kronos twin Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Hello, peeps. I'm going to visit Switzerland during the time that Baselworld is taking place. I have a conference to attend in Fribourg on Friday, but I'd really appreciate any advice anyone would have on what a watch lover should visit while in that general area. I've heard that Baselworld is a bit of a letdown, so if anyone has alternative suggestions, I would be very much appreciative of the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 On the way down to Fribourg, you could make a detour to Bienne and go see the Omega Museum. But you'd better like Omegas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Schaffhausen for the IWC Museum. Apparently it's amazing. I will head down there soon myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Schaffhausen is somewhat of the opposite direction towards Zurich... The detour to Biel / Bienne LHOOQ mentioned to visit the Omega Museum is worth the time for. It is only a small detour on the way from Fribourg to Basel. Baselworld is only a letdown if you expect it to be like at an AD where you can try all watches. Baselworld is there to attract the watch industry's customers and those are dealers, not people who buy watches. Go there with a strip club attitude "just watching, no touching" and take everything more than that as a highly appreciated special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronos twin Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Great advice, friends. I appreciate this. I hope I can take a few more days and catch as many museums as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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