ZURICH (Reuters) – MCH Group
Rolex, Patek Phillipe and Chanel had previously said they not exhibit at the industry showpiece that had been due to take place from January 28 to February 2.
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“Together with the exhibitors and visitors, we are working intensively on clarifying and discussing the requirements and options for new platforms,” said Michel Loris-Melikoff,Baselworld’s director. “We will be taking a decision on possible follow-up formats by the summer.”
MCH said it has also reached agreement with some of the exhibitors to refund them for the canceled 2020 event.
Hubert du Plessix, president of the Swiss exhibitors committee lauded Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tudor, Chanel, Chopard, and LVMH owned-brands Hublot, Zenith and Tag Heuer for agreeing to a reduced refund so the other exhibitors could benefit from better conditions.
(Reporting by John Revill)