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OTE200 · 17 March 2010, 02:17 PM

This is the first year that I have been a true follower of Rolex and Baselworld, and my question is about the timing of Rolex's unveiling of their updated watches. Basically, I want to see the new models as soon as they have been unveiled.

Firstly, assuming, Baselworld opens at, say, 9am on 18 March, does that mean that the watches are unveiled immediately at the Rolex stand/display, or do they have a scheduled unveiling at a particular time so as not to clash with other manufacturers?

Secondly, does Rolex usually put the new models up on its website on the first morning of Basel, or again does it depend on a scheduled unveiling?

I'm in Australia and I've set my alarm to check the web as soon as Basel starts (yes, sad, I know).

ParisDakarBmw · 17 March 2010, 02:21 PM

I'm in the same boat as you. I don't know how this works, but want to see Rolex, Breitling, and Omega's new watches ASAP. I don't wish to know next fall. If it were on pay per view, I would buy it.

Basel is 20.5 hours from opening.

superb · 17 March 2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OTE200

I'm in Australia and I've set my alarm to check the web as soon as Basel starts (yes, sad, I know).

You are crazy!

SLA · 17 March 2010, 02:27 PM

There is a baselworld.com website which has a section for brand news but I don't know how often they will update.

OTE200 · 17 March 2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by superb

You are crazy!

...and I'm not ashamed to admit it!

haha

Luckily, by my calculations, opening time is at a reasonable hour here in Australia - approx. 7pm.

Poom · 17 March 2010, 03:40 PM

Waiting to hear and see as well.

poiboy005 · 17 March 2010, 04:53 PM

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Big_S · 17 March 2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SLA

There is a baselworld.com website which has a section for brand news but I don't know how often they will update.

As of a few days ago, and unless they updated that section, Rolex isn't there; other top brands were missing as well.

Big_S · 17 March 2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by superb

You are crazy!

IMO...Crazy would be setting an alarm for every hour of at least the first night (in your part of the world) to check on updates.

Unfortunately I only have enough alarms from all of my different alarm clocks to cover 4 hours...The honorable title of Craziest is still up for grabs if anyone is game...

Big_S · 17 March 2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OTE200

This is the first year that I have been a true follower of Rolex and Baselworld, and my question is about the timing of Rolex's unveiling of their updated watches. Basically, I want to see the new models as soon as they have been unveiled.

Firstly, assuming, Baselworld opens at, say, 9am on 18 March, does that mean that the watches are unveiled immediately at the Rolex stand/display, or do they have a scheduled unveiling at a particular time so as not to clash with other manufacturers?

Secondly, does Rolex usually put the new models up on its website on the first morning of Basel, or again does it depend on a scheduled unveiling?

I'm in Australia and I've set my alarm to check the web as soon as Basel starts (yes, sad, I know).

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

I'm in the same boat as you. I don't know how this works, but want to see Rolex, Breitling, and Omega's new watches ASAP. I don't wish to know next fall. If it were on pay per view, I would buy it.

Basel is 20.5 hours from opening.

The BBC World News is supposed to be covering Basel according to the Basel website http://www.baselworld.com/en-US/For-...-Partners.aspx. But, I couldn't find a BBC schedule listing a show time...

speedo · 17 March 2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OTE200

...and I'm not ashamed to admit it!

haha

Luckily, by my calculations, opening time is at a reasonable hour here in Australia - approx. 7pm.

i understand you. i do the same with nrl games, especially when the roosters play.

deschen · 17 March 2010, 08:46 PM

so....are there any website's providing 'live' coverage via bloggers or something?

where do you plan to get your latest news from?

Cru Jones · 17 March 2010, 09:35 PM

basel newbie question:

the convention lasts several days....are all the models released on the first day? or might some new model releases be sprinkled throughout the show?

TIA

OTE200 · 17 March 2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by speedo

i understand you. i do the same with nrl games, especially when the roosters play.

They had a good win over the Rabittohs onthe weekend 

speedo · 18 March 2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by OTE200

They had a good win over the Rabittohs onthe weekend 

Sweet victory.

17 March 2010, 02:17 PM	#1
OTE200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Australia Watch: 14270 Explorer Posts: 108	Baselworld unveiling vs Rolex website This is the first year that I have been a true follower of Rolex and Baselworld, and my question is about the timing of Rolex's unveiling of their updated watches. Basically, I want to see the new models as soon as they have been unveiled. Firstly, assuming, Baselworld opens at, say, 9am on 18 March, does that mean that the watches are unveiled immediately at the Rolex stand/display, or do they have a scheduled unveiling at a particular time so as not to clash with other manufacturers? Secondly, does Rolex usually put the new models up on its website on the first morning of Basel, or again does it depend on a scheduled unveiling? I'm in Australia and I've set my alarm to check the web as soon as Basel starts (yes, sad, I know).

17 March 2010, 03:40 PM	#6
Poom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 349	Waiting to hear and see as well. __________________ Watch is all around! I love the crown of achievement!

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ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I'm in the same boat as you. I don't know how this works, but want to see Rolex, Breitling, and Omega's new watches ASAP. I don't wish to know next fall. If it were on pay per view, I would buy it. Basel is 20.5 hours from opening.

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SLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GMT-8 Watch: 14060M, 116520 Posts: 153	There is a baselworld.com website which has a section for brand news but I don't know how often they will update.

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deschen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Home Posts: 94	so....are there any website's providing 'live' coverage via bloggers or something? where do you plan to get your latest news from?

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Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	basel newbie question: the convention lasts several days....are all the models released on the first day? or might some new model releases be sprinkled throughout the show? TIA

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