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Old 29 July 2013, 01:09 PM   #1
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Basel Worth the Trip?

Going to France in April 2014 and was thinking about a side trip to Basel. For those of you that have been, is it worth a day to get there? And any advise?

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Old 29 July 2013, 01:10 PM   #2
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That's like asking if a pilgrimage to Woodstock is worth it!
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Old 29 July 2013, 01:17 PM   #3
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I never been to Basel World before but would love to go. If you have an opportunity to do so, you should attend. Bring you camera and take lots of good pics to share!
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Old 29 July 2013, 01:27 PM   #4
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ive never been there either but someday i must make the trip - but before i do i also must have a bucket of money (literally) to bring with - its more fun if you come home with party favors
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Old 29 July 2013, 01:46 PM   #5
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I mean if your into Swiss luxury watches and all.... I don't think you needed to ask the question, since your a Rolex Forum member, so obviously you are into them!!! Plus you'll be so close to the event, so I'd say it's definitely worth a trip down!!! I would love to go, but my schedule really doesn't permit me to, and I live in the US, so it would be quite the haul to look at watches... I think the wife would kill me before I would even get a look at the plane ticket!!! Lol
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Old 29 July 2013, 01:51 PM   #6
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Romazicon. Interesting name choice
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Old 29 July 2013, 01:52 PM   #7
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It will cost you a half Rolex in expenses to say the least. If you have the money to burn it's a unique experience I'd think
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Old 29 July 2013, 10:00 PM   #8
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I'm doing it in 2014 for sure. Missed it on my
Last two trips and still kicking myself.
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Old 29 July 2013, 10:10 PM   #9
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Went to Baselworld this year for the first time. Having friends to meet there made it great fun as it was nice to have veteran tour guides.
It was just a one day part of our vacation to Switzerland but was a lot of fun to attend and be present for the unveiling of new releases.
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Old 29 July 2013, 10:14 PM   #10
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I used to live in Bern and have been twice to the watch fairI ,If you are in France anyway i would recommend a trip over the border to go and spend the day, it's a long day though and you might not see everything in one day.
Also eating and drinking is not cheap
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Old 30 July 2013, 01:54 AM   #11
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I would love to go!
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Old 30 July 2013, 02:07 AM   #12
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make sure you're there in early april:

  • 2014 dates = March 27 to April 3, 2014
  • 2015 dates = March 19 to March 26, 2015

http://www.baselworld.com/en-US/The-...how-dates.aspx
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Old 30 July 2013, 02:11 AM   #13
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Thanks cru... Was looking for event dates.
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Old 30 July 2013, 01:11 PM   #14
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Thanks for the replies! Getting excited. Look forward to possibly meeting some of you there.
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