• Master
    8 Dec 2012, 9:09 p.m.

    What a great day. My VC AT is back from a three weeks servicing trip at IWC. I really missed the baby like crazy these past weeks.
    A quick iPhone shot at the AD

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    An some proper pics when I was back home

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    See how she is shining in the dark
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    I am so happy she is back home and ready to have some dives with me.
    Thanks for sharing the joy with me.

    Btw, while picking up the AT, my AD showed me a nice timepiece which had just arrived. A Platinum PPC, limited to 250 pieces and this one is number 250 of 250! I was very tempted, but with 3 IWC purchases this year, and two further ones to come before end of the year (oops! did I spoil a secret? Psst, don't tell anybody else) for sure I overstretched my IWC budget this year.

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  • Master
    8 Dec 2012, 9:16 p.m.

    Enjoy the AT! And that platinum watch is killing in various ways.

    Kind regards,
    Paul

  • Master
    8 Dec 2012, 10:06 p.m.

    i like that VC AT more and more each time i see it!

    best,
    thang

  • Master
    8 Dec 2012, 10:39 p.m.

    Your on a roll Giovanni, looking forward to your incoming.

    Kevin

  • Master
    8 Dec 2012, 10:51 p.m.

    Giovanni,

    As you know (and the whole world), I am a huge fan of the VC-AT and am happy for you that it's back. Thanks fir the great pic's. I may be wrong but I don't remember you having it for a real long time. If true, was it general servicing that was done or was there a more specific issue that needed addressing? Just curious.

    Giovanni, I know I would be missing mine, even if gone for one day !

    @ Teeveetee...go for it b/4 the NIB's are gone. This has been a difficult model to get lately ( in U.S. ) as production ends. According to the Boutique last week, there wasn't any available in the states. It's been tight for the entire year.

    Happy Holidays everyone,

    Andy

  • Master
    8 Dec 2012, 11:05 p.m.

    Hi Andy,

    I'm having her since exactly two years. As a diver I take her in its natural element - also here in the cold lakes of Germany. In such case it is wise to send her at least every two years to a "small service", especially to check it is still water proof.

    Cheers,
    Giovanni

  • Master
    8 Dec 2012, 11:32 p.m.

    A homecoming AT story - very nice indeed.

    I am looking forward to your next two reveals - what an incredible 2012 for you.

  • Master
    8 Dec 2012, 11:57 p.m.

    Glad to see it back Giovanni....now, what is this about another reveal?

  • Master
    9 Dec 2012, 3:03 a.m.

    C'mon, the cat is out of the bag. We need to know.

  • Connoisseur
    9 Dec 2012, 3:31 a.m.

    Giovanni, we are looking forward to seeing your reveal. But don't let us wait too long.

  • Connoisseur
    9 Dec 2012, 3:54 a.m.

    Giovanni,please can you tell us now :-( We promise not to tell anybody ! :-)

    That plat PPC is stunning !

    Vishal.

  • Master
    9 Dec 2012, 7:57 a.m.

    I'll let Bill do his reveal first. For my reveal you will have to wait until Xmas or probably even until the 26.
    But I promise you, there is a really nice and funny story around that reveal (which I uncovered just yesterday), which I will share with you then.
    For the time being, I can tell you that much: Two pieces, both are somehow linked to the future, both are somehow linked to my past;-)

  • Master
    9 Dec 2012, 8:15 a.m.

    Congrats in advance, Giovanni. Can't wait to hear the story (and see the photos) of your acquisitions to come!

  • Master
    9 Dec 2012, 9:32 a.m.

    Nice to see the AT back Giovanni! And looking forward to a reveal of what must be Ingenieurs then...

  • Master
    9 Dec 2012, 12:52 p.m.

    Thank you Giovanni for sharing the situation. Come to think of it...yes, I now remember many of your pic's with the VC-AT are "in the wet". I can totally understand your desire to stay ahead of any potential WR matters.

    Again, glad you have been reunited with the AT. May you experience many years of exciting adventures with her.

    You know Giovanni, there's a limited edition VC-AT (30 pieces) out there just waiting for you to adopt one. I know if that was to be one of the reveals, your hands would be so shaking with excitement, we would not get a clear pic.

    Marking my calendar ... 12/26... Giovanni Reveal

    Andy

  • Master
    9 Dec 2012, 4:20 p.m.

    Good to see it back on your wrist Giovanni. I was at the swimming pool today with my two boys and the AT Split Minute was a great companion.

    That Pt Perpetual sure looks great too but just as the others I am very curious about your acquisitions... Counting down to the 26th, just 17 days to go!

    Kind regards,

    Clemens

  • Connoisseur
    11 Dec 2012, 11:13 p.m.

    I have been thinking of aquiring the Vintage Aquatimer myself, maybe in 2013?

    Right now I have bought three other divers within a month so I better hold my breath for a minute.

    A real beauty Giovanni!!

    All the best
    Mike