News on the New York Flagship Boutique

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Michael Friedberg
Moderator 11468 posts

17 Apr 2012, 10:53 p.m. 17 Apr 2012, 10:53 p.m.
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Well, a week ago there was furious construction, as this photo from an anonymous spy reveals:
Everyone was asking how they could possibly finish by the end of this month. But I was assured by IWC that it would be open before then.
All of a sudden, a major transformation occurred this morning, as our spy reported:
[b]And --guess what-- the Boutique is ALMOST open. Any day now.[b]
There will be official and special opening festivities the last week of this month. If you are interested in attending a collectors' event, we may have a few --very few-- spots left. Let me know via e-mail.
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Bill B.
Master 6724 posts

17 Apr 2012, 11:09 p.m. 17 Apr 2012, 11:09 p.m.
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I can't wait to see the finished project. It's been a long time in coming. I'm sure it will be a resounding success.
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Mr. Alan Ross
Master 5742 posts

17 Apr 2012, 11:18 p.m. 17 Apr 2012, 11:18 p.m.
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I was Spy number 1, Kevin Devine was Spy number 2. LOL
It is almost finished. Very close!
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Greg Chalk
Master 2077 posts

18 Apr 2012, 12:01 a.m. 18 Apr 2012, 12:01 a.m.
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Alan you make a useless spy due to your confession without arrest water boarding or rendition being used.
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Mr. Alan Ross
Master 5742 posts

18 Apr 2012, 12:04 a.m. 18 Apr 2012, 12:04 a.m.
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The UK Greg has written:
Alan you make a useless spy due to your confession without arrest water boarding or rendition being used.
I am not built in the Andrew mold. LOL
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Mr. Andrew Thomas
Master 5816 posts

18 Apr 2012, 12:14 a.m. 18 Apr 2012, 12:14 a.m.
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Thankfully the mold was broken ;-)
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Greg Chalk
Master 2077 posts

18 Apr 2012, 12:24 a.m. 18 Apr 2012, 12:24 a.m.
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Andrew!! If we are not careful he will get a complex for all the blame we heap on him!
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Mr. Alan Ross
Master 5742 posts

18 Apr 2012, 1:01 a.m. 18 Apr 2012, 1:01 a.m.
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The UK Greg has written:
Andrew!! If we are not careful he will get a complex for all the blame we heap on him!
All in good fun.
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Nelson Herring
Master 2715 posts

18 Apr 2012, 1:42 a.m. 18 Apr 2012, 1:42 a.m.
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Wow, can't wait to see this place. Looks like it will be worth the long wait!
Nelson
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Shing
Master 2998 posts

18 Apr 2012, 2:25 a.m. 18 Apr 2012, 2:25 a.m.
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brilliant ! looks great.
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Mr. Kevin J. Devine
Master 2227 posts

18 Apr 2012, 3:19 a.m. 18 Apr 2012, 3:19 a.m.
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Alan, thanks for blowing my cover! My spying career is over.
Kevin
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Michael Friedberg
Moderator 11468 posts

18 Apr 2012, 3:21 a.m. 18 Apr 2012, 3:21 a.m.
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KevinJ has written:
Alan, thanks for blowing my cover! My spying career is over.
Kevin
The IWCer who came in from the cold.
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Mr. Kevin J. Devine
Master 2227 posts

18 Apr 2012, 3:41 a.m. 18 Apr 2012, 3:41 a.m.
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Washing the windows of the second floor of the flagship.
No one will be disappointed with this Boutique, it is the largest of the IWC Boutiques and promises to be the grandest.
"Incoming", all the pilot watches are in stock as well as a few specials that no one would talk about.
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Mr. Alan Ross
Master 5742 posts

18 Apr 2012, 4:16 a.m. 18 Apr 2012, 4:16 a.m.
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KevinJ has written:
Alan, thanks for blowing my cover! My spying career is over.
Kevin
Credit where credit is due. :-)
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Michael Friedberg
Moderator 11468 posts

19 Apr 2012, 3:46 a.m. 19 Apr 2012, 3:46 a.m.
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The NY Boutique now has opened.
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Bill B.
Master 6724 posts

19 Apr 2012, 3:49 a.m. 19 Apr 2012, 3:49 a.m.
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Michael Friedberg has written:
The NY Boutique now has opened.
Whew! +1
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Mr. Alan Ross
Master 5742 posts

19 Apr 2012, 4:25 a.m. 19 Apr 2012, 4:25 a.m.
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Michael Friedberg has written:
The NY Boutique now has opened.
Awesome. Can't wait to see it from the inside.
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8541
Master 4484 posts

19 Apr 2012, 11:01 a.m. 19 Apr 2012, 11:01 a.m.
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MF wrote " The NY Boutique now has opened."
Who needs spies when one can walk right in from the cold (and see all whats lovely to see - and of course BUY whats "good to see on your wrist"!
I hope to see this Boutique one day.
Best regards
Mark
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Mr. argiris develegas
Master 2973 posts

19 Apr 2012, 1:02 p.m. 19 Apr 2012, 1:02 p.m.
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Just wondering if there is a Boutique Catalogue and price list for IWC memorabilia from watch cases to clothing.
If any of you guys gets something like this please email me.
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dzul
Master 3984 posts

19 Apr 2012, 2:33 p.m. 19 Apr 2012, 2:33 p.m.
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Alrighty then! Thanks to all of the "spies" for your updates! There is now an IWC Boutique on the East and West Coast. All that remains is one situated on the "third coast." I could live with an IWC Boutique in Houston (or Dallas for that matter!)!
I know there are going to be some excellent photographers amongst the forum participants assembling next weekend. I look forward to some great photo documentation of the event! In case they are giving away commemorative pilot watches...save me one! LOL!
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Tango Victor
Master 1942 posts

20 Apr 2012, 2:11 p.m. 20 Apr 2012, 2:11 p.m.
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dzul has written:
...I look forward to some great photo documentation of the event! ...
Me too Jim... looking forward to lots of photos! Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Thang
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Larry Seiden
Master 1243 posts

24 Apr 2012, 6:28 a.m. 24 Apr 2012, 6:28 a.m.
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Grand Opening seems an apt description. Wish i could be there. Can't wait see all the pics.
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Mr. Alan Harris
Graduate 44 posts

24 Apr 2012, 1:07 p.m. 24 Apr 2012, 1:07 p.m.
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Visited the NYC Boutique yesterday during a week long trip to the US, was lucky enough to be there exactly 6 days after the opening. Very impressed!! It looks stunning both inside and out and has a great presence on Madison Ave. Love the way they have done the interior, I'm sure it will be a great success. Couldn't help trying on one or two pieces either :-)
Regards
Alan