9 Best IWC Watches For Men (Review) In 2021

The IW377714 is one of IWC’s entry-level chronograph watches. For those new to watch collecting, a $4,750 price tag might seem a lot for an entry-level watch, but that’s not a lot for an IWC. Its nickname ‘Le Petit Prince’ should give you a flavor of what to expect from this watch – elegance, and quality fit for royalty, delivered in a small package.

The most polarizing feature is the midnight blue dial. You either like this style or you don’t, it’s that simple. Finished with a brown calfskin leather strap, it looks fantastic with a blue blazer or brown cashmere jumper, but it’s not the most versatile watch in the way that it looks.

The IW371446 Automatic Watch is one of the most beautiful watches on this list. From the blue alligator leather strap to the vintage numerals on the watch face, this is more of a work of art than a timekeeping device. It’s not clear from the image above but the alligator leather is quite a light blue, not dark blue. That means it’s a striking watch that needs to be paired carefully with clothes. The color scheme continues with the hands and numbers both in luminescent blue.

One of the things we like best about the IW371446 is the stainless-steel case. They’ve managed to make it thin enough to feel like a dress watch but chunky enough to feel super solid. Powered by an IWC caliber 79350 engine, it has automatic movement and has two chronograph sub-dials. Our guide on best G-Shock watches features some more amazing choices for you.

This next watch is named after Antoine de Saint Exupéry, a famed French writer, poet, journalist and – most importantly – a pioneering aviator. His aviation career was spent flying international postage routes in planes that had primitive equipment. His life and work are the inspiration for this beautiful watch.

The first thing you notice about IWC Pilot Antoine de Saint Exupery Watch is the brown color scheme. Brown straps are pretty commonplace (this one’s made from calfskin leather) but it’s much rarer to see a brown dial. Check out a picture of Antoine de Saint Exupéry in his flying suit and the color scheme will start to make sense. Whether you like it or not, you can’t deny that it provides excellent legibility, even in low-light situations. Powered by a 79320 movement, you can record single and aggregate times of up to 12 hours. It’s also water-resistant to 6 bar and protected against the effects of external magnetic fields. If you are looking for a more classical look, here are some minimalist watches you might also like.

IWC’s Ingenieur range is at the heart of the brand’s success. Launched in the 1950s, the first Ingenieur watches were specifically designed for people that came into contact with magnetic fields, such as engineers or technicians. It was one of the first field watches shielded against the effects of external magnetic fields. There are a few variations of the modern-day Ingenieur, but the one pictured above is the closest to the original. This simple three-hand watch is simple three-hand is a tribute to the watch that gave IWC its success.

From a distance, IWC IW357001 Ingenieur Automatic Silver Dial Men’s Watch could easily be mistaken for a vintage IWC. It’s only when you get up close that you can tell it’s from the company’s modern line. The stainless-steel case, silver-plated dial, and modern stick indices give the game away. Personally, we love the way they’ve combined a classic alligator leather strap with the modern watch face. It feels like a fitting way to honor the timepiece that helped IWC become one of Switzerland’s most recognizable watchmakers.

The IWC Mark XVIII Edition W327016 model is a watch dedicated to Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s book, The Little Prince. Since 2013, IWC has been creating special edition Pilot’s Watch models as a tribute to the book and its author. It’s plain to see, from the design of this watch, that it’s inspired by the cockpit instrumentation in an airplane – everything is clearly legible, neatly organized, and not over-complex. From a pragmatic standpoint, this makes it a very easy watch to use on a daily basis.

One thing that sets this watch apart from IWC’s other Pilot’s Watch models is the stainless-steel bracelet. A common feature on men’s watches, this style goes perfectly with a fitted suit. Unlike bulky dive watches, the IW327016 should fit comfortably underneath your suit jacket without causing damage to the material. Powered by an automatic 35111-caliber movement, this watch meets the requirements of professional watches for pilots and also comes with a handy 42-hour power reserve.

The IWC Spitfire is one of the most iconic planes ever designed. Born out of a need to protect England in WW2, the plane was – at the time – the most advanced aerial fighter ever produced. And because of its successful defense of the English channel in the Battle of Britain, it achieved cult status, kind of like a war-hero in itself. Since 2003, IWC has been honoring the Spitfire with the Pilot’s Watch Spitfire.

Taking its design cues from the world of aviation, this watch has a brown calfskin strap, a stainless steel case, and slate-color luminescent dial. It’s not clear from the product pictures, but it’s also got a see-through sapphire-glass back allowing you to see the inner workings of the watch. It’s also got a striking crown that is clearly designed to look like a diamond. Powered by 52850 caliber movement, this is one of the most popular IWC men’s automatic watches. It’s not a chronograph watch, but it does have a seven-day power reserve display, an annual calendar, and a 60-second counter. If you are in the market for a more affordable option, browse our selection of top watches you can buy under 1000$.

Easily the most striking feature on this Portofino Automatic Men’s Watch is the Milanaise (or Milanese) mesh watch strap. Made from stainless steel, it gives the watch the look of a modern classic by combining up-to-date materials with a classic design. It pairs perfectly with the black dial to make this one of IWC’s most stylish watches. One of the most attractive things about the Portofino Automatic Men’s Watch is the minimalist watch face. It features a mixture of Roman numerals and stick indices to keep the design clean and legible. There’s also a small date window but nothing else to overcomplicate the face.

It’s powered by the same 35111 caliber movement we’ve seen in so many of IWC’s automatic, self-winding watches. This movement is unique to IWC watches and is one of the reasons they are so expensive. Another thing worth mentioning is that this watch comes under the category of men’s IWC watches, but that doesn’t mean they’re not suitable for women too. This article might be a list of IWC watches for men but the low-profile design of this watch makes it the perfect high-end unisex watch. In fact, IWC has used both male and female models in their product pictures. For some more unisex models, take a look at these minimalist Daniel Wellington watches you might also like.

As we’ve already said a couple of times in this article, there’s no such thing as a cheap IWC watch. That said, we always try to find the Best Value item for our Buying Guides. It’s normally the product that is the most ‘budget-friendly’ but you’re going to still need deep pockets to buy the IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Heritage. At $3,900, there’s nothing ‘cheap’ about this watch. It still fits well into the category of high-end watches.

As part of IWC’s revered Pilot’s range, the IW327006 Watch is in good company. The range was first introduced in the 1930s and has been frequently updated with the latest in luxury watch technology. The design is inspired by the famous Big Pilot’s Watch 52 T.S.C, which is where it gets its retro feel and striking watch face. You can tell from the clearly arranged and large displays that they’re made to look like the instruments you’d find in a classic aircraft. 

So far on this list, we haven’t featured any dive watches from IWC. When the conversation turns to the ‘best’ diving watches, IWC is rarely mentioned. That’s because they aren’t as well known as Rolex or Omega, but we actually think they’re often overlooked as a brand. So, when it came time to research this list, we knew we had to include at least one diving watch and we picked the IWC Aquatimer Automatic Blue Dial Men’s Watch.

The most important stat on a diving watch is the amount of pressure it can withstand. Watch manufacturers normally advertise this by saying how deep you can take the watch, but IWC simply tells you that it’s water-resistant to 30 bar. That means you can take this watch to 300 meters below sea level. So, it’s safe to say that it’s okay to take in the bath.