Does that mean you don't even live in a small hole? What is even worse? ;-) [nt]

Jul 29, 2018,06:39 AM
 

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BREAKING: The ENTIRE Swatch Group will leave Baselworld as of 2019!

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 29th, 2018-01:47
While the writing was on the wall, this piece of news somes with a bit of surprise: one of the big three watch groups, Swatch Group, will retract entirely from the prestigious fair already next year. In an article posted today by the Sunday edition of the... 

Now that’s quite a piece of news, Magnus!

 
 By: KMII : July 29th, 2018-01:52
Going to create a bespoke alternative or leaving the format altogether?

I updated the post. [nt]

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 29th, 2018-02:10

The internet [nt]

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : July 29th, 2018-01:59

Really??? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 29th, 2018-02:00

Wow [nt]

 
 By: RG1 : July 29th, 2018-02:03

How should I read this?

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : July 29th, 2018-02:21
Will they be in Basel 2019 or is they already out?

That is sad

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : July 29th, 2018-02:32
so I have to pay for my meal next year? LOLOLOL

I am usually forced-fed... [nt]

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 29th, 2018-03:42

I'm not known by SWATCH but hear that those like Magnus and Jocke

 
 By: MTF : July 29th, 2018-08:30
...who are special guests of SWATCH Group receive intravenous infusions of those liquid assets.... MTF

I guess that is the reason

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : July 29th, 2018-09:16
there is something for us left. LOLOLOL

I'm innocent

 
 By: MTF : July 29th, 2018-12:44
Jocke, No...I'm not guilty as I have my own suppliers. Regards, MTF Whisky from Famous Grouse Kirin beer Pink Gin Champagne Grape soda Strawberry Margarita ...  

I have been listening to a growing frustrations and criticism from large manufacturers, independents, journalists and many visitors around Baselworld with increasing costs of booths, hotels

 
 By: templetowers : July 29th, 2018-02:35
travel and entertainment and the organizers have failed to respond these concerns. Ignoring change does not stop change - it just makes you irrelevant. Personally I would love to see more, smaller, regional and even specialist events growing as a result o... 

... as I have been listening to growing frustration an criticism from customers about increasing costs of watches ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : July 29th, 2018-03:28
... so with such clever cost-saving measures, watch industry will reduce their list prices? What good news!! Marcus

LOL

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : July 29th, 2018-05:05
Dream on

Rumors said

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : July 29th, 2018-02:41
Baselworld lowered the cost by 40% when all the first floor buildings in hall 1 would remain throughout the year. They have made some changes in the management so my feeling was there will be no big changes but now it looks like the biggest participant wi... 

It was in the air

 
 By: Passionata_george : July 29th, 2018-03:13
internet kills the fairs&exhibitions (in other industries too) why to travel if you can see more detailed on the screen.

good and bad

 
 By: Bruno.M1 : July 29th, 2018-06:02
good that they will probably organize more expositions in several big cities or countries. It was unnecessary that the entire world had to visit a small hole in Switzerland Bad cause I live in a country most big brands won't probably consider to be import... 

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 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : July 29th, 2018-06:49
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That could be...

 
 By: ChristianDK : July 29th, 2018-13:07
An other argument has been that it’s a waste of time and money to have two big separate fairs where dealers, distributors and press have to Pay the the expenses to go twice in a year... is there need for two fairs -probably not (so rumor say Basel is the ... 

This fair has been in decline for a few years

 
 By: watch-er : July 31st, 2018-10:30
as the overall watch market continues its steady decline in sales. There are bright spots, to be sure, Rolex tool and Patek sports watches are some, but it is a struggle for most brands to stay afloat.