IWC Schaffhausen and Mistal have come together to celebrate and honour the Sultanate’s horological heritage with a special exhibition that showcases historical timepieces belonging to Oman’s private collectors.

IWC Schaffhausen and the Sultanate of Oman go a long way. It was in February 1974 that Hannes Pantli, currently a member of IWC’s Board of Directors, visited the country for the first time and had the honour of meeting His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos Bin Said. This heralded the beginning of a special bond between the brand and the country that lasts till this very day.

This was the beginning of a remarkable relationship between IWC Schaffhausen and the nation of Oman with many more visits from Hannes and the brand creating special watch sets for the country. Now, over 40 years after his first visit, Hannes is in Oman to celebrate this special relationship, ahead of National Day celebrations, with an exhibition that charts the history of this bond through bespoke IWC timepieces. This follows the recent unveiling of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Sultanate of Oman” (IW387910) to mark the country’s 51st National Day on Nov. 18, 2021.

Mehdi Rajan, Regional Brand Director of IWC Schaffhausen for the Middle East, lndia and Africa, said, “We wanted to create a unique celebration that truly showcases the history between IWC and the nation of Oman. There is no better way to tell our story than through these exquisite and timeless pieces that speak for themselves. Together, we look forward to reaching new heights in the next 50 years.”

Speaking on behalf of Mistal, IWC’s local partner in the country, Dharmesh A. Khimji, Managing Director of Mistal said, “We share a very special relationship with IWC, and we are more than delighted to have the watch community in Oman experience the brand’s unique craftmanship dedicated to the beauty of our nation.”

The exhibition is being held at Mistal’s vast showroom and will cover the expanse of its first floor. You can view historical IWC creations belonging to private Omani watch collectors and dating back to the 1970’s throughout the month of November and explore the historical mechanics of each piece. Visitors can also book appointments to view the exhibition here.

by Signature Team