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dane-o-2017 · 13 November 2018, 10:33 PM

Lots of listings say Basel, as in maybe they bought the watch at the annual Basel watch expo or something. Is that all it means? If so, is there something magical about getting your watches there...maybe special deals are available at the show, etc???...I am not opposed to going myself if there is a big buying advantage.....ideas?...experience at Basel ??

beshannon · 13 November 2018, 10:35 PM

Unless you are buying from an AD in Basel, I do not believe you can buy watches at the show, certainly not Rolex.

People usually use the term "Base"l to denote a release of the model.

Easy E · 14 November 2018, 01:49 AM

It is my understanding that Basel is not open to the general public. You have to register as a dealer/retailer/wholesaler/mfg rep/press/etc. I could be way of on that, but that is my current understanding.

Oceanlover914 · 14 November 2018, 01:53 AM

I think when they say this, the seller is referring to the "newest Basel release". Not that the watch was actually purchased there.

AK797 · 14 November 2018, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Unless you are buying from an AD in Basel, I do not believe you can buy watches at the show, certainly not Rolex.

People usually use the term "Base"l to denote a release of the model.

Yes, more to define the time of release, ie in which March.

Basel_World · 14 November 2018, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy E

It is my understanding that Basel is not open to the general public. You have to register as a dealer/retailer/wholesaler/mfg rep/press/etc. I could be way of on that, but that is my current understanding.

Basel is open for general public!

ltmgeller · 14 November 2018, 05:34 AM

I believe it means Basel release

Likestheshiny · 14 November 2018, 06:41 AM

Yeah, it's just referring to the watch being the new release. While orders can be placed at Basel, the watch itself isn't available there (and won't show up for six or eight months).

Jocke · 14 November 2018, 08:10 AM

It's not allowed to sell watches at Baselworld for the exhibitors.

13 November 2018, 10:33 PM	#1
dane-o-2017 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: california Posts: 27	Basel...importance Lots of listings say Basel, as in maybe they bought the watch at the annual Basel watch expo or something. Is that all it means? If so, is there something magical about getting your watches there...maybe special deals are available at the show, etc???...I am not opposed to going myself if there is a big buying advantage.....ideas?...experience at Basel ??

13 November 2018, 10:35 PM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Unless you are buying from an AD in Basel, I do not believe you can buy watches at the show, certainly not Rolex. People usually use the term "Base"l to denote a release of the model. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

14 November 2018, 01:53 AM	#4
Oceanlover914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: Maryland,usa Watch: None at the moment Posts: 1,137	I think when they say this, the seller is referring to the "newest Basel release". Not that the watch was actually purchased there. __________________ Nothing is as good as getting what we really want!! The value of something is determined by the price that we are willing to pay, not what someone says we should pay!!

14 November 2018, 05:34 AM	#7
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,345	I believe it means Basel release __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 November 2018, 08:10 AM	#9
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,514	It's not allowed to sell watches at Baselworld for the exhibitors. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

14 November 2018, 01:49 AM	#3
Easy E 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,277	It is my understanding that Basel is not open to the general public. You have to register as a dealer/retailer/wholesaler/mfg rep/press/etc. I could be way of on that, but that is my current understanding.

14 November 2018, 06:41 AM	#8
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	Yeah, it's just referring to the watch being the new release. While orders can be placed at Basel, the watch itself isn't available there (and won't show up for six or eight months).

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