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Baselworld

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Baselworld

A selection of Europa Star articles on the history and latest developments of the global watch fair, which has evolved from the Mustermesse to Baselworld.

Baselworld is back: the main announcements

Baselworld is back: the main announcements

WATCH FAIRS

The MCH Group is reintroducing its “flagship” brand to announce a return of the event in the form of a platform with multiple expressions: a first physical (...)

HourUniverse will take place in summer 2021 at the earliest

HourUniverse will take place in summer 2021 at the earliest

While new dates have not yet been communicated, HourUniverse remains committed to organising an event this year. Summer 2021 is currently targeted as the (...)

HourUniverse: “We're on track for 2021”

HourUniverse: “We’re on track for 2021”

INTERVIEW

Will the Basel Fair, the undisputed leader of the world’s watch fairs for a century, be reborn with a new identity, a new concept and a mix of physical and (...)

MCH launches a new concept to replace Baselworld

MCH launches a new concept to replace Baselworld

WATCH FAIRS

Following the end of Baselworld, MCH is announcing a new concept for a global platform for the watch, jewellery and gemstone industries: “HourUniverse”. (...)

Baselworld: extensive collateral damage

Baselworld: extensive collateral damage

CORONAVIRUS CHRONICLES

We knew that watch fairs were in crisis, and would have to reinvent themselves. In fact, Europa Star devoted a special feature to the subject in its (...)

The heartbreaking fate of the Basel Fair

The heartbreaking fate of the Basel Fair

CORONAVIRUS CHRONICLES

As an exhibitor for more than 80 years, like so many members of the global watchmaking community, we can only express deep sadness at the heartbreaking (...)

In Memoriam: Baselworld

In Memoriam: Baselworld

BREAKING NEWS

Baselworld as we knew it is over. Its main pillars have collapsed. Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tudor, Chopard and Chanel leave Basel and join Geneva, the FHH (...)

The clash of concepts and the remaking of watch fairs

The clash of concepts and the remaking of watch fairs

THE FAIR TRADE

Total vertical integration or task-sharing: which is the right strategy for an era of digital globalisation? Baselworld and Watches & Wonders may well (...)

Baselworld: the battle for redemption

Baselworld: the battle for redemption

INTERVIEW

A wall of disenchantment nearly cost the world’s largest watch industry gathering its future. New manager Michel Loris-Melikoff has the twofold task of (...)

Are groups compatible with Baselworld?

Are groups compatible with Baselworld?

THE FAIR TRADE

It’s not all about coronavirus... Swatch Group’s decision to leave Baselworld is in line with a fundamental trend: after grappling with the production chain (...)

2020: The year of all uncertainties

2020: The year of all uncertainties

INDUSTRY NEWS

The “fragmentation” of the watch industry’s calendar continues: Breitling withdraws from Baselworld. The brand nevertheless welcomes the efforts made by the (...)

Basel and Geneva play a game of go

Basel and Geneva play a game of go

EDITORIAL

The recent announcement that, in 2020, the dates of the SIHH and Baselworld will basically coincide, is just the latest salvo in a protracted territorial (...)

Trade shows: the domino theory

Trade shows: the domino theory

ANALYSIS

Another one bites the dust. All on the same day, we learned that Raymond Weil was quitting Baselworld as of 2019, then that Audemars Piguet and Richard (...)

Swatch Group VS. Baselworld

Swatch Group VS. Baselworld

ÚLTIMAS NOTICIAS

Follow-up on the Swatch Group’s withdrawal from Baselworld by the groups CEO Nick Hayek

Swatch Group leaves Baselworld

Swatch Group leaves Baselworld

BREAKING NEWS

The world’s leading watch group leaves the world’s leading watch fair. Nick Hayek’s announcement raises the burning question of the future of specialised (...)

How to fix this Messe

How to fix this Messe

BASELWORLD

Following the departure of the Swatch Group, the vultures are circling over Baselworld. Located in a capital of art, the show may, however, find salvation (...)

Earthquake in Basel

Earthquake in Basel

Nick Hayek has announced that the Swatch Group is withdrawing from Baselworld 2019. Will the global trade fair ever recover?

An exercise in contrition

An exercise in contrition

BASELWORLD 2018

An official closing press conference? That’s unusual! In fact, it’s unheard-of at Baselworld. Was it to hurriedly extinguish the flames of a rumoured (...)

Klein Baselworld

Klein Baselworld

BASEL 2018 NOTEBOOK

The traditional opening press conference would have been an opportunity for Baselworld to indulge in a little transparency, and to explain publicly some of (...)

Basel portfolio

Basel portfolio

BASELWORLD 2018

Fewer brands at Baselworld this year doesn’t mean there’s less choice.

Basel-bashing

Basel-bashing

BASELWORLD 2018

Let’s stop being dramatic. “Baselbashing” has reached an all-time high. In this digital age, all watch trade fairs must change their operational procedure. So (...)