IWC

Press Release

 

Russ Smith, a long time customer of Leonardo Jewelers in Red Bank, NJ, wanted to share his passion for IWC with his four sons and when he saw the new IWC "Father/Son" set, he realized that it was the best way to instill his boys with his passion for the brand and the industry. IWC North America was able to obtain the first set of a father and four sons worldwide and presented it to Russ and his sons in New York.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR FATHER & SON:

 

FATHER:  RUSS SMITH

1. What was your first IWC?

A Portuguese Perpetual Calendar in 18kt.yellow gold on black crocodile strap with silver dial on a black crocodile strap.

 

2. What about IWC and its watches and practices draws you to the brand?

Quality and good looks – it is my favorite brand of watches.

 

3. What is your favorite watch?

My IWC Tourbillon Mystere in rose-gold.  I also own an IW371903 Aquatimer automatic, an IW54806 Limited edition Aquatimer Cousteau.

 

4. Why was the Father & Son set important to you?

So that my son's and I all have a "like" set of watches forever.

 

SONS:  RUSS Jr.

1. How do you feel about this special gift?

Not only is the watch one of the nicest looking pieces I have seen, the whole experience – presentation, dinner, sharing the moment with my Family – was a once in a lifetime night that I will always remember.

2. What is the next addition to your watch collection?

I would have to say whatever nice gift my Dad chooses next….  If I were to be so fortunate.

SONS:  DANIEL SMITH

1. How do you feel about this special gift?

The Co-Pilot is a special gift that will always hold a significant meaning.  I always have a feeling of pride when wearing my IWC.

2. What is the next addition to your watch collection?

Although I would love another IWC, it will be quite some time before I will be able to purchase one for myself.  The joy of receiving an IWC as a gift is incomparable.

SONS: BEN SMITH

1. How do you feel about this special gift?

It is an honor to receive the first set of Pilot/Co-Pilot watches.  It is definitely a beautiful watch that will be a symbol of this special moment for years to come.

 

2. What is the next addition to your watch collection?

Time will tell!

SONS: TUCKER SMITH

1. How do you feel about this special gift?

The Co-pilot is and outstanding looking watch, but on top of that what it stands for is amazing.  It is very special to share this experience with my Dad and my family while we are all still together.

 

2. What is the next addition to your watch collection?

I would feel guilty asking for another watch after receiving this beautiful one.

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Below are pictures of the Father & Son IWC Pilot's Watches

Cheers,
Anthony

 

Father's 46mm platinum Big Pilot's Watch on left
Son's 39mm stainless steel Pilot's Watch Mark XVI on right

 

 

 

 

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2009-02-27 15:39:11

... it can suit ur wife or GF as well. Personally i love the dial of the WG, one the nicest. Thanks for the nice post!

Karim

I think the concept is outrageous! My local AD has a set with the accompanying 'point of sale' material, which shows a father and a young child, crazy!

I suppose there is nothing wrong with a father and a young adult owning the set, but the sales material I have seen shows a youngster with his father, which is surely insane!

I agree with you that the idea of a girl friend/wife wearing the other watch is nice, but even so, the concept of launching a 'set' such as this seems more 'marketing ploy' than 'horological endevour'.

Just my opinion,

Dan

Wish I can do the same for my two children too.

After the  5738 and 3738 pair by PP  it would be a good idea  to have a 'family set'

Wonder if  Mr Philippe Stern  will consider making watches for 2 generations .

This way Patek watches will always stay within the entire family line.

Just wishful thinking........

This message has been edited by VPREGULATOR on 2009-02-27 17:32:50

This message has been edited by VPREGULATOR on 2009-02-27 17:50:28

at first glance, the set didn't appeal as much as it does now after repeatedly seeing it in ads, here in the forum as well as in the metal. My understanding is that one can't just pick it up from the store as watches have to be sent back to Switzerland for the name engraving. That for me is the only downer but totally understandable since one can't expect to have an engraver on hand all the time.

Still a nice "toy" to share with one's son or wife. Thanks again for sharing...

A baby watch and an adult watch.





Fr.Xavier

The 39mm is way too small for a grown up man's wrist. as someone else suggested, better suited for a man/wife set OR man/littleBoy set.

although i dont really like the watches.

Alepos