Time is an elemental and eternal component of the universe.
IWC has a long standing tradition of excellence in the highest tradition of the watch maker's craft. Its products are instantly recognizable as symbols of style, elegance and quality. Born in 1868 in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the brainchild of an ambitious American and a Swiss industrialist, IWC has always focused on creating new standards in time-keeping technology and design. Over the years, IWC has launched a series of collections widely regarded as some of the finest time-keeping instruments the world has ever seen. Prized by collectors and connoisseurs, each IWC masterpiece is engraved with a unique number and calibre type.