Why customers love IWC?

Don’t get me wrong: I am neither an obsessive collector nor even a traditional watch enthusiast. My relationship with watches is different, more personal, almost instinctive. It reflects my taste for change and my natural curiosity for new experiences. In my daily life, the watch occupies a unique place. It is my only variable accessory, my touch of fantasy in a rather sober style. Like some people change their shoes or clothes according to their mood, I like to vary my watches. They have become a natural extensio…

Portofino Chronograph with a white/cream dial that I find absolutely superb. Many details brighten it up and highlight it in a very beautiful way: small seconds at 9 o'clock, sub-dials at noon and six o'clock circled in yellow gold and featuring red indexes at noon for each of them bringing a welcome touch of color. Day and date at 3 o'clock. I really find it magnificent despite a fairly imposing format of 42mm and a fairly significant thickness as well. I love the yellow gold hands and indexes.

This IWC R1210 is the first watch I bought for myself at auction. It is the dresswatch par excellence: thin, 33mm even if it seems larger, beautifully made alligator strap (I haven't changed it because it is so beautiful). Yellow gold case, an immaculate dial (I even wonder if it hasn't been redone because it is so clean). The caliber is a mechanical 401 that works very well. For the moment I haven't needed to service it. I wear it very little because it is still a fairly old watch and not suitable for everyday lif…

A watch that caught my eye in the early 2000s. This full titanium aquatimer 2000 is the descendant of the first super compressor aquatimer from the 1960s. The water resistance has since increased from 200m to 2000m, which is very reassuring when washing your hands... the 42mm case and 14mm thick remain very comfortable thanks to its superb integrated bracelet. I like its great readability and the contrast of the yellow on this matte black dial, magnified by a beautiful slightly domed sapphire crystal, without defor…

I would say that my attraction to this watch begins above all with a particular interest in IWC. Their use of materials, their strategic reorientation by offering less classic colors for a classic but assertive look speak to me. Already owning a pilot chronograph that meets all expectations, I therefore kept a close eye on their collection. And thanks to a friendly relationship forged with my AD in Abu Dhabi, I naturally moved towards something classic and unique at the same time. A Mark XVIII with its DNA almost a…

The IWC Spitfire IW326803 is part of the Spitfire collection, which takes its name from the famous British fighter planes. The watch is equipped with a high-quality automatic movement and features an elegant and timeless design. It has a stainless steel case, a black dial with luminous indices and a brown leather strap. The IW326803 is appreciated for its precision, reliability and refined aesthetics.

I wanted a sports watch with an integrated bracelet. My prerequisites: a case with a contained diameter, a date window and a dial that is a little out of the ordinary: either by its color or by a pattern. I have always had a weakness for IWC, but the previous version of the Ingénieur had not convinced me. However, when IWC presented, last year, the new version, with this contained diameter of 40, its thickness of only 10.7, and with the Aqua dial, I was immediately seduced. How not to be, this dial is simply magnif…

In 2009, I wanted to buy an exceptional watch. So I went to IWC and wanted to acquire the Top Gun. The customer service was incredible and let me try several models. Finally, I came out with the Big Ingenieur with its impressive 7-day power reserve. In addition, its Pellaton manufacture movement was a real plus. It is very technical with its polished sapphire, you have the impression that there is no glass. It is imposing but it remains discreet. Why discreet? Because compared to Rolex or others, few people know th…

For almost 15 years, I had been eyeing the Pilot.. previously in 43mm and only in black (steel or ceramic case), it seemed even more imposing than it was. April 2021, IWC released the 41mm version in different shades, sunray blue and green, each with the date and day on a white background, on leather or 5-link steel bracelet with EasX-CHANGE system allowing you to change the bracelet in one go and a very practical micro adjustment to the buckle (even if it is less accomplished than that of Rolex), this pilot is now…

In my opinion, a little beauty from the 80s. An IWC Ingenieur Ref. 3506.1. Contained diameter of 35mm with a beautiful opening and this superb integrated bracelet from Genta's imagination. And as a bonus, this copy has a military-style dial borrowed from a Portofino from the same period, which makes it unique. In short, a watch that you don't come across often.