Who to blame; who to thank?

This past week was an interesting one for me, a crazed IWC nut. And this coming week promises even more special IWC fun.
OK, I'll do an Andrew here:
- I was able to locate something vintage IWC that I've wanted for years, and Andrew was able to nail down the deal for me.
- Another incoming IWC... I'll blame Andrew this time (also Shing and Kevin).
This coming weekend will be some serious IWC talk when Terry Russell and Larry Seiden and I get together- who knows what might happen then.

The upcoming weekend will be reported on in some small way after it happens. But what are your guesses for the first two?

hmmm...seems to be a vintage, and a recent model, so...

a) the vintage: the first Patrouille Suisse edition, in full display set and accessories as presented to the pilots ??????

b) the recent: what else but the ref 3717-14, in sandblasted steel !!!

looking forward to it, and have a blast this coming weekend - there is a Singapore GTG too and these two weeks has been a high-watch-activity-alert (I call it a high Watch Signal, ala HK's Typhoon Signal, lol) -- but not for myself, only helping out others :)

Sounds like a grand time will be had by all especially with Terry along for the entertainment. As to the IWC, I haven't a clue, but maybe something in the vintage Mark Xx series?

Hey Nelson, your post is shrouded in too much mystery, LOL!!!!!!!!!

No idea on the vintage, but sounds like Swiiss Air Force on the second. Have fun at your GTG.

That sounds great Nelson. I also guess it will be a Patrouille Suisse that is plotting it's course to you headquarters. As for the Vintage, I don't have a clue and will keep an eye on the Forum to see what it will be.

In the meantime, enjoy and keep us posted!

kind regards,

Clemens

Nelson, I won't guess on the first but I think the second will look very similar to this:

If I'm right, IMHO you made a great decision. Enjoy both and I know you''l post pictures.

Enjoy your GTG.
Regards,
Kevin

Nudge ....looking forward to the reveal :) esp the vintage !

No clue but I'm certainly VERY curious!

Bob

Who to blame? A bit unfair to lay it only at Andrew's feet (but dare say many here could / would point a finger in that same same direction), and of course Larry shoulders some blame, Terry definately...

But why get personal - lets just agree its all down to one single fellow Who carried the strange name of Florentine Ariosto Jones!

Nelson, its clearly a Swiss Patroule - and a great new addition to your collection. Super - cant wait for the reveal. As to the vintage, if Shing had anything to do with it ...I do believe Ive got some idea, but will await paitently for the breaking news.

Sounds like a great GTG - would live to have been there for this one.

...and oh yes, who to thank?

Of course, Florentine Ariosto Jones!

Well, as many of you correctly guessed, my Patrouille Swiss arrived today- and I will say this: the only blame should be on me for waiting so long. Wow, this is a great piece, so different. I just love it. Thanks to Andrew, Shing, and Kevin after all! I won't even try to take a better picture than Kevin has already posted here.
Interestingly, no one had had a correct guess on my other acquisition. So I'm still not going to say what it is until I have it in my hands. Sorry guys, but I'm impatient to have it with me, too. After getting the Patrouille on my wrist today, I don't think I deserve any more excitement for a while.
So until later,
Nelson

Nelson, congratulations on your PS wear it in good health. Looking forward to your next unveiling.

Regards,
Kevun

And a great watch the PS is. Enjoy it Nelson!

Congratulations on your PS. A watch that seems to have found international approval from both east and west. No idea of the incoming though!

Congratulations, Nelson!

The PS is definitely one of my personal favorites, I trust you will enjoy it very much.

Cheers!

...No, you can't always get what you want
But if you try sometime, you just might find
You get what you need
English philosopher and rock/blues singer Mick Jagger

Congratulations on another terrific acquisition.

Fantastic Nelson - one more Patrouille Suisse owner in the bag.

Didn't realize you have not had the prize in your hands yet. Looking forward to your next reveal....hmmm... a pocket watch ?

Nelson - welcome to the Patrouille Suisse club.

Who is going to be the president of the IWC pilots chrono Patrouille Suisse collectors and organise the first gtg ? I am ready to fly .......

Indeed - a great watch! Very pleased for you Nelson, with not one but "toppers" joining your collection in a short space of time.