Spring Watch – Our Top Watch Picks for the Season Ahead
A look at the most coveted dials for the Spring season.
Many high-end watchmakers, including IWC, incorporate serial numbers into their timepieces. These serial numbers serve multiple functions, with the primary one being to provide the manufacturer with meticulous oversight and the means to uniquely identify each watch produced in their factory.
You have the option to check IWC watch serial numbers and cross-reference them with a list to estimate their production year. While some watch brands provide an “extract from the archives” service for historical information, IWC takes a different approach. Instead of an archive extract, IWC offers a Certificate of Authenticity. To obtain this certificate, your watch must undergo an examination by the watchmakers at the IWC Schaffhausen headquarters. The certificate will include details about your watch, such as its type, case, movement, and sometimes additional information about its features. This process ensures authenticity and provides valuable insights into your IWC timepiece.
Authenticating an IWC watch involves scrutinizing several key details to distinguish it from potential fakes. Here are some pointers to help you identify the authenticity of an IWC timepiece:
Dial
Sub-dials
Day & Date
Reflections
By attentively examining these aspects and referring to official IWC resources, you can confidently authenticate your IWC watch, whether it’s a Portofino, Pilot, or Portuguese model.
The serial number can be located on the case, case back, or the movement of the watch.
It may be engraved on the external surface of the case back or on the internal side of the case back. If it’s on the inside, you would need to open the watch to access the serial number.
Alternatively, the serial number can be found at the back of your IWC Int. Ltd. warranty card. It is a 7 digit number.
All luxury watches, including those made by IWC, come with serial numbers. These serial numbers serve as unique identifiers and are typically located in various places on the watch, with different formats used by manufacturers. In recent times, some watchmakers have transitioned to using random serial numbers for increased privacy and secrecy, but in the past, sequential serial numbers were common.
The list below can be used to cross-reference the serial number on your IWC watch with the date of production. This list will show the dates for vintage IWC watches, however, serial numbers are approximate so contact IWC for further information of your timepiece.
If you’re unsure of the year or authenticity of your IWC watch, you can always call on BQ Watches for a professional IWC appraisal.
If you’re looking to add a beautiful IWC Watch to your collection, BQ Watches is the place to go. We have an incredible inventory of vintage and modern IWC timepieces for you to choose from. If you already have a IWC, but you can’t decipher the serial number, feel free to send it to us for an appraisal. Our team of experts can help you determine the approximate year of your watch.
If you’re not in the market for a IWC, we have an extensive inventory of pre-owned watches like Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philip, Bremont, Audemars, Breitling, Omega, Tudor, Panerai, and many others. We also offer comprehensive sourcing services if you’re looking for something specific.
Once you know what luxury watch service you’re needing, simply fill out our contact form and let us know. A member of our team will reach out shortly to assist you.
Our team can provide authenticity services at BQ Watches, if you wish to receive a certificate of authenticity, you have the option to submit your watch to an IWC Boutique, an authorized retailer, or use our complimentary shipping kit to have it sent to Schaffhausen for examination.
Please note that only the manufacturer, IWC, is authorized to issue an official IWC Certificate of Authenticity. If a meticulous inspection uncovers any components of the timepiece that are not genuine, IWC retains the right to decline the issuance of a certificate for such a timepiece.
A look at the most coveted dials for the Spring season.
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A look at the most coveted dials for the Spring season.
From the 9-15 April, Geneva is the place to be if you are a watch fan. With over 50 brands, something will surely pique your interest.
Rolex Arabic dials stand out as a symbol of timeless sophistication and practicality, rooted in history and embracing cultural diversity.
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