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This isn't new news, but Rolex, Tudor, Patek, Chanel, Chopard and LVMH Group (Bvlgari, Chaumet, FRED, Hublot, Tiffany & Co. and Zenith) have decided to withdraw from Baselworld 2021. With these major brands leaving Baselworld, it potentially means the end to the worlds largest watch show. However, due to Rolex, Patek and Chopard's connection with the F.H.H. we may see a new watch show in the future through the F.H.H or the Fondation Haute Horlogerie.
The world is currently in a very strange place with the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. It is affecting all economic structure in various countries with the watch market obviously included. Today we look at the possible affects Covid-19 could have on big, small, micro and independent watch brands as well as certain measures larger companies like Rolex, Tudor and Patek Philippe are taking in regards to new product releases.
Links to information articles from Monochrome-watches and Hodinkee:
https://monochrome-watches.com/the-effects-of-coronavirus-on-the-online-watch-market-by-analyzing-chrono24-numbers/
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-tudor-patek-philippe-postpone-2020-new-product-announcements
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Good morning, good afternoon or good evening depending on where you're listening from! My name is Tyler Frederick, I am the host and owner of the Horology Obsessed podcast and I would like to personally welcome you to Horology Obsessed! Essentially, this podcast is all about horology and the magnificent works of art that are timepieces. This podcast will be covering news in the horological community, timepieces from affordable to hyper luxe and just about anything involving a watch! I hope you enjoy what you hear and thank you so very much for supporting the channel. Let’s dive in to the world of watches.