What a thoughtful review and fascinating approach to collecting

Mar 25, 2019,17:37 PM
 

I spent some time this year looking at the independent booths. Really interesting stuff. I’m not sure that I will ever own such a piece for economic reasons but I can see the appeal for sure.

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Impressions of BaselWorld 2019

 
 By: Watch_time_it_is : March 25th, 2019-15:07
It seems appropriate (or required, not sure which) that I share some observations from my first BaselWorld. Having never attended – this will not be about how different it is, or the good old days, or speculation on the future. Just random thoughts to adj... 

Good read.

 
 By: M4 : March 25th, 2019-15:42
Sounds like a very good experience. M4

Thanks for sharing

 
 By: Pedro_Ramos : March 25th, 2019-17:11
I thought of attending, maybe next year!!!

What a thoughtful review and fascinating approach to collecting

 
 By: descartes1 : March 25th, 2019-17:37
I spent some time this year looking at the independent booths. Really interesting stuff. I’m not sure that I will ever own such a piece for economic reasons but I can see the appeal for sure.

You thoughts are insightful

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : March 25th, 2019-18:08
and clear, congratulations on the new pieces, can’t wait to see what you purchased. A few of my independants below...Jim ...  

Stunning collection dear Jim 👌🏻😘

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 26th, 2019-00:53
All grails imho

Joy to read

 
 By: matto1 : March 25th, 2019-18:37
Thanks for taking "us" along

The personal side of a collector explained in the context of Basel. Bravo.

 
 By: Bill : March 25th, 2019-20:59
You have made a great case for an independent watchmaker event without the noise. Indiwatch 2020 i can see it now. You heard it hear first folks. Thanks fot sharing such a personal experience we all appreciate. Bill

It was great to finally meet you at BW this year my friend .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 26th, 2019-01:06
I couldnt have said it better , excellent post and thats why i allways love to go to these kind of events a few times every year . We have talked about why we love the independent brands , the personal contact and to hear and see there passion for watchma...