IWC Schaffhausen
Visit the IWC Manufakturzentrum
A visit to the IWC Manufakturzentrum is an exciting and unforgettable experience - whether you are a long-time enthusiast or a novice to the world of watches. On our virtual or in-person tours, you will learn about the elaborate engineering and sophisticated craftsmanship that goes into every timepiece from Schaffhausen. Our recently expanded virtual tour brings you closer to the watchmakers and engineers than ever before.
Register for your Virtual Manufacture Tour or IWC Fan Tour here!
The Manufakturzentrum was inaugurated in 2018 to mark the 150th anniversary of IWC. In this highly flexible 14,000 square meters facility, we have successfully consolidated movement parts making, movement assembly and case making. Combining traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art production processes and technology, we are crafting timepieces that are as precise and reliable as they are aesthetically beautiful. With its transparent layout and architecture inspired by modernist exhibition pavilions, the Manufakturzentrum offers a unique visitor experience – whether you visit us virtually or in person.
IWC Fan Tour
On the IWC Fan Tour, you will experience the manufacturing of our timepieces – from bars of metal to finished movement and case. Accompanied by an experienced ambassador, you will first explore IWC’s rich history in our museum. Afterwards, you will head to the Manufakturzentrum and take an interactive deep dive into the manufacturing process of our iconic timepieces, visiting more departments than we can show you if you visit virtually. Back in Schaffhausen, we will guide you around our watchmaking ateliers before finishing off the tour with an exclusive touch & feel of our iconic watch collections.
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Virtual Manufacture Tour
Our newly developed Virtual Tour enables you to explore the Manufakturzentrum from the comfort of your home. Via a live stream from Schaffhausen and accompanied by one of our knowledgeable ambassadors, you will get an overview of the history of our brand and the complex manufacturing process of our timepieces.
During this entertaining and informative 1-hour experience, you will closely follow the creation of our biggest icons. You will also learn about complications like the perpetual calendar or deep dive into IWC’s unique case materials expertise. We will even allow you into departments that you cannot see if you visit us in person. As a particular highlight, you’ll peak over the shoulder of a watchmaker and witness the moment a mechanical movement comes to life.
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