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JParm · 17 October 2019, 10:09 PM

A great interview with some candid thoughts from the new Baselworld boss.

"But people don’t come because Basel hotels are so wonderful and cool and the city is the best place to be in Europe. People come to Basel because Baselworld is in Basel."

https://www.qpmagazine.com/long-read...oris-melikoff/

Cryten · 17 October 2019, 10:57 PM

That should kill the rumours. There will be a Baselworld next year, just smaller again from previous years.

enjoythemusic · 17 October 2019, 11:15 PM

IMHO there are far better ways mechanical watch manufacturers could invest the funds. Today, BW is very inefficient financially imho. Not showing at BW and, instead, use those funds for more localized showings. Perhaps one day for influencers / press in various countries at big dealers / branded stores, then the next day (or three) a showing of new timepieces for the public. Added benefit, your getting customers in the door, and they could also buy products on the spot.

As he stated within his interview, hotel costs are insane for BW, and with more manufacturers not showing... Besides, BW does not provide VERY BASIC luxury show features such as live streaming or anything of actual value-added that make BW indispensable.

Reminds me of CES where many very high-end luxury product manufacturers have decided to no longer showcase their gear. CES has not really evolved to modern times, and seems neither has BW.

JMHO

Blansky · 18 October 2019, 01:20 AM

Not sure on this but we WIS are obviously very watch centric but isn't Baselworld a jewelry show more than just a watch show.

Cryten · 18 October 2019, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Blansky

Not sure on this but we WIS are obviously very watch centric but isn't Baselworld a jewelry show more than just a watch show.

With only 25% of exhibitors left, it may yet turn into a flower show

joli160 · 22 October 2019, 04:44 PM

Race to the bottom. As an ordinary hobby collector there is nothing to feel or hold in BW.

You see more on you tube

17 October 2019, 10:09 PM	#1
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,556	Excellent candid interview with Baselworld Managing Director A great interview with some candid thoughts from the new Baselworld boss. "But people don’t come because Basel hotels are so wonderful and cool and the city is the best place to be in Europe. People come to Basel because Baselworld is in Basel." https://www.qpmagazine.com/long-read...oris-melikoff/ __________________

17 October 2019, 11:15 PM	#3
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,405	IMHO there are far better ways mechanical watch manufacturers could invest the funds. Today, BW is very inefficient financially imho. Not showing at BW and, instead, use those funds for more localized showings. Perhaps one day for influencers / press in various countries at big dealers / branded stores, then the next day (or three) a showing of new timepieces for the public. Added benefit, your getting customers in the door, and they could also buy products on the spot. As he stated within his interview, hotel costs are insane for BW, and with more manufacturers not showing... Besides, BW does not provide VERY BASIC luxury show features such as live streaming or anything of actual value-added that make BW indispensable. Reminds me of CES where many very high-end luxury product manufacturers have decided to no longer showcase their gear. CES has not really evolved to modern times, and seems neither has BW. JMHO __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

22 October 2019, 04:44 PM	#6
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,342	Race to the bottom. As an ordinary hobby collector there is nothing to feel or hold in BW. You see more on you tube __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

17 October 2019, 10:57 PM	#2
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	That should kill the rumours. There will be a Baselworld next year, just smaller again from previous years.

18 October 2019, 01:20 AM	#4
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,071	Not sure on this but we WIS are obviously very watch centric but isn't Baselworld a jewelry show more than just a watch show.

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