1,075 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 22, 2001
Several years ago, the day before entering SIHH we encountered Herr Klaus on the street in Geneva. Since he knew us, he sat down for a couple of beers and showed us a prototype that was going to be introduced the next day.
Well, needless to say, I told him it was the most gorgeous complicated watch I'd ever seen. I still believe as I did that day, the casework is to die for. Last year, I sold my Port PCC to fulfill the desire I had that afternoon.
Today, I was the host and MC of a meeting of HR executives this morning and since I was getting dressed up (more than my usual jeans and t's), I decided to bust out the red gold Kurt Klaus Perpetual Chrono/Calendar. WOW! I got a few nice comments, but more importantly, I got some time to reacquaint and admire what a gorgeous watch this is. I'll admit it, I'm guilty of playing "headgames" with myself, saving this watch for special occasions, when I should be wearing it as much as some of my other IWCs.
Now, I'm back home and back to the usual jeans and t's.
IWC and Herr Klaus - you hit this one out of the park.
1,501 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 9, 2004
Larry, that is one beautiful watch. I had the chance to try on the stainless steel version last weekend and I must say I was blown away by the dial detail and the presence of the watch. I can only imagine what your beautiful example is like on the wrist. Wear it (often) in good health. Jeff
2,907 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 14, 2008Taylor, TX,
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Larry...thanks for sharing this wonderful encounter and a very beautiful watch! It's having the opportunity to hear stories such as this that makes my daily visit here so worthwhile! I hope I have the good fortune to meet Herr Klaus one day.
Best regards, Jim
"We are the other people, we are the other people...you're the other people too!" Frank Zappa
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Larry, a wonderful story and much appreciated that you shared it.
Now that comment that you sold your Portuguese PPC to make this dream come true, is striking near the core. I streched to sign up for the CFDV, and really enjoy that watch. Like your Kurt Klaus PPC, it too only gets 'smart time" - and probably not enough of it. But here is the ball breaker....I've got the 2010 Portuguese PPC on order at the AD - and that takes some saving (the CFDV was not exactly cheap) but seeing the beautiful photos of your Kurt Klaus PPC in the DV case......hmmm..
3,742 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 22, 2001
Fantastic Larry. I still remember when you told me about that encounter with Mr. Klaus in Geneva - I was so excited when you shared the photos of the prototype too - because I had placed an order - sight unseen for that Rose Gold DaVinci Perpetual Edition Kurt Klaus about 3 weeks before you went to Geneva.
I must admit - that "The Man" is my hands down FAVORITE of my collection (which includes 2 Portuguese Perpetuals, I might add) - you are so right - you need to wear him a little more often - even in jeans.
It may sound a little crazy, or weird - but wearing it reminds me a little like an adult version of carrying around a "teddy bear" - this watch gives me so much more of a personal "connection to Schaffhausen" than any other watch I own.
Well, needless to say, I told him it was the most gorgeous complicated watch I'd ever seen. I still believe as I did that day, the casework is to die for. Last year, I sold my Port PCC to fulfill the desire I had that afternoon.
Today, I was the host and MC of a meeting of HR executives this morning and since I was getting dressed up (more than my usual jeans and t's), I decided to bust out the red gold Kurt Klaus Perpetual Chrono/Calendar. WOW! I got a few nice comments, but more importantly, I got some time to reacquaint and admire what a gorgeous watch this is. I'll admit it, I'm guilty of playing "headgames" with myself, saving this watch for special occasions, when I should be wearing it as much as some of my other IWCs.
Now, I'm back home and back to the usual jeans and t's.
IWC and Herr Klaus - you hit this one out of the park.
All my best,
Larry
The greatest IWC is the one that is inbound."
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Jeff
Your watch is truly beautiful- bring it to visit me the next time you are in Richmond!
Nelson
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Ciao,
Bill
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Regards,
roberto
Regards,
Roberto
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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
Now that comment that you sold your Portuguese PPC to make this dream come true, is striking near the core. I streched to sign up for the CFDV, and really enjoy that watch. Like your Kurt Klaus PPC, it too only gets 'smart time" - and probably not enough of it. But here is the ball breaker....I've got the 2010 Portuguese PPC on order at the AD - and that takes some saving (the CFDV was not exactly cheap) but seeing the beautiful photos of your Kurt Klaus PPC in the DV case......hmmm..
Enjoy, Enjoy and once again thanks for sharing.
Best regards
Mark
Last edited: 16 April, 2013 - 00:36
I must admit - that "The Man" is my hands down FAVORITE of my collection (which includes 2 Portuguese Perpetuals, I might add) - you are so right - you need to wear him a little more often - even in jeans.
It may sound a little crazy, or weird - but wearing it reminds me a little like an adult version of carrying around a "teddy bear" - this watch gives me so much more of a personal "connection to Schaffhausen" than any other watch I own.
Regards,
Ardoise
Last edited: 1 January, 2012 - 17:55