IWI Watches are a truly English brand, situated in the heart of Lancashire and the inspiration of Ian Walsh, a young English watchmaker.
Like many of his peers Ian served an apprenticeship studying Classic Horology at Manchester before working with TAG Heuer. It was whilst working with vintage timepieces that Ian first realized that he wanted to recreate and improve where possible upon classic designs. This was the start of a journey that is today IWI Watches.





IWI Watches are made in England to the highest possible standards. Using the latest technology at every step to design and create these modern classics, combined with the finest materials and components. Every IWI watch has an individually machined and limited edition numbered case, which is produced from the finest stainless steel and finished by hand. A Swiss automatic movement is used in all the watches. They are equipped with sapphire crystals, luminous Superluminova hour markers and hands, handmade Louisiana alligator straps and stainless steel deployment buckles. The watches pay homage to both motor sport and aviation simultaneously, with oversized crowns at 12 o’clock and classic dials re-awakening thoughts of Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio charging for the line.
While creating his own brand, Ian has also been keeping the world of film and television ticking, running his own company supplying and repairing specialist timing equipment. His company is where all the major film and television companies turn to, whether it be for the latest drama series or the coverage of the World Cup. Ian has also been a major contributor in the timing of historic rallying events both on a national and international level. In addition to this, he has also repaired and refurbished dashboard stopwatches and clocks from some of the world’s most historic sports cars. Ian was the man Aston Martin turned to for timing advice and equipment when they wanted to mount a challenge at the world famous Le Mans 24 hour race.


Source: Europa Star April-May 2008 Magazine Issue