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2016 Collector Meeting - Schaffhausen

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  • last reply by Telecaster 14 Oct 2016
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    BP4ME
    Master 587 posts
    10 Oct 2016, 3:49 a.m. 10 Oct 2016, 3:49 a.m.
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    Finally made it back to Singapore after what was a phenomenal trip to Schaffhausen. Having seen these reports from afar over the last couple of years I was naturally thrilled to finally have the opportunity to attend one myself......and it did not disappoint.

    Firstly, I would like to offer sincere thanks to Clizia, Stephanie, Gabrielle, Tonny and IWC for their efforts in making it come together so successfully. They, along with many others, worked very hard to ensure it was the best Collector Meeting to date.

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    I arrived into Schaffhausen on Wednesday morning and ran into Michael F at the hotel who graciously offered to show this newbie around the town. No guesses where the first destination was.

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    Welcome Dinner

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    Quick Museum stop in Zurich

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    Lunch at the falls

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    Visit to new factory site

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    Mr Big Pilot himself

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    Herr Klaus, although needs no introduction here

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    Watchmaking class with Christian Bresser

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    Farewell dinner(s)

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    Quick trip to Zurich

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    Ben
    Master 2001 posts
    10 Oct 2016, 7:16 a.m. 10 Oct 2016, 7:16 a.m.
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    Great report Michael and terrific photos! It looks like it was a successful collector's meeting with great friends of the forum and gracious hosts. I really have to make the pilgrimage one day;)

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    Mr. Jarrod Gill
    Master 3720 posts
    10 Oct 2016, 8:10 a.m. 10 Oct 2016, 8:10 a.m.
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    Awesome report Michael. Great for those of us who couldn't make it but would loved to have been there. Looks like a great time with a lot of familiar faces.

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    Mr. Bob Bunnik
    Master 5208 posts
    10 Oct 2016, 8:49 a.m. 10 Oct 2016, 8:49 a.m.
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    Thanks a lot Michael for your fantastic report and outstanding photography!

    Kind regards,

    Bob

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    Nono
    Connoisseur 120 posts
    10 Oct 2016, 9:41 a.m. 10 Oct 2016, 9:41 a.m.
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    Fantastic GTG fellas. Looks like you had a blast. Thank you for the pics!

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    Nelson Herring
    Master 2726 posts
    10 Oct 2016, 11:34 a.m. 10 Oct 2016, 11:34 a.m.
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    Fine report, Michael. The meeting was fantastic as you well described it. I truly enjoyed getting to be with you and the other fanatics.

    Nelson

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    Paul Bloemen
    Master 4219 posts
    10 Oct 2016, 12:05 p.m. 10 Oct 2016, 12:05 p.m.
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    Great report! I really like this watch shown, as far as I can see a special edition of the Portuguese Handwound 8 Days. In my opinion one of the most dressy watches that IWC makes, here it looks very fresh!

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    Thank you for showing.

    Kind regards,
    Paul

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    BP4ME
    Master 587 posts
    10 Oct 2016, 12:29 p.m. 10 Oct 2016, 12:29 p.m.
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    BFI London Edition of 59 pieces. Silver dial blue hands.

    Sunflower has written:

    Great report! I really like this watch shown, as far as I can see a special edition of the Portuguese Handwound 8 Days. In my opinion one of the most dressy watches that IWC makes, here it looks very fresh!

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    Thank you for showing.

    Kind regards,
    Paul

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    Mr. giuliano bizziocchi
    Connoisseur 321 posts
    10 Oct 2016, 2:36 p.m. 10 Oct 2016, 2:36 p.m.
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    Hi Michael, great report and beautiful pictures. It was a fantastic meeting and I am very happy to have met new friends and new collectors as you are.
    All the best
    Giuliano

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    dzul
    Master 3987 posts
    10 Oct 2016, 2:40 p.m. 10 Oct 2016, 2:40 p.m.
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    Thanks for the excellent report, Michael! I can attest that this is a collector's event well worth attending!

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    Bill B.
    Master 6726 posts
    10 Oct 2016, 3:09 p.m. 10 Oct 2016, 3:09 p.m.
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    Great report. Felt like being there with old friends and the chance to see some new ones.

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    Tango Victor
    Master 1942 posts
    10 Oct 2016, 7:49 p.m. 10 Oct 2016, 7:49 p.m.
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    Michael,

    It was great seeing you again at the Collectors Meeting at Schaffhausen. What a fabulous couple days.

    A photo of you at the new factory site at Merishausen.

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    BP4ME has written:

    Mr Big Pilot himself

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    Below is how that attempt at a BP squadron photo turned out...

    Best,
    Thang

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    Mr. Terry Russell
    Master 771 posts
    11 Oct 2016, 3:10 a.m. 11 Oct 2016, 3:10 a.m.
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    Thanks Michael for a great time starting at lunch on Wednesday and following through to departure. It was a pleasure to be in the company of such fine people and to also meet new friends.

    Terry

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    Mr. Christoph Burckhardt
    Master 1095 posts
    11 Oct 2016, 10:08 a.m. 11 Oct 2016, 10:08 a.m.
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    Hi Michael
    Thanks a lot for this report. It's always nice to see forummers having a good time in GTG and meetings.
    Thanks also to IWC to make such great events possible.

    Cheers Chris

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    Marian42
    Master 1011 posts
    11 Oct 2016, 11:11 a.m. 11 Oct 2016, 11:11 a.m.
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    Great report Michael, thank you for sharing with us. It's always great to see familiar faces and friends enjoying the common interest.

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    Mr. Jonathan Uglow
    Connoisseur 212 posts
    11 Oct 2016, 5:41 p.m. 11 Oct 2016, 5:41 p.m.
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    Excellent report Michael.

    IWC do such a great job for these events and I enjoyed every moment of the Collector's meeting. Getting to know people like yourself and seeing other IWC enthusiasts again and with so many great watches on display. My IWC hit list has increased by at least another 3 watches!

    Hope to see you again at another GTG :)
    Best regards,
    Jonathan

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    Rave
    Master 3148 posts
    11 Oct 2016, 9:35 p.m. 11 Oct 2016, 9:35 p.m.
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    It was good to see you again. Thanks for making it such a fabulous 3 days.

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    Mr. Anders Johansson
    Master 736 posts
    14 Oct 2016, 8:02 p.m. 14 Oct 2016, 8:02 p.m.
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    Excellent - Another wish-I-was-there-report.

    Great mix of pictures, some wellknown faces too. Jealous on the watchmaking experience. Hope to make it to another meeting, maybe 2017?

    Thanks
    /Anders

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