IWC watches for sale in NYC

About IWC

IWC Schaffhausen, the International Watch Company, was founded in 1868 by Florentine Ariosto Jones, an American watchmaker from Boston who set up a factory on the Rhine in northern Switzerland. That mix of American engineering and Swiss craft still shows in the brand's watches, which tend to be technical, legible and very well built.

The Portugieser, first made in the late 1930s for Portuguese merchants who wanted a wristwatch with pocket watch precision, is the most recognized IWC. Its large, clean dial and slim bezel suit both formal and casual wear, and the line includes chronographs, automatics with seven day power reserves, annual calendars and perpetual calendars.

IWC's Pilot's watches go back to the 1930s as well. The Big Pilot's Watch, with its large case and conical crown, is a modern classic, and the smaller Mark series and Pilot's Chronographs offer the same instrument style in more everyday sizes. The Portofino line covers elegant dress watches, the Ingenieur is the brand's integrated bracelet sports watch, and the Aquatimer is its dive collection.

Sizes vary a lot across the catalog. A Portofino can be a slim 37 or 40 mm dress watch, while a Big Pilot measures 43 to 46 mm, so it pays to compare the case diameter on each listing and, ideally, to try two sizes on before you choose.

IWC reference numbers start with IW followed by six digits, such as IW371605. The first four digits identify the model family and calibre, and the last two identify the dial and strap combination, which makes it easy to check exact specifications.

IWC is a strong choice if you want serious watchmaking with a practical, understated look. Use the filters to sort by model, size and price, and call or text us to see a shortlist in person at our office on West 47th Street. Viewings are by appointment.