IWC Schaffhausen has set its sights beyond Earth, becoming the “Official Timekeeper” of Vast, the trailblazing company building the world’s first commercial space station. Known for nearly a century of aviation heritage and precision engineering, the Swiss luxury watchmaker is now pushing the boundaries of horology into orbit.
Vast is preparing to launch Haven Demo, a test mission that paves the way for Haven-1, a state-of-the-art, human-focused space station designed to host astronauts, innovators, and visionaries. Inside, scientific research and technological breakthroughs will unfold, but IWC will bring something uniquely human: the artistry of mechanical timekeeping.
For IWC, the collaboration is more than a technical exercise. It is a continuation of the brand’s legacy of exploration, creating timepieces that embody both performance and emotional connection.
As CEO Chris Grainger-Herr explains, “During future long-duration space missions, a mechanical watch showing Earth time can also be the object that emotionally connects the astronauts to their home.”
From Schaffhausen to low-Earth orbit, this partnership signals a new chapter in luxury innovation. IWC’s watches will not only endure the harsh realities of space but also capture the spirit of discovery, merging craftsmanship, adventure, and timeless design on a truly cosmic scale.
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