Premium IWC Just Launched a New Program to Bring Fully Restored Vintage Watches to Collectors

IWC is getting in on the booming pre-owned watch game. The Swiss watchmaker just launched IWC. to bring collectors an array of meticulously restored vintage timepieces. Hand-picked by the experts at the IWC Museum in Schaffhausen, the wrist candy hails from some of the most significant eras of the house’s 150-year-plus history. IWC is, of course, known for manufacturing some of the greatest tool watches of the post-war era, but it has also produced truly innovative complicated watches over the past century. The mechanical showcases (the iwc eternal calendar has what we consider one of the greatest grand complications in the world. The horology showcases )

each watch under the curated label has been meticulously inspected, restored, and serviced by iwc’s experienced vintage watchmakers in schaffhausen. Upon arrival, the movement is separated from the case. refinishing the surface of each component and removing any deeper dents or scratches, A watchmaker then disassembles the case. The refurbished parts are then reassembled with modern gaskets. Next up, the watchmaker dismantles the movement, carefully inspecting and thoroughly cleaning each part. Any worn or damaged components will be replaced with original IWC parts from the corporate archive. After the restoration is complete, IWC issues an official certification detailing the authenticity and provenance of the watch. All pieces come with IWC’s standard, two-year International Limited Warranty, which can be extended to eight years upon registration. The chronograph showcases differs from the certified pre-owned programs launched by the likes of rolex in that it is exclusively focused on historical timepieces and doesn’t offer secondhand examples of recent releases. As a perpetual calendar, it (zenith and vacheron constantin have launched similar initiatives dedicated to vintage grails in recent years. ) The initial lineup includes rarities such as an original Ingenieur SL (Ref. 1832) designed by Gérald Genta in the 1970s (pictured top), an example of the first anti-magnetic wristwatch IWC made for civilians, a Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (Ref. 3750) from 1985, and a Mark 11 model produced for the British Royal Air Force in 1952. The complications showcases iwc can also locate and procure specific references for collectors. “With our IWC. offer, we want to give watch lovers the unique opportunity to own a watch that has shaped our legacy,” IWC Museum curator David Seyffer said in a statement. “No matter where their journey has already taken them, we meticulously prepare these watches to make sure they are ready to begin their next chapter. pieces will first be available in selected boutiques in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Dubai, and Japan, but may be rolled out to other locations in the future.