Horological Meandering

While the writing was on the wall, this piece of news somes with a bit of surprise: one of the big three watch groups, Swatch Group, will retract entirely from the prestigious fair already next year. In an article posted today by the Sunday edition of the... 

Going to create a bespoke alternative or leaving the format altogether?

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Will they be in Basel 2019 or is they already out?

so I have to pay for my meal next year? LOLOLOL

...who are special guests of SWATCH Group receive intravenous infusions of those liquid assets.... MTF

there is something for us left. LOLOLOL

Jocke, No...I'm not guilty as I have my own suppliers. Regards, MTF Whisky from Famous Grouse Kirin beer Pink Gin Champagne Grape soda Strawberry Margarita ...  

travel and entertainment and the organizers have failed to respond these concerns. Ignoring change does not stop change - it just makes you irrelevant. Personally I would love to see more, smaller, regional and even specialist events growing as a result o... 

... so with such clever cost-saving measures, watch industry will reduce their list prices? What good news!! Marcus

Dream on

Baselworld lowered the cost by 40% when all the first floor buildings in hall 1 would remain throughout the year. They have made some changes in the management so my feeling was there will be no big changes but now it looks like the biggest participant wi... 

internet kills the fairs&exhibitions (in other industries too) why to travel if you can see more detailed on the screen.

good that they will probably organize more expositions in several big cities or countries. It was unnecessary that the entire world had to visit a small hole in Switzerland Bad cause I live in a country most big brands won't probably consider to be import... 

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Is that right?

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An other argument has been that it’s a waste of time and money to have two big separate fairs where dealers, distributors and press have to Pay the the expenses to go twice in a year... is there need for two fairs -probably not (so rumor say Basel is the ... 

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as the overall watch market continues its steady decline in sales. There are bright spots, to be sure, Rolex tool and Patek sports watches are some, but it is a struggle for most brands to stay afloat.