IWC Schaffhausen

Hi everyone,
I'm twenty-one this year, and although one would most probably celebrate the idea of being fully legal; I will remember this year as the year i fulfilled my yearning since young to own a quality timepiece. June 4th, 2010 was the day I acquired my work of horological art; June 4th, 2010 was the day I acquired my IWC Classic Pilot's Chronograph.
Ever since I was a young boy I was in awe at the very sight of a quality watch. I grew up with friends who were far more well off than me. In the midst of their teenage years they sported their very own AP's, Panerais', Roger Dubuis' and Hublots' to name a few given to them by their fathers. So much so that a 'more ostentatious equals better' mentality was infused into my understanding of what makes a timepiece a timepiece.
It was only when I entered the military for my national service (compulsory for Singaporeans) I was able to cultivate my perception of appreciating horology. So it hit me, my friends may own such timepieces but none of them really understood or appreciated what sat comfortably on their wrists. They didn't understand the marvel of an automatic-winding watch to a manual one, the complexity of perpetual calendar complication to an annual, or simply the idea of a man-made object running simply on the most basic laws of psychics to keep accurate and reliable time. Up to that very point is when I truly understood and appreciated timepieces.
During my first year in the army I saved my own salary and was now able to consider a watch of my very own. If it wasn't for my late-blooming realization of what makes a watch a watch; I would probably be considering a watch that leaned more to its' name rather than craftsmanship and innovation. When my eyes stumbled on the Pilot's Chronograph I knew this wasn't just the watch i had have; but when I read about the history of IWC i knew this was the first watch i had to have.
Four months ahead of time I still get excited every time I glance at my IWC. I'm not sure if it is the timeless classical look of the black dial and propeller like hands, the crisp detail of the white numerals, or the subtle yet brilliant red small-seconds hand moving ever so fluently.
Every time I glance at my IWC not only does it remind me of what time it is but the sole reason I appreciate watches in the first place.
Yours truly, a proud IWC owner,
Nicholas Lee

Welcome Nicholas and congratulations! Not only have you found a true classic watch, but you also found the best IWC Forum in the world!

Thanks for sharing your great story and wear your watch in good health.

Kind regards,

Clemens

Last edited: 30 May, 2012 - 20:59

Congratulations on acquiring your dream IWC and luxury watch. Thanks for sharing your story with the Forum. Welcome here and post pictures when you have the time to do so.

Bill

Bill

Last edited: 23 June, 2012 - 20:15

Hi Nicholas and congratulations!

I have just bought the very same watch a week ago and agree with you about its likability. Its as if the watch changes appearance as you look at it from different angels. I've been going nuts with some pics and you can see what I mean. The watch becomes more 3D and alive depending on how the light hits it.

Enjoy.











vicioussid

Without music, life would be a mistake. Friedrich Nietzsche

Hi Nicholas

congratulations and thanks for a great story!
My story is quite similar - it took me two years to decide on my first IWC and some 16 months later I added a second one. Both are Portuguese (Chronograph and now Yacht Club Chronograph) Just a warning - IWC watches can get addictive. :)

Xaver

Last edited: 18 May, 2011 - 19:48

A great way to start collecting IWC watches. I wish I had been motivated at age 21 to acquire a fine timepiece like this. Alas, I was celebrating a twenty dollar Timex purchase.
Welcome to the forum.

Last edited: 8 November, 2012 - 12:49

You made a good choice, Nicholas! Welcome to the IWC Forum...and I look forward to furhter posts and pictures.

Best regards,
Jim

"We are the other people, we are the other people...you're the other people too!"
Frank Zappa

Last edited: 13 March, 2012 - 15:03

Hi Nicolas,

First off, welcome to the forum and congratulations on your watch!

There is, as you may know, an active collectors' community in S'pore. I was there about 4 years ago on behalf of IWC and met many of them. I started corresponding with Su Jia Xian (SJX) when he was 14 years' old -now he's in his late 20s, a professional watch journalist and a real expert. I likewise first met Jeffrey Sim when he was a young man -he was getting married and was invited to SIHH. I stay in touch with many of teem, sometimes via Facebook.

If you want, e-mail me and I'll put you in touch with these guys and others. They're real watch experts, have a lot of watch dinners and get invited to many company-sponsored events.

Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com

Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53

Nicholas,
Welcome to the forum and congrats on your first IWC.
The 371701 is a great watch and I'm sure you'll enjoy wearing it for many years to come.

Cheers,
Evan

evan_nanos at yahoo.com