Impressions from SIHH…1 of 10 Parts

The real stars of the IWC SIHH 2010 extravaganza are the new models. During the presentation session we were able to touch and feel most of the new models. Time was limited so I did not get photos of all the various models on display. I have included some shots in the display windows as well.

Following the touch and feel session, we had the rare opportunity to have a Q & A session with Herr Georges Kern. He touched on some of the opportunities and threats facing not only IWC, but also the whole industry. The discussion was very informative and much appreciated. I have to say Herr Kern was very direct and complimentary of the English forum.

I will report with pictures soon on the two English Forum dinners on Wednesday and Thursday nights where we were joined by Herr Pantli and Herr Klaus as well as some other IWC executives. I will also post pictures of the IWC booth and some candid photos of members attending SIHH 2010.

Once again I want to gratefully thank IWC for the honor to be invited to this exciting event.

Cheers,

Bill

Impressions Part 2

Portuguese Grande Complication.

Reference 3774 limited to 50 watches per year in red gold. Diameter 45 mm.

Impressions Part 3

Portuguese Tourbillon

Reference 5044 limited to 500 pieces in red gold and 250 in PT. Case diameter of 44.2 mm.

Impressions Part 4

Portuguese Tourbillon Handwound

Reference 5447 in red gold with F.A. Jones signature on the black dial. Diameter 43.1 mm. Limited to 500 pieces.

Impressions Part 5

Portuguese Perpetual Calendar

Reference 5021, Diameter 44.2 mm in white and red gold.

Impressions Part 6

Portuguese Yacht Club

Reference 3902. Available in SS in either back or silver plated dial or in red gold with ardoise dial. Diameter 45.4 mm

impressions Part 7

Portuguese Handwound

Reference 5454. In SS with black and silver plated dials. Diameter 44 mm

impressions Part 8

Portuguese Minute Repeater and AT 2000

Reference 5449 limited to 500 pieces each in either platinum or red gold. Diameter 44 mm

impressions Part 9. Not a new item but>>>

A rare model we were able to share. This is the legendary Portuguese ref 325. It is owned by one of our Forum members. A very rare original Portuguese from 1939.

Impressions Part 10

The DaVinci Chrono Automatic. I don't have the ref number etc.

Great report Bill

and quite an effort too I believe.

Argiris

What a way to start my day!...

Thanks for all the great photos of the watches....I'm in heaven!

Best regards,
Jim

Great job Bill! Thanks so much! So how

did you like that "Missing' Aquatimer compared to your white dial piece?

Dig the pie pan dial!

Somewhat Omega-like but much cooler!

Like I have always thought . . . .

Stunning-looking watch, but . . .

IMHO, putting Jones' signature on the dial detracts from the classic nature and good looks of the watch - why can't they put the Jones signature on the back of the case?

Thanks Bill

Great to see you, and your photographs, are looking splendid on this cold, dark, January day here in Chicago. Thanks for brightening it up tremendously with your great photos.

The Web certainly is an amazing medium of communication.

Looks like all had a super time, and we were thinking of you stateside while you were all enjoying SIHH.

Rob

The white dial is my favorite by far. : ) nt

The most wonderful of all Portuguese