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B_Original, meet the Originals: Collectors' GTG in Hong Kong

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  • last reply by etchu 24 Mar 2016
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    erwinchu
    Master 638 posts
    20 Mar 2016, 2:35 p.m. 20 Mar 2016, 2:35 p.m.
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    IWC Hong Kong organized a collectors' GTG last week in the Causeway Boutique. Most of the 2016 novelties were presented. What made this GTG extra-extraordinary are two special guests form Schaffhausen : Hannes Pantli, Member of the Board and David Seyffer, Curator of the IWC Museum.

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    The night started with a glass of champagne, a twist from most IWC events is that the guests of the night were all watch buddies of SC Fong, Alec and yours truly.

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    It is always a pleasure having Hannes sharing great stories of IWC and David presenting the history of IWC watches. We also had a quiz session (just like what Tonny does all the time) with various IWC goodies as gifts.

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    Lots of the novelties were presented, here are a few examples.

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    What's extra-special is the exhibits of some iconic historical IWC pilot models, borrowed from the IWC museum.

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    Various edition of Big Pilots with the Beobachtungsuhr

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    We then moved to the Hong Kong Football Club for a sumptuous meal. This is our favourite venue for GTG, friends who have visited us in Hong Kong should know this place very well.

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    Table Shot

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    The group, half drunk

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    And we shared photos among ourselves on the goodies we got from the event

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    Thanks Hannes and David for coming over to Hong Kong. Thanks Goris, Apple, Tony and the IWC team for making such great evening happen, and thanks SC Fong for communicating among the watch buddies!

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    This certainly is one of the best GTG's.

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3201 posts
    20 Mar 2016, 7:16 p.m. 20 Mar 2016, 7:16 p.m.
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    What a great GTG!! Looks like everyone had a great time. It's always nice to have an opportunity to meet with Hannes and David. The novelties are great as well. Looking great guys :o)

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    Ben
    Master 1964 posts
    20 Mar 2016, 7:48 p.m. 20 Mar 2016, 7:48 p.m.
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    What a terrific report, thank you for sharing and putting together so many great photos! Excellent table shot, too - so many special pieces! Just incredible!

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    Mr. Jarrod Gill
    Master 3720 posts
    20 Mar 2016, 9:49 p.m. 20 Mar 2016, 9:49 p.m.
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    Looks like a great time. Love that table shot! And the half drunk shot!!!

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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
    Moderator 3577 posts
    21 Mar 2016, 11:35 a.m. 21 Mar 2016, 11:35 a.m.
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    What a GTG, thank you for this post Erwin. Looks like a great event, lots of familiar faces.

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    dzul
    Master 3985 posts
    21 Mar 2016, 12:07 p.m. 21 Mar 2016, 12:07 p.m.
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    Excellent GTG...it appears everyone had a great evening. I think a similar GTG was happening in NYC this weekend.

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    Tango Victor
    Master 1942 posts
    21 Mar 2016, 2:36 p.m. 21 Mar 2016, 2:36 p.m.
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    Erwin,

    Looks like tremendous fun... hope I can join one of these days out in HK!

    Best,
    Thang

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    erwinchu
    Master 638 posts
    22 Mar 2016, 9:17 a.m. 22 Mar 2016, 9:17 a.m.
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    Ben has written:

    What a terrific report, thank you for sharing and putting together so many great photos! Excellent table shot, too - so many special pieces! Just incredible!

    Need to thank everyone in the event for sharing captures of the fun, they are all incredible

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    Mr. Jurijus Komisarovas
    Connoisseur 127 posts
    22 Mar 2016, 11:08 a.m. 22 Mar 2016, 11:08 a.m.
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    Great report and pics!

    Thanks for posting

    JK

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    Cesus
    Master 819 posts
    22 Mar 2016, 10:51 p.m. 22 Mar 2016, 10:51 p.m.
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    Looks like a great GTG! And what a table shot :-) Thank you for the report.
    Best,
    -christian

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    erwinchu
    Master 638 posts
    24 Mar 2016, 4:02 p.m. 24 Mar 2016, 4:02 p.m.
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    yes it certainly was a great night, thanks for the comments.

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