• 21 Jun 2015, 3:04 p.m.

    So last weekend, first stop was Amsterdam, as I was the driver for Bill.
    Then of to Brussels where a meeting was scheduled with Koen and Ralph. We did a bit of sightseeing followed by a short trip to Ghent where we met the rest of the group.
    It was a special GTG, not only it was one very "international" GTG, we had some new faces, it was also a evening remembering our friend Kevin.
    Bill held a moving little speech before handing over some watches that belonged to Kevin and are now in the collection of his friends. Thank you Bill for this and thanks Alan for joining in for this special moment.
    The evening was also a great example of sharing the passion for IWC, showing new additions, talking about new and old models, making friends, listening to great watch relating stories. ( thank you Arne for the "suitcase" story, LOL ).
    Thank you IWC Benelux for providing a gift for the collectors.
    Here are some of my pics, the most beautiful reports were already posted by other attendees.
    Guys, it was an honor organizing this for you, thanks for attending.

    First a hello to the most famous Brussels kid : Manneken Pis
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    The young girls were waiting for the arrival of the group One Direction at their hotel, but they saw another boysband ; Ralph, Bill and Koen...great dance moves guys ;) Belgian quality for sure.
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    Beautiful Brussels
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    Our boat trip with guide in Ghent.
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    And a reveal, took delivery of the YC Ocean Racer, delivery by the BB express.
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    Mark is still looking to find the n°21... looking really everywhere
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    No GTG without the traditional table shot
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    Thanks to IWC Benelux, the collectors received a nice souvenir
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  • Master
    21 Jun 2015, 11:13 p.m.

    Thank you Tonny.

    It was a wonderful weekend. Beautifully organised.

  • Master
    22 Jun 2015, 12:17 a.m.

    Tonny, you organized a great weekend for the attendees. The canal boat trip and guided tour of Ghent was s real treat. It was a special occasion for all. You are are a great tour guide and pretty good chauffeur too.

    Thanks for pulling it together.

  • Master
    22 Jun 2015, 1:31 a.m.

    I congratulate you Tonny for putting together an excellent GTG and fitting memorial occasion for Kevin. It was good to see pictures of old and new friends in a beautiful setting!

  • Master
    22 Jun 2015, 5:50 a.m.

    Tonny,
    Thanks for getting all the participants on the same page. With all the pictures everyone posted it feels like I was there.

  • Master
    22 Jun 2015, 8 a.m.

    tonny,

    what a superb gtg. sorry i couldn't make it but one of these i very much hope i can.

    regards,
    thang

  • Connoisseur
    22 Jun 2015, 11:49 a.m.

    Hi Tonny

    thanks a lot for this wonderfull event and perfect Organisation.

    i didnt know what wonderful city Ghent is and i loved the shippingtour on the Grachten ( is that right ?)

  • Master
    22 Jun 2015, 12:20 p.m.

    Thanks to all for the great stories and pics.
    It feels a bit like I was there.
    Hopefully one day in the future I'll be able to join you in my neighbour of my home country or just neighbour-neighbour country now. ;-)

  • Master
    22 Jun 2015, 6:32 p.m.

    Hey Guys,

    You need to stop posting images from that weekend... Not able to join I'm just get jealous, I know.

    Good to see even the sun was shining!

    Waiting for the next opportunity.
    /Anders

  • Master
    22 Jun 2015, 7:48 p.m.

    Anders, it is required that for the next GTG you are expected.

  • Master
    22 Jun 2015, 10:47 p.m.

    Thanks Tonny and Sabine.
    Everything went so smooth and that may give the wrong impression of organising such event.
    I do know how much effort has to be done to make feel the attendees relaxed and well looked after.
    Chapeau,
    Adrian,
    (alwaysiwc).