 carat rose gold case is 37mm in diameter and contains a manual winding calibre 89 movement. Chevrons denote the hour markings wit...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: IW388108 Model Name: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chron...
Titanium
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 Di...
Stainless Steel
1971 IWC Yacht Club Vintage Large Mens Watch, Cal. 8541 Automatic - Stainless St
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...
Stainless Steel
IWC Stainless Steel Portofino Automatic Diamond Watch IW458101
By IWC
Located in Guangzhou, CN
his sophisticated IWC Portofino Automatic 37 (Reference IW458101) embodies the timeless elegance of the Portofino collection. The timepiece features a polished 37mm stainless steel c...
Stainless Steel
International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch 7 Chain with Original Box & Papers. Dial: A Beautiful White Enamel Dial in perfect condit...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
IWC Portuguese Chronograph Portugieser IW371415 41mm 18k Rose Gold Black Dial
By IWC
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: IW371415 Model: IWC Portugieser Portuguese Chronograph Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Band: Black Leather Bezel: 18k Rose Gold Dial: Black Crystal: Sapphire Cas...
International Watch Company Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
International Watch Company. An 18ct Yellow Gold, Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch, C1920s. Dial: A Beautiful White Enamel Dial in perfect condition with Breguet style numerals ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold