IWC Schaffhausen Boutique - Palm Beach

IWC watches are made in Schaffhausen, in the German-speaking north of Switzerland. The company was founded there in 1868 by the American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones, who set out to combine modern American production methods with the skill of Swiss watchmakers. That engineering approach still defines IWC today.

In 1939 two businessmen from Portugal asked IWC for a large wristwatch as precise as a marine chronometer. IWC fitted a pocket-watch calibre into a 41.5 mm case, very large for the time, and the Portugieser was born. Its clean dial, Arabic numerals and slender feuille hands still define the collection.

IWC introduced its first Special Pilot's Watch in 1936, and Pilot's Watches have been central to the brand ever since. The family is built around cockpit-style legibility and ranges from three-hand Mark models to chronographs, the Big Pilot's Watch and TOP GUN editions. We'll happily show you the differences in size and materials in person.

Protection against magnetism is part of the Ingenieur's story. The first Ingenieur of 1955 used a soft-iron inner case to shield the movement from magnetic fields. Specifications vary by model today, so ask us and we'll confirm the details of the exact reference you're considering.

Launched in 1984 and named after the Italian coastal village, the Portofino is IWC's classic, round dress watch, inspired by the elegant gold watches the company made in the 1950s and 60s. Look for Roman numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock and slender feuille hands, in sizes for both men and women.

Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm (Eastern Time). You are welcome to visit during opening hours, or request a private appointment.

219 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480, on Worth Avenue. You can reach the boutique at (561) 670-2920.

No. You are welcome to visit during opening hours. If you would like a specific reference set aside or a private consultation, please request an appointment using the form on this page or call (561) 670-2920.

Yes. The IWC Schaffhausen Boutique Palm Beach is operated by Greenleaf & Crosby as an authorized IWC Schaffhausen boutique, and new IWC Schaffhausen watches are sold with the manufacturer's warranty.

Absolutely, that's our favorite part of the job. Our team will walk you through Pilot's Watches, Portugieser, Portofino, Ingenieur and Aquatimer, as well as boutique exclusives, and let you try different sizes, dials and straps to see what suits your wrist and your style. Stop in during opening hours or request a private appointment.

New IWC Schaffhausen watches are sold in person at our boutique on Worth Avenue or by phone, so you can browse the collection here on greenleafcrosby.com and then complete your purchase with us directly. Call us at (561) 670-2920 or email iwc@greenleafcrosby.com and we'll be happy to help. We also offer curbside pickup and curbside delivery at the boutique.