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    Mr. Jarrod Gill
    Master 3720 posts
    18 Jul 2015, 5:53 a.m. 18 Jul 2015, 5:53 a.m.
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    This is my 3000th post here. I love this forum. To me, it's a lot of fun and something I try not to take too seriously. No secret that I am a huge IWC fan. Absolutely love them. One of the coolest things about IWC is this forum and the people I have met here. I have formed, what I like to think, will be some great and lasting friendships. How cool is that? I am obsessed with IWC. Long May that continue. Hope to meet a whole lot more of you in the future.

    Here is a small collection of pics from over the last few years.

    Meeting Tom and Tilo for the first time in Schaffhausen.

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    Beers with Tom in Schaffhausen.

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    And meeting him at the boutique.

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    Meeting Chris for the first time in Zurich. He was kind enough to pick us up and take us to a cool restaurant for dinner.

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    At the boutique in Hong Kong with my favourite IWC. Period.

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    Meeting Mark for the first time in Toronto and then having dinner with his wife Lynn.

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    Steff and I before the factory tour in Schaffhausen.

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    One of the coolest things I have done courtesy of IWC. Invited onboard AZZAM, the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Teams boat!

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    That is me steering the boat!

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    I picked up my CF3 earlier this year and consider myself extremely lucky to have met Kevin, Bill and Richard.

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    This is one of my favourite pics.

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    And I am now fortunate enough to own Kevin's Da Vinci.

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    And whilst in New York on the same trip I got to meet the living legend that is Adam Craniotes.

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    A London GTG.

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    An invite to dinner at Tonnys place and a chance to check out his collection. Very very cool evening.

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    Another living legend, Mark.

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    And enjoying a quiet beer in Düsseldorf with Giovanni just a couple of weeks ago.

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    Another amazing experience I have been lucky enough to have thanks to IWC was a visit to SIHH. Pictures speak for themselves.

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    And at the end of it all I have this beautiful collection of IWC's that I get to enjoy every day.

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    So here's to another 3000 posts. Love the forum, long may it continue. And I hope to meet more of you all in the future.

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    Paul Bloemen
    Master 4219 posts
    18 Jul 2015, 11:41 a.m. 18 Jul 2015, 11:41 a.m.
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    Great series of pictures: congratulations Jarrod, it went very fast for you!

    Kind regards,
    Paul

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    SC Fong
    Master 1123 posts
    18 Jul 2015, 12:58 p.m. 18 Jul 2015, 12:58 p.m.
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    Congrats on your 3000th post Jarrod ........Keep them coming. :)

    Cheers,
    sc

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    Clepsydra
    Master 2974 posts
    18 Jul 2015, 5:38 p.m. 18 Jul 2015, 5:38 p.m.
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    Amazing. 3,000 posts in 1,105 days. 2.715 posts per day. It has to be a record.
    And I thought I had a problem. :-).

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    Anthony Sonego
    Connoisseur 661 posts
    18 Jul 2015, 7:20 p.m. 18 Jul 2015, 7:20 p.m.
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    Fantastic post Jarrod - speaks volumes to the value of the forum and how pursuing a passion for IWC timepieces is enriching beyond mere material acquisition.

    I loved seeing the photos and friendships made.

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    Mr. Jarrod Gill
    Master 3720 posts
    18 Jul 2015, 8 p.m. 18 Jul 2015, 8 p.m.
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    clepsydra has written:

    Amazing. 3,000 posts in 1,105 days. 2.715 posts per day. It has to be a record.
    And I thought I had a problem. :-).

    The fact that you even bothered to work that out would indicate you do have a problem Tony. :-)

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    Mr. Bob Bunnik
    Master 5209 posts
    18 Jul 2015, 8:16 p.m. 18 Jul 2015, 8:16 p.m.
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    Hear hear Jarrod & Steff! Great post, great to have met both of you at SIHH last January, may that last for many many years!

    Best regards,

    Bob

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    Tango Victor
    Master 1942 posts
    18 Jul 2015, 8:25 p.m. 18 Jul 2015, 8:25 p.m.
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    congrats on the 3,000 jarrod - looking forward to the next 3,000...

    regards,
    thang

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    Rave
    Master 3148 posts
    18 Jul 2015, 10:27 p.m. 18 Jul 2015, 10:27 p.m.
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    It's been a phenomenal journey, Jarrod. And there's more to come. Congratulations.

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3215 posts
    19 Jul 2015, 12:04 a.m. 19 Jul 2015, 12:04 a.m.
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    Fantastic achievement - 3k posts, well done Jarrod.
    I'm very pleased you enjoyed your time in Toronto. Looking forward to some more, IWC watche and beer and sightseeing and food and good times :-)

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    Richard Sheridan
    Master 4181 posts
    19 Jul 2015, 12:52 a.m. 19 Jul 2015, 12:52 a.m.
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    Jarrod - you are "Forum Royalty". Safe travels to you and Steff.

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    Bill B.
    Master 6726 posts
    19 Jul 2015, 1:58 a.m. 19 Jul 2015, 1:58 a.m.
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    He says jokingly, you have too much time on your hands...ie watches and time to post so many relevant and fun threads. Your current nomadic travels will keep us entertained for sometime.

    It was my pleasure to meet you on your trip to the Big Apple. It was special that Kevin was with us that day.

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    Ben
    Master 2009 posts
    19 Jul 2015, 7:44 a.m. 19 Jul 2015, 7:44 a.m.
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    Congrats Jarrod and keep it up! I truly enjoy your posts and contribution to the forum!

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    Mr. Alan Ross
    Master 5742 posts
    19 Jul 2015, 2:08 p.m. 19 Jul 2015, 2:08 p.m.
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    Congrats Jarrod on 3000.
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    Tilo
    Master 3267 posts
    19 Jul 2015, 11:35 p.m. 19 Jul 2015, 11:35 p.m.
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    A BIG congratulation on your 3000!
    You're already another living legend of this forum Jarrod, and I'm happy to know you and have met you in Schaffhausen a while ago as well as your lovely wife and fellow IWC mate!
    Hopefully to be continued very soon ...

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    dzul
    Master 3987 posts
    20 Jul 2015, 6:52 a.m. 20 Jul 2015, 6:52 a.m.
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    A big Texas "yeah buddy!" is due on your 3000 post. It is good having you here and I look forward to a time when we can meet!

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    8541
    Master 4488 posts
    20 Jul 2015, 11:46 a.m. 20 Jul 2015, 11:46 a.m.
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    Amazing journey!

    I look forward to the next 3000+ posts - and seeing your IWC pocket watch collection expand.

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    Mr. Neil Fowler
    Insider 97 posts
    21 Jul 2015, 9:39 a.m. 21 Jul 2015, 9:39 a.m.
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    Jarrod ....
    You are THE IWC legend !
    What great shots of your experiences with IWC and the people that love, and ARE the brand.
    Thank you
    Best regards
    Neil.

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    Mr. Christoph Burckhardt
    Master 1095 posts
    21 Jul 2015, 10:12 a.m. 21 Jul 2015, 10:12 a.m.
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    Congrats Jarrod, this is an amazing contribution. Thanks for sharing your "Forum-Picture-History-Report"!

    Looking forward meeting you and Steff again.

    Cheers Chris

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    Sinclair
    Master 580 posts
    21 Jul 2015, 10:24 a.m. 21 Jul 2015, 10:24 a.m.
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    Jarrod, congrats on post #3000 (3015 meanwhile). Great memories shared, you're always welcome. Looking forward to seeing you again. Soon, I hope...

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    Mr. Michael Paduano
    Connoisseur 473 posts
    21 Jul 2015, 3:14 p.m. 21 Jul 2015, 3:14 p.m.
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    Congrats, Jarrod. You may be the best "Friend of the Brand" there is!

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