Girard-Perregaux
International Watch Company
Girard-Perregaux vs International Watch Company
| Girard-Perregaux | International Watch Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1791 | 1868 |
| Country | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Based in | La Chaux-de-Fonds | Schaffhausen |
| Owned by | Sowind Group | Richemont |
| Website | girard-perregaux.com | iwc.com |
Girard-Perregaux
Girard-Perregaux suits a buyer who wants a Swiss manufacture with a long recorded history and recognizable collections to research. Its La Chaux-de-Fonds base and Sowind Group ownership are clear, as are the names of several families and models. The available record does not provide the practical figures needed to compare individual watches, such as dimensions, water resistance, calibers, or prices. Treat this as a starting point for identifying the house, then check the specific model before buying.
- Swiss manufacture headquartered in La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Origins traced to 1791
- Named collections include 1966 and Vintage 1945
International Watch Company
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.
- Swiss house based in Schaffhausen
- Makes both watches and clocks
- Founded in 1868
Listed together on Watch Brands A to Z in 2026, Swiss Watch Brands in 2026.