IWC Grail Watch: A Collector's Dream Realized

MTR · 2019-11-23T15:45:29Z

MTR shares his 'new love,' an IWC timepiece, with stunning photography and reflections on realizing a long-held dream. Explore the emotional connection to luxury watches.

MTR shares his profound joy and appreciation for a newly acquired IWC timepiece, describing it as a 'new love' and a dream realized. The post features several beautiful photographs, inviting the community to celebrate the emotional connection collectors often form with their watches.

It‘s not difficult to make some beautiful shots if you have a model like this beauty.

If I look at it I can hardly believe my luck.

I have a good family. I am healthy. And I can afford to realize a dream.

Life is good to me.

Thanks for looking.

Thomas

Key Points from the Discussion

The original poster continues to share multiple photographs, emphasizing the watch's beauty from various angles and expressing difficulty in finding an unfavorable perspective, even with an iPhone.
The owner highlights the watch's outstanding nature and its status as a grail piece, having been a focus for over 20 years, underscoring the deep personal significance of the acquisition.
The owner shares a close-up shot of the movement, specifically for another forum member, demonstrating the intricate details and craftsmanship of the timepiece.
The watch is described as embodying the 'right mix of power, purity, and timelessness,' reflecting the aesthetic and emotional appeal it holds for the owner.
A contributor expresses anticipation for the watch's chiming capabilities, suggesting it produces a 'lovely tune,' indicating it might be a minute repeater or a watch with an audible complication.

The Discussion

baufoam

Nov 23, 2019

That is really beautiful. Congratulations!!!

reintitan

Nov 23, 2019

Enjoy them all and wear that beautiful IWC in the very best of health!

1WatchMan

Nov 24, 2019

And what a watch 🤤

VMM

Nov 24, 2019

I bet you make it sing for you a few times a day, what a lovely tune. Enjoy it! Vte

MTR

Nov 24, 2019

I am still searching for a perspective where this watch is not beautiful... 😊

MTR

Nov 24, 2019

Yes, it is outstanding and has been on my focus for more than 20 years. Here my humble attempt to catch the movement properly. Especially for you! 😊 All the best Thomas

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