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OPENING HOURS
Mon.

10.00-12.00
by appointment


13.30-18.30 

​Tue.-Fri.

10.00 - 18.30 

Sat. 

10.00-16.30 

Special opening hours:

15th December 2024 10.00-16.30

22nd December 2024 10.00-16.30

02nd January 2025 10.00-16.30

IWC Schaffhausen is a leading Swiss luxury watch manufacturer based in Schaffhausen in the northeast of Switzerland. The "International Watch Company" was founded in 1868 by American watchmaker and engineer Florentine Ariosto Jones. It is known for its unique engineering approach, combining craftsmanship and creativity with state-of-the-art technologies and processes. With collections such as the Portugieser and Pilot's Watches, the brand covers the entire spectrum from elegant to sporty timepieces.

HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY
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In 1868, Florentine Ariosto Jones founded the International Watch Company in Schaffhausen. For over 150 years, IWC has been producing high-quality mechanical timepieces. The watches are crafted with meticulous attention to detail and intricate craftsmanship. IWC combines precise engineering with timeless design and sustainably sourced materials to offer premium technology and elegant wristwatches.
1868

In 1868, Florentine Ariosto Jones founded the International Watch Company in Schaffhausen. For over 150 years, IWC has been producing high-quality mechanical timepieces. The watches are crafted with meticulous attention to detail and intricate craftsmanship. IWC combines precise engineering with timeless design and sustainably sourced materials to offer premium technology and elegant wristwatches.

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1936-1984

IWC Schaffhausen offers a diverse range of luxury watches, including the iconic Pilot's collection, the elegant Portofino line, the robust Aquatimer series, the timeless Ingenieur models, the classic Portugieser watches, and the refined Da Vinci timepieces. With Swiss craftsmanship, innovative complications, and exquisite materials, the watch family of IWC embodies horological excellence and appeals to watch enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.

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2018

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of IWC in 2018, the new Manufakturzentrum was inaugurated, combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge production methods and technologies. This allows the manufacture to create timepieces that are as precise, reliable, and aesthetically perfect, renewing its legendary quality pledge of "Probus Scafusia" - the Latin motto meaning "Good, solid craftsmanship from Schaffhausen."

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OUR WATCH BRANDS
FROM THE WORLD OF ART DU TEMPS

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Nestled in Biel-Bienne, a watch and jewellery boutique awaits, not only captivating for its unique aesthetics but also for its innovative concept.

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Jewel of the month by Nina Lüthi

The Chopard Ice Cube collection

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Watch of the month by Cédric Schiess

Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF by Chopard

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OUR SERVICE FOR
YOUR WATCHES

Watches are small technological feats and should be handled carefully and maintained regularly. We offer comprehensive services so that you and future generations can enjoy them timelessly.

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OUR
JEWELLERY BRANDS
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ART DU TEMPS

Unionsgasse 9
2502 Biel-Bienne

+41 32 322 77 99

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OPENING HOURS

Mon.

10.00-12.00 

by appointment

13.30-18.30

Tue.-Fri.

10.00-18.30

Sat.

10.00-16.30

Special opening hours:

15th December 2024 10.00-16.30
22nd December 2024 10.00-16.30
02nd January 2025 10.00-16.30