IWC Schaffhausen celebrated the horological heritage of the Sultanate of Oman with a special exhibition at the luxury watch and jewellery boutique, Mistal, this week [November 9].

The announcement of the exhibition comes after the recent unveiling of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition ‘Sultanate of Oman’ (IW387910) to mark the country’s 51st National Day on 18 November 2021.

In a showcase that will take over the first floor of the vast Mistal showroom, historical IWC timepieces belonging to private Omani watch collectors and dating back to the 1970’s will be on display. The exhibition pays homage to the rich heritage of IWC’s long-standing relationship with Oman, one that dates back nearly a century.

In February 1974, current member of IWC’s Board of Directors Hannes Pantli, visited the country for the first time and had the honour of meeting His late Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Bin Taimur Al Said. This was the beginning of a remarkable relationship between IWC Schaffhausen and the nation of Oman.

Since then, Hannes Pantli has regularly visited the Sultanate, and IWC has created special watch sets for the country. Now, over 40 years after his first visit, Hannes Pantli will be heading to Oman again to open the special exhibition on 7 November, ahead of the National Day celebrations.

Watch enthusiasts and aficionados in Oman will be able to view the timeless IWC pieces at their leisure throughout the month of November and explore the historical mechanics of each piece. Some of the pieces on display will be historical watches with complications along with jewellery and accessory sets. Visitors can also book appointments to view the exhibition at www.iwc.com/en/articles/journal/iwc-heritage-exhibition

“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,” said Mehdi Rajan, Regional Brand Director of IWC Schaffhausen for the Middle East, lndia and Africa.

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.”

Available exclusively at luxury watch and jewellery boutique Mistal in Muscat for a limited time only.