IWC Schaffhausen

In the late '80's/early 90's I badly wanted the then-popular Tag Heuer Sports/Elegance watch. I didn't know anything about watches, movements, quartz vs. automatic, but my wife saved up and bought it for me (we were poor graduate students at the time). That started the fascination/obsession.

Three years ago, after the passing of my Mother-in-Law, I found a mechanical Omega Seamaster in a box under her sink and that re-kindled the interest. Since then I have been voraciously ingesting all the information I can about watches, and recently discovered the IWC Father and Son Big Pilot's watches. I have my eye on a set to share with my son and hopefully pass on to him and his heirs someday.

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Early 80's as a 4-5 year old boy I was fascinated by my grandfathers wristwatch. This was the first item I can remember I put in a category as a beautiful item. I later learned it was a cheap mechanical watch from late 50's.

IWC to me is symbiotically classic and modern and takes me back to my early memories of beauty.

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Ralph, Welcome to the forum and don't be a stranger. Many of us got our start with mechanical watch in a similar manner.

Regards,
Kevin

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I have worn a Rolex brand for the past 20 years and at the atender age of 44 decided it was time for a change and I started to look for a new watch - My choice was IWC Special edition Jacque Cousteau 100th Anniversary Aquatimer, I love it only people that are in the know recognise it but most people appreciate the quality.
I Love it.
Now I would really like to get all 5 special editions dedicated to JC, If anyone could help me with the following questions it would be really appreciated:
How many Special Edtion JC has there been is it 5 ?
How many were made in each edition and are they all sold?
How many Calypso special editions are there or are they the same as the JC

my email address is william.binns@googlemail.com
Apologies for my ignorance but I am novice but want to learn

WBB

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Hi William, welcome to the forum - yes indeed there are five, and they can be seen in this earlier forum post:

http://www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/29581/

William Barrington-Binns Wrote:I have worn a Rolex brand for the past 20 years and at the atender age of 44 decided it was time for a change and I started to look for a new watch - My choice was IWC Special edition Jacque Cousteau 100th Anniversary Aquatimer, I love it only people that are in the know recognise it but most people appreciate the quality.
I Love it.
Now I would really like to get all 5 special editions dedicated to JC, If anyone could help me with the following questions it would be really appreciated:
How many Special Edtion JC has there been is it 5 ?
How many were made in each edition and are they all sold?
How many Calypso special editions are there or are they the same as the JC

my email address is william.binns@googlemail.com
Apologies for my ignorance but I am novice but want to learn

WBB

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Thank You Shing
It would be fantastic to see them altogether, you have been most helpful.

Kind regards

William

shing Wrote in reply to:Hi William, welcome to the forum - yes indeed there are five, and they can be seen in this earlier forum post:

http://www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/29581/

William Barrington-Binns Wrote:I have worn a Rolex brand for the past 20 years and at the atender age of 44 decided it was time for a change and I started to look for a new watch - My choice was IWC Special edition Jacque Cousteau 100th Anniversary Aquatimer, I love it only people that are in the know recognise it but most people appreciate the quality.
I Love it.
Now I would really like to get all 5 special editions dedicated to JC, If anyone could help me with the following questions it would be really appreciated:
How many Special Edtion JC has there been is it 5 ?
How many were made in each edition and are they all sold?
How many Calypso special editions are there or are they the same as the JC

my email address is william.binns@googlemail.com
Apologies for my ignorance but I am novice but want to learn

WBB

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Hi,

This is the first time for me to write a few words here...I just need some opinion for some collectors.

Should I go for Pilot Chrono 3777 or Aquatimer 2000?

Thanks so much

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Hi
I bought my first IWC 2 days ago;A Portuguese hand-wound 545405.
I have a Rolex deepsea and a Breitling Galactic 41, but this IWC is just so elegant and different from those.I really can see what all the fuss is about!My dream watch would be the Jubilee stainless steel model of 1993 with gold indicies because I love the faith to the original design of the 1940s Portuguese watch that was preserved.Having said that I do like the black/grey subdial on mine as it represents an unashamed modern take on the classic look with a unique bit of flair to the dial.Who knows maybe they will hold their value given this model was only produced for 1 year.Anyway that's irrelevant to me because this watch is never going to be sold!My parting word to those who have the chance to own fine watches...WEAR THEM!! A safe is no place for a fine IWC (unless you are in the business of selling watches to make $)Life's way too short for your best or favourite watch not to be worn loved and enjoyed.
Enjoy the passion of watch collecting,
cheers,
James

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"IWC to me is symbiotically classic and modern"
A fine description I couldn't agree more!!

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