International Watch Company (IWC) is a Swiss watch brand, which is owned by American watchmaker Florentine? Ariosto? Florence Ariosto Jones was founded in Schaaffhausen on 1868. The founder of the nations is an American, Florentine Ariosto Jones. Since 2000, IWC officially belongs to the watch department of Richemont Group. Richemont Group is a Swiss watch manufacturer, which owns many well-known watch brands, including Wanguo, Cartier, Tudor and Lan Zhi. Richemont Group is famous for its high quality, exquisite craftsmanship and innovative design.