IWC’s Quiet Revolution: From Neo-Vintage Icons to the Eternal Calendar

Tim and Armand take a deep dive into IWC, tracing the brand's heritage, identifying the turning point that defined its modern era, and sharing their all-time favorites from across the catalog. They break down the history of the Ingenieur, reflect on the enduring success of the Pilot's Watch line, and examine how the 2017 Da Vinci reboot shifted the conversation around the brand. The episode closes with a look back at some of IWC's most compelling chapters, including the Porsche Design collaborations and the mega complications of the 1990s. Shop pre-owned IWC watches: https://www.the1916company.com/pre-owned/iwc-schaffhausen/ Shop new IWC watches: https://www.the1916company.com/watches/iwc-schaffhausen/ Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916company/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the app: https://onelink.to/8u2bgh Buy Watches Here: https://www.the1916company.com View hands-on luxury watch reviews on The 1916 Company Watch Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@the1916companywatchreviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1916company 00:00 App Promo 01:00 Introduction 01:50 When Did IWC Turnaround Start? 08:40 Favorite 2000-2018 Releases 14:21 How the Da Vinci Changed Releases 17:04 Recent Releases 29:51 Favorites from IWC’s Past 39:44 Porsche Design Watches and Vintage Ingenieur 48:43 Mega Complication Watches 54:59 The Ingenieur Pocket Watch