Brief visti to the NYC Flagship today....

I was able to see a couple of new arrivals today that are unique and very special.

The TriBeCa limited edition Portuguesier surprised me. I went in with a not so favorable opinion on this one. But, in the flesh it is much more subdued. The ardoise dial is typically IWC beautiful. The subdials are not as garish or contrasty as I expected. It will not make my wish list, but it's off my scary list.

iPhone Photo: It does not photograph well. The subdials do look a bit too much, but not so in real life.

The mezzanine level of the Boutique is set up for the next month in honor of the TriBeCa introduction. There is a continuous movie playing from the gala event a few days ago when Herr Kern and the IWC Ambassadors and celebrities held the auction.

The Portuguese Skeleton Tourbillon is spectacular and pricy. It looks like it's based on the FA Jones movement with a tourbillon complication. Nice to look at. Skeletons are not not my cup of tea however.

Lastly, I met the new NYC Flagship Manager, Andrew Malitzis. He arrived full time this week from his prior home at the FL Boutique. He's a native New Yorker returning home. Of Greek ancestry, he will be a good friend with our fellow Greek Collectors: Evan, Argiris and Dimitri. Andrew (aka Drew to some) is on the right: and Andre Ghighi, long time sales person at the Boutique, is on the left.

Great pictures Bill.

Whilst I agree that Skeletons are also not my thing - I must say that watch looks real interesting!

Thanks for sharing.

Will reserve judgement on that portuguese until seen in person... the sub-dials in pictures do look... a bit scary to me! +P

Regards,
Thang

Bill, nice photos. the TriBeCa grows on you.
Sorry I couldn't make it into NYC today.

Kevin

Thanks for a great update and pics Bill, I have to say, I do like skeletons / squelette's and that one looks great - I just love getting a full view of the mechanics that go into a great time piece!

Thanks for the pics and report Bill.

The skeleton watches always look good in person, but for me, always on someone else's wrist.

Thanks for the report.

Thanks for showing

I like the TriBeCa

Thanks, Bill!

Your great photos and insightful comments are always a must!

Those TriBeca sub-dials remind me of what my eyes looked like after a recent celebration.

Thanks for the photos and update, Bill! Your pic of TriBeCa seemed a more 'natural' presentation than others I've seen. I would like to see that watch in the metal...it's starting to grow on me.

The Portuguese Squelette is of exceptional beauty Bill,
Will have to arrange a meeting with all of you guys at the boutique.

When you are ready, so will the NYC Boutique GTG team.

When will the New York Boutique Limited Edition Bill Barker be produced ;-)
Any hints on how you would design your special piece ;-)

Lol.