An offering of hand-picked historical IWC watches called IWC. Curated., individually selected by experts from the IWC Museum, has been introduced by Swiss luxury watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen.
IWC. Curated. watches cover some of the most significant eras of the brand’s watchmaking history and are now available in selected boutiques worldwide.
Expertly Restored and Certified in Schaffhausen
The watches offered within IWC. Curated. are individually selected and sourced by experts from the IWC Museum in Schaffhausen. Each watch under this label has been meticulously inspected, restored and serviced by IWC’s experienced vintage watchmakers in Schaffhausen.
The focus lies on references that represent important eras of the brand’s history or watchmaking legacy. Every era in the company’s history, spanning more than 150 years, has produced watches that are still highly sought after by enthusiasts today, be it because of their historical significance, intricate engineering or timeless design.
In addition, IWC also offers a service to locate and procure specific references on the customer’s behalf.
At the IWC headquarters in Schaffhausen, each watch undergoes a meticulous examination. Skilled vintage watchmakers, who have decades of experience in repairing and servicing historical timepieces, restore their cases, bracelets and movements. The goal is to restore the watches as close as possible to original condition using authentic and, if possible, period-correct components. Vintage watchmakers enjoy privileged access to IWC’s extensive corporate archives, which contain a wide selection of spare parts for every watch and movement ever produced in Schaffhausen.
Upon completion of the restoration process, IWC issues an official certification that details the authenticity and provenance of each watch. All IWC. Curated. watches come with IWC’s International Limited Warranty, which can be extended to eight years upon registration.
Available in Selected Boutiques around the World
IWC. Curated. will initially be available exclusively in selected boutiques in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Dubai and Japan. Enthusiasts can explore the historical watches at the Schaffhausen boutique at the Battersea Power Station boutique in London (United Kingdom), the flagship boutique in Dubai Mall (United Arab Emirates) and the boutique in Ginza (Japan).
Among the watches available for purchase is an original Ingenieur SL, Reference 1832, designed by the renowned Geneva watch designer and artist Gérald Genta in the 1970s.
Another IWC. Curated. watch is the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (Ref. 3750) from 1985, the first IWC watch to feature the perpetual calendar developed by Kurt Klaus. With his ingenious, crown-controlled perpetual calendar, IWC’s legendary watchmaker in the early 1980s created a complication that continues to be the benchmark for efficiency and ease of use today.
Also, on offer is a genuine Navigator’s Wristwatch Mark 11 (Store Ref. No. 6B/346), an antimagnetic tool watch manufactured in 1952 for the British Royal Air Force.
For more information, please visit www.iwc.com/us-en.