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Re: Baselworld

 

Hi Patrick, the Baselworld is a great show. I was there in 2005 and 2006. However, don't expect to 'meet and greet' with many watchmakers there easily. Here is my experience: The show is open to the public, but clearly focussing on retailers and the press. The big watch manufacturers are mainly represented by their management and sales people. Without a prior appointment it can become quite difficult to talk to someone with a technical background. Follow Marcus Hanke's invitation and get yourself registered for an evening reception. This may be the best opportunity for a 'newbie' watchmaker to get in touch with some 'watch veterans'. An exception is the booth of the AHCI, where you may find the well known AHCI members being around open for discussions at any time. Don't miss out the hall of nations, which used to be a little remote from the main show floor. This 'showcase' of the Hong Kong watch and jewellery industry is really amazing (in some respect it may be a little frightening to a Purist). If you are planning to got to the Baselworld this year, hurry up with your hotel booking and ... have fun there !!!
Best regards from Germany,
Heinrich

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Baselworld questions from a newbie watchmaker

 
By: watchwerker : February 20th, 2007-19:25
I am a recent graduate of Horology school and relatively new to the world of watchmaking; I am absolutely NUTS for watches. I feel kind of isolated though, because I don't get much opportunity to meet and hang out with many other watchmakers here around S... 

Hi Patrick! I would like...

 
By: Marcus Hanke : February 21st, 2007-06:05
Hi Patrick! I would like to point out to you this invitation of Glashütte Original on April 13th: www.watchprosite.com If you are interested in seeing the 2007 novelties, and in a nice evening dinner, you are welcome! Just send me a message, and indicate ... 

Thanks for the invite!

 
By: watchwerker : February 21st, 2007-17:51
Hi Marcus, Thanks for the invite! I'll be there along with a watch buddy of mine. I look forward to meeting you and y'all!

Re: Baselworld

 
By: Heinrich : February 21st, 2007-12:59
Hi Patrick, the Baselworld is a great show. I was there in 2005 and 2006. However, don't expect to 'meet and greet' with many watchmakers there easily. Here is my experience: The show is open to the public, but clearly focussing on retailers and the press... 

Such people are worth there weight in gold!

 
By: watchwerker : February 21st, 2007-18:18
My background as a Video/ Electronic Engineer took me to the NAB (National Ass. of Broadcasters) conference in Los Vegas every year; what a zoo that was. So, I know the feeling of these "mega promos", where the people responsible for actually making the p... 

careful now

 
By: ei8htohms : February 22nd, 2007-16:04
Hi Patrick, Those sequins and breast implants sell an awful lot of watches and ultimately keep the wrenches like you and I in mac-n-chez from one day to the next. And more often than you might think there are some very nice and surprisingly knowlegeable p... 

US Factories

 
By: mikemets : February 23rd, 2007-04:50
"we have absolutely no watch factories to tour in the whole western hemisphere" RGM in PA Bozeman Watch Company in Montana

Thanks, I guess I was limiting my concept of “factory”

 
By: watchwerker : February 23rd, 2007-20:33
I guess I was limiting my concept of “factory” to huge Elgin, Waltham, Bulova type factories where the movements and everything were made in house. Do RGM and Bozeman actually make the whole watch? Or do they customize movements and call them their own wa...