The house
International Watch Company, trading as IWC Schaffhausen, is a Swiss watch and clock maker based in Schaffhausen. Florentine Ariosto Jones founded it in 1868. The company moved to the Rauschenbach family in 1880 after bankruptcy and has belonged to Richemont since 2000.
What the house makes
International Watch Company, also known as IWC Schaffhausen, makes watches and clocks. Its headquarters are in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
The company is a Swiss manufacturer in the horology industry.
On the wrist
The available record names watches as one of IWC's products, but does not identify particular collections, references, case sizes, movements, or water ratings.
For context, see our [[list:swiss-watch-brands|Swiss watch brands]] list.
Starting with IWC
A first look at IWC starts with its base in Schaffhausen and its founding in 1868. The record does not specify a first model, collection, or buying route.
IWC trades under the IWC Schaffhausen name.
Strengths
IWC has a clearly recorded Swiss home in Schaffhausen and a long history in watchmaking and clockmaking.
Its present ownership is also clear: Richemont has owned the company since 2000.
Catches
The available facts do not name IWC models, styles, calibres, prices, case measurements, or water-resistance figures. Those details need to be checked for the specific watch.
The record also does not give a particular wearer, use case, or comparison with another house.
Pricing
No watch or clock prices are provided in the available facts, so there is no published figure to compare here.
Who it suits
- Readers tracing Swiss watch houses
- Buyers who want clear ownership and origin facts
- Those comparing established watch manufacturers
Who should look elsewhere
- You need a quoted price or a specific IWC reference
- You are comparing case sizes, movements, or water ratings
Worth knowing
- Swiss house based in Schaffhausen
- Makes both watches and clocks
- Founded in 1868
- Owned by Richemont since 2000
Before you buy
- No models or collections are named
- No calibre details are provided
- No prices are listed
- No case or water-resistance figures are given
The short of it
IWC is a Swiss watch and clock house with a documented start in 1868 and a home in Schaffhausen. Richemont has owned it since 2000. That gives a buyer a clear answer on origin and present ownership, but not on a particular model's design, movement, dimensions, water rating, or price. Choose a specific IWC watch only after checking those details for that reference. For a wider alphabetical search, use Watch brands A to Z.
What the record says it makes
clock
What buyers ask
Where is IWC based?
IWC is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
When was International Watch Company founded?
Florentine Ariosto Jones founded the International Watch Company in 1868.
Who owns IWC today?
IWC has been a subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group since 2000.
What does IWC make?
The available record lists watches and clocks as IWC products.
What was the company called originally?
It was founded as the International Watch Company and trades as IWC Schaffhausen.
Are IWC watch prices listed here?
No. The available facts contain no prices for IWC watches or clocks.
