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What does IWC stand for in watches?

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What does IWC stand for in watches?
IWC Watches stands for “International Watch Co.” Founded in 1868 by an American watchmaker in Switzerland, IWC is one of the most respected luxury Swiss watchmakers today. They’re particularly well-known for their aviation watches. Shop a collection of IWC Watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Vintage IWC Schaffhausen 18K Gold Dress Watch, Black Dial, 1958
By IWC
Located in Zurich, CH
The Ultimate Expression of Mid-Century Swiss Minimalism. This striking vintage International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen dress watch stands as a masterclass in understated elegance...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

I.W.C. 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Oversized Tank Watch circa 1930's
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C. / International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" 41m...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s IWC Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1951 IWC Schaffhausen dress watch exemplifies the understated elegance and precision craftsmanship for which International Watch Co. became renowned. Crafted in 18k yell...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVII Top Gun Automatic Men's Watch IW324712
By IWC
Located in Washington Depot, CT
IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVII Top Gun Watch Model: IW324712 Serial: 6256624 This IWC watch has a ceramic case that is 41mm in diameter. Green canvas I...
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2010s Wrist Watches

IWC Classic Steel Dress Watch Ref. 602 – Circa 1965
By IWC
Located in PARIS, FR
IWC Schaffhausen Ref. 602 – Automatic Calibre 8531 Pellaton – Full Set – Circa 1965 Elegant IWC Schaffhausen Ref. 602 dating from 1965 and powered by the celebrated automatic calibr...
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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

IWC Stainless Steel GST Chronograph 40mm
By IWC
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: IWC Movement: automatic Function: Chronograph, Date, Day, Month, Hours, Minutes, Seconds Case: 40mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, screw down crown Band: stainless...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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