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soundserious · 14 August 2018, 12:19 PM

Now that Swatch has pulled out will Patek do the same?

tyler1980 · 14 August 2018, 06:59 PM

doubt it. Swatch releases watches weekly it seems so an annual event doesnt fit them. Patek doesn't do that and they don't release a hundred watches a year either. IMO they need a showcase event but ive always thought SIHH was more their market than Basel.

Sonzy · 14 August 2018, 07:10 PM

News about Swatch pullout

https://youtu.be/q_fx4Uzmh5w

1William · 14 August 2018, 08:51 PM

I doubt it. PP typically does not do anything they do not want too. I expect they will get new terms on the contract to show at Basel and it would be advantageous for them to stay.

subtona · 14 August 2018, 08:59 PM

I guess no.

Ichiran · 14 August 2018, 10:48 PM

The Baselworld has become a very effective platform for Rolex and Patek to market their new products to a global audience. There is a form of synergy when both giants congregate together at a particular time during the year to maximize their products' exposure. The impact is huge and the benefit for them is immerse.

I cannot see a Baselworld or an equivalence without Rolex or Patek together under the same roof.

metdrdg · 15 August 2018, 12:23 AM

Doubt it would happen but if either Rolex or Patek pulled out Basel would be over. I’m sure the team at Basel will bend over backwards to keep them happy. That said, in today’s digital world these fairs are becoming less needed.

JR16 · 15 August 2018, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by metdrdg

Doubt it would happen but if either Rolex or Patek pulled out Basel would be over. I’m sure the team at Basel will bend over backwards to keep them happy. That said, in today’s digital world these fairs are becoming less needed.

I tend to agree - Basel would be finished without Rolex and Patek, or at least relegated to an insignificant convention that receives little fanfare and reporting.

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AK797 · 15 August 2018, 01:17 AM

Yes as said it really is now Rolex-with-a-bit-of-Patekworld.

uniqueMR · 15 August 2018, 01:19 AM

Nope

BobDyl · 15 August 2018, 01:23 AM

I don't see why they would leave at this point - they get a ton of mileage and I'm sure have negotiated a great deal. Basel might survive Patek leaving, although diminished. If Rolex goes, however, there goes the show.

soundserious · 15 August 2018, 07:13 AM

Seems like the New York expo that Patek did was a smashing success. Worldwide audience and people absolutely flocked there to bask in all things PP. I’d venture to say that Patek will abandon fairs like Basel and focus on an event like that expo in the future.

As to Rolex I don’t know why they waste their time with Basel, never have. Do an annual Apple style event with new releases and technology and people would fall over themselves to attend.

SL BRABUS · 17 August 2018, 04:36 AM

Most likely no, they will not leave Baselworld.......

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Originally Posted by soundserious

Seems like the New York expo that Patek did was a smashing success. Worldwide audience and people absolutely flocked there to bask in all things PP. I’d venture to say that Patek will abandon fairs like Basel and focus on an event like that expo in the future.

As to Rolex I don’t know why they waste their time with Basel, never have. Do an annual Apple style event with new releases and technology and people would fall over themselves to attend.

Have to agree....^^^......

Hope Patek Philippe will do a Los Angeles expo in the near future....

Calatrava r · 17 August 2018, 04:42 AM

Were Patek to leave the Basel fair, it would be with Rolex and done along with an end or substantial downgrade of the fair.

14 August 2018, 12:19 PM	#1
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14 August 2018, 06:59 PM	#2
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,619	doubt it. Swatch releases watches weekly it seems so an annual event doesnt fit them. Patek doesn't do that and they don't release a hundred watches a year either. IMO they need a showcase event but ive always thought SIHH was more their market than Basel. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

14 August 2018, 07:10 PM	#3
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subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,749	I guess no. __________________

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uniqueMR 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,713	Nope __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss Insta: @theuniquemr

14 August 2018, 08:51 PM	#4
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,661	I doubt it. PP typically does not do anything they do not want too. I expect they will get new terms on the contract to show at Basel and it would be advantageous for them to stay.

14 August 2018, 10:48 PM	#6
Ichiran 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,315	The Baselworld has become a very effective platform for Rolex and Patek to market their new products to a global audience. There is a form of synergy when both giants congregate together at a particular time during the year to maximize their products' exposure. The impact is huge and the benefit for them is immerse. I cannot see a Baselworld or an equivalence without Rolex or Patek together under the same roof.

15 August 2018, 12:23 AM	#7
metdrdg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Florida Watch: SSDayt, 5711, 5170 Posts: 195	Doubt it would happen but if either Rolex or Patek pulled out Basel would be over. I’m sure the team at Basel will bend over backwards to keep them happy. That said, in today’s digital world these fairs are becoming less needed.

15 August 2018, 01:17 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Yes as said it really is now Rolex-with-a-bit-of-Patekworld.

15 August 2018, 01:23 AM	#11
BobDyl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 917	I don't see why they would leave at this point - they get a ton of mileage and I'm sure have negotiated a great deal. Basel might survive Patek leaving, although diminished. If Rolex goes, however, there goes the show.

15 August 2018, 07:13 AM	#12
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Seems like the New York expo that Patek did was a smashing success. Worldwide audience and people absolutely flocked there to bask in all things PP. I’d venture to say that Patek will abandon fairs like Basel and focus on an event like that expo in the future. As to Rolex I don’t know why they waste their time with Basel, never have. Do an annual Apple style event with new releases and technology and people would fall over themselves to attend. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

17 August 2018, 04:42 AM	#14
Calatrava r 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,808	Were Patek to leave the Basel fair, it would be with Rolex and done along with an end or substantial downgrade of the fair.

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