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Immediate payment and the highest possible prices offered, without unnecessary fees. Obtain an expert IWC valuation from our specialist dealers today and sell your vintage IWC watch with Hepplewhites, all from the comfort of your own home.

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Why sell your IWC watch with Hepplewhites: the IWC watch specialists?

If you’re looking for the ideal place to sell your IWC watch and unsure where to begin, Hepplewhites offers a professional, efficient and trusted service.

We’re interested in a variety of IWC models, including Portugieser, Pilot’s Watches, Portofino, Ingenieur, Da Vinci, Aquatimer and more.

Your IWC watch will be authenticated by our experienced specialists, rigorously checking originality and condition. Our expert knowledge ensures your valuation accurately reflects genuine market value specific to the IWC brand.

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No auction fees

Our IWC experts apply over 30 years of experience, delivering precise valuations by thoroughly evaluating each element of your watch’s history, condition and current market conditions. The full valuation is passed directly to you, free of hidden fees or deductions.

Immediate payment

Upon agreement of the valuation, Hepplewhites swiftly issues a secure bank transfer before any watch collection occurs. Our transparent and secure transaction processes ensure your complete peace of mind.

The comfort of your own home

Obtain your IWC watch valuation in the comfort of your own home, eliminating the risks associated with public transport of your valuable watch, saving both time and travel expenses.

The history of IWC

IWC, or International Watch Company, was founded in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, in 1868 by Florentine Ariosto Jones, an American watchmaker and engineer. Combining Swiss craftsmanship with American industrial innovation, IWC quickly became renowned for precision and robust engineering. Known especially for aviation watches, such as the legendary Pilot’s Watch introduced in the 1930s, IWC continues to excel in producing high-quality, technically sophisticated watches.

Unique elements of an IWC watch

IWC watches are distinguished by robust engineering, technical sophistication and timeless design. Key unique features include:

Pellaton automatic winding: Patented in 1950, this highly efficient winding system provides superior precision and reliability

Anti-magnetic protection: Ingenieur watches feature advanced protection against magnetic fields, essential for precise performance

Pilot’s watch heritage: Renowned for easy readability, robustness and precision, developed in collaboration with professional aviators

Perpetual calendar complication: IWC has mastered this complex mechanism, famously integrated within models such as the Portugieser and Da Vinci

In-house calibres: IWC develops and produces in-house mechanical movements, highlighting meticulous engineering and craftsmanship

Highest fee ever paid for an IWC watch

The highest price ever paid at auction for an IWC was achieved by an exceptional vintage Portugieser (exact watch not pictured), which sold for over £200,000 in 2018. This sale reflects the significant collectability and historical importance of IWC watches.

IWC in pop culture

IWC watches have featured prominently in films and on the wrists of notable figures such as Bradley Cooper, Lewis Hamilton, Tom Cruise and Cate Blanchett. The brand is regularly associated with luxury, precision and a strong connection to aviation and adventure.