Pre-owned IWC watches
Portugieser, Pilot's Watch ou Ingenieur : décrivez votre montre IWC idéale, nous la recherchons et la vérifions avant de vous la proposer.
Portugieser, Pilot's Watch ou Ingenieur : décrivez votre montre IWC idéale, nous la recherchons et la vérifions avant de vous la proposer.
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Describe the piece you want: our experts search for it through their network of collectors and consignors, authenticate it in Paris, then offer it to you with no obligation. Reserved for customers with a Monogram account.
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IWC
L'International Watch Company a été fondée en 1868 à Schaffhouse, en Suisse alémanique, par l'horloger américain Florentine Ariosto Jones. La maison est connue pour ses montres d'aviateur et pour la Portugieser, née à la fin des années 1930 d'une commande de négociants portugais.
Collections les plus recherchées
- Portugieser : automatique, chronographe, quantième perpétuel.
- Pilot's Watch : Mark XX, Big Pilot's Watch, chronographes Spitfire et Top Gun.
- Portofino : montre habillée ronde.
- Ingenieur et Aquatimer : montres de sport, et la Da Vinci.
What drives value
- La référence et le calibre (manufacture ou base ébauche).
- Le diamètre du boîtier et son métal.
- Les séries limitées et éditions spéciales, identifiées sur le fond.
- La présence des papiers et l'historique d'entretien.
Price benchmarks are published on the Value page: they are market estimates, not sale prices.
Authentication checkpoints
- Concordance entre numéro de boîtier et documents.
- Qualité d'impression du cadran et des aiguilles.
- Gravures du fond, souvent illustrées sur les éditions spéciales.
- Contrôle du mouvement par un horloger.
Aucun de ces indices ne suffit seul à garantir l'authenticité : les caractéristiques varient selon les années et les références. Chaque pièce est examinée dans son ensemble par nos experts avant toute proposition.
How to describe your search
- Indiquez la collection et le diamètre souhaités.
- Précisez la couleur de cadran et le type de bracelet.
- Signalez si une édition limitée précise vous intéresse.
La maison IWC en un regard
- Fondation
- 1868
- Origine
- Schaffhouse, Suisse
- Savoir-faire
- de pilote, Grande Complication watches
- Signature
- Grandes montres lisibles, calibres manufacture, esprit aviation
IWC Schaffhausen is a Swiss watch manufacture founded in 1868 by the American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones. Located in Schaffhausen, the only Swiss manufacture in German-speaking Switzerland, IWC combines Swiss precision with German technical rigour. The brand is renowned for its pilot's watches, elegant Portugieser models, and robust movements with long power reserves.
Modèles fondateurs de IWC
Classic elegance with grand complications.
Big Pilot — 2002
The icon of pilot's watches, 46mm of character.
Pilot's Watch — 1936
Collection of accessible pilot watches.
IWC, by IWC: every piece shown here is a one-of-a-kind, appraised then photographed in our Paris workshops before going online. A collectible watch is judged on the consistency of its overall condition: unpolished case, original dial and serviced movement.
How to authenticate
- Case and movement numbers consistent with each other and with the reference
- Calibre opened in workshop: original finishes, engravings and parts
- Original dial and hands, homogeneous lume, no repainting
- Strap, deployant buckle and links stamped by the manufacturer
Buy with confidence at Monogram Paris
Every item leaves our workshops with its certificate of authenticity, invoice, and original box, if available. Secure payment, 10% reservation possible, insured delivery within 10 to 14 working days, and a dedicated concierge service to source hard-to-find models.
Frequently asked questions — Buying IWC
How is the authenticity of a IWC piece guaranteed?
Each piece is examined by our panel of experts (AI-assisted Entrupy analysis, complemented by a manual review from a watchmaker). Stitching, hardware, markings, date code, and accessories are checked one by one. A Monogram Paris certificate of authenticity is provided to the buyer.
What is the delivery time?
Shipping within 10 to 14 working days after authentication, insured door-to-door (UPS, Chronopost). Free delivery for purchases over 1 000 €; personal handover possible in Paris by appointment.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Interest-free payment in 3 instalments is offered for baskets up to 5 000 € (subject to eligibility); beyond this, payment is made by credit card or bank transfer. Apple Pay and Google Pay are also accepted.
What is the returns policy?
As each piece is unique and authenticated, returns are not accepted except in cases of hidden defect or proven non-conformity. Before any purchase, our advisor will answer your questions, share additional photos, and arrange a video call if you wish (contact@monogramparis.com).
Why choose Monogram Paris for a IWC piece?
A rigorous selection of unique pieces available immediately — without boutique waiting lists — at prices generally below new. Professional authentication, certificate provided to the buyer, concierge and after-sales service in French in Paris.