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fantastic report Nad, and it is great to see everyone.
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.
Got to the airport early so I spent some time surfing the web:
It was a beautiful day to fly!!!!!!
I hopped on the golf cart for a ride to my gate:
Leaving Montreal to New York City:
Arriving at La Guardia airport!
The taxi ride to my hotel:
I arrived early and my room was not ready yet so I went out for a walk:
This was the reason why I come to NYC but I'll be back later:
I stopped by to say hello to the wonderful team at the Boutique.......
...when Terry and Nelson dropped in!!!!
With Lindsey and Sharif!
Before walking back to my hotel I finally stopped at the Flagship for some one-on-one time with the new Ali Big Pilot!!!!!!!!!!
I later met up the group of collectors, and here's two Carlson Ceramic Doppel watches!
Here's a Fab Four of Ceramic watches!!!!!!!!!
From left to right (heading for lunch) - Bill, Nelson, MF (with hat), Kevin, Oliver, and terry. Alan was hidden behind Nelson and MF, LOL!!!!!!!!
Back to the Boutique for the official event:
With Nelson and Oliver, who come from Schaffhausen for the opening!
A pair of Jubilees:
The Mohammed Ali gallery on the upstairs mezzanine of the Flagship:
Looking down to the main entrance area:
The Ali showcase:
The "100 pound" book that comes with the watch!!!!!!
Here's David (aka docfink) trying the simulator:
With Kevin, Arnaud (Retail Regional Manager), and his lovely wife Celine:
Some "Orange love"!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers,
Nad
Here's the winning one-two punch (excuse the pun, LOL!!!!!):
An amazing pair!
Adam (TZ IWC Mod) and Alan:
Terry, Oliver, and Nelson!
The dinner menu!
With Mark, who made it all the way from Holland to attend!
Mark, safe travels back home mon ami!!!!!
The 'group shot':
I was surprised to see Carol and Roland Iten, all the way from Lausanne Switzerland!
Gianfranco D'Attis (President IWC North America) welcoming the guests!
Someone had the bright idea to have a "table shot"!
Me and Oliver trying to get that photo "just right", LOL!!!!!
OK, so it took three (3) attempts, hahaha!
With MF and Gianfranco!
Everyone leaving after a wonderful evening!
Back at my hotel where I am preparing this post, LOL!
Thanks to Noreen MacDonald (Flagship Manager) for welcoming us to this marvelous new boutique, good luck!
You can count them, but take my word for it that there are 100 photos in this report!
Ciao!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers,
Nad
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)
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
MfG,
Roman
KM/WWW/Mk.11/666/3508/9239/322712/811/3531/5442/5448/PD etc.
As usual you captured the essence of the event with your pictures.
Last edited: 8 November, 2012 - 12:49
Great report my friend, thanks for sharing!!!!
Congratulations for your new acquisition, always wear it in good health!
Best regards
Dimitris
dpsaromialos@gmail.com
Last edited: 6 May, 2013 - 13:26
Kevin
Superb report, and of course great seeing you again
Dick L.
whichwatch at roadrunner dot com