The International Watch Company, better known as IWC, was founded in 1868 by American Florentine Ariosto Jones, with the company establishing its roots in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Jones, who was then assistant manager of the E. Howard Watch and Clock Co. in Boston, had ambitions to merge precision Swiss craftsmanship with American industrial technology.
Despite initial skepticism from local craftsmen, Jones managed to establish a factory in Schaffhausen, taking advantage of the water power of the Rhine to power his machines. In 1874 the company had to expand and built a new factory on the banks of the Rhine, employing around 200 people by 1875.
After Jones left for the United States, the company was taken over by the Rauschenbach family, industrialists from Schaffhausen. Under their leadership, IWC continued to innovate, producing a variety of watches, including the first digital pocket watch, the Pallweber, in 1885. Today, IWC is recognized worldwide for its watchmaking excellence.
Switzerland, around 1970
Dial : Blue dial, baton hands
Housing : All steel 31 x 34 mm
Movement : Quartz IWC 2405
Bracelet : Integrated IWC Milanese mesh steel
State : Superb, the watch is in very good general condition. The glass is sapphire, a rarity at the time. All parts are strictly original. The movement has been completely overhauled, this IWC works perfectly.
Watch warranty : 12 months
