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IWC. Engineered.

Rooted in Schaffhausen, IWC is known for engineering excellence, distinctive design and a commitment to uncompromising quality. Since 1868, the Maison has combined mechanical expertise with purposeful innovation to create timepieces that are both technically advanced and timeless in character.

Today, a state-of-the-art production facility and deep expertise in chronographs, calendars and advanced material engineering shape our contemporary approach to watchmaking. A pure and understated form gives these technical innovations their most authentic expression and keeps them relevant for generations to come.

Black Ingenieur SL being assembled

founded

1868 in Schaffhausen, Switzerland

CEO

Chris Grainger-Herr

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Ingenieur SL gold watch shown on a wrist

The rebirth of a legend

Nearly 50 years after Gérald Genta created the Ingenieur SL, IWC Schaffhausen re-launched the iconic design in 2023. The modern IWC Ingenieur is a faithful distillation of the original design with the proportions, ergonomics and striking visual balance of a sports watch for the 21st century – perfected and refined down to the smallest detail.

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Watches, watch accessories

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Intricate design balanced with mechanical finesse

About IWC Schaffhausen

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Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 A unique engineering approach to watchmaking

IWC Schaffhausen presents the Ingenieur Automatic 42 in black ceramic, a combination of the Gérald Genta-derived integrated bracelet design with a full ceramic execution for the first time.

The Maison also brings its Ingenieur and Pilot’s Watches collections further beyond limits with new timepieces that unite perfect ergonomics and high-performance.

Discover the best of human craftsmanship and creativity with cutting-edge technology and processes.

Homo Faber 2024: The Journey of Life Presenting the Perpetual Studio

The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer presents its Perpetual Studio, explaining its engineering approach to fine watchmaking, alongside the highlights of its new Portugieser collection. Live demonstrations of the assembling of a high complication watch take place throughout the entire duration of the exhibition.

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  • Made of Ceratanium® As this material is based on a titanium alloy, the bracelet is around 30 percent lighter than a steel bracelet and extremely comfortable to wear. This TOP GUN model is powered by the IWC-manufactured 52615 calibre, visible through the tinted sapphire glass case back. 📸 Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN (Ref. IW503604), features a case, crown and a bracelet made of Ceratanium® 🔗Link in bio. #IWCwatches | #IWCpilot
  • A statement in jet black ceramic. The Big Pilot’s Watch 43 with a functional, cockpit instrument-inspired aesthetic, is ergonomically designed for maximum wearing comfort, wherever your journey takes you. 📸 IW329801 🔗 Link in bio. #IWCwatches | #IWCpilot
  • IWC. Engineered for Eternity. Mark the turning of the year with a secular perpetual calendar that calculates leap-year exceptions until 3999. The Portugieser Eternal Calendar (Ref. IW505701) in platinum showcases the height of IWC watchmaking expertise in engineering mechanical calendars, with a moon phase display that will remain accurate for thousands, even millions, of years to come. #IWCwatches | #IWCportugieser
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