International Watch Company

International Watch Company, also known as IWC, is a Swiss company specializing in horology . Established on January 1, 1868, in Schaffhausen, Switzerland , IWC operates as an Aktiengesellschaft . The company is a part of Richemont, which acquired it . IWC is recognized as an organization in the industry of watch production .

Employing approximately 650 people , IWC falls within the 500-999 employee range . As a subsidiary of Richemont , International Watch Company continues its horological operations in Schaffhausen, creating timepieces for customers worldwide .