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Hi Michael,
First of all, please excuse myself if I'm not supposed to send you this mail and I would be glad if you would like to refer me to anyone else for an answer.
My husband has been a loyal collector of IWC since long ago and this year I'm planning to buy him an IWC watch as a gift of surprise. By simple logic, it is quite certain that he would love to see this gift. Unfortunately and shamfully, I have nowhere close to understanding watch so I have zero clue on the latest models. I tried to go to a few watch shops in Hong Kong (where I am living) to ask for help and I have a strong feeling that the sales persons didn't have full knowledge of the 'latest' model except that they're very passionate to sell me a watch.
I know I could do further search in different sources but ....I'm running out of time. I need to get the gift within next few days for special reason......I'm thus wondering if you could advise me. I'm sure he hasn't collected any model launched in 2010 yet cos he's superbusy this year.
- the latest models in 2010 which is 1)automatic 2)the top 3 to 5 best sellers with high regard and word of mouth from the collectors here (so that I would know i won't be too wrong buying that item) 3)if possible, availability in HK
3,778 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 28, 2001
birmaqnsammy Wrote:... My husband has been a loyal collector of IWC since long ago and this year I'm planning to buy him an IWC watch as a gift of surprise. ... I'm running out of time. ...
Hi birmansammy,
I guess you are in a difficult position, where you may secretly disappoint your husband by buying not the right watch while spending quite some money. Of course, you may be in a position to exchange the watch later, but that takes the fun away greatly. As we, I, don't know what watches your husband has or likes, we are in a difficult position too: we, I don't know enough, for instance the budget you have for this splendid gift.
I would suggest a different line of action, especially since you are in a hurry. Present to your husband an invitation to the nicest IWC AD that you know, with the intent to buy him the watch of his desire. I'm quite sure he will be over the moon by this gift, and awkward disappointments are avoided. After the buy, with his new watch on his wrist, you can go on and celebrate with a nice dinner, making it an unforgettable occasion. Good luck!
Kind regards, Paul
What you do may not be so important, but it is very important that you do it well. (my variation of a saying by Gandhi)
Feel free to write me on individual purchase decisions: my e-mail address is mrriedberg@iwcforum.com.
Also every IWC boutique in Hong Kong has really informed and appropriate staff. Ask for the manager (like Gary at the Flagship Boutique in Kowloon) or the assistant manager.
Thanks,
Domingo
If you could, a post like yours should be in the Vintage section here.
Is your serial number on the case or the movement? Do you have a photo?
I'm guessing your watch is from the early 1960s. Beyer is a major watch retailer in Zurich.
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
new guy with many watches
jr
Hi Michael,
First of all, please excuse myself if I'm not supposed to send you this mail and I would be glad if you would like to refer me to anyone else for an answer.
My husband has been a loyal collector of IWC since long ago and this year I'm planning to buy him an IWC watch as a gift of surprise. By simple logic, it is quite certain that he would love to see this gift. Unfortunately and shamfully, I have nowhere close to understanding watch so I have zero clue on the latest models. I tried to go to a few watch shops in Hong Kong (where I am living) to ask for help and I have a strong feeling that the sales persons didn't have full knowledge of the 'latest' model except that they're very passionate to sell me a watch.
I know I could do further search in different sources but ....I'm running out of time. I need to get the gift within next few days for special reason......I'm thus wondering if you could advise me. I'm sure he hasn't collected any model launched in 2010 yet cos he's superbusy this year.
- the latest models in 2010 which is
1)automatic
2)the top 3 to 5 best sellers with high regard and word of mouth from the collectors here (so that I would know i won't be too wrong buying that item)
3)if possible, availability in HK
appreciate your help.
Hi birmansammy,
I guess you are in a difficult position, where you may secretly disappoint your husband by buying not the right watch while spending quite some money. Of course, you may be in a position to exchange the watch later, but that takes the fun away greatly. As we, I, don't know what watches your husband has or likes, we are in a difficult position too: we, I don't know enough, for instance the budget you have for this splendid gift.
I would suggest a different line of action, especially since you are in a hurry. Present to your husband an invitation to the nicest IWC AD that you know, with the intent to buy him the watch of his desire. I'm quite sure he will be over the moon by this gift, and awkward disappointments are avoided. After the buy, with his new watch on his wrist, you can go on and celebrate with a nice dinner, making it an unforgettable occasion. Good luck!
Kind regards,
Paul
What you do may not be so important, but it is very important that you do it well. (my variation of a saying by Gandhi)
Last edited: 23 October, 2011 - 13:31
Feel free to write me on individual purchase decisions: my e-mail address is mrriedberg@iwcforum.com.
Also every IWC boutique in Hong Kong has really informed and appropriate staff. Ask for the manager (like Gary at the Flagship Boutique in Kowloon) or the assistant manager.
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53