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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN UNVEILS ITS CERALUME® TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURES THE FIRST FULLY LUMINOUS CERAMIC WATCH
Schaffhausen, IWC Schaffhausen has developed a proprietary luminous ceramic technology called Ceralume®. Based on a highly engineered and patent-pending process, developed by IWC’s engineering division XPL, the technology enables IWC to produce fully luminous ceramic watch cases for the first time. This is achieved by homogeneously mixing ceramic powders...
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN - PRESENTS LIMITED-EDITION BIG PILOT’S WATCH 43 WITH A TOURBILLON DEDICATED TO “THE LITTLE PRINCE”
Schaffhausen, 1st December 2023: Continuing the tradition of Pilot’s Watches paying tribute to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s world-famous novel, IWC Schaffhausen unveils the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince. Limited to 300 pieces, this 43-millimetre Big Pilot’s Watch impresses with an 18-carat Armor Gold® case and a deep blue dial with a beautiful...
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN - ADDS TWO NEW COLORED CERAMIC MODELS TO ITS TOP GUN COLLECTION
Schaffhausen, 17th October 2023: With two new models in its “Colors of TOP GUN” collection, IWC Schaffhausen underscores its comprehensive expertise in manufacturing colored ceramic watches with striking monochromatic designs. The Pilot’s Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Woodland is the first Timezoner® in colored ceramic, featuring a dark green ceramic case and a...
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN PRESENTS RE-EDITION OF THE LEGENDARY “MARKUS BÜHLER” BIG PILOT’S WATCH
Schaffhausen, 2nd October 2023: IWC Schaffhausen unveils the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Markus Bühler. The timepiece is the long-awaited successor to the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler from 2008. This time, the characteristic aircraft turbine is integrated into a flying minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock, which proved a...
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN INTRODUCES A LIMITED EDITION PORTUGIESER DESIGNED IN COLLABORATION WITH LEWIS HAMILTON
Schaffhausen, 21st September 2023: IWC Schaffhausen presents the Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton. Designed in collaboration with the seven-time Formula One™ world champion and IWC brand ambassador, it features a refined platinum case, a teal dial and a matching textile strap. The IWC-manufactured 89900 calibre drives a flying minute...
ENGINEERING FOR THE FUTURE: EILEEN GU AND IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN HOST A SPECIAL TALK IN SHANGHAI WITH LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD
Schaffhausen/Shanghai, 2nd August 2023: Yesterday, together with IWC brand ambassador Eileen Gu, IWC Schaffhausen hosted an inspiring talk in its flagship boutique in Taikoo Hui Mall, Shanghai. The Olympic champion freestyle skier and Laureus Sports Awards winner was joined by Ned Wills, Managing Director of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation....
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN OPENS ITS FIRST BOUTIQUE IN COSMOPOLITAN BERLIN
Schaffhausen/Berlin, 17th July 2023: IWC Schaffhausen announces the opening of its first boutique in Berlin. Located on Kurfürstendamm, the city’s famous shopping boulevard, it is designed as an open and welcoming space where clients can discover the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s main collections. The so-called Engineering Wall provides visitors with a...
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN INTRODUCES THE BIG PILOT’S WATCH PERPETUAL CALENDAR TOP GUN LAKE TAHOE IN WHITE CERAMIC
Schaffhausen, 15th June 2023: IWC Schaffhausen complements its “Colors of TOP GUN” collection with the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN Lake Tahoe. The new model features a 46.5-millimeter white ceramic case, a black dial, and black hands with white Super-LumiNova®. Developed during the 1980s, IWC’s legendary perpetual calendar automatically recognizes...
75 YEARS OF THE LEGENDARY MARK SERIES: IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN LAUNCHES A NEW DIAL FOR THE MARK XX
Schaffhausen, 1st June 2023: IWC Schaffhausen celebrates the 75th anniversary of its Mark series and launches two new versions of the Pilot’s Watch Mark XX. Harking back to the legendary Mark 11 developed for the British Royal Air Force, the Mark XX is the latest addition to the series. The...
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN HOSTS A BASKETBALL CHALLENGE WITH LEWIS HAMILTON IN THE MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT
Schaffhausen/Miami, May 3rd, 2023: Ahead of the second Miami Grand Prix™, IWC Schaffhausen invited a group of famous athletes and celebrities to compete with seven-time Formula One™ world champion Lewis Hamilton on the basketball court. The “IWC Chrono Challenge” organized in collaboration with Miami-based nonprofit Dibia DREAM marked the first...
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN CELEBRATES ITS RETURN TO MIAMI IN VIBRANT PINK
Schaffhausen/Miami, 1st May 2023: On the occasion of the second Miami Grand Prix™, IWC Schaffhausen presents a dedicated version of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team with an eye-catching Miami Pink rubber strap. In keeping with Miami’s sun-kissed lifestyle and reflecting the vibrant colors of Ocean...
SKATEBOARDING WORLD CHAMPION JAGGER EATON JOINS THE IWC FAMILY
Schaffhausen/San Diego, 26th April 2023: IWC Schaffhausen proudly welcomes Jagger Eaton to the IWC family as the newest Friend of the Brand. The two-time skateboarding World Champion and Olympic Medalist, Jagger Eaton, is known for his raw talent, perseverance, and confidence. With a shared appreciation for sports, IWC and Eaton are...
IWC - OLYMPIC CHAMPION FREESTYLE SKIER EILEEN GU VISITS IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN’S HOMETOWN
Schaffhausen, 30th March 2023 – IWC Schaffhausen’s Friend of the Brand and champion freestyle skier Eileen Gu visited the IWC Manufakturzentrum in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, for the first time on Thursday. The Olympian, fashion model and full-time student joined the IWC family in August 2021. During her trip to Schaffhausen, Gu...
IWC - FREESTYLE SKIER EILEEN GU VISITS IWC AT WATCHES AND WONDERS GENEVA
Schaffhausen/Geneva, 29th March 2023 – Two-time Olympic champion freestyle skier Eileen Gu joined IWC Schaffhausen on Wednesday at the Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva. It is the first time Gu, an IWC Friend of the Brand since 2021, has attended the leading watch fair, which runs until April 2nd....
IWC - FORM UND TECHNIK: IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN LAUNCHES THE INGENIEUR AUTOMATIC 40 IN GENEVA WITH A CELEBRATION OF POWERFUL DESIGN
Schaffhausen/Geneva, 27th March 2023: At the Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva, IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Ingenieur Automatic 40, inspired by Gérald Genta’s Ingenieur SL from the 1970s. As a tribute to this era, which was marked by a reduced and technical approach to design, the new Ingenieur is presented...
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN PRESENTS ITS FIRST 41-MILLIMETRE PILOT’S CHRONOGRAPHS IN CERAMIC AND INTRODUCES “OCEANA” COLOR
Schaffhausen/Geneva, 27th March 2023: At the Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva, IWC Schaffhausen introduced its first 41-millimetre Pilot’s Chronographs in ceramic. The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN “Oceana” features a case made of blue ceramic, developed in collaboration with Pantone® and inspired by the color of the U.S....
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN PREMIERES INDIVIDUALISATION SERVICE FOR THE PORTUGIESER CHRONOGRAPH IN DUBAI AND SHANGHAI FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUES
Schaffhausen/Dubai/Shanghai, 13th March 2023: IWC Schaffhausen introduces an individualisation service for the Portugieser Chronograph in its flagship boutiques at the Dubai Mall and Shanghai Taikoo Hui Mall. Clients can try different combinations of case materials, unique dial colours, and straps to create their personal version of the iconic chronograph directly...
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN REVISITS GÉRALD GENTA'S ICONIC DESIGN WITH THE NEW INGENIEUR AUTOMATIC 40
Schaffhausen/Geneva, 27th March 2023: IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Ingenieur Automatic 40 at the Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva. This newly engineered automatic model reflects the bold aesthetic codes of Gérald Genta’s Ingenieur SL, Reference 1832, from the 1970s while meeting the highest standards regarding ergonomics, finishing, and technology. The collection...
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN ADDS A NEW VERSION OF THE PORTUGIESER AUTOMATIC 40 WITH A SALMON-COLOURED DIAL TO THE COLLECTION
Schaffhausen/Dubai, 10th February 2023: IWC Schaffhausen introduces a new version of the Portugieser Automatic 40 with a stainless steel case and a striking salmon-coloured dial. Introduced to the collection in 2020, the Portugieser Automatic 40 brings back the timeless design of the first Portugieser from the late 1930s in a...
IWC LAUNCHES BLACK DIAL VERSIONS OF THE PILOT’S WATCH CHRONOGRAPH 41
Schaffhausen, 27th January 2023: IWC Schaffhausen adds two references with black dials to the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 collection. One is fitted with a black calfskin strap, and the other with a high-grade stainless steel bracelet. Both novelties feature the IWC EasX-CHANGE® system for quick and easy strap exchange and...