The 2019 Basel Report

Mar 29, 2019,11:56 AM
 

On the way and now it's time for the prepare at the airport with a great breakfast.

Up we go.

Classic Swiss Air lunch.

On the train to Basel from Zürich.

Finally here.

Not so many visitor this year, 22% lesser and a lot of lesser exhibitors.

So this year will be a little different than before, I guess with big changes.

The Soprano guys drove around the big guys.

The first guy we run into was Dirk Dornblüth so he have to open his bag for a few quick shots.

Then he join us when it was time for Czapek.

The Norwegian collection (not official name) with a touch of salmon.

Our presenter Valerie make sure there was coffee at the table, those who was there knows what I mean. smile)

Next stop is at the German brand Lehmann which is synonymous with a hidden crown.

In house movement.

Our Finnish friend Kari Voutilainen have a usual some cool watches.

Now I feel you jumping in the chair and say, where is Tudor and Rolex? So I run down to the Tudor both a shot some quick ones.

After a few years with some nice models is not 2019 Tudors year IMO.

Ok, I upload a Rolex. smile))

A upgraded BLNR with Jubilee and a new movement that I guess will shine with his absence at the AD's.

Meteroite. I will come back later with Rolex, now it's time for

Tag Heuer.

Then some Zenith's.

Then we run into a guy that wear his watches in a different way.

Daniel Strom at Strom watches give us a tour and show us what he have to offer.

The coolest crown at the fair.

Now we have to take a break with a beer and a schnitzel so we can prepare for the next day. We have to wait a bit, the waiter forget the gravy. smile

So we start next day and check out some Nomos.

In house movement made in Glashütte.

Now with Luminova.

Next stop is Hublot and it looks like now they focus on watches where there is a lot going on.

Ice baby, ice.

More ice.

Then we need som fresh air and we run into a guy that was so impressed by the beard so he ask for a profile shot. smile

H Moser & Cie

This one is so cool.

One of the trickiest dials to made, The Avanta Black when less is more.

Something for the lady.

The 2019 Moser creation.

De Bethune

The turbine look.

Ok, I went back to Rolex.

A TT Sea Dweller.

 

The 42mm WG YM with OysterFlex.

Next stop is at The Grönefeld Brothers that shows their new automatic movements.

IMO it's a shame to hidden a movement like this with a rotor.

This color combination is so awesome.

 

The 10 year celebration Tourbillon.

The coolest nails at the fair was on a friends daughter.

Porsche Design have some nice cars at their both.

A few new Patek's.

This is hard work.

Next stop at MB & F

This year they focus on ladies.

Super doomed.

A few complications.

A tribute to the car & aviation industry.

Ferdinand Berthoud.

In house movement with a chain insde.

A quick stop at Carl Bucherer.

Then our last meeting was at our friend Sarpaneva.

So now after 3 days with lesser people I will note most of the 30 minutes meeting was for 1 hour, good for us but I guess the brands rather show their watche for more people.

 

Of course we have to end this Basel fair with a schnitzel, now with gravy. smile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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It's hard to say but one thing is sure, I can't afford it. :-)))

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : March 30th, 2019-05:22
So many cool independents, Grönefeld is one on my wish list.

Thank you.

 
 By: M4 : March 29th, 2019-12:18
Very sharp photos and the food pics have made me hungry. M4

Just thanks

 
 By: tick28800 : March 29th, 2019-12:21
I would like to comment on any of these, but just... wow.

Excellent photo report, Jocke. And it was certainly not easy, due to light conditions! Thanks for such an impressive coverage. Which makes me think that...

 
 By: amanico : March 29th, 2019-12:28
1/ I really should ask to Max Busser the possibility to organize a photo session. It's been a too long time I didn't meet him and that I didn't see his watches. 2/ The GMT MASTER Météorite is THE watch I most want to see in the metal, from the Basel novel... 

The meteroite dial works best on a Daytona with red hands IMO

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : March 29th, 2019-13:04
I don't listen to the Moser, we only have it for a short time.

Hi Jocke

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : March 30th, 2019-11:30
Thank you for the hard work to put this fabulous Collage together, I took my time and really enjoyed the pictures and your brief but knowledge comments.. Are there multiple meteorite dial GMT’s with different Hands? I am considering acquiring one for my c... 

best baselword report

 
 By: benzng : March 30th, 2019-22:00
Jocke, you deserve a prize, kudos for doing this! appreciate the pictures and very detailed report

Wonderful pictures, thanks

 
 By: sjlye : March 29th, 2019-12:36
You found watches that weren't shown on other websites, love the De Bethune chronograph.(so nice to see one without a tachymetre scale, or should that be "tacky")

Thanks, Jocke, for the tough work!

 
 By: mrds : March 29th, 2019-12:41
De Bethune and MB&F clearly stole the show. I am largely unimpressed by the rest - forgive me my ignorance. What really disturbs me though is the gravy on the Schnitzel!! Best, Daniel

This is a great report. Thanks for putting it together.

 
 By: vitalsigns : March 29th, 2019-12:43
I will have to come back to it a few times to fully appreciate all the pictures and new watches. Cheers, John

Hello...please declare both your flashy watches to the Swiss custom...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : March 29th, 2019-12:56
or your photos will be posted at all borders 🤣🤣🤣 Oh and the camera gears too.

I have them with me in

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : March 29th, 2019-13:05
so there is no problems. LOL

Epic report as always! [nt]

 
 By: descartes1 : March 29th, 2019-13:36

Excellent.

 
 By: VMM : March 29th, 2019-13:37
Beautiful watches and pictures. Thanks for sharing. Vte

Great report!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : March 29th, 2019-13:38
The commentary adds to the pictures. "Ice, baby, ice!"

That Moser Avanta black is fascinating

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 29th, 2019-14:54
Thank you (both?) for this comprehensive report.

I was there but

 
 By: Centurionone : March 29th, 2019-15:51
I actually enjoyed looking at your photos more! The Vantablack is quite an experience, the blackest thing I have ever looked at.

And here I was planning a guy's trip for next year!

 
 By: oakeslee : March 29th, 2019-20:44
No longer....this report does me just fine at a slightly less cost. Kudos to you guys and thank you so much for all of the pics. Tremendous recap!

Wow...great share Jocke !

 
 By: mahesh : March 29th, 2019-23:18
I can imagine the efforts it takes - appreciate it. Love the Moser all black, the MB&F rotor from women’s collection. Best, Mahesh.,

An incredible photo journey

 
 By: keks : March 29th, 2019-23:49
It must have been a lot of fun and efficiently spent time on your trip. A most comprehensive photo tour and I feel as if I was there in person. It is a great joy to see a lot of pieces that have not been given as much attention As they deserve. I have to ... 

Personal favourites are not easy to say

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : March 30th, 2019-05:33
but Grönefeld is growing on me. The biggest disappointment was Swatch Group was not there becaue thay was a big patr of the fair and this is the first report in long time without Glashütte Original included. At least we run into the former CEO Frank Mülle... 

Thanks for the wonderful report!

 
 By: Fla25 : March 30th, 2019-02:07
And the very detailed pics! I saw the Grönefeld live and really like it especially the one with salmon dial, even if I know the price is really far from my budget! cheers Flavio

Thank you all for the kind words [nt]

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : March 30th, 2019-05:33

Another great post...thank you.

 
 By: NautNut : March 31st, 2019-07:10
the fries with gravy was spot on.

Some watches that I love, some that I appreciate less but... all are fantastic crisp shots!

 
 By: Mike H : March 31st, 2019-07:37
Many many thanks to you my friend for this great report. I could not attend the show this year for obvious health reasons as you know but with your great report I have the impression I was there with you. Merci Bas Santa Mike

Simply the best!

 
 By: iceheller 1945 ✌️ : April 6th, 2019-07:17
This is one of the best Basel short report I read/seem so far all these years. Nomos is drawing my interest with their own movement. Thank you sir!

Thanks as always Jocke

 
 By: Brian : April 19th, 2019-04:07
Great report and I really enjoy seeing the innovations and beautiful watches being created. Things I will never get to see in person, sadly.