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Going, as I do most years. | 6 | 2.78% | |
Going, first or second time. | 17 | 7.87% | |
Not this year, but have been before. | 7 | 3.24% | |
Never been. Not going. | 186 | 86.11% | |
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20 March 2018, 04:46 AM | #1 |
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Are you going to Basel?
Who is going?
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20 March 2018, 04:49 AM | #2 |
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20 March 2018, 04:55 AM | #3 |
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Am surprised that for such a wealthy and popular show featuring luxury goods that they do not offer a live stream. What is this, 2010?
Live stream benefits the show, their exhibitors, and of course watch enthusiasts. Interviews, products announcements, manufacturer features... there's many ways to bring Baselworld show up to at least modern 2015 standards of what a major show should offer their clients and audience. In a sense, it is not fair to exhibitors, let alone enthusiasts, that there's no live stream. Ah well, maybe next year... if there's a Baselworld next year.
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20 March 2018, 04:55 AM | #4 | |
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20 March 2018, 05:07 AM | #5 |
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Only in spirit and through YouTube videos
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20 March 2018, 05:10 AM | #6 |
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Yes, Sunday and Monday. On Monday I actually have an appointment (1.5 h) at Rolex. Will be interesting.
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20 March 2018, 05:21 AM | #7 |
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I think Basel would be amazing, the only issue is can you buy watches there?
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20 March 2018, 05:35 AM | #8 |
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i don't think there was a poll when I left my Jersey comment. Anyhow, I've never gone. If there was an option for "never been, one day though". That'd be me.
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20 March 2018, 05:53 AM | #9 |
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Are you going to Basel?
EVERY YEAR!
I'm there with Jocke's OFFICIAL Baselworld Reports! Practically Live Coverage and Like Being There in Person!
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20 March 2018, 06:12 AM | #10 |
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I’m flying to Basel on Friday morning and will probably go to the event on Saturday
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20 March 2018, 06:13 AM | #11 |
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there is no option of "never been, would love to go on day".
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20 March 2018, 06:17 AM | #12 |
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Are you going to Basel?
X2 - My Vote!
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20 March 2018, 06:18 AM | #13 |
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Never been to basel . Would love to go one day
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20 March 2018, 06:34 AM | #14 |
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Hopefully next year, I'll be in China!
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20 March 2018, 06:39 AM | #15 |
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Never been but would love to go. The few close friends of mine that are watch guys were just talking about maybe making the trip for it next year.
I've asked before but never really got a response on this. For us ordinary folks attending as "observers" what is a typical day there like? Also interested in what someone has already asked here -- are watches actually made available for sale during the event by vendors? Obviously the new debuts are not for sale but what about other models from participating brands? Is there an opportunity to purchase harder-to-get existing models and/or older models while at Basel? Maybe I'm completely wrong on this -- perhaps it's more of an E3 type event (big annual convention for video game industry) where it's entirely announcements/presentations/on-hands previews/teasers of upcoming launches and no sales opportunities for currently available products. |
20 March 2018, 06:45 AM | #16 |
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I'll go when Roger invites me also for tea.
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20 March 2018, 06:47 AM | #17 |
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No. I will wait for basel preview to come to me. Then I will enjoy about 5 free beers and some apps and order what I want.
If I am really slick like my buddy Brian, I will make them bring all the food, drinks and watches to me
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20 March 2018, 06:51 AM | #18 | |
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20 March 2018, 07:08 AM | #19 | |
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20 March 2018, 07:11 AM | #20 | |
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20 March 2018, 07:22 AM | #21 | |
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20 March 2018, 07:22 AM | #22 | |
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I hope no one will be disappointed this year because I have some great meetings booked. It's hard to beat last years report but I believe I will do.
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20 March 2018, 08:28 AM | #23 |
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Yes, the first day (Thursday)
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20 March 2018, 10:19 AM | #24 |
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Im going on the Monday
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20 March 2018, 10:28 AM | #25 |
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I’d rather save the money to spend it on a watch!
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20 March 2018, 08:06 PM | #26 |
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I will be there on Friday.
My usual routine is to wake up a 4 o'clock, drive 300 Km of Swiss freeway with a stop or two in time to get to the fair at about 9-9.30 . Depart at 3 PM maximum to get back home at 8 PM. Then straight to bed :-) |
20 March 2018, 08:29 PM | #27 |
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I have never been and if I had the chance I would pass.
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20 March 2018, 08:51 PM | #28 |
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Free door gift from Rolex. They worth quite alot of money.
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20 March 2018, 08:53 PM | #29 |
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20 March 2018, 08:55 PM | #30 |
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I live vicariously through Jocke
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