IWC Schaffhausen was first established in 1868 by an American in Switzerland. Since then, they have been creating fine timepieces that challenge the world of haute horlogerie. Whether it be the world of navigation exemplified by the Portuguese collection, or the realm of high-flying found in the pilot's watches, IWC has a something for everyone. Watch collector's will find something to their tastes with the such technical masterpieces as the Grande Complication or the Portuguese Siderale Scafusia, a first in the watch making world! Additionally, IWC is committed to helping the community with such partnerships as the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, the Jacques Cousteau society, and the Charles Darwin Foundation.