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India Whiskey Charlie's post introduces 'IWC. Curated.', a significant new initiative from IWC Schaffhausen. This program offers meticulously restored and certified historical IWC watches, directly from the manufacturer. It represents a major move by IWC into the certified pre-owned market, providing collectors with a trusted source for vintage timepieces backed by an extended warranty.
Schaffhausen, 1st September 2025: IWC Schaffhausen is introducing IWC. Curated. , its offering of hand-picked historical IWC watches. Individually selected by experts from the IWC Museum, IWC. Curated. watches cover some of the most significant eras of the brand’s watchmaking history and are now available in selected boutiques worldwide. Each watch under this label has been meticulously inspected, restored and serviced by IWC’s experienced vintage watchmakers in Schaffhausen. IWC. Curated. watches are certified and come with the IWC International Limited Warranty, which can be extended to eight years upon registration.
IWC Schaffhausen looks back on a history spanning more than 150 years. Every era has produced watches that are still highly sought after by enthusiasts today, be it because of their historical significance, intricate engineering or timeless design. To provide a trustworthy and transparent source for purchasing historical IWC watches, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer now introduces IWC. Curated., its new offering of hand-picked historical IWC watches.
EXPERTLY RESTORED AND CERTIFIED IN SCHAFFHAUSEN
The watches offered within IWC. Curated. are individually selected and sourced by experts from the IWC Museum in Schaffhausen. The focus lies on references that represent important eras of the brand’s history or watchmaking legacy. In addition, IWC also offers a service to locate and procure specific references on the customer’s behalf.
At the IWC headquarters in Schaffhausen, each watch undergoes a meticulous examination. Skilled vintage watchmakers, who have decades of experience in repairing and servicing historical timepieces, restore their cases, bracelets, and movements. The goal is to restore the watches as close as possible to original condition using authentic and, if possible, period-correct components. Vintage watchmakers enjoy privileged access to IWC’s extensive corporate archives, which contain a wide selection of spare parts for every watch and movement ever produced in Schaffhausen.
Upon completion of the restoration process, IWC issues an official certification that details the authenticity and provenance of each watch. All IWC. Curated. watches come with IWC’s International Limited Warranty, which can be extended to eight years upon registration.
AVAILABLE IN SELECTED BOUTIQUES AROUND THE WORLD
IWC. Curated. will initially be available exclusively in selected boutiques in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Dubai and Japan. Enthusiasts can explore the historical watches at the Schaffhausen boutique, at the Battersea Power Station boutique in London (United Kingdom), the flagship boutique in Dubai Mall (United Arab Emirates), and the boutique in Ginza (Japan). Among the watches available for purchase is an original Ingenieur SL, Reference 1832, designed by the renowned Geneva watch designer and artist Gérald Genta in the 1970s. Another IWC. Curated. watch is the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (Ref. 3750) from 1985, the first IWC watch to feature the perpetual calendar developed by Kurt Klaus. With his ingenious, crown-controlled perpetual calendar, IWC’s legendary watchmaker in the early 1980s created a complication that continues to be the benchmark for efficiency and ease of use today. Also, on offer is a genuine Navigator’s Wristwatch Mark 11 (Store Ref. No. 6B/346), an antimagnetic tool watch manufactured in 1952 for the British Royal Air Force.
The IWC Mark XI reference 1832 represents the brand's approach to aviation-styled timepieces within the Mark series lineup. This reference features a black dial configuration in a 36mm case format, positioning it as a mid-sized option within IWC's portfolio.
The watch employs a 36mm stainless steel case fitted with an acrylic crystal and offers 50 meters of water resistance. A fixed bezel frames the black dial. The timepiece operates via a manual-winding movement, requiring regular winding to maintain operation.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking a compact IWC timepiece with traditional manual-winding mechanics. The 36mm case size and black dial combination provides a classic aesthetic within the Mark XI series. The manual movement and acrylic crystal reflect period-appropriate specifications that attract enthusiasts focused on mechanical simplicity and vintage-style construction details.
Am I being too harsh with that assessment?
The CPO market is growing and they realize that there is good money to be made while improving their image. Same with the other brands who already established a pre-owned division years ago.
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