Rolex Planning a BIG Baselworld 2020

[JR16]

Originally Posted by Patton250

I hope not man. You already have the 43mm and 44mm DS. Not everyone is 6’5” and 250lbs. 40mm is fine for the sub. New movement yes. More options yes. Different lugs sure. But please don’t make it bigger.

Agree! And IMHO, there is a zero % chance the sub strays from 40mm.


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[beshannon]

As of today, we see no compelling reason to cancel the show. In case there is a dramatic change in the situation, we will follow the recommendations made by the relevant authorities. Baselworld is mindful of the situation and will strictly adhere to all procedures and recommendations issued by the Swiss health department.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberta.../#6974605e13f2

[jvb.nc]

sub stays 40mm
daytona stays 38.5mm
i would be intrigued by a new precious Sub
i am not interested in any more submariners so if they do that, have at it, ye hyenas

i am far more interested in the coronavirus implications. for once i’m actually not particularly fussed by what may or may not be coming; there’s an exceedingly small chance that they release anything that particularly fires me up..

but it is fairly amusing to read yall’s predictions.

note: 10/10 would buy a rainbow GMT.

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Pointless since there will still be nothing for the average buyer to see at an AD

Was just thinking that...is the show likely to make any real difference to the masses? Will anything really change in terms of greater availability?

[jvb.nc]

Originally Posted by strafer_kid

Was just thinking that...is the show likely to make any real difference to the masses? Will anything really change in terms of greater availability?

no.

[SN13]

Originally Posted by strafer_kid

Was just thinking that...is the show likely to make any real difference to the masses? Will anything really change in terms of greater availability?

If there is an "IT" Model, you may see greys begin targeting that model (ala Ceramic Daytona 2016) while the prices for the current "HOT" models keep falling.

That will lower the demand for today's models.

[bazin]

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Geneva watch salon canceled
The organizers of the Geneva Watch Salon canceled the event as a precaution. "In order to protect the health and well-being of all our guests, the press, our partners and our teams, it was decided to cancel the upcoming edition of Watches & Wonders Geneva," said the Fondation Haute Horlogerie.

[SLSteve]

Originally Posted by Okami

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Geneva watch salon canceled
The organizers of the Geneva Watch Salon canceled the event as a precaution. "In order to protect the health and well-being of all our guests, the press, our partners and our teams, it was decided to cancel the upcoming edition of Watches & Wonders Geneva," said the Fondation Haute Horlogerie.

Not funny. Go troll somewhere else.

[glamorama]

Originally Posted by SLSteve

Not funny. Go troll somewhere else.

Not funny but nonetheless true. No word from Baselworld yet though.

[Mister_JD]

Forbidden to post links because too few posts, google will do it for you - source is Thomson Reuters site.

GENEVA, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Swiss government on Friday banned large events expected to draw more than 1,000 people as a measure to help combat the spread of the new cornovirus.

"In view of the current situation and the spread of the coronavirus, the Federal Council has categorised the situation in Switzerland as 'special' in terms of the Epidemics Act. Large-scale events involving more than 1,000 people are to be banned. The ban comes into immediate effect and will apply at least until 15 March," the cabinet said in a statement. (Reporting by Michael Shields; editing by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi)

[bazin]

Originally Posted by SLSteve

Not funny. Go troll somewhere else.

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Silly / stupid remark....looking away for reality.

[Arcticsub]

Originally Posted by SLSteve

Not funny. Go troll somewhere else.

Posting information germane to this topic equals trolling?

Back on topic, I am amazed that Baselworld hasn't been cancelled yet. Talk about putting your head in the sand.

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by Arcticsub

Posting information germane to this topic equals trolling?



Back on topic, I am amazed that Baselworld hasn't been cancelled yet. Talk about putting your head in the sand.

The Swiss government won't let them hold the event. Only a question of time before officially cancelled.

[SLSteve]

Originally Posted by Arcticsub

Posting information germane to this topic equals trolling?

Back on topic, I am amazed that Baselworld hasn't been cancelled yet. Talk about putting your head in the sand.

The information hr posted was about SIHH, not Baselworld. Therefore trolling. It might be possible that today Baselworld will be cancelled, as GIMS also just got cancelled. Buy posting false news to be ahead of the curve or stir a controversy is still trolling.

[Comexfan001]

This is my first post on this forum, and sorry to be that negative, been right now in Switzerland, a new Coronavirus case here in Basel, and the Swiss federal government having decided this morning to cancel big events (over 1000 people) until, at least, mid-March, I can tell you there is a huge pressure on the Baselworld organizers...
They will take a decision either today or on monday after further discussions with the watchmakers.

[Arcticsub]

Hope people who already bough tickets will get their money back.

[AlexMachine]

"The Swiss government announced an immediate ban Friday on all "public and private" events in the country involving more than 1,000 people as a measure to halt the spread of COVID-19.
The measure will last until at least March 15, officials said."

So, it might Still be Go for Baselworld.

https://abcnews.go.com/International...eople-69276865

[JDR888]

Geneva Motor Show confirmed

https://www.motor1.com/news/401241/2...show-canceled/

Baselword will be next

[peterpl]

Almost 100% its cancelled this year.

[Claven2]

Originally Posted by strafer_kid

Was just thinking that...is the show likely to make any real difference to the masses? Will anything really change in terms of greater availability?

No and no.

[Claven2]

Odds Basel is cancelled or postponed now... 99.999%

[bazin]

*****
Breaking News: Baselworld’s Fate to be Decided on March 2
As COVID-19 reaches Basel.

https://watchesbysjx.com/2020/02/bas...cellation.html

[peterpl]

Originally Posted by Okami

*****
Breaking News: Baselworld’s Fate to be Decided on March 2
As COVID-19 reaches Basel.

https://watchesbysjx.com/2020/02/bas...cellation.html

Nothing much is going to improve in 3 days. Probably get even worse for the next month or so.

There is no way its going to continue.

[Arcticsub]

Originally Posted by Claven2

No and no.

Pretty sure that it WILL have an impact on availability. Demand is going down.

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by Arcticsub

Pretty sure that it WILL have an impact on availability. Demand is going down.

Not only demand is going down, but I have the feeling it's going to plummet worldwide. Buying luxury watches will be the last thing on people's minds right now until Covid-19 is under control, generally speaking (not talking about us, a minority of watch aficionados).

[HNS]

It's getting serious here:

BREAKING: Switzerland bans all major events to stop coronavirus contagion

https://www.thelocal.ch/20200228/swi...irus-contagion

"Large-scale events involving more than 1,000 people are to be banned. The ban comes into immediate effect and will apply at least until March 15th," the government said in a statement after the country registered its ninth case.

Organisers of Geneva's international expo of fine watches said Thursday they had decided to cancel the April event because of the spread of the new coronavirus.

"In view of the latest developments concerning the worldwide spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus... the decision has been taken to cancel the upcoming edition of Watches and Wonders Geneva", said the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie.

Earlier this month, Swatch canceled its Zurich trade show over coronavirus fears and the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva had been postponed until September.

Another major event, Geneva International Motor Show, scheduled to begin on March 5th, will go on despite the coronavirus spread, its organisers announced.

[Arcticsub]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Not only demand is going down, but I have the feeling it's going to plummet worldwide. Buying luxury watches will be the last thing on people's minds right now until Covid-19 is under control, generally speaking (not talking about us, a minority of watch aficionados).

Exactly. My thoughts too. Things are going to get worse before they will get better.

[Just1More]

just got this PRESS RELEASE | 28 FEBRUARY 2020

BASELWORLD POSTPONED TO JANUARY 2021
Basel, Switzerland, 28 February 2020 – For health safety reasons and in accordance with the precautionary principle following the bans of large-scale public and private events issued today by the Swiss federal and cantonal authorities, Baselworld announces that it has taken the decision to postpone the show to Thursday 28th January 2021 to Tuesday 2nd February 2021 (Press Day on Wednesday 27th January), due to concerns related to Covid-19.

Baselworld, which was to be held from April 30th to May 5th , 2020, has taken this difficult decision in close consultation with its partners and the health authorities in charge, in whom Baselworld has full confidence for their expertise and recommendations for the benefit of exhibitors, visitors and collaborators. Following today’s official ban on large public gatherings which meant direct repercussions for the show, Baselworld had no other option than to make a decision as all preparations, in particular, construction in the halls and of the stands was scheduled to commence next week (start March).

Michel Loris-Melikoff, Managing Director of Baselworld said: “We deeply regret having had to postpone the event as planned due to the coronavirus, in full consideration of the needs of the watch and jewellery industry to be able to benefit from the platform to develop their business. This decision has been all the more difficult in view of all the positives that have been achieved through listening and dialogue over the last few months, which resulted in new concepts and new solutions, that have attracted exhibitors to return and new ones to sign on. We registered encouraging growth in all sectors; watchmaking, jewellery, the gemstone and pearl trade, as well as in the technical branch.

By postponing the show to January 2021, we have found a solution that enables the industry and all our customers to avoid losing a full year and at the same time reset their calendars for the beginning of the year, a period that is conductive to the presentation of their new products, new trends and order taking. This postponing will also allow Baselworld to continue developing and bringing new formats and solutions as well as improvements to the new concept we propose.”

Bernd Stadlwieser, Group CEO of MCH said: "Within the process of the last weeks, I was very impressed by the involvement and trust of all our customers, partners, stakeholders and team, to pro-actively find the very best solution in the interests of the industries. By communicating intensively all together, we were able to work on different scenarios and to jointly decide on the very best one. I would like to thank everybody for their belief in and commitment to our platform.”

Baselworld is not only the largest watch and jewellery event in the world, but is also destined to become the industry's largest global community platform, active all year round. In the coming weeks, we will be presenting a new digital service that is essential and useful to our entire community, and which we trust will meet the needs of the brands that have become even more important in these difficult and turbulent times.”

[jay_kay]

https://www.baselworld.com/en/news/n...-communication


Looks like it is postponed!

[mailman]

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=727883