IWC Schaffhausen Luxury Watch

IWC (International Watch Co.) stands as a pinnacle of Swiss watchmaking, renowned for its technical precision and high-quality craftsmanship. Founded in 1868, the brand is unique within the Swiss industry for being established in Schaffhausen, the only major watch factory located in north-eastern Switzerland. This location was chosen by its American founder to utilize hydropower from the Rhine River.

Starting as a pioneer in combining American industrial production techniques with Swiss watchmaking excellence, IWC grew into a globally recognized luxury brand. Today, it operates as a key subsidiary of the Richemont Group, ensuring that while it maintains its historic headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Switzerland, it benefits from the global reach and resources of a major luxury goods conglomerate. Every watch is meticulously engineered in Switzerland, maintaining the 'Swiss Made' heritage that defines the brand.