New watchmaking show in Geneva

Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chanel, Chopard and Tudor leave Baselworld to create a new watch trade show in Geneva with the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie.

The show will be held early April 2021 at Palexpo, at the same time as Watches & Wonders. This departure follows a number of unilateral decisions made without consultation by Baselworld management, including the post-ponement of the watch show until January 2021, as well as its inability to meet the brands’ needs and expectations.

The new show, which will be linked to Watches & Wonders, organised by the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, is to take place at Palexpo. The aim is to offer partner brands the best possi-ble professional platform, applying a shared vision to successfully meet future challenges in the watchmaking industry. It will also give crucial prominence to the sector’s expertise and innova-tions, both in Switzerland and internationally.

April 23, 2020


LVMH is leaving Baselworld

The Swiss watch Manufactures of the LVMH Group, including TAG Heuer, Hublot, Zenith and Bvlgari, will leave from the Baselworld show scheduled for January 2021.

Within this context of clearly weakened representation of the Swiss watch industry and hence inevitably lower participation, it appears clear to the brands that they must also to withdraw of the Basel manifestation. They will therefore not be taking part in the 2021 edition. The four Maisons are examining various potential event formats corresponding to the need to present their strategic directions and new products to their commercial partners – as well as to the international press – next year.

April 30, 2020


The Related article from Revue FH No.8

Baselworld The MCH Group has taken the decision not to hold Baselworld 2021 that had been planned for January 28th, to February 2nd 2021. “Together with the exhibitors and visitor, we are working intensively on clarifying and discussing the requirements and opinions for new platforms.” Said Michel Loris-Melikoff, Managing Director of Baselworld. “We will be taking a decision on possible follow-up formats by the summer and will then provide information on the new concept and scheduling.”

 

May 04, 2020