ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rollieo · 27 April 2023, 12:50 PM

I’m stopping by Basel for work in June. I want to take a day (anywhere in Switzerland) to do some watch stuff.

If you could do anything for one day in Switzerland, what would you do?

PathfinderAJ · 27 April 2023, 01:00 PM

I just spent almost three weeks in Switzerland... for shopping I'd recommend Lucerne, but for watch-related activities (non-shopping) I'd highly recommend the Patek Philippe museum in Geneva, the tour (and museum) is absolutely fantastic. My wife isn't into watches at all, and even she loved it.

GenevaFan · 27 April 2023, 01:02 PM

Not in Basel but Geneva....2014 window shopped in all the watch stores located in one area which was great and also checked out a few 2nd hand shops. Loved what I saw but boy was it expensive there with exchange rate. I am Canadian.

Sent from my LM-Q710.FGN using Tapatalk

Malum · 27 April 2023, 01:03 PM

I’d search out the Swiss Miss .

4 Aussies · 27 April 2023, 01:05 PM

Go sledding with Heidi and her Grandfather in the mountains of Graubünden.

Maz17 · 27 April 2023, 01:16 PM

Forget watches and go enjoy the nature in Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen.

Rollieo · 27 April 2023, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maz17

Forget watches and go enjoy the nature in Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen.

Thanks. Already done that. Been to Switzerland at least 5 times. Haven’t done any watch stuff yet

77T · 27 April 2023, 01:45 PM

Chocolate Tour

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Chewbacca · 27 April 2023, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollieo

I’m stopping by Basel for work in June. I want to take a day (anywhere in Switzerland) to do some watch stuff.

If you could do anything for one day in Switzerland, what would you do?

I’d go to Die Schnitzel Haus and put €5000 worth of booze and schnitzel on Jocke’s tab and sign it as ‘Paul from Cali’

RCC watches · 27 April 2023, 02:44 PM

Swatch/Omega museum is cool. IWC has a small museum as well.

Henrimontgomery · 27 April 2023, 05:05 PM

Forget about buying a Rolex.

However in Basel there might be cool things to do.

Paul Klee foundation
Vitra design museum
Art Basel (mid June only)

enjoythemusic · 27 April 2023, 10:10 PM

Enjoy the day(s) in Interlaken.

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-b...n-switzerland/

If conditions are right, grab skis/snowboard and rent a helicopter....

NewEnthusiast · 27 April 2023, 10:21 PM

Try and find the Rolex production facility. The one where they make watches for sale to the public rather than the place they make new releases and elegantly crafted adverts. I've heard Lord Lucan has an office there, the Loch Ness Monster guards the moat and you can have a ride on Shergar while you're there.

JasoninDenver · 27 April 2023, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PathfinderAJ

I just spent almost three weeks in Switzerland... for shopping I'd recommend Lucerne, but for watch-related activities (non-shopping) I'd highly recommend the Patek Philippe museum in Geneva, the tour (and museum) is absolutely fantastic. My wife isn't into watches at all, and even she loved it.

X2. A non-wis buddy who lived in Zurich recommended this for our upcoming Geneva trip.

Beo3 · 27 April 2023, 11:25 PM

Interlaken and then head to the top of the Schilthorn.

One of the most beautiful place I have ever been on this earth.

I would forgo anything watch related and see the sights.

PT_91 · 27 April 2023, 11:37 PM

Tbh, I think going to Geneva isn't worth the trip (3hrs for one way) if you're only here for one day. I'd go to Lucerne or Zurich, both approx. 1hr by train from Basel. Probably would decide for Lucerne as it's also beautiful with Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee)

SSGMT1 · 28 April 2023, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beo3

Interlaken and then head to the top of the Schilthorn.

One of the most beautiful place I have ever been on this earth.

I would forgo anything watch related and see the sights.

I agree. Did this 30 years ago and loved it. Recommend it to a friend who was there a few months ago and it was the best part of their trip. You must stop at Murren on the way to the top of Schilthorn.

brandrea · 28 April 2023, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beo3

Interlaken and then head to the top of the Schilthorn.

One of the most beautiful place I have ever been on this earth.

I would forgo anything watch related and see the sights.

Eddie, you couldn’t be more right IMO

Another

for this.

DLRIDES · 28 April 2023, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beo3

Interlaken and then head to the top of the Schilthorn.

One of the most beautiful place I have ever been on this earth.

I would forgo anything watch related and see the sights.

Did you take a camera ? Photos ?

Beo3 · 28 April 2023, 04:27 AM

I was there in 2008 and only brought a Nikon point and shoot camera with me, so the quality of the photos is not the greatest.

That is not me parasailing through the Alps, but I do regret not doing it while there.

brandrea · 28 April 2023, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beo3

….

Great photos

DLRIDES · 28 April 2023, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beo3

I was there in 2008 and only brought a Nikon point and shoot camera with me, so the quality of the photos is not the greatest.

That is not me parasailing through the Alps, but I do regret not doing it while there.

Chewbacca · 28 April 2023, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beo3

I was there in 2008 and only brought a Nikon point and shoot camera with me, so the quality of the photos is not the greatest.

That is not me parasailing through the Alps, but I do regret not doing it while there.

Very nice pics.

But it's like a photo essay.

Pic 1 Eddie happy. Woman seems content (maybe freezing)
Pic 2 Eddie serious without woman
Pic 3 Eddie sees mountain
Pic 4 Eddie sees woman jump off mountain without Eddie presumably had enough of freezing so might as well jump

Beo3 · 28 April 2023, 07:18 AM

LOL! You hit it right on the head Chewy.
Mrs. Beo3 only came outside to take the photo.
She HATES the cold.

AzPaul · 28 April 2023, 07:25 AM

Probably wishing we'd taken Paul with us.

Chewbacca · 28 April 2023, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beo3

LOL! You hit it right on the head Chewy.
Mrs. Beo3 only came outside to take the photo.
She HATES the cold.

I know women, Eddie. I know them. I know the looks. The language.

bondtoys · 28 April 2023, 05:34 PM

+1 on the recommendation for Schilthorn and the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It's a magic place!

agoodfella · 30 April 2023, 03:08 PM

Headed to Geneva in November!

saxo3 · 30 April 2023, 07:31 PM

Visit Geneva, go fast, it's near, only 1 hour car drive, bring a lot of money, for the tickets.

CharlesN · 30 April 2023, 07:40 PM

A day in Geneva is exactly what is always needed on every trip to Switzerland.

The location to first head to is ... Rue du Rhône.

Its a street that looks unassuming until you actually start looking in the shop windows.

At that point you are doomed !!!

The watch selection is nothing short of mind blowing.

Along that street and some of the adjoining streets you can see the boutiques of virtually all of the "Premier" league watch houses.

Geneva is without doubt one of my favourite cities of the world. That's why I have become a regular visitor there.

27 April 2023, 12:50 PM	#1
Rollieo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,189	A day in Switzerland, what would you do? I’m stopping by Basel for work in June. I want to take a day (anywhere in Switzerland) to do some watch stuff. If you could do anything for one day in Switzerland, what would you do?

27 April 2023, 01:45 PM	#8
77T 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,368	Chocolate Tour Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

27 April 2023, 10:10 PM	#12
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,637	Enjoy the day(s) in Interlaken. https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-b...n-switzerland/ If conditions are right, grab skis/snowboard and rent a helicopter.... __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

28 April 2023, 07:25 AM	#25
AzPaul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 14,275	Probably wishing we'd taken Paul with us. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

30 April 2023, 07:40 PM	#30
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,867	A day in Geneva is exactly what is always needed on every trip to Switzerland. The location to first head to is ... Rue du Rhône. Its a street that looks unassuming until you actually start looking in the shop windows. At that point you are doomed !!! The watch selection is nothing short of mind blowing. Along that street and some of the adjoining streets you can see the boutiques of virtually all of the "Premier" league watch houses. Geneva is without doubt one of my favourite cities of the world. That's why I have become a regular visitor there. __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

27 April 2023, 01:00 PM	#2
PathfinderAJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 4	I just spent almost three weeks in Switzerland... for shopping I'd recommend Lucerne, but for watch-related activities (non-shopping) I'd highly recommend the Patek Philippe museum in Geneva, the tour (and museum) is absolutely fantastic. My wife isn't into watches at all, and even she loved it.

27 April 2023, 01:02 PM	#3
GenevaFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 215	Not in Basel but Geneva....2014 window shopped in all the watch stores located in one area which was great and also checked out a few 2nd hand shops. Loved what I saw but boy was it expensive there with exchange rate. I am Canadian. Sent from my LM-Q710.FGN using Tapatalk

27 April 2023, 01:03 PM	#4
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 226570 Polar Posts: 4,343	I’d search out the Swiss Miss .

27 April 2023, 01:05 PM	#5
4 Aussies 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,188	Go sledding with Heidi and her Grandfather in the mountains of Graubünden.

27 April 2023, 01:16 PM	#6
Maz17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Chicago Watch: SD43 Posts: 14	Forget watches and go enjoy the nature in Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen.

27 April 2023, 02:44 PM	#10
RCC watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: SF Bay,California Watch: EXPII, OP41, SkyD Posts: 159	Swatch/Omega museum is cool. IWC has a small museum as well.

27 April 2023, 05:05 PM	#11
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,326	Forget about buying a Rolex. However in Basel there might be cool things to do. Paul Klee foundation Vitra design museum Art Basel (mid June only)

27 April 2023, 10:21 PM	#13
NewEnthusiast "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: James Location: Great Britain Watch: Air King/Seamaster Posts: 565	Try and find the Rolex production facility. The one where they make watches for sale to the public rather than the place they make new releases and elegantly crafted adverts. I've heard Lord Lucan has an office there, the Loch Ness Monster guards the moat and you can have a ride on Shergar while you're there.

27 April 2023, 11:25 PM	#15
Beo3 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 19,152	Interlaken and then head to the top of the Schilthorn. One of the most beautiful place I have ever been on this earth. I would forgo anything watch related and see the sights.

27 April 2023, 11:37 PM	#16
PT_91 Banned Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Switzerland Posts: 526	Tbh, I think going to Geneva isn't worth the trip (3hrs for one way) if you're only here for one day. I'd go to Lucerne or Zurich, both approx. 1hr by train from Basel. Probably would decide for Lucerne as it's also beautiful with Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee)

28 April 2023, 04:27 AM	#20
Beo3 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 19,152	I was there in 2008 and only brought a Nikon point and shoot camera with me, so the quality of the photos is not the greatest. That is not me parasailing through the Alps, but I do regret not doing it while there.

28 April 2023, 07:18 AM	#24
Beo3 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 19,152	LOL! You hit it right on the head Chewy. Mrs. Beo3 only came outside to take the photo. She HATES the cold.

28 April 2023, 05:34 PM	#27
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,735	+1 on the recommendation for Schilthorn and the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It's a magic place!

30 April 2023, 03:08 PM	#28
agoodfella "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 22	Headed to Geneva in November!

30 April 2023, 07:31 PM	#29
saxo3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: . Posts: 2,982	Visit Geneva, go fast, it's near, only 1 hour car drive, bring a lot of money, for the tickets.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode