Back from Basel...pics Rolex & non

[mks4]

Well, thanks for the nice words related to my post yesterday. Now, it's time for some pictures. A couple words about the pics...I used a macro lens which was ok but boy do things look different on the big screen!

I took some shots of our drive from Frankfurt (watch pic of my fiance and I...she has the oyster)...we stayed the Friday night before in St. Blasien in the Black Forest which was amazing. However, leaving Frankfurt at 2:30 pm on a very rainy Friday was a bad idea. What should have taken 3 1/2 hours took almost 6!!!! Anyhow, you'll see a stunning car that we followed in the Black Forest...he had his hands full. :) My company car Audi was a much safer ride that day...sure wish they'd offer it in the US.

Basel was amazing and worthwhile on Saturday (we did another watch shot and my fiance sported my Tudor Big Block just to get into the groove!); I highly recommend attending. I did not really hobnob with anyone...we just walked around and looked at watches and seeing everything though displays was never so crowded that it was annoying. The worst part was carrying all the heavy catalogs, but I simply could not say no! Funny, photos are "not allowed" but no one cared and everyone was snapping away. The only sign for "no photos" was at the Momo Design watches booth...a bit sad as no one was even looking at them.

After the show on Saturday, it was a quick drive up North to a quiet spot in the Alsace...a stay in Guebwiller which was great and relaxing after the bright, hot lights of the show. On Sunday, we hit the Cite de L'Automobile in Mulhouse...this is a MUST do if you love cars. It so close to Basel and one of the best car museums I've ever seen. Then, back to Frankfurt averaging 160 km/h...much better than Friday!

Lastly, I threw in some non-Rolex shots that I felt were highlights. I spoke with the owner of a small Belgian firm, Radillon, that makes racing inspired chronos. He was really friendly and showed us lots of models; the little watchmakers make Basel fun!

Sorry for the non Rolex content, but thought some might like it! By the way, the Breitling area had a huge fish tank with loads of little tiger nurse sharks inside...their booth was designed like the inside of an old cruise ship...unbelievable.

Enjoy the GMT!!! I liked the Black Shield too..4700 CHF for those who are interested which seems fair. Blue Chrono is same price as the THC...4200 CHF.

Mike