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PuristSPro celebrated 140th year Anniversary with IWC (Part 1 of 6)
23 May 2008, 7pm
Singapore - Last Friday, IWC celebrated its 140 year anniversary with a delighted group of PuristS in Singapore.
The evening was to honour the IWC founding father, Florentine Ariosto Jones who was born in the town of Rumney, New Hampshire and went on to found IWC in 1868.
It was from Boston Harbour that F.A. Jones embarked for Europe and eventually to Schaffhausen.
That evening, we were taken back to the 19th century and 'on-board' a voyage - the transatlantic crossing from Boston, USA to Europe and Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
For passengers with the following IWC - PuristSPro boarding pass, the adventure began ...
The Boarding Pass
This message has been edited by Kong on 2008-05-30 23:37:14
PuristSPro celebrated 140th year Anniversary with IWC (Part 1 of 6)
23 May 2008, 7pm Singapore - Last Friday, IWC celebrated its 140 year anniversary with a delighted group of PuristS in Singapore. The evening was to honour the IWC founding father, Florentine Ariosto Jones who was born in the town of Rumney, New Hampshire...
On the way to the harbour... (Part 2 of 6)
The check-in time was 7pm. Decided to set of from home earlier. Arrived at the foothill of the 'habour' at 6pm. Oh...still have some distance to cover...the IWC signages leading the way. Slow stroll uphill...take a closer look at the signage. Oh man... im...
Inhouse/Inflight Edutainment... (Part 5 of 6)
Once in the cabin lounge, The PuristS Passengers wasted no time to explore the showcases... Cindy was fast to grab the latest copy of the Watch International with a copy of Ronan Keating's CD featuring Yusuf's "Father & Son". Eugene was explaining to wife...
actually.... I am very lucky to be sitting with a very knowledgeable young man! The prize
was given to me on his generosity. . (So next time we sit together again ok? haha) Ok, I know I cant take good picture.... so I took a 2 videos to share (with Kong's help). Enjoy it! i180.photobucket.com "> i180.photobucket.com ">
Videos of the Dixie Band!!
2 short videos of the famous band ** Please wait about 10 seconds for the videos to load. Thanks. 1) Dixie Band at the Harbour, while awaiting for boarding... 2) Dixie Band In the IWC VIP Lounge (Onboard) ... This message has been edited by Kong on 2008-0...
The Ultimate Entertainment....alas... (Part 6 of 6)
Everyone's longing for this touch and feel session.... of the Vintage Collections and a few novelties. For good pictures of the Vintage Collection, please access SJX's post at this link: home.watchprosite.com Sleeve unrolled ...ready for action Wylie... H...
Great report Kong and nice shades!
and many thanks to the iwc team and puristpro for a wonderful evening. As some of the others have said, the iwc events are always something else (still lament missing out on the amg one). they put in a lot of effort and the attention to detail was as fast...
Some personal memories of the voyages...............
Rag-time Jazz My friend Keith, whose day job is as a top patent attorney Boys Toys....... Real oil lamp....to light our way home...
Thanks, Kong!
Looks like it was great event. Glad no one got seasick! Bob
Thanks for the report,
Would wish i could have been there, i'm sure you all had a very great evening. Cheers, Michel
Thanks Kong
You just make me feel that I was wrong to not be there! Hope that IWC will organize such an event in Europe... Very nice post, my friend. Nicolas
Thanks Nicolas. IWC could be having something over in ...
Europe. For the SE Asia tour, the countries are Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia too! You might want to check it out Kong
Thanks for the report Kong!
Wish we had events like these in the US. You Singaporeans have all the fun! Cheers, Anthony
Thanks Kong! Great event & Great Watches!
pleasure to meet up with you and others. Cheers! Rgds ks
Different
Have been to so many events and all about the same. So boring. This event was refreshing as the theme was very different from normal. Had to wear costumes, interesting location, great musicians, great food. The best event food i have eaten this year. And ...
Brilliant post and event, Kong (",)
Thank you for your comprehensive coverage on the IWC event which I enjoyed a lot.The venue, theme, menu, entertainment, speech and the quiz especially are really good. I enjoy interactive event very much. The IWC collection itself is very interesting. I l...
Extra Details
As`in my first response, I mentioned I like the Portuguese minute repeater in rose gold. I mentioned that based on the one which Bernard wore that night, in white gold. Just that my preference is in rose gold. Better give details to prevent confusion beca...
Thanks for the great evening..
Hi Kong, Its indeed a pleasure meeting u and all the fellow watch lovers . Would have stayed longer that night if not for my "curfew"...LOL p.s Didn't even have time to finish the cigar Regards, Ken This message has been edited by ken1 on 2008-05-28 23:17...
Kong, great presentation of the memorable event.
I like the oil lamp. I rubbed the lamp so hard hoping for a genie to appear to grant me a wish to own the platinum set. However, IWC gave me the wrong lamp. Regards Ling
wonderful report and photos, thanks Kong.
Hi Kong, thanks for the report and beautiful photos, browsing the series of your photos seem like telling a story to us. very nice and well done. stefan
Thank You!
A big thank you to Andreas and his team at IWC, and also the Purists' Moderators for organizing this party. It's my first time at a Purists' event in Singapore. I finally had the pleasure to meet several of the colorful personalities from this Forum Thank...
Time machine taken me back to 1868
At 7pm, 23 May 2008, I am travel ling by the time machine and taken back to the 19th century--> i.e. 1868. and attended a party event hold by IWC. when arrived at the Fort Canning park, classical music, vintage old wines and 1868 dressing with high hat et...
