Sell Your IWC Watch
We're watch enthusiasts who believe selling your IWC should be simple, fair, and transparent. Toronto Watch Exchange makes it easy to get a competitive offer and complete your sale confidently.
Get Started
Please share details about the IWC you’re hoping to sell. We usually respond with an offer the same day.
American Ingenuity and Swiss Craftsmanship
IWC Schaffhausen holds a unique position in luxury watchmaking, blending American pioneering spirit with traditional Swiss craftsmanship. The company traces its history back to 1868 when it was founded by an American watchmaker, Florentine Ariosto Jones, in Schaffhausen. Since then, the brand has become renowned for its technical ingenuity, precision, and iconic aviation and marine-inspired timepieces.
IWC watches are easy to recognize thanks to their engineering, highly legible dials, and robust build quality. The Pilot’s Watches, Portugieser, Portofino, and Aquatimer remain the brand’s main collections.
Buying an IWC
At Toronto Watch Exchange, we offer a changing selection of pre-owned IWC watches, including popular models from the Pilot’s, Portugieser, and Portofino collections. Buying pre-owned can give collectors access to current models as well as older, discontinued, and harder-to-find IWC references. All of our watches are carefully inspected and authenticated before being listed.
Selling an IWC Watch
We provide a simple way to sell IWC without having to find a private buyer yourself. The value of an IWC can depend on the model, reference number, age, condition, materials, included accessories, and current demand. Send us some information about your watch and we'll evaluate it based on the current secondary market. There are no listings to create yourself, strangers to meet, or long negotiations to manage.
Steps to Sell IWC
1. Get an Offer
Send us a few details about your IWC, including the model, condition, reference number if known, and photos. We'll review the information and get back to you with an offer as quickly as possible.
2. Shipment
Once you accept the offer, we'll send you a prepaid, fully insured shipping label along with simple packing instructions. When the watch arrives, our team will complete a final inspection and confirm its condition.
3. Payment
After the inspection is complete and everything is confirmed, we'll process your payment within 24–48 hours. You can choose from our available payment options to complete the sale quickly and easily.
Why Sell With Us?
Toronto Watch Exchange makes selling your IWC simple from start to finish. We provide a fully insured shipping label, so you can safely send your watch to us without arranging shipping yourself. Once your IWC arrives and everything is confirmed, we issue payment right away. There are no listings to create, no buyers to deal with, and no drawn-out negotiations. The process is fast, straightforward, and designed to make selling your IWC as easy as possible.
Do I need the original box and papers to sell my IWC?
No. You can still sell your IWC without the original box or paperwork. However, having the warranty card, presentation box, booklets, extra straps, buckles, or other original accessories may help with the overall value.
Can I sell an older or discontinued IWC?
Yes. We consider current, older, and discontinued IWC references. Some discontinued models and special editions can be especially interesting on the secondary market, so send us the details even if the watch is no longer part of IWC's current collection.
What affects the value of my IWC?
The model, reference number, age, condition, case material, movement, and current market demand can all affect its value. Original accessories and the overall condition of the watch may also play a role in the offer.
Can I sell my IWC if it has scratches or signs of wear?
Yes. Normal wear does not automatically prevent us from buying your watch. Send us clear photos showing its current condition so we can take any scratches, dents, or other wear into account when evaluating it.
What information should I send to get an accurate offer?
The more information you provide, the easier it is for us to evaluate your IWC. Include the model, reference number if known, approximate age, condition, what accessories are included, and a few clear photos of the watch.
How quickly can I sell my IWC?
The process is designed to move quickly. We usually respond with an offer the same day, and once the watch arrives and passes inspection, payment is typically processed within 24–48 hours.
How can I tell if an IWC is authentic?
IWC has produced many different references, complications, and case configurations over the years, which can make authentication difficult without experience. If you are looking over an IWC before having it professionally inspected, there are several areas worth considering:
Check the reference and serial information: The identifying numbers on the case back should correspond with the particular IWC model and production period.
Inspect the dial carefully: Look at the IWC Schaffhausen logo, typography, date windows, and overall finishing. Printing and positioning should be crisp, clean, and consistent with the correct reference.
Examine the case and crown: IWC models are known for their exceptional case finishing and precise machining. Pay attention to the pushers, crowns, and case back engravings, which should be well-defined.
Review the movement: The movement should be appropriate for the specific IWC reference, whether it features one of their famous Pellaton winding systems, an in-house chronograph, or a robust base caliber. Opening or examining a watch internally should be left to someone experienced with luxury watches.
Look at the paperwork and accessories: Original warranty cards, boxes, booklets, and purchase documentation can provide additional information about a watch, although accessories alone do not guarantee authenticity.
Looking to Buy?
Check out our selection of IWC watches below:
Used
$9,500