The Best IWC watches for Christmas 2023

Need some inspiration for a Christmas gift for an IWC watch-loving family member this year? Take a look at this selection of the best IWC watches to gift this Christmas.

IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XX IW328208

If your loved one likes vintage pilot’s watches, the models from the Mark sub-series are those that are closest in design to pilot’s watches of the past. One example is the Mark XVIII – a descendant of the sought-after Mark 11 watch. It became part of the Royal Air Force’s official equipment in 1948. Yet this IWC Mark XX watch is another great example from the brand’s catalogue. It embodies a minimalist design that focuses on the essentials of timekeeping. As a successor to the Mark 11, it inherits values of robustness, precision and durability. It also features a corrosion-resistant stainless steel case that measures a 40mm diameter on the wrist. If your loved one has always been a fan of the Mark 11 watch, this close alternative is both compact and comfortable. It features a clean white dial with black hands that enhance legibility with their Super-LumiNova treatment. Inside the case is the IWC Calibre 32111, which provides a power reserve of 120 hours once fully wound. Other key features include its stainless steel bracelet, designed to ergonomically fit the wrist and its 100-meter water-resistant case.

IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 Watch IW358313

Salmon dials couldn’t be more popular this Christmas season. The salmon dial originally emerged in the 1930s when watchmakers became a little more experimental under the Art Deco movement. Over the years, salmon dials have been used sparingly until now. Experts at IWC Schaffhausen seem to have got the balance just right with this Portugieser watch. The sophisticated timepiece belongs to one of the brand’s oldest collections and includes many examples of the technical tours de force of haute Horlogerie in its design. This model measures a 40mm diameter and has been crafted from polished stainless steel. Ideal as a Christmas gift for a loved one who appreciates the classic design of the Portugieser, its dress watch style is both versatile and timeless. The model is equipped with a black leather strap to accompany smart attire at night and features hand-applied Arabic numeral hour markers that catch the light beautifully under a sapphire glass front. The glass has been treated with anti-reflective technology to prevent any undesirable glare from affecting the view into the dial.

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch IW329306

The Big Pilot’s Watch by IWC is recognised for its extra large case size. It is yet another cornerstone of the brand’s esteemed catalogue of pilot’s watches and boasts a large conical crown alongside a classic Baumuster A dial. The dial is quite a unique one, sporting sword-shaped hands and line indices. In addition to this, a pilot’s triangle with two dots features at 12 o’clock. If your loved one adores the iconic look of IWC’s Big Pilot’s watch, this model is a perfect stocking filler this festive season. It features a deep green dial that picks up the light beautifully. Across this surface is a set of luminous Arabic numerals for easy timekeeping underneath a sapphire glass front that has been secured under pressure to prevent displacement. Upon flipping the watch over, your loved one has the chance to admire the Calibre 82100 beating effortlessly behind a sapphire exhibition window. The movement, finished with Cotes de Geneve decoration, performs at a rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour and delivers a power reserve of 60 hours once fully wound. To complete the look of this IWC Big Pilot’s Watch is a matching green rubber strap.

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN IW389401

The secret ingredient of IWC’s range of TOP GUN watches is ceramic. The material is strong, scratch resistant and stealthy enough to constitute a superb tool watch for airborne missions. Whether or not your loved one needs a cockpit tool or not, however, the many great features of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN come in handy for the daily rigours of life. This model, measuring a 41mm diameter, is crafted from black ceramic and features a matching black dial with white detailing for enhanced legibility. The dial is also home to a 30-minute chronograph function at 12 o’clock, a small seconds sub-counter at 6 o’clock with a vibrant red hand and a 12-hour totaliser at 9 o’clock. These features also join a handy day-date aperture at 3 o’clock. As well as a glass front secured against displacement, this watch also offers a water-resistant rating of 100 meters and features the manufacturer’s EasX CHANGE system. It will enable your loved one to swap his strap of choice over without any additional tools required.

IWC Portofino 34 watch IW357417

For the lady this Christmas, the IWC Portofino watch is a great companion. Its alluring pink tones are soft and gentle, subtly celebrating feminine colours but with all the technical capability needed for a robust daily companion. Watches from the Portofino collection are inspired by the relaxed way of life experienced at the famous Italian fishing village. The soft pink shade of the dial is perfectly matched to the delicate Roman numeral hour markers at 12 and 6 o’clock. This leaves stick markers for the remaining locations around the hour track, along with scintillating diamond dot indexes that beautifully catch the light. This 34mm lady’s IWC watch is powered by the Calibre 35100, which produces a 50-hour power reserve once fully wound. The watch also offers a water resistance of 30 meters, features a convex sapphire crystal glass, and boasts a grey calfskin leather strap. The perfect stocking filler for the special lady in your life this Christmas.

IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 watch IW391502

In addition to the simple and elegant versions of the Portofino like the pink lady’s model we featured above, there are more technical-looking timepieces from the range to be taken advantage of. Still classic and refined in style, this 39mm Portofino watch is perfect for males with slenderer wrists and features a silver chronograph dial. A 30-minute counter resides at the top of the dial, balanced by the small seconds function at 6 o’clock. Together, these two sub-counters add a sense of balance across the dial and accompany a set of stick hour markers, slender central hands and the famous IWC lettering at 3 o’clock. If the special loved one in your life prefers understated and refined designs, this dressy chronograph watch could be the perfect option this festive season. The model is powered by the Calibre 69355, which is exposed through a sapphire exhibition caseback feature. The engine oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, putting on a captivating performance through the rear of the case. Completing its traditional styling is a classic brown leather strap, making the model a perfect companion for daily attire.

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph IW378002

The most classic of pilot watches this holiday season. This IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph will be worn all year round thanks to its traditional 5-link stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp and legible black luminous-accented dial. The chronograph counters, placed at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock are perfect for those who like to record personal bests, utilising this stopwatch feature regularly throughout the day. The push-pieces at 2 and 4 o’clock facilitate easy handling of these functions. Otherwise, a day-date window at 3 o’clock is sure to come in handy for tracking the passing days of each month. Of course, anyone who loves IWC watches will adore the crisp and functional design of the brand’s iconic pilot watches. This stainless steel model measures a confident 43mm diameter and comes with the brand’s strap-changing technology to swap the bracelet over to something more casual when the need arises. What’s more, this watch is powered by the Calibre 69385, which comprises a total of 242 components and offers a power reserve of 46 hours once fully wound.

IWC Portugieser Automatic IW500715

The Portugieser Automatic has a striking aesthetic that commands attention. If your loved one likes the classic appeal of the Portugieser but also likes to play with a touch of colour, this silver model has been designed with deep blue sub-counters arranged in a bicompax layout that really catches the eye. The model is a little more technical-looking than the simple three-handed date design and features a small second sub-counter at 9 o’clock, balanced by a power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock. The power reserve indicator refers to the remaining energy levels of the automatic Calibre 52010 sitting inside the 42.5mm model’s stainless steel case. The movement offers an impressive power reserve of 168 hours once fully wound and can, of course, be observed from the reverse side of the case through a sapphire exhibition feature.  To complete the look of this elegant Portugieser Automatic watch, experts at the Manufacture have chosen a deep blue leather band.

IWC Aquatimer watch IW328801

If your loved one spends plenty of time in the water, an IWC watch from the Aquatimer collection may be a practical and stylish gift option this Christmas. This model, dressed in a rich blue hue, evokes the colour of the sea and comes fitted on a matching blue textured rubber band. Delivering the time with clarity, the dial of this men’s IWC Aquatimer watch is laid out with legible baton hour markers and chunky central hands that have received a generous layer of Super-LumiNova. To protect the dial, experts at IWC fit the watch with an anti-glare and scratch-resistant piece of sapphire crystal glass. The watch is built to resist water pressures down to 300 meters and measures a diameter on the wrist of 42mm. Ideal for outdoor situations too, the IWC Aquatimer is not restricted to underwater use alone. Its legible dial, robust case construction and supple rubber band will prove indispensable for any active individual this festive season.

If you’re still undecided on the perfect IWC watch to gift to a loved one this Christmas you’re not too late. Contact our Jura Watches sales team on 01335 453453 and speak to a member of our team who will be more than happy to guide you further with your Christmas shopping throughout the rest of December.