Baselworld postponed to january 2021

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by JR16

Hmmmm wonder if that means no new watches announced until January??


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Why would the brands wait an entire year. They all have better ways to release their new models than continuing to use a much criticized and outdated show like baselworld anyway.

[scurfa]

Originally Posted by WhiteAMEX

Please note: it’s not possible to postpone an annual show to the following year. Call it straight. The show was cancelled.

Exactly unless they are having a show in January and April!


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[JR16]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Why would the brands wait an entire year. They all have better ways to release their new models than continuing to use a much criticized and outdated show like baselworld anyway.

I don’t disagree - but if Rolex and PP announce all their new stuff as scheduled (April/May) then what is the point of showing up at Baselworld in January - why not just pull out and plan for April 2021.


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[noshake]

Wow! Things are getting really serious.

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[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by WhiteAMEX

Please note: it’s not possible to postpone an annual show to the following year. Call it straight. The show was cancelled.

Agreed. Weird how they just didn’t announce it was cancelled this year and will be back for April/May 2021

[faz]

Originally Posted by 77T

I believe it is a watch forum so people will naturally discuss the potential pandemic’s impact on the industry.

If you logged onto a motorsports forum, they would be discussing whether Australian GP will be affected, or even Le Mans.

The financial boards are discussing this, too.

Wish people who make judgmental comments wouldn’t project their bias as if others don’t care about the root cause.


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[faz]

Originally Posted by samson66

Well how am I going to get a look at all the MOCK-UP of watches I won't be able to buy for the next few years?

fixed

[woof]

OMG..... Its the end of the world!!!!! No Baselworld!

[Watchdoctor998]

So I’ve just seen the news and the article on Hodinkee that Baselworld 2020 has been postponed.

It appears that the event will not be held until January 2021 effectively cancelling the 2020 show as far as I see it.

The Swiss authorities have banned all large scale public and private events until mid March with extension likely in the light of the current coronavirus outbreaks.

This raises so many questions.

Will Rolex release new models still around the time of the original planned dates of Baselworld? Will this release be purely online or at a different Rolex only event held elsewhere? Could Rolex delay new models until 2021? Also as Baselworld is now effectively cancelled this year will this herald a new era where Baselworld is no longer the same media forum for Rolex releases?

Finally how might this effect the SS availability over the coming months?! It’s going to be an interesting time to see what direction Rolex decide to take this. Huge news given that Basel went ahead during WW2 and has never at any stage in it’s history been cancelled.

Interested to hear your thoughts!

[fastrhino]

Rolex like any other manufacturer will have a production schedule that is planned n=months in advance, based on projected demand including new product launches.

My feeling is they will still announce new products online and other media and roll them out in the scheduled time frame irrespective of Bazelworld.

I also think Rolex will channel stock to markets with strong demand and that may mean a short term uptick in availability due to stock going to markets that have been getting limited stock previously,.

Interestingly I got the Call a few weeks ago for a Two Tone SeaDweller after a relatively short wait here in Australia.

[johnnyjazz]

Originally Posted by Oxfordian

It looks as though this virus is going to have a major impact on a lot of things this year, already major sporting events have been cancelled in Europe (Ireland v Italy in rugby), the Chinese F1 GP has been postponed and there is a big question mark about the viability of starting the F1 season due to some of the teams base being Italy and possibly being quarantined. Cycling's Tour of the UAE has been cancelled following participants testing positive for the virus.

Trade shows as mentioned have been postponed in Switzerland, the Japanese are contemplating the potential postponement of the Olympics, there is also a question mark against the UEFA European football championships this summer.

Venice's famous festival was closed early, ski resorts in northern Italy are closing early, the border between Italy, Switzerland and Austria is being closing monitored, and I believe that at least one train was refused access to Austria from Italy.

The virus would appear to be spreading fairly quickly so it is likely that there will be further disruption to our lives including the possibility of factories across the world having to close to stop the spread of the virus.

Not sure if the Swiss watchmaking elves will be affected by Covid-19 but I suspect that they could and as a result we may see shutdowns of the factories, so getting hold of a Rolex may well become even more difficult than it already is.

And we are only 40 or so days into covid19, give it a few more months????

[Dsmith1974]

Damn! This means I’ll have to wait another WHOLE year for my SD43 Hulk. I’d better get a hefty discount on MSRP..

[soxfan39]

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

There goes the GMT Coke release for another year!
Joking aside, absolutely the right thing to do to cancel the event under the circumstances.
I'm currently in Istanbul....have been for the last month. All the hotels have been filling up with asians at an astonishing rate because they can't get back into their native homelands because of the virus.
I dont hold much hope this place will fair any better and soon may be on some form of restricted lock down before long. Tehran is off he menu flight wise as are many middle eastern destinations as those nations are closing down to try and get a handle on it spreading.

Interesting times for sure but I'd still like to know how what the mortality rate is for this virus compared to the regular strains of flu we've had with for decades.

The virus has an R-0 of anywhere from 1.4 to 6. They are still trying to nail that down. For cases outside China there's a current mortality rate of 14 per 1000. Read more here: https://www.popsci.com/story/health/...seases-spread/

For anyone thinking this is overblown, the jury is still out. I think what we're seeing now is pretty serious. Even though the virility is less than SARS or MERS this looks more serious. The disruption to the world's economy will be felt for quite awhile and the recovery will depend on how quickly we can develop the meds. Stock market this week tells the story. More to come....

[Maxy]

Makes no sense to call it postponement. That's next year Basel, simply 2021 Basel. Its not like they'll have another Basel in mid next yr in a gap for 3 months.

[bezler]

I'm hoping that Rolex will still address the proportion problems with their supercase subs this year.

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[nick800]

Please oh please I hope they cancel all the useless trade shows in my industry.

[bezler]

Originally Posted by whatsthetime?

I really don't mean to come across as being prerogative, at all. And clearly I'm not trying to read minds, I'm reading posts which say it all.

Dude, you need a dictionary.

[Hawkeye1]

Originally Posted by woof

OMG..... Its the end of the world!!!!! No Baselworld!

No, just the end of Baselworld lol


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[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by bezler

Dude, you need a dictionary.

I’m dying

[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by bezler

Dude, you need a dictionary.

And why is that, dude?
I'm quoting the word "prerogative" which is what someone else said to me if that's what you're referring too, dude?
Maybe you should read the entire thread, dude!

[Kestrel]

After the manufacturers release their 2020 watches on their own, I suppose they will all realize they don’t need Basel world anymore, except maybe as an industry gathering.

[lmcgbaj]

Originally Posted by AAP8

COVID-19 -> the possible start of the death of Baselworld and SIHH - these shows were on their last leg - and now if Rolex, Patek, etc do a digital launch of their products for 2020 - it would start to match the trend in other industries. Apple, Samsung, Google, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti - are all launching outside of the larger shows - I guess its time for Rolex, AP, Patek to follow suit. In a world where the top tier brands dont need the shows - it makes it really tough to justify these shows for the smaller brands as well.

+100


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[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Kestrel

After the manufacturers release their 2020 watches on their own, I suppose they will all realize they don’t need Basel world anymore, except maybe as an industry gathering.

BW is more of a journalistic watch event for manufacturers to showcase their new watches. No one does it better than journalists I guess, in terms of generating buzz. But I do agree this is just a watch event and Switzerland has her rights to minimise viral outbreak in her country.

[hambone1983]

Originally Posted by whatsthetime?

Not too many humanitarians here, more people concerned about a show and new watch releases. Really show how shallow people are. What a shame.

and what exactly are you concerned with, besides scolding people?

[Giangos]

Kiss the Olympic Games goodbye too ....
Gone all together or at the very least, no spectators.

Those who think Covid-19 is blown out of proportion ...... I hope you’re right, but I suspect you’re wrong.


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[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by jvb.nc

a) i think the fear over this coronavirus is ridiculous.
b) rolex will probably quietly release watches without fanfare. my favorite release of last year - the meteorite dial daydate - wasn’t shouted about by anyone.
c) i think the fear over this coronavirus is ridiculous.

fear is the mindkiller.

“The little death”... nice quote!

[RolexNorth]

Would be very surprised if Rolex were to delay their new lineup.

Implementation of ideas/technology/design costs money and I doubt Rolex is going to miss out on profits because of a postponed stupid trades-show.

Time for Rolex to withdraw from this event and this is a good way to get that started.

[jvb.nc]

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

“The little death”... nice quote!

Herbert was a brilliant man with words.

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by whatsthetime?

And why is that, dude?
I'm quoting the word "prerogative" which is what someone else said to me if that's what you're referring too, dude?
Maybe you should read the entire thread, dude!

Popcorn. Check.

IBL. Check.

[Chari1616]

Better to be safe i guess. Potential global pandemic vs. new watches. New watches will lose