A Very Sad Day On The Forum

Such a genuine, charismatic friend who wore his heart on his sleeve. When just getting into IWC watches, Kevin you were one of the helpful and very friendly enablers who generously shared just because that was your nature. At SIHH, at our GTGs and the countless fun ramblings over the years - I am honoured to have known you. Rest in peace my blues brother.

Thang

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It was a shocking news when I read this and I am deeply sadden.

Although I do not know Kevin by face but I did communicated with him through IWC facebook a couple of times.

My deepest condolences go to his family.

Rest in peace, Kevin.

So sorry to hear this, we have met a few times and Kevin was a truly warm and welcoming person. I very much appreciate I had the opportunity to meet him, last time at SIHH 2015.

Life is unpredictable, that's for sure but this was really shocking. My condolences to his family and closest circle.

/Anders

Shocking news - We'll miss Kevin...

Kevin and the Gang at SIHH 2015

Very sad news indeed, RIP Kevin. My deepest condolences to Kevin's family.

...this is shocking. I saw him once just 4 weeks ago on the SIHH in Geneva at our collectors table. My deepest condolences to Kevin`s family too.

Aufrichtiges Beileid,

Harald

RIP indeed. Didnt know him personally, but got used to him due to the forum photos. Sad story.

This article was published in Watch International about 2 years ago: The Runner.

Even though I never met Kevin, I am deeply saddened by this news. He was a warm and generous member of the forum and will be missed.

My sincere condolences go out to Kevin's family and to those who knew him.

May he rest in peace.

I am posting this with a heavy heart. Kevins going away has left all of us shocked and his family devastated ! It has been a pleasure knowing Kevin and I have great memories of all our GTGs.

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May God give his family the strength to bear this great loss. He will always remain in my memory as a wonderful person and good friend.

Vishal.

This is a terrible loss and a big blow for me and all of here.

I am speechless.

RIP

I am devasted by the loss of a true friend.

My heart grieves....and my thoughts go out to his family in these trying times.

Having known and interacted with Kevin personally over the last 4 years, it's terrible news for me and my wife indeed. My last communication with him was a 'thank you' when he wished me 'Happy Birthday' over whatsapp in early Feb this year. I don't know what else to say.

RIP Kevin, you will be remembered for being one of the great blue brothers and for being a great friend and confidante.

It is with great sadness that we heard the news today that Kevin Devine, an avid IWC collector and friend of IWC for many years passed away last night. Kevin was a respected contributor in the IWC collectors forum where he developed many friendships and shared his passion for blue dialed watches and his support of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. He was deeply respected by his fellow collectors and will be greatly missed by everyone. Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family.

Sincerely, IWC Schaffhausen

RIP Kevin. The whole IWC family has suffered a huge loss.
We will always be less blue without you.

Never had the chance to meet in person unfortunately, but enjoyed and respected Kevin's Forum/IWC passion. Kindest regards to Kevin's family and friends.

This is a great loss. Kevin's many contributions here, his friendship and his many passions will not be forgotten. Kevin loved his IWC watches and he loved life.

My sincere condolences to Kevin's family.

I suspect I am probably typical of a reasonable number of forummers who post sparingly but read daily, to whom the 'Masters' and other regular posters are a constant part of our lives, generously sharing their great knowledge and passion.

Kevin was just such a contributor who I hope was aware of the huge number of lives he touched and enriched through this forum.

He didn't know me but I feel I knew him and will certainly miss his presence.

Heartfelt condolences to all those that did have the privilege of knowing him personally.

Peter