This beautiful limited edition chronograph is from my personal collection. I love the colour combinations, the large exhibition back and beautiful dragon rotor. I was born in the last year of the Wood Dragon back in 1964 so in June of 2024 I was turning 60 years of age. However, the watch was bought in February 2024 to mark a very significant moment for the business. The story starts with a race win at Brooklands in 1930, tea with a Duke, a patented watch complication, a very smart watch boutique manager and the CEO of a major Swiss watch brand.
This watch was sold to me by the manager of the IWC Bond Street store which is noted on the invoice. I asked for a special serial number and this watch is No 588/1000. Interpretation of 588: It is often read in Chinese as wǔ bā bā (我发发), which roughly translates to "I make a fortune" or "I prosper".
The watch is in perfect condition and has never been worn. I love it, but the success of the Buying Time Foundation is just so important to me. I hope the winning bidder will cherish this watch as I have cherished it.
Simon Jeffs – Founder - Brooklands Watch Company
