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It's this forum's 9th anniverary!

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    Moderator
    12 Jun 2010, 7 a.m.
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    This forum began on the 11th of June 2001. For the first post, please click on the link below. You also might enjoy searching for all posts in June 2001 --we're now starting our 10th year!

    I recall well how we started. The launch was delayed, so I was on holiday at Meadowood Resort in Napa Valley, California, on June 11th, 2001. Back then, the backwoods didn't have broadband, so I had this phone-line connection from a cottage, and needed to post here.

    My, how time flies. We were the first brand-sponsored forum on the Net, and in my opinion still one of the few and the best. We've had exclusives, we've had news, we've had forum watches, special contests, prizes, and all sorts of good stuff. Georges Kern has consistently run IWC during these years of important growth, and we --this forum-- have survived through all sorts of changes in the company and its personnel.

    My compliments to all of you. No forum is better than its participants, and everyone here is great. You share, you think and you live and breath IWC. That's great for IWC, this forum and every member of this community.

    I'm very proud of what we've built: this is a special community and we've also created a legacy of information about IWC. I'm glad you're here and appreciate what you contribute.

    Thanks and cheers! Happy anniversary to us.
    Michael

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    Master
    12 Jun 2010, 4:50 a.m.
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    It is great. I check in several times every day...

    and look forward to doing so. And I have met a lot of great people through this forum. And hope to meet quite a few more.
    So yes, happy anniversary to all of us!

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    Connoisseur
    11 Jun 2010, 10:10 a.m.
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    Happy 9th Anniversary, I'm a quiet forumer :)

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    Master
    11 Jun 2010, 2:35 p.m.
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    Happy Anniverary!.........

    ..........and many many years to come. :-)

    Cheers,
    sc

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    Master
    12 Jun 2010, 2:50 a.m.
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    Happy Anniversary to all

    it is great to be here with you all and like Alan I check many times during the day.
    Thank you Michael we all owe you so much :)

    Argiris

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    11 Jun 2010, 11:20 p.m.
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    Forum friends

    Antother great thing about this forum is that the members become friends. On the occasions that we have meetings, it is like we know eachother for years. And everyone can feel welcomed. I was welcomed as much when I was the owner of a quartz Porsche Design IWC as a newcomer is welcomed with a PPC.

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    Master
    11 Jun 2010, 4:15 p.m.
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    happy anniverary!

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    Master
    11 Jun 2010, 8:20 p.m.
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    What we and IWC will never know ...

    Is the number of watches that collectors have acquired as a result of participating in this Forum. I suspect it is a significant number. MF and IWC have done a magnificent job in maintaining the Forum and encouraging friendship amongst IWC collectors. Roll on the 10th and future anniversaries as the Forum continues to go from strength to strength.

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    Connoisseur
    11 Jun 2010, 12:10 p.m.
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    Happy to be part of this big family (nt)

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    Master
    11 Jun 2010, 11:55 a.m.
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    Congratulations to us, you all

    It is great to be here, many of the aspects Michael mentions are true for me. As "Amsterdam" showed lately, it is about watches and community.

    As for a business case: because of the forum I may have bought, say, four watches that I would not have bought otherwise, just because I knew about them and learned to love them. If half of that number would be true for all forum members over the past nine years, it could be a feasible concept money wise. Plus that added fun factor, the forum is a true winner.

    Kind regards,
    Paul, wearing steel VC Pilot's watch, one of that four

    PS. My laptop died at home, Dell will deliver soon, but my contributions are meagre now, as at work I have other interests too

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    Master
    11 Jun 2010, 4:30 p.m.
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    Happy Anniversary!

    As Nad said during last CF meeting talking to Herr Kern, this forum is the main source of information about IWC, the place to be, definetly.

    I'm relatively new to this forum, I consider myself just an apprentice and so I found many Experts to learn more about IWC.

    During the years it became a habit to me to attend this forum, I log in every day.

    I'm glad I found so many watch enthusiast I have the honor to consider as friends now.

    My very personal balance is more than positive. I think I owe so much to all of You, especially Michael, the success of this forum mainly depends on his opera, energy, passion and gentlemanliness.

    Thank you IWC, Happy anniversary to the Forum!

    Roberto

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    Master
    11 Jun 2010, 8:20 p.m.
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    A unique and special anniversary! I can say

    without any hesitation that I have learned more about IWC (and watches in general), met the most special people, and had great adventures all due to this forum.
    So thank you, thank you:

    -to my IWC friends
    -to IWC corporate, who has supported this forum for these 9 years
    -and to Michael who has run this forum wonderfully

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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    Master
    12 Jun 2010, 7:45 a.m.
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    Happy Anniversary & Thanks

    Michael, Happy Anniversary and thank you for all your contributions to the forum. I know we all feel that your talents and commitment have made the forum the best on the web. Looking forward to at least another nine years- Kevin

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    Master
    11 Jun 2010, 2:55 p.m.
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    Happy Anniversary! Congratulations Michael!! . .

    Michael - thank you so much for all your support and hard work in building and enriching this virtual community - I can even remember the very old IWC website - and the early announcements of the coming "IWC Collector's Forum" - and over the last 9 years have met so many new friends and colleagues here.

    Cheers!!

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    Master
    11 Jun 2010, 4:40 p.m.
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    Happy 9th Anniversary to a great community!...

    This forum is a daily destination to which I look forward. I have learned from each of you, acquired some beautiful IWC watches and made friendships I value.

    I want to proffer a special thanks to Michael for his unerring ability to make this a special place...and the forum community for a bigheartedness that makes everyone who loves IWC feels welcome. A big ole' happy 9th to y'all!

    Best regards,
    Jim

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    Master
    11 Jun 2010, 11:35 p.m.
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    Hoera & congrats to ourselves. Thank YOU Michael!

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    Master
    12 Jun 2010, 5:30 a.m.
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    And, may there be many more....

    The IWC Forum is a constant part of my daily life. I have learned so much from MF and the other great contributors. And, I still have a lot more to learn.

    So happy birthday / anniversary to the Collector's Forum. It goes without saying that this would be a very different place without MF and his guidance and storehouse of knowledge. Of course, we have to give thanks to IWC and Herr Kern as well as they provide the financial support to keep this wonderful place alive and vibrant.

    Bill

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    Graduate
    12 Jun 2010, 5 a.m.
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    It's this forum's 9th anniverary!

    Congratulations, Michael!

    You've shepherded this site adroitly and collegially for its entire run. Long may it and you thrive!

    Cheers!

    Donald