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IWC Schaffhausen
They love watches and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation. Alexander: It’s that time again! At the end of March, Watches & Wonders will take place. The closer the show…
IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled a new version of the Portugieser Automatic 40, with an aesthetic that is both modern and classic. The first Portugieser Automatic 40 was added to the collection in 2020 and brings back a puristic design of…
The watchmakers from Schaffhausen are presenting the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Lake Tahoe” and “Woodland”. The two models appear in cases made of coloured ceramic, inspired by the surroundings of the famous US Navy flight school. Not…
They love timepieces and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation. Watches & Wonders Edition Philippe: So, are you also feeling relieved after Watches & Wonders? Alexander: Why? Philippe: Well, if…
Take-off: Zurich Airport. Touchdown: the Mojave Desert in western North America. And in this case, without leaving solid ground beneath your feet. Because IWC’s coveted TOP GUN Edition „Mojave Desert“ from the Big Pilot’s Watch collection (and other IWC models)…
They love timepieces and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation. Alexander: Zenith has unveiled the Defy Skyline, a pretty great version of a three-hand watch with a metal bracelet, and…
It’s been another extraordinary year for us all, and the watch world is no exception. That is why the Swisswatches team sat down once more to comprise a list of our top watches of 2021. From horological giant OMEGA to…
The new Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “AMG” celebrates the long-standing partnership between IWC Schaffhausen and the Mercedes-AMG sports car brand. The watch comes with a titanium case and features a carbon dial, a material that AMG uses for its vehicles.…
Respected as a man, gentleman, and businessman, George Glasgow Junior is the mastermind behind George Cleverley, the renowned shoemaker of Old Bond Street’s Royal Arcade. But George’s style extends far beyond bespoke shoes; he is also the proud and passionate…
Green is known as the embodiment of hope. It is the colour of the first lush leaves and grass to shoot up in spring. It stands for better times and a prosperous harvest following the bleak winter months. Perhaps its…
Over at Schaffhausen, one tends to focus on just one collection each year. Last year it was the Portugieser line, which underwent both a revision and extension. This year, however, another IWC favourite is in the limelight; pilot’s watches. These…
When Patek Philippe first tasked designer Gerald Genta with the creation of the Nautilus, all former conventions went out of the window. To some, the creation of a shockingly sporty steel watch by a traditional luxury brand like Patek seemed…