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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

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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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Intricate design balanced with mechanical finesse

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Learn more about jobs at IWC Schaffhausen and if you do not find a job that matches your expectations today, we invite you to submit your profile for future opportunities.

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Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 Marking groundbreaking innovation

Inspired by pioneering spirit and bold vision, the engineers at IWC Schaffhausen are now building on legacy and carrying it into the future.  
 
This year, the Maison invites visitors to experience the next Space Age with the first-ever timepiece purpose-built for operation in orbit, and the anniversary edition Le Petit Prince collection. Complimenting the collection, IWC Schaffhausen is presenting a new era for perpetual calendars with the Perpetual Calendar IWC-ProSet®. 
 
Discover the unseen with visionary artistry and masterful engineering. 

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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  • Ingenieur, in dark olive green ceramic. The Ingenieur Automatic 42 is the first model in the Ingenieur collection to be crafted entirely from colored ceramic, underscoring a true feat of engineering due to the highly complex ceramic manufacturing process. The "Grid"-patterned dial features the same green hue as the ceramic components. Golden accents, in the form of the crown, bezel screws, hands, and appliques provide striking contrast, highlighting the bold aesthetics. Ref. IW338902 #IWCwatches #IWCingenieur #WatchesAndWonders2026
  • Ingenieur. Tourbillon. The new Ingenieur Tourbillon 41 in 18-carat 5N gold features a state-of-the-art flying minute tourbillon, one of the most complex mechanisms in fine watchmaking. Positioned at 6 o’clock, the complication is suspended from gold-coated bridges, a testament to precision engineering. This timepiece blends the heritage of Gérald Genta, revisiting the bold and visionary design from the 1970s, with enhanced ergonomics and a highly detailed finishing. A dark olive green “Grid” dial contrasts with the gold case and integrated bracelet. Ref. IW345901, limited to 100 pieces. #IWCwatches #IWCingenieur #WatchesAndWonders2026
  • #FormUndTechnik @iwcwatches x @eileengu, featuring the new Ingenieur Automatic 35 with a signature blue “Grid” dial. Ref. IW324907 #IWCwatches #IWCingenieur #WatchesAndWonders2026
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