Salon QP 2013 – The Best of Watches (and then some)
It has been exactly a week since the Reception Evening held for the now annual Watch and Horology event held at the Saatchi Gallery in London. Salon QP was a three day event and I am still recovering from it! Champagne and cocktails were flowing, the hustle and bustle of exhibitors and watch enthusiasts chatting, […]
Rolex surprises all with a bi-colored ceramic bezel at Baselworld
Rolex surprised all by releasing six new upgrades at Baselworld this morning. Rolex holds its new watch announcements to the Baselworld show building up expectations from Rolex watch fans and industry observers. Rolex’s new releases continue the evolution of their existing watch line. Unlike previous Baselworld shows, Rolex did not announce any completely new models. […]
Rolex and Baselworld – it’s that time again
Every spring since 1917 the small town of Basel Switzerland becomes the center of the watch and jewelry industry with Baselworld, the largest and most influential tradeshow. Nestled in the section where Switzerland, France and Germany, Basel is one of the largest industry tradeshows of its kind. Baselworld is comprised of four two-story exhibit halls […]
Thoughts on 2012 Basel and Rolex
The Basel show each year creates and brings much anticipation and this year was no different. In some Basel shows, Rolex is predictable with their offerings and upgrades and in some years there are new surprises. The 2012 year brought out a big surprise, and some predictable upgrades. Rolex is Switzerland’s largest consumer of gold […]