Founded in 1868, IWC (International Watch Company) is known for its iconic Pilot’s Watch. These versatile timepieces were originally conceived at the turn of the 20^th century when the newfangled invention called an aeroplane became all the rage. Those early aircrafts were light on technology, and fearless pilots resorted to using their pocket watches to approximate the distance traveled to calculate fuel consumption. They quickly learned that having a watch in their pocket was very inconvenient since they needed both hands to control the plane. Resourceful pilots began strapping their pocket watches on their wrists so that they could quickly check the time while their hands were in use. It wasn’t long before clever watchmakers began making “wrist” watches with adapted technology for pilots. Over the years, the Pilot’s Watch continued to evolve as aircraft evolved. During WWII, the heightened reliance on aviation increased the dependence on trustworthy Pilot’s Watches. The IWC Pilot’s Watch was no exception. The oversized case with enlarged numbers and dial made it easily legible at a glance. The antimagnetic movement meant it kept good time from -40°C to +40°C.

Today, the beautiful and functional IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XX is widely considered to be the best Pilot’s Watch on the market. It is super sturdy with a stainless steel case and sapphire crystal. The watch is highly functional with a date window and water resistance of 100 meters. In addition to its durability and high performance, it is also fashionably versatile with the EasX-Change strap.

IWC Schaffhausen is much more than just their iconic Pilot’s Watch. IWC offers a full line of beautiful watches for men and women that are functional, elegant, and sporty.

The IWC Portugieser Chronograph in Rose Gold is as beautiful as it is functional. This exquisite timepiece comes with either a silver dial or a slate gray dial.

The IWC Portofino Automatic 40 is popular with both a blue dial and a silver dial. These elegant beauties are powered by an automatic movement and feature a date window at 3 o’clock.

With quintessentially reliable in-house Swiss movements, and esteemed fine craftsmanship, IWC Schaffhausen timepieces are a must-have for watch connoisseurs. The beautiful and welcoming Mall at Green Hills boutique is slated to open in Fall 2023. In the meantime, please stop by our Nashville King Jewelers showroom to see our beautiful IWC Schaffhausen collection. Or, if you can’t make it in person, come visit our online IWC assortment at kingjewelers.com.