Trade Fair

【Basel, Switz】Baselworld 2022 Shelved Due to Covid-19 and Customer ‘Uncertainty’

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Editor’s NoteThe organisers of Baselworld have announced a further postponement of the 2022 fair, citing the ongoing pandemic. This marks another…

【Basel, Switz】Once Pronounced Dead, Baselworld to Return in 2022

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Editor’s NoteIn a surprising reversal, the historic Baselworld watch fair is set to return in 2022, directly overlapping with Geneva’s Watches and…

【Basel, Switz】Baselworld Makes a Comeback in 2022 with New Concept

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Editor’s NoteAfter a pandemic-induced hiatus and years of criticism, the historic Baselworld fair is poised for a comeback with a new B2B-focused…

【Switzerland】Examining the Future of Watch Exhibitions in Switzerland

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Editor’s NoteThe recent wave of high-profile departures from Baselworld, including major brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe, marks a pivotal moment…

【Paris, Franc】TAG Heuer, Hublot, Zenith Are Also Leaving Baselworld

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Editor’s NoteThe exodus of major watch brands from Baselworld continues, with LVMH’s key houses now joining other giants in withdrawing from the 2021…

【Geneva, Swit】The ‘Montres et Bijoux’ Exhibition is Being Revived in Geneva!

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Editor’s NoteAs plans advance for a new global watchmaking hub in Geneva, we look back at the last major event that united the industry—the Montres…

【Basel, Switz】Jewelry Giant Bulgari Stays Away from Baselworld Trade Fair

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Editor’s NoteBulgari has announced its withdrawal from the Baselworld 2020 trade fair, citing uncertainties related to travel and the ongoing…

【Geneva, Swit】”It’s Important to Stand on Two Healthy Legs”

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Editor’s NoteIn a recent interview, Chopard CEO Karl-Friedrich Scheufele expressed concern over the unpredictability of U.S. President Donald Trump,…

【Biel, Switze】Swatch Group, Owner of Omega and Longines, Quits Baselworld Fair

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Editor’s NoteThis report details a significant shift in the luxury watch industry, as the Swatch Group ends its century-long participation in the…