Widening my horizon - My first visit to HongKong - Day One.

Dawn breaking over HongKong.

Sighting the Clock Tower tells me I am getting closer to my destination:-


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Where else could I go!

No parking problems !

I was given a warm welcome by the charming staff who were more than willing to show me the entire range - What a collection ! One of the best I have ever seen under one roof !


Ref: 502122 PPC.

Ref:545406.Portuguese handwound.


Ref; 5703.Pure Classic.



Portuguese Ref:5000125 Edition Dragon year.



The dial is handmade chiseled to perfection - Amazing craftsmanship !

Ref 5454.


Ref: 544403/04.

The boutique staff was very warm and courteous - and of course have excellent convincing power !! :-)). No wonder we all are smiling !!


Grande Complication Ref; 377402.

Grande Complication Ref: 3770





aquatimer Deep two - tried it for the first time and loved it.


Thangs Da Vinci !

His Da Vinci was there but Shing was missing ! :-(



My favorite IWC ! The VC Ing !







BP Father & Son Ref: 5009.

Saint Exuppery SS Ref: 387806.



A day well spent I headed back to the hotel and the smile never left my face.......hmmmm......wonder why?

Hey Vishal, looks like you really had a veeerrrryyyyy good time ! that was a thrill going through your travelogue.

sorry I couldn't meet up with u this time - will do so the next time round. With Karen, Flemy and company I am sure u were in great hands.

Wow, there are some really wonderful pieces to be seen at the boutique.
I think the Dragon version tourby looks amazing. I am not a big fan of open front watches but that one is striking.
Great pictures and I fully understand your excitement after spending time handling all those great watches.

Wow! Thanks for the report! All watches look real good on your wrist, but I must say the 5703 is especially nice looking!
You didn't left the store empty handed, did you?!?

(I tend to avoid such places...too many temptations...)
Have a nice trip!

Guillaume

Are you sure Shing wasn't round the back having forty winks? Nice travelogue, but all that way and no Shing welcoming at the door! Poor show Shing!

Come Greg, give Shing a break. He was down with a swollen eye; through no fault of his or his wife...lol. If you knew Shing, he has always been hospitable, warm and friendly and anyone visiting any Asian cities; be it in Singapore or HK will be welcomed by fellow forummers like us.

Vishal, enjoy HK!

Hey Shing ! I really had a great time and the IWC btq staff were helpful. As you had informed that you have a eye infection I quite understand that you couldn't make it. I look forward to meeting you another time. Hope your eyes are better.

Regards,

Vishal.

Come Greg, give Shing a break. He was down with a swollen eye; through no fault of his or his wife...lol. If you knew Shing, he has always been hospitable, warm and friendly and anyone visiting any Asian cities; be it in Singapore or HK will be welcomed by fellow forummers like us.

Vishal, enjoy HK!

KS Low

Greg ! KS Low is right in fact Shing had informed me a day earlier about his problem. Yes it was a short but a very enjoyable trip.

Vishal.

I am glad that you enjoyed the post. It was indeed a great pleasure to try on these great watches. Keep watching this space for more ! Meantime any guesses ?

Some heavy metal there. I am headed to the NYC Boutique this week. I hope to see a fraction of the HK hardware.

Bill I recently visited the NYC boutique it has some good pieces but nothing compare to the range and novelty available at the HK BTQ.

Vishal.

OOPS ! I forgot to post the pictures of these IWC accessories which were also available there.

Vishal - absolutely superb! And while they all are great. That Deep Two certainly does look fantastic on your wrist!

Thanks for sharing.

Great scenery but the breadth of the watch collection in one location is just amazing. You must have had a really wonderful day. No wonder you were smiling at the end!

Wow, that looks like a great shop. Very impressive. Anxious to hear what's in the bag. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

Vishal - that is one remarkable trip and outstanding photo collection.

Based on intuition It seems that you may have a reveal to share with us ?
Is the group photo as your leaving the boutique with a bag with a watch inside ? That could be classified as a classic form of tessing ?

Very good report, thank you for sharing, some beautiful watches for sale there!

Vishal, great post indeed. If that was day one, I can't wait for day two!!