The Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen was founded in 1868 by American engineer and watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones. His goal was to combine advanced American manufacturing technologies with traditional Swiss craftsmanship. To achieve this, he chose the city of Schaffhausen — an industrial hub in eastern Switzerland, far from traditional watchmaking regions but offering access to Rhine hydroelectric power and skilled artisans.

Since its founding, IWC Schaffhausen has stood out for its engineering approach to watchmaking, emphasizing precision, reliability, and functionality. These principles became the brand’s philosophy, earning it a reputation as a creator of exceptional timepieces. The manufacture is renowned for developing in-house calibers, using innovative materials, and crafting highly complex mechanisms — from chronographs to perpetual calendars and tourbillons.

IWC Schaffhausen has gained recognition for its unique combination of technical excellence and understated elegance, which particularly appeals to collectors and true connoisseurs of fine watchmaking. Each creation embodies the German-speaking Swiss precision and the brand’s unwavering pursuit of engineering perfection.

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Nowadays, IWC Schaffhausen is part of the Richemont Group and continues to develop its signature collections — each representing a distinct facet of the brand’s identity: aviation, sports, maritime heritage, or timeless classic elegance.