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Ferdelious · 21 April 2022, 01:21 AM

Hasn't logged in since December. I hope he's okay.

MrGoat · 21 April 2022, 01:56 AM

I thought about that too yesterday. He does take sabbaticals from this place occasionally, hopefully that’s what it is.

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HiBoost · 21 April 2022, 01:57 AM

Probably working around the clock on a mountain of slow 32xx's trololol

austinp · 21 April 2022, 02:30 AM

Probably having an exceptionally great day today.

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Chewbacca · 21 April 2022, 02:51 AM

He’s performing self care and making money at his craft.

And he got all the; my AD said, T Sellers are gouges, Chewbacca is amazing, what salt do you prefer, the market is crashing, the market is hot, we love Chewey, and help me choose threads to last two lifetimes.

GB-man · 21 April 2022, 03:17 AM

He’s fine. I talk to him on IG now and again.

Chewbacca · 21 April 2022, 03:23 AM

Bas, if you’re reading this, I need my lighter back.

brandrea · 21 April 2022, 03:25 AM

He’s out for a run

Ferdelious · 21 April 2022, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

He’s fine. I talk to him on IG now and again.

Good to hear

Chewbacca · 21 April 2022, 03:58 AM

Bas!!!

fskywalker · 11 October 2022, 12:28 PM

Was thinking about him today as well, we missed you Bas!

Speedbird-1 · 11 October 2022, 06:30 PM

I wondered if, Geneva had, 'warned him off'?

superdog · 11 October 2022, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

I wondered if, Geneva had, 'warned him off'?

Was thinking bout him recently too.

And this is what I was thinking.

joli160 · 11 October 2022, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

Good to hear

Yes

Langnam · 11 October 2022, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Was thinking bout him recently too.

And this is what I was thinking.

He’s on Instagram. I see Rolex pics from time to time.

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Speedbird-1 · 11 October 2022, 10:41 PM

I think he's on the run....changed his name.

Shame, very knowledgeable , and good fun too.

https://youtu.be/2dtTfTGt77g

fmc000 · 12 October 2022, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Was thinking about him today as well, we missed you Bas!

What a coincidence, same for me too.

Star Ferry · 12 October 2022, 10:10 AM

Bas was great, and brought a watchmaker’s perspective

George58 · 12 October 2022, 07:15 PM

I think rolex shut him down he gave us great info maybe too much for the company

Chewbacca · 13 October 2022, 02:47 AM

Spoke to Bas. He told me to get a life and says hello to all of you. He’s also fine and being productive, unlike us.

BOA · 13 October 2022, 05:23 AM

Is this what is called "Bas Relief?"

Kinnakeet · 13 October 2022, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

I wondered if, Geneva had, 'warned him off'?

Your assuming he worked for Rolex and not a Rolex AD.

Zoomerang · 13 October 2022, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Your assuming he worked for Rolex and not a Rolex AD.

Which I think would be a good assumption. My understanding is that he is a watchmaker for Rolex.

fmc000 · 13 October 2022, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomerang

Which I think would be a good assumption. My understanding is that he is a watchmaker for Rolex.

He works (or used to work) as a Rolex watchmaker at an AD in Holland if my memory serves me right.

Speedbird-1 · 14 October 2022, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Your assuming he worked for Rolex and not a Rolex AD.

What, would be the difference?

Speedbird-1 · 14 October 2022, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fmc000

He works (or used to work) as a Rolex watchmaker at an AD in Holland if my memory serves me right.

That was my understanding too, Fabio.

GoingPlaces · 14 October 2022, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fmc000

He works (or used to work) as a Rolex watchmaker at an AD in Holland if my memory serves me right.

I thought Belgium?

Kinnakeet · 14 October 2022, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

What, would be the difference?

Many assumed, and IMO were led to believe that Bas worked for Rolex. It’s very doubtful for several reasons that should be obvious enough.

Working for Rolex itself in a service center is completely different and more prestigious than working as a watch maker for an AD.

I could be wrong. But I doubt it.

Chewbacca · 14 October 2022, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Many assumed, and IMO were led to believe that Bas worked for Rolex. It’s very doubtful for several reasons that should be obvious enough.

Working for Rolex itself in a service center is completely different and more prestigious than working as a watch maker for an AD.

I could be wrong. But I doubt it.

I can’t speak to the obvious signs of where Bas works but as someone who knows a Rolex tech employee at an RSC and more at ADs as watchmakers, Rolex is where you get the knowledge on the assembly line and tools then you run to an AD where the money is better and you can build your personal brand with better hours and flexibility.

And you’re seen as a local artist-God in the local watch community able to work on many brands and know the money in your market, rather than be a number with an NDA.

Of course some do stay as they like the prestige, no doubt, but they’re few and far between these days.

It’s a big reason why Rolex and the industry is paying for new watchmakers schooling and tooling with the caveat that they take a job with one of the big makers upon graduating. But many still leave and earn more with big ADs or resellers or go to auction houses.

brandrea · 14 October 2022, 03:15 AM

Regardless of where Bas works … he knows more about watch movements than the vast majority on this forum.

21 April 2022, 01:21 AM	#1
Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,181	Where's Bas? Hasn't logged in since December. I hope he's okay. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

21 April 2022, 03:17 AM	#6
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11 October 2022, 12:28 PM	#11
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21 April 2022, 01:56 AM	#2
MrGoat 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 4,805	I thought about that too yesterday. He does take sabbaticals from this place occasionally, hopefully that’s what it is. Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

21 April 2022, 01:57 AM	#3
HiBoost "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,494	Probably working around the clock on a mountain of slow 32xx's trololol

21 April 2022, 02:30 AM	#4
austinp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: us Posts: 3,281	Probably having an exceptionally great day today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 April 2022, 02:51 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	He’s performing self care and making money at his craft. And he got all the; my AD said, T Sellers are gouges, Chewbacca is amazing, what salt do you prefer, the market is crashing, the market is hot, we love Chewey, and help me choose threads to last two lifetimes.

21 April 2022, 03:23 AM	#7
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Bas, if you’re reading this, I need my lighter back.

21 April 2022, 03:25 AM	#8
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,985	He’s out for a run

21 April 2022, 03:58 AM	#10
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Bas!!!

11 October 2022, 06:30 PM	#12
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,112	I wondered if, Geneva had, 'warned him off'?

11 October 2022, 10:41 PM	#16
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,112	I think he's on the run....changed his name. Shame, very knowledgeable , and good fun too. https://youtu.be/2dtTfTGt77g

12 October 2022, 10:10 AM	#18
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	Bas was great, and brought a watchmaker’s perspective

12 October 2022, 07:15 PM	#19
George58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Home Watch: Patek Aquanaut Posts: 837	I think rolex shut him down he gave us great info maybe too much for the company

13 October 2022, 02:47 AM	#20
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Spoke to Bas. He told me to get a life and says hello to all of you. He’s also fine and being productive, unlike us.

13 October 2022, 05:23 AM	#21
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,179	Is this what is called "Bas Relief?"

14 October 2022, 03:15 AM	#30
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,985	Regardless of where Bas works … he knows more about watch movements than the vast majority on this forum.

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