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IWC Schaffhausen

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Country: Switzerland
Founded: 1868 1860s
Category: Watches Accessories
Related brands: Watches brands founded in the 1860s Watches brands from Switzerland

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IWC Schaffhausen is the Engineer of Watchmaking™

IWC Schaffhausen is a luxury watch brand founded in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, in 1868 by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones. Combining American production techniques with Swiss craftsmanship, it creates precise, robust mechanical watches. Its motto, “Probus Scafusia,” established in 1903, is also emblematic, and the brand officially presents “Engineer of Watchmaking” and “Engineering beyond time.” It is known for major collections including Pilot’s Watch, Portugieser, Portofino, and Ingenieur.

Concept

Engineering beyond time

IWC Schaffhausen characteristics

Main traits of IWC Schaffhausen

Luxury & heritage: Position in the luxury market and connections to fashion history and culture.
Outdoor & functional: Outdoor influences and functionality suited to weather and ease of movement.
Sporty & sportswear: Sportswear and styles inspired by physical activity.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of IWC Schaffhausen relative to overall brand tendencies.

This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.