2012 - What are your acquisition ?

As Alan said, he likes it. It fits with the upcoming holiday season. Obtuse, hint that one.

how else to conclude 2012 but to get a 2012 limited edition of the Vintage Ingenieur?

Hope you all have had a great 2012, and wish you all a Happy 2013 (and welcome the year of the Ingenieur!)

I'll borrow your picture of he one hopefully inbound for me in 2012.

I finally got around to reading this whole thread. A lot of very impressive acquisitions.

Two for me in my inaugural IWC year. First the VC AT:

And then my favorite, the 5001. The Santoni joined soon afterward.

A very good year by my reckoning. 2013 promises to be good as well -- for all of us and for IWC. :)

In 2012, I added two watches to my collection:

1) IWC Spitfire Chronograph (IW387804) was added last week. The smaller size (43 mm), ardoise dial with extra detail and refinement, the 89365 column wheel/vertical clutch/flyback calibre, and a bracelet with a micro-adjustment

Being that this is an IWC forum, I am uncertain as to whether or not to show any non-IWC additions. Since I see that others have, and we are all enthusiasts here; I will share my other addition.

2) Breguet Classique Automatic: (5177BR/29/9V6) was added last February. The traditional size, timeless elegance, grand feu enamel dial and the high tech (silicon escapement, Breguet overcoil, DLC coated barrel etc.), yet refined Breguet Calibre 777Q were the drivers.

I am looking forward to seeing what Schaffhausen has in store for us in 2013. Perhaps another IWC in my future?

:-)

Bob

2012 was a good year for my IWC collection, it started in January with my YC

Then the boutique opened and I picked up the beauty

and my Laureus Portofino followed in time for our NYC GTG in April

Followed by this 3717 limited edition,

In late September, Patrick of the NYC Boutique was able to secure my DFB

Then as the year was winding down Patrick once again pulled a rabbit out of his hat and was able to secure a Vintage AT

As I said, it was a good year and I'm looking forward to 2013 and getting a jump start.

Happy New Year to each and thank you for your continued contributions to this great forum.

Kevin

Kevin, does the lovely Mrs. Devine read your posts? LOL

I only have money for the used this year !

In chronological order (I would like to apologize as some are not IWC):

Both of these

Picking this one up tomorrow to close out the year!

Saint-Exupéry – which I like to use for travelling.

Ingenieur Vintage – for more special occasions.

I sure hope not.

Just a few more hours till 2013 and the virus returns.

Kevin

Who are you kidding...2013 started for you several months ago. LOL

And Mrs. D is just starting to discover 2011 additions. The Virus is rampant and virulent.

Wow - SIX stunning additions.

Indeed - but I'm partial to the first one.

Thanks Andrew, looking forward to 2013

2012 was a year of building !

You did a great job. Really like the VT Inge Italy.

Kevin