IWC Lake Tahoe/Woodland

[cvz]

Stopped into the IWC Boutique in NYC last week and chatted about the new IWC Ceramic Top Gun Lake Tahoe Edition. SA told me IWC is gathering interest inquiries and then will decide what sort of criteria they will use to allocate the Lake Tahoe and Woodland editions. She said she expects previous IWC purchase history to be a factor. Fairly certain I saw someplace these will be limited to 1000 pieces per year.

[jonnythrust]

Surely the criteria will be someone willing to purchase one.

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[Crashblue]

The chronographs are limited to 1000 pieces per year the Big Pilot to 500 pieces.

[collarcity]

Originally Posted by jonnythrust

Surely the criteria will be someone willing to purchase one.

That's the way it should be. I own an IWC and like it very much, but never will I apply to buy one. I'll buy something else.

[Aplover5]

Originally Posted by cvz

Stopped into the IWC Boutique in NYC last week and chatted about the new IWC Ceramic Top Gun Lake Tahoe Edition. SA told me IWC is gathering interest inquiries and then will decide what sort of criteria they will use to allocate the Lake Tahoe and Woodland editions. She said she expects previous IWC purchase history to be a factor. Fairly certain I saw someplace these will be limited to 1000 pieces per year.

The Woodland is bad azz!

[F131F]

Total B.S. Try another boutique or AD.

[ILoveFerrari]

basic supply and demand at work. Not surprised

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[Wahlberg]

IWC should keep their feet on the ground where they belong lol.

[DoricSpiker]

Not sure this will be the reality, especially 6 months in. The black ones struggle to sell from what I can see.


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[cvz]

Originally Posted by F131F

Total B.S. Try another boutique or AD.

Curious why you're so sure this is BS... IWC is a brand that isn't typically supply constrained and got quite a bit of press attention with their Lake Tahoe/Woodland Pilot editions.

As we're all aware supply constraint and exclusivity fuel demand which is new for this brand and I thought how they were handling it might be of interest. Do you have information to suggest otherwise?

[huydoan]

agree it is BS. the IWC boutique in my hometown had no client and it had to be closed

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by huydoan

agree it is BS.

Agreed. Am curious how this is even 'news'? This is Richemont's typical marking scheme for years. They do the same thing with Panerai in hopes it brings more sales. Am seeing other interesting marketing, like more 'series of auctions' highlighting one brand (and very curious bidding tactics).

Business as usual.

Look, if you like it get it. 1000 per year, every year, is plenty of production for all who truly want it.

[DCheeta]

I am a huge fan of IWC, the Top Gun line in particular. I own the regular black ceramic version.

But I agree, this sounds like some bullsh*t. One of the things I love about IWC is their down to earth, engineering-first approach. I hope they’re not trying to go in the direction of Rolex et al.

[shaunylw]

I was ready to talk smack, but i kinda like it. The limited edition thing with IWC is a bit of a joke.


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[Star Ferry]

I like the new release. But you'd lose so much cash building purchase history at full retail in their boutiques that it'd be cheaper to buy whatever you really want on the secondary

[sokoloka]

Lake Tahoe is kinda sexy, I dig.

[londonpilgrim]

I have a lot of time for IWC. Their boutique staff are fantastic (even flow me to Geneva for the day for W&W a few weeks ago).

Got to try the Lake Tahoe on... perfect summer 2022 watch for me - should be arriving in a few weeks.

[Crashblue]

My local boutique had both watches but already sold. If you make a 30% down payment you should get both within a couple of weeks currently one person for each watch on the down payment waiting list at my boutique.

[rlj676]

Originally Posted by londonpilgrim

I have a lot of time for IWC. Their boutique staff are fantastic (even flow me to Geneva for the day for W&W a few weeks ago).

Got to try the Lake Tahoe on... perfect summer 2022 watch for me - should be arriving in a few weeks.

That is pretty cool looking on wrist, and unlike most anything on the market. I wonder how it would look on black strap to tone it down a little?

[Paka]

Originally Posted by londonpilgrim

I have a lot of time for IWC. Their boutique staff are fantastic (even flow me to Geneva for the day for W&W a few weeks ago).

Got to try the Lake Tahoe on... perfect summer 2022 watch for me - should be arriving in a few weeks.

I just love the blue GMT hand and that moonphase on 6 o'clock subdial!

[soulsea]

Got the Tahoe in today.

Really beautiful watch, but not for when you want to be under the radar.

I love it. :)

Depending on the light sometime the dial looks from dark blue to black:

[vman]

I am still laughing at the branding. Top Gun Tahoe... Obviously, IWC marketing has not spent any significant time at Tahoe. Still, not as bad as Blancpain's Desert Diver.

[soulsea]

Originally Posted by vman

I am still laughing at the branding. Top Gun Tahoe... Obviously, IWC marketing has not spent any significant time at Tahoe.

What an odd thing to take exception to.

But you’re right, the colors from a pilot’s view of Tahoe are way off.

[ts3]

Congrats! What a fun summer watch. I might be game if it was smaller.

[travisb]

Really like the Tahoe edition!

[nate_la]

I picked up the Woodland edition in Beverly Hills yesterday. Really enjoying it so far, I have large wrists and think it wears nice on me. Pretty unique piece, was glad I picked it up. Would post some photos but looks like I don't have the post history to do so.

[ILoveFerrari]

Originally Posted by soulsea

What an odd thing to take exception to.

But you’re right, the colors from a pilot’s view of Tahoe are way off.

nice come back!

[Paka]

I guess these just came for sale? Anyone has that white Lake Tahoe? It would be nice to see some photos and reviews! :)

[Spartacus]

I love the Lake Tahoe white ceramic and am considering picking one up. Looks great. Is the band rubber or canvas?

[Paka]

It is both rubber and canvas. Very nice strap.