2,996 Discussions and CommentsMember since April 2, 2011Hong Kong,
Hong Kong
so while hosting a watch buddy from Singapore and showing him around the usual watch haunts in Hong Kong, my heart leaped when I saw this particular piece staring out at me from behind a window display.
First released in 2004, limited edition of 500 pieces, individually numbered, rarely ever found brand new, and for me the zenith of my first IWC series, the 5001s .. the classic white dial, with silver hands ... brand new, new old stock, selling at within 30% present day steel prices --- how could I say No, especially after having eyed it for a while and absolutely loving it the first and only time I was with it http://www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/43309 ?
So was thus legislated in my mind the 'Grand Exception' to the 'Law Of No More Watches In Excess of Your Annual Limit' --- If You Love It And It's An Incredible Deal, Then You Can Buy It.
...so here's a reveal, in chronological order, from Sunday's expensive tour of Tsim Sha Tsui with SJX, till this afternoon :)
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.
209 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 16, 2004ashford,
United Kingdom
Beautiful watch Shing, I missed out on the opportunity to buy the same model a few months ago from a friend of mine and am kicking myself for the mistake ever since! Enjoy and wear in good health.
First released in 2004, limited edition of 500 pieces, individually numbered, rarely ever found brand new, and for me the zenith of my first IWC series, the 5001s .. the classic white dial, with silver hands ... brand new, new old stock, selling at within 30% present day steel prices --- how could I say No, especially after having eyed it for a while and absolutely loving it the first and only time I was with it http://www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/43309 ?
So was thus legislated in my mind the 'Grand Exception' to the 'Law Of No More Watches In Excess of Your Annual Limit' --- If You Love It And It's An Incredible Deal, Then You Can Buy It.
...so here's a reveal, in chronological order, from Sunday's expensive tour of Tsim Sha Tsui with SJX, till this afternoon :)
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
Kevin
Regards
Farhad
Best regards,
Jim
"We are the other people, we are the other people...you're the other people too!"
Frank Zappa
Vishal
Last edited: 13 December, 2012 - 17:09
Well done Shing. Great addition to your collection.
Best regards
Mark
Last edited: 16 April, 2013 - 00:36
And you did the right thing. It would be unforgivable to let such a terrific deal pass.
Savour the star find and wear it in health.
Last edited: 29 May, 2012 - 14:27
Enjoy the watch in good health, Shing.
Dick L.
whichwatch at roadrunner dot com
Wear it in good health.
Bill
Last edited: 23 June, 2012 - 20:15
Enjoy!!
Last edited: 18 June, 2013 - 19:31