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GerardoG · 21 March 2018, 03:25 AM

Dear all:

Lets admit it. Some are excited, some indifferent, but in the end, we will ALL be reading about the new offerings at this unique Basel event (this year exhibit space was reduced dramatically).

As live coverage begins tomorrow at 11am CET (as per BaselWorldOfficial) we will be once again flooded with news.

As we jump into 'first hand', 'new', 'official' etc notes and images, could we have a common thread to talk about Basel instead of jumping over tens of links?

I have mixed feelings for '18 Basel; but I have to admit, this IS Christmas time for a WIS!

Cheers!!!!

Wcdhtwn · 21 March 2018, 04:06 AM

Agree G. One thread would be great.

Question: 11 AM CET... What time do I set the bezel on my GMT II LNc (possibly soon to be discontinued) to in Central time in the US?

TimeOnHand · 21 March 2018, 04:09 AM

Great idea!

drm20 · 21 March 2018, 04:13 AM

Great idea, hope this happens! Thanks for the recommendation!

cdbeaver66 · 21 March 2018, 04:18 AM

Good thinking, looking forward to updates and people’s thoughts

Jacobson · 21 March 2018, 04:19 AM

Great idea.

One single mega Basel thread.

GerardoG · 21 March 2018, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

Agree G. One thread would be great.

Question: 11 AM CET... What time do I set the bezel on my GMT II LNc (possibly soon to be discontinued) to in Central time in the US?

11 am Central European Time is:

5 am Central (US)

10am London

Wcdhtwn · 21 March 2018, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

11 am Central European Time is:

5 am Central (US)

10am London

GMT bezel appropriately adjusted!

exador · 21 March 2018, 04:40 AM

Worldwide times

https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclo...321T11&p1=1229

Swiss Mad! · 21 March 2018, 04:43 AM

i wasnt aware of the reduced display space this year-
can you elaberate?

thanks

GerardoG · 21 March 2018, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

i wasnt aware of the reduced display space. can you elaberate?

thanks

Swiss watch industry has been hurting. For 2018, changes in Basel include:

HALF of exhibitors
One THIRD less space
LESS duration of the show

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolbe.../#f73b36648dd0

GerardoG · 21 March 2018, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exador

Worldwide times

https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclo...321T11&p1=1229

Thank you!

vladamir15 · 21 March 2018, 06:13 AM

One mega Basel thread made by a mod would be great

thomaswentworth · 21 March 2018, 06:17 AM

I personally believe that the recent thread with like 700 posts and 50,000+ views... maybe 60,000 now is too long and I missed some stuff in there that I ended up repeating as a new thread. My personal preference is more threads with topics specified rather than one huge thread where you can't find anything unless you scroll through 50 pages.

exador · 21 March 2018, 06:52 AM

Countdown timer

https://www.tickcounter.com/countdown/518477/baselworld

JR16 · 21 March 2018, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exador

Countdown timer

https://www.tickcounter.com/countdown/518477/baselworld

Red font for the seconds - is that a teaser ? Lol

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walds11 · 21 March 2018, 07:26 AM

Good idea G!

Doesn’t Baselworld start on Thursday the 22nd?

GerardoG · 21 March 2018, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walds11

Good idea G!

Doesn’t Baselworld start on Thursday the 22nd?

The show starts on 22nd, but press conferences/releases kick off tomorrow

walds11 · 21 March 2018, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

The show starts on 22nd, but press conferences/releases kick off tomorrow

Ah! Thank you!

mtrunner · 21 March 2018, 07:36 AM

Yeah this is a pretty crazy time for WICs and it's pure insanity for the next few days on these forums. It's kind of fun to see all the responses and reactions to the new watches. I am super excited even though any new watch purchases are way down the road for me since my wife and I just bought a new house but it is still fun to dream.

Art 1 · 21 March 2018, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaswentworth

I personally believe that the recent thread with like 700 posts and 50,000+ views... maybe 60,000 now is too long and I missed some stuff in there that I ended up repeating as a new thread. My personal preference is more threads with topics specified rather than one huge thread where you can't find anything unless you scroll through 50 pages.

I agree. Multiple has worked well for many years on many forums. One thread would not be good.

subtona · 21 March 2018, 07:59 AM

Looking forward to following.

SDRider · 21 March 2018, 08:29 AM

One thread to rule them all!

Old Expat Beast · 21 March 2018, 08:33 AM

People will still start new Basel threads even if there is one master thread. Then it would be the mods' job to try and merge them all. Not a good idea.

Rolex addict · 21 March 2018, 09:42 AM

I was just at a Patek dealer and got to see the new dial for the 5711. Not much difference. Retail is going up to a little over $29k.

The Joker · 21 March 2018, 09:59 AM

One thread would be a nightmare, would be growing insanely fast

One thread per new model maybe, but don't mind how it normally goes down.

GB-man · 21 March 2018, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

I agree. Multiple has worked well for many years on many forums. One thread would not be good.

Have to agree one thread makes no sense to me with so many releases worth talking about from different brands.

That said we can still chop it up in here...sort of like the Basel lounge 2018

BNA/LION · 21 March 2018, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Dear all:

Lets admit it. Some are excited, some indifferent, but in the end, we will ALL be reading about the new offerings at this unique Basel event (this year exhibit space was reduced dramatically).

As live coverage begins tomorrow at 11am CET (as per BaselWorldOfficial) we will be once again flooded with news.

As we jump into 'first hand', 'new', 'official' etc notes and images, could we have a common thread to talk about Basel instead of jumping over tens of links?

I have mixed feelings for '18 Basel; but I have to admit, this IS Christmas time for a WIS!

Cheers!!!!

I VOTE We Designate the Jocke Official Baselworld 2018 thread as the common thread to talk about Basel instead of jumping over tens of links.

However, I really don't think this will work. No way to stop everyone from starting a thread.

Gerardo- Rolex will still have the HULK in their Line-Up next year.

Some Enabling Words...

Etschell · 21 March 2018, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

I was just at a Patek dealer and got to see the new dial for the 5711. Not much difference. Retail is going up to a little over $29k.

whats it look like

77T · 21 March 2018, 02:37 PM

Trying to bring organization to the post-Basel thread flood is like herding cats with lassos of linguini -

Jocke usually weighs in and then everyone who snags a wristshot of the new model(s) will start a new thread.

The foolishness leading up to Basel is a barometer for the next few weeks’ worth of “cleverness”.

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21 March 2018, 03:25 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I know this has been done in the past: Basel news and TRF Dear all: Lets admit it. Some are excited, some indifferent, but in the end, we will ALL be reading about the new offerings at this unique Basel event (this year exhibit space was reduced dramatically). As live coverage begins tomorrow at 11am CET (as per BaselWorldOfficial) we will be once again flooded with news. As we jump into 'first hand', 'new', 'official' etc notes and images, could we have a common thread to talk about Basel instead of jumping over tens of links? I have mixed feelings for '18 Basel; but I have to admit, this IS Christmas time for a WIS! Cheers!!!!

21 March 2018, 04:09 AM	#3
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Great idea! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

21 March 2018, 04:18 AM	#5
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	Good thinking, looking forward to updates and people’s thoughts __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

21 March 2018, 04:19 AM	#6
Jacobson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA, UK, UAE Posts: 668	Great idea. One single mega Basel thread. __________________ ROLEX: 16570 - 16610LV - 116610LN - 116610LV - 16710 - 116710BLNR - 126710BLRO - 116622 Rhodium - 116520 Black - 116500LN White - 116500LN Black - 228206 Ice AP: 15450ST White - 15202ST Blue - 26331ST -- PP: 5711/1A Blue - 5056P-001 -- BP: 5008 1130 71S -- JLC: 3908420 -- Tudor: M79470-0001

21 March 2018, 04:43 AM	#10
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,726	i wasnt aware of the reduced display space this year- can you elaberate? thanks __________________ instagram: max.parkin

21 March 2018, 04:06 AM	#2
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	Agree G. One thread would be great. Question: 11 AM CET... What time do I set the bezel on my GMT II LNc (possibly soon to be discontinued) to in Central time in the US?

21 March 2018, 04:13 AM	#4
drm20 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,060	Great idea, hope this happens! Thanks for the recommendation!

21 March 2018, 04:40 AM	#9
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	Worldwide times https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclo...321T11&p1=1229

21 March 2018, 06:13 AM	#13
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	One mega Basel thread made by a mod would be great __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

21 March 2018, 06:17 AM	#14
thomaswentworth Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tom Wentworth Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116610 Sub Posts: 541	I personally believe that the recent thread with like 700 posts and 50,000+ views... maybe 60,000 now is too long and I missed some stuff in there that I ended up repeating as a new thread. My personal preference is more threads with topics specified rather than one huge thread where you can't find anything unless you scroll through 50 pages.

21 March 2018, 06:52 AM	#15
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	Countdown timer https://www.tickcounter.com/countdown/518477/baselworld

21 March 2018, 07:26 AM	#17
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	Good idea G! Doesn’t Baselworld start on Thursday the 22nd? __________________ Adam

21 March 2018, 07:36 AM	#20
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,825	Yeah this is a pretty crazy time for WICs and it's pure insanity for the next few days on these forums. It's kind of fun to see all the responses and reactions to the new watches. I am super excited even though any new watch purchases are way down the road for me since my wife and I just bought a new house but it is still fun to dream.

21 March 2018, 07:59 AM	#22
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,997	Looking forward to following. __________________

21 March 2018, 08:29 AM	#23
SDRider Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Julian Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Rolex 116613LB Posts: 1,908	One thread to rule them all!

21 March 2018, 08:33 AM	#24
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	People will still start new Basel threads even if there is one master thread. Then it would be the mods' job to try and merge them all. Not a good idea.

21 March 2018, 09:42 AM	#25
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I was just at a Patek dealer and got to see the new dial for the 5711. Not much difference. Retail is going up to a little over $29k.

21 March 2018, 09:59 AM	#26
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	One thread would be a nightmare, would be growing insanely fast One thread per new model maybe, but don't mind how it normally goes down.

21 March 2018, 02:37 PM	#30
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,731	Trying to bring organization to the post-Basel thread flood is like herding cats with lassos of linguini - Jocke usually weighs in and then everyone who snags a wristshot of the new model(s) will start a new thread. The foolishness leading up to Basel is a barometer for the next few weeks’ worth of “cleverness”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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