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MYK · 6 March 2012, 06:42 AM

I think I might be able to get away with a weekend to visit Baselworld. Not sure if 20 hours of flying time is worth the 48 hours I will be spending in Geneve. That's another question, is Baselworld in/close to Geneve? If not, is it driving distance away?

The title of this post is to get away with posting it in the Rolex section!

Not a lot of options but nonetheless diverse. Should I wear my 16520 Daytona or Ceramic Sub?

Any other recommendations on where to spend my time in Geneve would be highly appreciated. I will probably be arriving early on the 8th of March (8-10am depending on the airlines I choose.

sierra11b · 6 March 2012, 06:43 AM

16520 gets my vote

TheVTCGuy · 6 March 2012, 06:43 AM

Mohammed you can wear any watch you desire but only if you take ME with you!!!

bewithabob · 6 March 2012, 06:45 AM

Just buy a SkyDweller while you are there!

mjclark32 · 6 March 2012, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bewithabob

Just buy a SkyDweller while you are there!

Is that possible? Would be cool if it was...

Wear the sub

Fiery · 6 March 2012, 06:45 AM

Some say it's not worth to attend the BaselWorld show unless you're a journalist or otherwise invited by one or more watch manufacturers.

Basel seems to be roughly 260 kms away from Geneva by car. It's a 3-hour drive.

PS: Wear the 16520

WatchTimes · 6 March 2012, 06:50 AM

It is about 3 hrs by car/train to Basel from Geneva.
There is also a small airport near Basel I believe.

As for the 20 hrs flying time, I guess it depends if you
are flying commercial or private and if commercial first
or cattle class.... I really want to go next year as they are
supposed to be opening a new hall and I think it will be a bigger
show. Id be coming from the states so for me Id be looking at
about 10-12 hrs in the air.

thewatchguy93 · 6 March 2012, 06:56 AM

116610LN

psv · 6 March 2012, 07:17 AM

To Basel? 16520 Daytona for sure.

A.J.R. · 6 March 2012, 07:20 AM

Daytona.

Dan Pierce · 6 March 2012, 07:21 AM

Vintage!
dP

MYK · 6 March 2012, 07:26 AM

Thank you all, Daytona it is. :) It's actually 10 hours each way including a 2 hour layover in Qatar. I am travelling economy though and the 3 hour drive is a turn off. :(

GeoGio Greece · 6 March 2012, 07:39 AM

Have a nice flight !

Avoid driving with the Swiss speed limits !

Baronrojo · 6 March 2012, 07:59 AM

Post pictures if you do end up going.

GEO_79 · 6 March 2012, 08:01 AM

daytona 16520

nick c · 6 March 2012, 08:59 AM

Daytona

esm · 6 March 2012, 09:15 AM

Maybe there is a shuttle bus service from Geneva airport. I know there is one from Zurich.
That's how we got to Baselworld a couple of years back.
Buy the entry ticket at the airport if you ca, to avoid the que at the venue.

SS Oyster · 6 March 2012, 10:49 AM

Sky-Dweller of course ...

JustABreathAway · 6 March 2012, 10:56 AM

Buy a Gold model before you go and wear that! Your arm will feel really heavy, though...

rocco1109 · 6 March 2012, 12:16 PM

Take the train from there to Basel.

GradyPhilpott · 6 March 2012, 12:20 PM

Wear the chronograph. It will be more entertaining during the flight.

MoBe · 6 March 2012, 12:33 PM

Wear your favorite and if you don`t have one flip a coin!

Bon voyage.

snaggle · 6 March 2012, 12:36 PM

Mohammed, it should be only 7-8 hour flight from Kuwait to Switzerland.

How is it 20 hours?

andrew79 · 6 March 2012, 12:46 PM

sub c

Dr. Robert · 6 March 2012, 02:40 PM

something w/ drilled lug holes.

MortgageGuy · 6 March 2012, 03:52 PM

Daytona without a doubt

MYK · 7 March 2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snaggle

Mohammed, it should be only 7-8 hour flight from Kuwait to Switzerland.

How is it 20 hours?

20 total air time, 10 each way (via qatar or dubai).

MYK · 7 March 2012, 04:17 PM

My friend backed out, not sure if I can/want to go by myself.

michigander · 7 March 2012, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYK

My friend backed out, not sure if I can/want to go by myself.

That sucks. If you do go, Sub. Basel is a few hours away from Geneve.

6 March 2012, 06:42 AM	#1
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	Which Rolex to wear for Baselworld 2012!? I think I might be able to get away with a weekend to visit Baselworld. Not sure if 20 hours of flying time is worth the 48 hours I will be spending in Geneve. That's another question, is Baselworld in/close to Geneve? If not, is it driving distance away? The title of this post is to get away with posting it in the Rolex section! Not a lot of options but nonetheless diverse. Should I wear my 16520 Daytona or Ceramic Sub? Any other recommendations on where to spend my time in Geneve would be highly appreciated. I will probably be arriving early on the 8th of March (8-10am depending on the airlines I choose.

6 March 2012, 06:45 AM	#4
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	Just buy a SkyDweller while you are there! __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

6 March 2012, 06:45 AM	#6
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Some say it's not worth to attend the BaselWorld show unless you're a journalist or otherwise invited by one or more watch manufacturers. Basel seems to be roughly 260 kms away from Geneva by car. It's a 3-hour drive. PS: Wear the 16520 __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

6 March 2012, 06:50 AM	#7
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	It is about 3 hrs by car/train to Basel from Geneva. There is also a small airport near Basel I believe. As for the 20 hrs flying time, I guess it depends if you are flying commercial or private and if commercial first or cattle class.... I really want to go next year as they are supposed to be opening a new hall and I think it will be a bigger show. Id be coming from the states so for me Id be looking at about 10-12 hrs in the air. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

6 March 2012, 06:56 AM	#8
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6 March 2012, 06:43 AM	#2
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	16520 gets my vote

6 March 2012, 06:43 AM	#3
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Mohammed you can wear any watch you desire but only if you take ME with you!!!

6 March 2012, 07:17 AM	#9
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6 March 2012, 07:20 AM	#10
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6 March 2012, 07:21 AM	#11
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6 March 2012, 07:26 AM	#12
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	Thank you all, Daytona it is. :) It's actually 10 hours each way including a 2 hour layover in Qatar. I am travelling economy though and the 3 hour drive is a turn off. :(

6 March 2012, 07:39 AM	#13
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Have a nice flight ! Avoid driving with the Swiss speed limits ! __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

6 March 2012, 07:59 AM	#14
Baronrojo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Watch: Rolex Posts: 268	Post pictures if you do end up going.

6 March 2012, 08:01 AM	#15
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	daytona 16520

6 March 2012, 08:59 AM	#16
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Daytona

6 March 2012, 09:15 AM	#17
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Maybe there is a shuttle bus service from Geneva airport. I know there is one from Zurich. That's how we got to Baselworld a couple of years back. Buy the entry ticket at the airport if you ca, to avoid the que at the venue.

6 March 2012, 10:49 AM	#18
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Sky-Dweller of course ...

6 March 2012, 10:56 AM	#19
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	Buy a Gold model before you go and wear that! Your arm will feel really heavy, though...

6 March 2012, 12:16 PM	#20
rocco1109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Will Location: Colorado USA Posts: 556	It's closer to Zurich Take the train from there to Basel.

6 March 2012, 12:20 PM	#21
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Wear the chronograph. It will be more entertaining during the flight. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

6 March 2012, 12:33 PM	#22
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Wear your favorite and if you don`t have one flip a coin! Bon voyage.

6 March 2012, 12:36 PM	#23
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	Mohammed, it should be only 7-8 hour flight from Kuwait to Switzerland. How is it 20 hours?

6 March 2012, 12:46 PM	#24
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6 March 2012, 02:40 PM	#25
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6 March 2012, 03:52 PM	#26
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Daytona without a doubt __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

7 March 2012, 04:17 PM	#28
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	My friend backed out, not sure if I can/want to go by myself.

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