Baselworld postponed to january 2021

[shawn13ca]

Coronavirus is just an excuse to cancel a show that was going nowhere. Rolex was getting lonely there... As for the future of the watch industry, If ever they have problems it's their own fault. Lack of availability in a luxury market is the best way to kill a medium tier brand like Rolex.

[PepsiBezel]

Originally Posted by rexG

I feel for the 60,000 who have died from the flu. This is so hyped its ridiculous. I guess the media became bored with the Russia hoax.

^^^ Doesn’t wash his hands...

[bezler]

To

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!

Pure gold. You really can't make this stuff up...

[Arcticsub]

Originally Posted by Chari1616

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

You can leave out the potential part.

[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

I guess they will still release them but unknown how or when. Perhaps Rolex is waiting to see how this all plays out.

It will be interesting to see how

[drmizzou]

I’m sure that canceling the show and in particular the rescheduled date was not a unilateral decision. The Swiss governments decision to ban gatherings of over 1k people for now with possible extension beyond mid March was clearly in mind. But I’m confident to say that they would not have gone ahead with the new date without consulting with the shows two largest remaining brands who are arguably keeping the trade show still beating. I would be surprised to see the whole range of new models advertised this year by either brand. It may just be an announcement of 1 or two new pieces for 2020 to keep excitement up until 2021 but I don’t really think that’s even necessary given global demand for these brands.

[drmizzou]

Clearly if brands announce anything new it will most likely be through Instagram

[padi56]

Guys will say this once and once only, get back on Basel watch show topic now, or any member posting off original posters topic will get infractions or instant ban.

[alphadweller]

Looks like we won't see new Patek models thiis year due to COVID-19. Should we expect the same from Rolex?

Patek Philippe postpones introduction of 2020 watches

In a note circulated by a regional office this afternoon, it says that Patek Philippe Geneva has informed them that, due to the deteriorating global Covid-19 situation, we will not launch the new models in April this year as initially planned.

Patek Philippe has always held back its launches until the opening day of Baselworld, which would have been on April 30.

In the absence of that trade fair, it was expected the 2020 watches would be launched on the same day at smaller regional events. That will not now be happening for either retail partners or press.

There are no additional details, other than that people will be informed if there are any future updates.

https://www.watchpro.com/patek-phili...-2020-watches/

[askdanny]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Looks like we won't see new Patek models thiis year due to COVID-19. Should we expect the same from Rolex?

No, we shouldn't.

Rolex will release their new models end of April.

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by askdanny

No, we shouldn't.



Rolex will release their new models end of April.

That's good news amid this chaos. Thanks for confirming.

Everyone be safe and stay home if you can.

[Recondope]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

That's good news amid this chaos. Thanks for confirming.

Everyone be safe and stay home if you can.

That is hardly a confirmation. Bottom line is nobody knows and it will be highly dependent on when Rolex re-opens its facilities.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Looks like we won't see new Patek models thiis year due to COVID-19. Should we expect the same from Rolex?

Patek Philippe postpones introduction of 2020 watches

In a note circulated by a regional office this afternoon, it says that Patek Philippe Geneva has informed them that, due to the deteriorating global Covid-19 situation, we will not launch the new models in April this year as initially planned.

https://www.watchpro.com/patek-phili...-2020-watches/

Got an announcement from Breitling today, they will announce new models shortly. Maybe we will hear something from Rolex?!

[911fever]

Originally Posted by askdanny

No, we shouldn't.

Rolex will release their new models end of April.

How do you know this?