Had the most amazing day with IWC & Watch magazine today.....

Posted by Nicky
August 12, 2006 - 08:51PM cet
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I was lucky enough to be invited to a day with IWC and Watch magazine to fly in one of the two old vintage Catalina's left in the world. This plane is from the 40-ies and its seen some action. Killed three U-boats and saved a lot of people.

We actually landed and took off in the water...Boy that was soooo awesome!

And had lunch in the little town of Enkhuizen after cruising there in a Zodiac with a great whopping engine on board Whoa...

What a great event :-)

Got the meet some of the IWC/Richemont people too which was interesting as my favorite brands are with them :-)

This is an excting day, wOw I wish I had been there >

Posted by YvesOdier
August 12, 2006 - 09:41PM cet
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Thank you Nikie for sharing this event with us.

Yves.

WOW, that is awesome!!

Posted by Asi
August 12, 2006 - 11:58PM cet
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Some brands really know how to treat their customers ;-)

HAGWE Nicky, great pics :))))

Asi

They sure do know how to treat their customers yes!!

Posted by Nicky
August 13, 2006 - 07:14AM cet
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nt

Wow! very nice Nicky,... thanks for the great photos...

Posted by John in NJ
August 13, 2006 - 02:20AM cet
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... which IWCs were worn by you three?

IWCs worn >>>

Posted by Nicky
August 13, 2006 - 07:13AM cet
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I wore a St. Exupery on the picture (the limited edition) after wearing the Ceramic flieger in the morning.
The gentleman in the middle is wearing a Big Pilot (the old one) and the gentleman on the right is wearing a Portugieser chrono...
Not everyone was actually wearing an IWC though

thanks Nicky! I thought the guy in the middle had a Big Pilot...

Posted by John in NJ
August 13, 2006 - 07:35AM cet
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couldn't tell what you and the other gentleman had though.

IWC is probably taken top with me in terms of a favorite brand.
I've accumulate 4 over the past 6-8 months.

Great stuff Nicky.....................

Posted by SportX
August 13, 2006 - 03:33AM cet
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Thanks for sharing and I hope you have been feeling better lately.

Here is a movie clip if you are interested >>>

Posted by Nicky
August 13, 2006 - 04:10PM cet
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http://webdisk.planet.nl/kok03202/publiek/album/Catalina/Catalina1.wmv

Note that it is almost 28 Mb so be sure to use a broadband connection!

Great pics and post Nicky!!

Posted by dman
August 13, 2006 - 04:48PM cet
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I am not sure my stomach could have handled either the take off or landing though. :-)

Wonderful photos Nicky!! Thanks for sharing :-) nt

Posted by W
August 13, 2006 - 10:22PM cet
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WOW!!!!!!!! Those are great photos Nicky .....................

Posted by ENGPHOTO
August 14, 2006 - 12:30AM cet
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looks like richmont knows how to wine and dine their good customers :)

Amazing day indeed Nicky! To fly in that vintage Catalina ...

Posted by Milan
August 14, 2006 - 04:09AM cet
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for anyone would be an experience to behold but especially for an aeronutical aficionado such as yourself. IWC sure can put on a unique show for their VIP customers.

Amazing pics Nicky ! (nt)

Posted by Panerex
August 14, 2006 - 09:29AM cet
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