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IWC

Founded in:
1868
Headquarters:
Schaffhausen, ‎Switzerland

IWC (International Watch Co.), first established by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones in 1868, has been a division of the Swiss Richemont Group since 2000. The intricate design balances grandiose aspirations in each model produced by the brand, which is well-recognised for manufacturing pilot/aviation watches using titanium. In 2018, IWC took the top place among fifteen other Swiss watchmakers in receiving the WWF's "Ambitious" designation for their environmental initiatives.

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Annual vs. Perpetual Calendars in Luxury Watches: A Detailed Comparison
Aparna Ajith

Annual vs. Perpetual Calendars in Luxury Watches: A Detailed Comparison

October 29, 2024

Understand the craft of annual and perpetual calendars in watchmaking with the help of this GMT India guide

The Best 5 Moonphase Watches for a Starry Look
Aaron Jacob

The Best 5 Moonphase Watches for a Starry Look

October 4, 2024

The moon on your wrist can be a poetic and mystical companion. So, here are the moonphase watches that can spin such magic and wonder

From Rolex to Jaeger-LeCoultre: Top Dress Watches of 2024
Aaron Jacob

From Rolex to Jaeger-LeCoultre: Top Dress Watches of 2024

September 26, 2024

A dress watch can be the ideal accessory for a black-tie event. If you are looking for a brand new dress watch, check out these 2024 releases

Chinese New Year: IWC, Vacheron Constantin Release Novelties Dedicated to the Year of the Snake
Aaron Jacob

Chinese New Year: IWC, Vacheron Constantin Release Novelties Dedicated to the Year of the Snake

August 30, 2024

Both watchmakers have come up with exquisite limited-edition timepieces, showcasing remarkable artistry and technical brilliance

White-Hot: 6 Timepieces with White Dials to Match Your Wardrobe
Aaron Jacob

White-Hot: 6 Timepieces with White Dials to Match Your Wardrobe

August 26, 2024

From Seiko Presage to AP Royal Oak Selfwinding, these white dial watches are timeless and versatile accessories

Time Wound: Why the Mainspring Is Crucial for a Watch
Aaron Jacob

Time Wound: Why the Mainspring Is Crucial for a Watch

August 5, 2024

The mainspring provides the energy to power other components of a watch. As a result, time begins to run.

Top Six Chronographs that Will Set Your Pulse Racing
Aaron Jacob

Top Six Chronographs that Will Set Your Pulse Racing

July 31, 2024

Chronographs are arguably the most popular complication, appearing on timepieces of all types. Check out these reasonably priced options

Beyond the Classics: Examining the Diverse Materials of Luxury Watchmaking
GMT India Correspondent

Beyond the Classics: Examining the Diverse Materials of Luxury Watchmaking

July 24, 2024

The quest for innovation has led to watchmakers experimenting with non-traditional materials for their timepieces. Check out the four most sought-after ones

Cult Status: Top 7 Watches with Gold Cases and Black Dials
Aaron Jacob

Cult Status: Top 7 Watches with Gold Cases and Black Dials

June 24, 2024

Black-and-gold is a timeless combination for watches. A gold case adds a touch of luxury, while a black dial ensures a clean, professional look

Top 5 Destro Pieces for Every Watch Enthusiast
Aaron Jacob

Top 5 Destro Pieces for Every Watch Enthusiast

May 31, 2024

From Omega to TAG Heuer, luxury watchmakers continue to create a variety of destro timepieces that appeal to left- and right-handed collectors alike

The Most Challenging Processes Are the Ones We Are Most Proud of: Markus Bühler of IWC
Fathima Ashraf

The Most Challenging Processes Are the Ones We Are Most Proud of: Markus Bühler of IWC

May 30, 2024

IWC’s Associate Director of Watch and Movement Assembly, Markus Bühler, speaks to GMT India about the process behind creating the upgraded Portugieser collection.

Material Innovation: IWC Unveils Ceralume® and the First Totally Luminous Ceramic Concept Watch
Aaron Jacob

Material Innovation: IWC Unveils Ceralume® and the First Totally Luminous Ceramic Concept Watch

May 28, 2024

Lewis Hamilton was spotted wearing the fully glow-in-the-dark concept watch made with Ceralume® during the Monaco GP 2024

Top 6 Monochromatic Watches to Die for
Aaron Jacob

Top 6 Monochromatic Watches to Die for

May 9, 2024

These watches offer minimalist aesthetics and often come with a minimum number of complications or decorations to keep the focus on the colour theme

Luxury Watches for Mother’s Day: Top 9
Aaron Jacob

Luxury Watches for Mother’s Day: Top 9

May 9, 2024

Moms make the world go round, so why not give the Superwoman in your life an outstanding present this year?

Spotted at W&W 2024: Celebrities and their Exquisite Wristwatches
Aakriti Jadwani

Spotted at W&W 2024: Celebrities and their Exquisite Wristwatches

April 30, 2024

Gisele Bündchen, Kylian Mbappé and Kevin O’Leary, among others, flaunted stunning timepieces at the watchmaking gala held earlier in April

First Steps: Top 8 Luxury Watches to Start Your Collection with
Aaron Jacob

First Steps: Top 8 Luxury Watches to Start Your Collection with

April 26, 2024

Here’s a comprehensive guide to starting a collection of dependable, lifelong companions for your wrist, reflecting your personal style and interests

Open Secrets: Making a Case for these 5 Stunning Casebacks
Rajrupa Biswas

Open Secrets: Making a Case for these 5 Stunning Casebacks

April 15, 2024

Casebacks, open or closed, create their own magic. Check out these five intriguing casebacks that elevate watch design and complexity to a whole new level

IWC Schaffhausen Impresses with Stunning Portugieser Models at Watches and Wonders 2024
Amrita Lall

IWC Schaffhausen Impresses with Stunning Portugieser Models at Watches and Wonders 2024

April 9, 2024

Featuring highly intricate dials and high complications, the novelties embody IWC’s dedication to watchmaking excellence

The Ultimate Valentine’s Day 2024 Gifting Guide: Ultra Luxe Watches for Him and Her
Aakriti Jadwani

The Ultimate Valentine’s Day 2024 Gifting Guide: Ultra Luxe Watches for Him and Her

February 9, 2024

From understated aesthetics to bejewelled marvels, this curated gift guide will help you select the perfect Valentine’s Day present for your SO

IWC Schaffhausen Hosts a Watchmaking Masterclass at Mumbai’s Jio World Plaza
Aakriti Jadwani

IWC Schaffhausen Hosts a Watchmaking Masterclass at Mumbai’s Jio World Plaza

January 25, 2024

To celebrate the launch of its first flagship store in India, IWC organised an informative training session for watch lovers in Mumbai

Celebrities Flaunt the Hottest Timepieces on the Red Carpet
Aakriti Jadwani

Celebrities Flaunt the Hottest Timepieces on the Red Carpet

January 23, 2024

Check out these striking wrist candies on Robert Downey Jr, Ryan Gosling, Cillian Murphy, Selena Gomez and other Hollywood stars

Enter the Dragon: IWC Schaffhausen Showcases a New Portugieser Chronograph Variant
Aaron Jacob

Enter the Dragon: IWC Schaffhausen Showcases a New Portugieser Chronograph Variant

January 10, 2024

The new Portugieser Chronograph, celebrating the forthcoming Chinese New Year, features a 41 mm stainless steel case and a burgundy dial

IWC Collaborates with Warner Bros. for Two Aquaman-Themed Aquatimer Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Models
Aaron Jacob

IWC Collaborates with Warner Bros. for Two Aquaman-Themed Aquatimer Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Models

December 20, 2023

Each model is limited to 25 pieces. The new variants are inspired by the red and blue glowing prop watches supplied by IWC for the sequel’s production

IWC Introduces New Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince
Aaron Jacob

IWC Introduces New Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince

December 4, 2023

Celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Le Petit Prince editions, the latest variant in the IWC series comes in a smaller case, compared with the previous models

Swiss Luxury Watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen Opens its First Boutique in India
Aakriti Jadwani

Swiss Luxury Watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen Opens its First Boutique in India

November 23, 2023

Located at Mumbai’s Jio World Plaza, the store is set to be the ultimate shopping destination for watch lovers. Check out the boutique’s latest offerings as well

Turbocharged: IWC Releases New Performance-Oriented Chronographs in Partnership with Mercedes-AMG and F1
Aaron Jacob

Turbocharged: IWC Releases New Performance-Oriented Chronographs in Partnership with Mercedes-AMG and F1

November 16, 2023

The new Pilot references in titanium and Ceratanium® are built not for the skies but for the racetrack. Precision is, of course, the name of the game

Spotted: Extraordinary Timepieces Worn by Indian Celebrities
Syed Shiraz from The Indian Horology

Spotted: Extraordinary Timepieces Worn by Indian Celebrities

October 26, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan, KL Rahul, Sara Ali Khan and other Indian celebrities were seen wearing these ultra-luxe timepieces

IWC Aces Monochromatic Design with the Two New TOP GUN Timepieces
Aaron Jacob

IWC Aces Monochromatic Design with the Two New TOP GUN Timepieces

October 18, 2023

The new additions to the brand’s TOP GUN collection show off bold execution in terms of varied sizes and bold colours

IWC Resurrects the Turbine-Inspired Big Pilot Markus Bühler, but with a Tourbillon
Aaron Jacob

IWC Resurrects the Turbine-Inspired Big Pilot Markus Bühler, but with a Tourbillon

October 3, 2023

Limited to only 51 pieces, the long-awaited successor to the Big Pilot Markus Bühler watch from 2008 now comes in a platinum case

Ode to Precision: Presenting the IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton
Aaron Jacob

Ode to Precision: Presenting the IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton

September 22, 2023

Honouring the seven-time Formula One World Champion, IWC Schaffhausen has released a special ‘Lewis Hamilton’ Chronograph

IWC Goes Off-Roading with Two New Big Pilot’s Watches, Dedicated to Mercedes-AMG G 63 ‘Grand Edition’
Aaron Jacob

IWC Goes Off-Roading with Two New Big Pilot’s Watches, Dedicated to Mercedes-AMG G 63 ‘Grand Edition’

September 18, 2023

In partnership with Mercedes-AMG, IWC has added two new iterations to its Big Pilot’s Watch collection, dedicated to the iconic G 63

GPHG 2023: Introducing the Nominees for the Calendar and Astronomy Timepieces Category
Rajrupa Biswas

GPHG 2023: Introducing the Nominees for the Calendar and Astronomy Timepieces Category

September 13, 2023

The Calendar and Astronomy timepieces category recognises watches with at least one calendar and/or astronomical complication on each

GPHG 2023: A Closer Look at the Nominees in the Sports Category
Amrita Lall

GPHG 2023: A Closer Look at the Nominees in the Sports Category

September 11, 2023

The six nominees include the charming IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 and the bold TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronometer, among others

GPHG 2023: Final Nominations for the Ladies’ and Ladies’ Complications Categories Revealed
Aakriti Jadwani

GPHG 2023: Final Nominations for the Ladies’ and Ladies’ Complications Categories Revealed

September 8, 2023

As we get ready for the forthcoming GPHG Awards, here’s a lowdown on all nominees for the Ladies’ and Ladies’ Complications sections

GPHG 2023: Meet the Nominees for the Iconic Timepieces Category
Rajrupa Biswas

GPHG 2023: Meet the Nominees for the Iconic Timepieces Category

September 8, 2023

The Iconic category recognises watches that have had a significant and enduring impact on watchmaking and the market for over 20 years

IWC Releases the Navy-Inspired Pilot’s Watch Automatic 41 'Black Aces'
Rajrupa Biswas

IWC Releases the Navy-Inspired Pilot’s Watch Automatic 41 'Black Aces'

August 29, 2023

The special edition timepiece stands out with a fully luminous dial, a first for the brand; it is born of a highly sophisticated manufacturing process

Bonding over Time: These Watches Make for Perfect Rakshabandhan Gifts
Aakriti Jadwani

Bonding over Time: These Watches Make for Perfect Rakshabandhan Gifts

August 24, 2023

Watches are timeless gifts. If you are still undecided about which timepiece to pick for your sibling, here’s a list that can come in handy

From Patek 5711 to Cartier Roadster: 5 Iconic Watches that Have Been Discontinued
Rajrupa Biswas

From Patek 5711 to Cartier Roadster: 5 Iconic Watches that Have Been Discontinued

August 21, 2023

Discontinued Watches Hold a Unique Position in the World of Horology. Here Are Some of the Most Sought-After Timepieces that Have Trumped Obsolescence

IWC Officially Introduces its Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Lake Tahoe Watch
Aaron Jacob

IWC Officially Introduces its Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Lake Tahoe Watch

June 21, 2023

First spotted on the wrist of seven-time world racing champion Lewis Hamilton this year, the 46.5 mm watch is a vision in white ceramic

Watches and Wonders Heads to Shanghai, Hosting the Salon in September 2023
Aakriti Jadwani

Watches and Wonders Heads to Shanghai, Hosting the Salon in September 2023

June 16, 2023

The Shanghai chapter of Watches and Wonders will take place at the city’s West Bund Art Center from September 13 to 17 and will feature 14 Maisons

The Latest Mark XX Timepieces from IWC Are a Vision in Silvery White
Aaron Jacob

The Latest Mark XX Timepieces from IWC Are a Vision in Silvery White

June 2, 2023

The newly launched models with white silver-plated dials celebrate 75 years of the Mark series. The movement makes a difference too

Gerald Genta’s Ingenieur SL, Pilot’s Chronographs Feature Prominently in IWC Launches at Watches and Wonders 2023
Rajrupa Biswas

Gerald Genta’s Ingenieur SL, Pilot’s Chronographs Feature Prominently in IWC Launches at Watches and Wonders 2023

March 29, 2023

The brand’s novelties boast minimalist designs, bolstered by the innovative use of titanium and ceramic

Valentine’s Day 2023: The Best Luxury Watches for Him and Her
Rajrupa Biswas

Valentine’s Day 2023: The Best Luxury Watches for Him and Her

February 13, 2023

Make his or her wildest horological fantasy come true with any of these masterpieces from top luxe watchmakers

TimeVallée Opens its First Middle East Flagship Store in Qatar Duty Free
Aakriti Jadwani

TimeVallée Opens its First Middle East Flagship Store in Qatar Duty Free

February 8, 2023

The luxury multi-brand store at the airport seeks to align its retail goals with Qatar Duty Free’s objective of offering a magical shopping experience

GMT India’s Picks for the Best Watches of 2022
Aakriti Jadwani

GMT India’s Picks for the Best Watches of 2022

December 30, 2022

From grand collabs to artistic watches, here are some of our hottest picks from 2022 — they impressed even the most fastidious watch connoisseurs

Eco-Friendly Luxe Watches: A Union of Style & Sustainability
Rajrupa Biswas

Eco-Friendly Luxe Watches: A Union of Style & Sustainability

December 29, 2022

If you think luxury and sustainability are not made for each other, think again. Check out these luxe watches that are environmentally friendly

From IWC to Patek Philippe: Top Dress Watches of 2022
Aakriti Jadwani

From IWC to Patek Philippe: Top Dress Watches of 2022

December 28, 2022

A dress watch can be your perfect accessory for a black-tie event. Here are the most exquisite dress watches of 2022 that we loved

Celebrate the Year of the Water Rabbit with IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 Edition ‘Chinese New Year’
Aaron Jacob

Celebrate the Year of the Water Rabbit with IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 Edition ‘Chinese New Year’

November 25, 2022

The new Portugieser Automatic 40 Edition ‘Chinese New Year’ comes with an all-new burgundy dial and is limited to only 500 pieces

First Look: IWC’s Newest Perpetual Calendar Timepiece
Aaron Jacob

First Look: IWC’s Newest Perpetual Calendar Timepiece

November 24, 2022

After launching its Portugieser Automatic 40 Edition ‘Chinese New Year’ earlier this month, IWC has unveiled its new Portofino collection