4 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 5, 2011
Hong Kong
Just went close to 1881 Heritage last Saturday and decided to have a try on the Big Pilot (my next target after the Port 7) without the plan to buy immediately.
The IWC representative, Karen, has been so nice to me and my wife. We stayed for over an hour to get a touch to various pilot models, Karen has really brought me into IWC world as she was so kind and informative, and keen to chat with me on everything about the watches. Her recommendation made to my wife has been spot on and she is now seriously considering to get an Portuguese Chronograph as her next watch. I learned much IWC's history from Karen and that really gave me a great and pleasant evening at such a wonderfully decorated showroom.
Thank you Karen for giving me such a nice experience, your kindliness has really brought me closer to IWC. Thank you IWC, I love you and will definitely bring more of your watches home soon =)
375 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 1, 2009
Hong Kong
It seems like another family got the IWC virus. LOL.
My IWC journey did start from the 1881 Flagship store two years ago. There are full of knowledgeable people. Not only myself got the virus, my 9 years old boy always asks for visiting the IWC 1881 store, every single time we are in TST.
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Hi Kevin,
Hello and hope to catch u soon ! Did u bump into us on Sat ? Three of us were there from about 130 pm.
...and as u can see...the doctors had to be called in after that...
Regards, Shing | email iwcforme1976 (at) gmail (dot) com time does not change us. it just unfolds us. max frisch. all that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. baltasar gracian.
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Hi Skule,
I believe it is this one, with very helpful information from our esteemed Cellar's website, it is the Portuguese F.A. Jones Squelette.
Introduced prior to Christmas 2005 exclusively for IWC Boutiques, Calibre 98910 50 in platinum, black alligator-strap, Ref. 544205 100 in red gold, brown alligator-strap, Ref. 544206
Here's a pic. Flagship has started wrapping plastics too, because of the humidity etc. (per what I am told). Will post more pics from that day next week.
Regards, Shing | email iwcforme1976 (at) gmail (dot) com time does not change us. it just unfolds us. max frisch. all that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. baltasar gracian.
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shing Wrote:
This is quite a wonderful collection, all watches are desirable to say the least. I have a weak spot for the rose gold Vintage Collection Pilot's watch, I didn't know it came on a black strap. And the skeleton Portuguese, what a marvel: did it get a new strap? I notice it has the same buckle as the Portofino 8 days handwound, yet another favourite of mine. Of course it is great to see those watches, but how about the feeling of pain, having to say goodbye to them?
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)
2,996 Discussions and CommentsMember since April 2, 2011Hong Kong,
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Hi Paul :)
Pictures make the fond goodbyes easier :)) and there is always the pleasant emotional tension and gently-roiling turmoil that makes the "chase" so very human - what with some longing and some despair too. Won't u agree ?
Yeah the VC Pilot I requested for to take pics for someone I count as a good online friend - whom you are likely to know. Some pics here for him !
Regards, Shing | email iwcforme1976 (at) gmail (dot) com time does not change us. it just unfolds us. max frisch. all that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. baltasar gracian.
The IWC representative, Karen, has been so nice to me and my wife. We stayed for over an hour to get a touch to various pilot models, Karen has really brought me into IWC world as she was so kind and informative, and keen to chat with me on everything about the watches. Her recommendation made to my wife has been spot on and she is now seriously considering to get an Portuguese Chronograph as her next watch. I learned much IWC's history from Karen and that really gave me a great and pleasant evening at such a wonderfully decorated showroom.
Thank you Karen for giving me such a nice experience, your kindliness has really brought me closer to IWC. Thank you IWC, I love you and will definitely bring more of your watches home soon =)
Last edited: 5 November, 2011 - 14:22
My IWC journey did start from the 1881 Flagship store two years ago. There are full of knowledgeable people. Not only myself got the virus, my 9 years old boy always asks for visiting the IWC 1881 store, every single time we are in TST.
Well done, Karen.
Best Regards,
Felix
Yes, it seems I get infected by the virus deeply =D
Last edited: 5 November, 2011 - 14:22
Hello and hope to catch u soon ! Did u bump into us on Sat ? Three of us were there from about 130 pm.
...and as u can see...the doctors had to be called in after that...
Regards, Shing | email iwcforme1976 (at) gmail (dot) com
time does not change us. it just unfolds us. max frisch.
all that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. baltasar gracian.
Last edited: 8 December, 2012 - 16:07
That looks stunning - well the whole collection in your picture is stunning, but my eyes went to the skeleton one immediately :-)
Skule
I believe it is this one, with very helpful information from our esteemed Cellar's website, it is the Portuguese F.A. Jones Squelette.
Introduced prior to Christmas 2005 exclusively for IWC Boutiques, Calibre 98910
50 in platinum, black alligator-strap, Ref. 544205
100 in red gold, brown alligator-strap, Ref. 544206
Here's a pic. Flagship has started wrapping plastics too, because of the humidity etc. (per what I am told). Will post more pics from that day next week.
Regards, Shing | email iwcforme1976 (at) gmail (dot) com
time does not change us. it just unfolds us. max frisch.
all that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. baltasar gracian.
Last edited: 8 December, 2012 - 16:07
Skule
This is quite a wonderful collection, all watches are desirable to say the least. I have a weak spot for the rose gold Vintage Collection Pilot's watch, I didn't know it came on a black strap. And the skeleton Portuguese, what a marvel: did it get a new strap? I notice it has the same buckle as the Portofino 8 days handwound, yet another favourite of mine. Of course it is great to see those watches, but how about the feeling of pain, having to say goodbye to them?
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)
Pictures make the fond goodbyes easier :)) and there is always the pleasant emotional tension and gently-roiling turmoil that makes the "chase" so very human - what with some longing and some despair too. Won't u agree ?
Yeah the VC Pilot I requested for to take pics for someone I count as a good online friend - whom you are likely to know. Some pics here for him !
Regards, Shing | email iwcforme1976 (at) gmail (dot) com
time does not change us. it just unfolds us. max frisch.
all that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. baltasar gracian.
Last edited: 8 December, 2012 - 16:07
@Shing: I've been at the Pilot's corner with my wife and Karen from ~1700pm to 1830pm last Sat.
Last edited: 5 November, 2011 - 14:22