20th Anniversary of First Collector’s Meeting

It was September 19th, 2002 when about 30 collectors who met and discussed
their passion for IWC watches met in Schaffhausen for 3 days. The first
Collector's Meeting was an amazing intinerary of panel presentations,
discussions, old museum tour (remember the old museum in the attic?) food,
drink, factory tours, and comradeship.

this was way back in the day before camera-integrated smartphones. By this
time in 2002 I had only 2 IWCs, having only recently been pulled in by this
community. I still fondly recall so many friends and faces from this time.

My wife, Anastasia made the trip with me - and had a fun time with other
partners of about 5 or 6 other collectors - and IWC even arranged very nice
outings to museums and a Rhein cruise, and luncheons while we were in factory
tours and panel discussions. Our spouses and partners joined us in the
evenings for dinners that went on for hours and hours. Larry Seiden from San
Jose even arranged to connect his flight through Dallas to Zurich, when we
were coming from Orange County> Dallas and we met at the gate and sat across
the aisle for the Zurich leg. I even convinced him we trade watches to wear
on the flight, my GST Perpetual for his 18k Gold Portuguese 2000 cal 5000.

friendships that have lasted all this time. Thank you IWC.

After

I love seeing these photos and catching a glimpse into the origins of our
community. Thanks for sharing Richard.

Point of reflection: I'm on a flight for our family holiday and I chose to
visit our forum. I could be watching a movie, making a list (Clem will
appreciate that) or browsing elsewhere, but I chose to visit the forum. That
speaks to the connections and friendships made just because we appreciate IWC.
Twenty years is worth commemorating.

Thanks IWC and here's to forum friendships: past, present, and future!

Ahh great,

i also remember the first Collectors Meeting in Schaffhausen. Is it really 20
years since? Also good to see that there is a bunch of guys that are with the
community since 20 years now.

- Cromagnonman

Thx Richard for the post.

It was a great event in 2002, and some friendships made those days are still
active.

A lot has changed over the last 20 years, but not the love for IWC!

Greetings Martin