IWC Schaffhausen, the International Watch Company has been announced today as the Official Timekeeper for the 2011-12 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race.
IWC will present the 24-hour record prize after each of the nine legs, which will be awarded during the prize-giving ceremony at each Host Port. The world's leading brand in luxury watches will also have a special prize for the fastest team over 24-hours. At the end of the race in Galway in July 2012, IWC will reward the fastest crewmembers with a special prize.
This is a big deal, and was just signed about 10 days ago. I believe IWC will also be co-sponsoring a team in the race, but I haven't heard if that contract has been finalized.
The watch is very nice; As soon as I can I'll disclose it.
2,628 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 20, 2007
MF, Indeed a big deal !!!
And here is poor me, still step by step convincing myself of the need to add the 2010 Yacht Club to my collection (it's a watch that just grows and grows on one!).....and now, there will be this special Volvo Ocean race watch!
It's absolutely great to see IWC raise the visibility of the brand - and as we all know, the Volvo Ocean Race has huge media cover.
4,731 Discussions and CommentsMember since Dec. 18, 2006
This is wonderful news! I am a big fan of the Volvo Ocean Race. In 2006, I had the pleasure of going to Rotterdam and sail out to greet the participants.
I posted a few pictures from the race boats we saw then on my Facebook page.
I hope IWC will also make a few watches for sale, not just for crew members.
IWC will present the 24-hour record prize after each of the nine legs, which will be awarded during the prize-giving ceremony at each Host Port. The world's leading brand in luxury watches will also have a special prize for the fastest team over 24-hours. At the end of the race in Galway in July 2012, IWC will reward the fastest crewmembers with a special prize.
The link is here: IWC Schaffhausen, the International Watch Company has been announced today as the Official Timekeeper for the 2011-12 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race.
Another site indicates the special prize for the crew members "The fastest crewmembers will all be awarded an exclusive IWC timepiece"
I hope we get a preview of the watches.
Cheers from the cellar
cellar@gregsteer.net
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The watch is very nice; As soon as I can I'll disclose it.
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
And here is poor me, still step by step convincing myself of the need to add the 2010 Yacht Club to my collection (it's a watch that just grows and grows on one!).....and now, there will be this special Volvo Ocean race watch!
It's absolutely great to see IWC raise the visibility of the brand - and as we all know, the Volvo Ocean Race has huge media cover.
Cant wait to see the pics of the new watch!
Best regards
Mark
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Groet,
Bob
b.bunnik <u>at</u> zonnet.nl
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I posted a few pictures from the race boats we saw then on my Facebook page.
I hope IWC will also make a few watches for sale, not just for crew members.
Kind regards,
Clemens
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