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Willgotthepower · 21 July 2011, 11:31 AM

Just got back from a weeks holiday in Greece where I popped into the official rolex dealer where I was staying. He informed me that around the 15th of August there will be a worldly price rise between 8-15 per cent....something to do with the Swiss currency?? Any thoughts

Matt18 · 21 July 2011, 11:32 AM

Sounds like a good sales pitch.

brkanand · 21 July 2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt18

Sounds like a good sales pitch.

I agree wholeheartedly.

Willgotthepower · 21 July 2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by brkanand

I agree wholeheartedly.

Guys this dealer had a load of new models in his window supposedly he sells a lot of watches he only mentioned it in passing conversation but hey we will soon find out won't we? I'd like to think I'm not silly enough to say "hey, I better buy a watch from you mister because you told me they are going up soon!"

Numismatist · 21 July 2011, 11:35 AM

Soooooo many threads like this...salesman wants you to buy NOW before that dreaded price hike...and you know what? There's always a price hike, the prices are obviously not going to ever go down.

dddrees · 21 July 2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by numismatist

there's always a price hike, the prices are obviously not going to ever go down.

x2

MortgageGuy · 21 July 2011, 11:38 AM

I agree sounds like an AD trying to sell a watch... That being said I do see another increase this year here in the US anyway, cannot speak for the rest of the world

Mr. K · 21 July 2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

I agree sounds like an AD trying to sell a watch... That being said I do see another increase this year here in the US anyway, cannot speak for the rest of the world

I thought we just had a price increase here? Two in one year, that will hurt.

Rolex-Girl · 22 July 2011, 12:23 AM

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I thought we just had a price increase here? Two in one year, that will hurt.

Didn't the US just have a price increase this May? and possibly another one? ouch...

Dr. Robert · 22 July 2011, 12:27 AM

I will have to collect watches from the other EX brand......TIMEX

MortgageGuy · 22 July 2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. K

I thought we just had a price increase here? Two in one year, that will hurt.

YUP

Just the current state of the economies (US and World), currencies... Not to mention the price of gold. I hope I am wrong but it is just my opinion

Mr. K · 22 July 2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

YUP

Just the current state of the economies (US and World), currencies... Not to mention the price of gold. I hope I am wrong but it is just my opinion

Yup, I guess I could probably see Rolex giving prices another hike this year. But it will hurt!

Willgotthepower · 21 July 2011, 11:34 AM

Well I wasnt in the market to buy just looking at his model stock and having friendly chat....

wokafu · 21 July 2011, 11:37 AM

NOOOOOOOO...nooOOOOO..not again..not again....

dooder202 · 21 July 2011, 11:40 AM

15%!!! That would put the 116710 at over 9k and the 116610 at over 9100. That's crazy. Hopefully they won't do this, like the other gentleman said it's probably a sales pitch.

mjm800 · 21 July 2011, 11:40 AM

Two things I hear every time I walk into an AD.

1. There will be a price hike...soon!

2. If a woman is helping me whatever Rolex I am looking her boyfriend has and she loves it on him...it's her favorite.

manuu · 21 July 2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

2. If a woman is helping me whatever Rolex I am looking her boyfriend has and she loves it on him...it's her favorite.

Ha HA. I've heard that one before.

The Joker · 21 July 2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

2. If a woman is helping me whatever Rolex I am looking her boyfriend has and she loves it on him...it's her favorite.

And I normally fall for it, Damn them charming sales women

Mr. K · 21 July 2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

2. If a woman is helping me whatever Rolex I am looking her boyfriend has and she loves it on him...it's her favorite.

Or maybe she just wants you to know she's taken.

Watch Professor · 21 July 2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

Two things I hear every time I walk into an AD.

1. There will be a price hike...soon!

2. If a woman is helping me whatever Rolex I am looking her boyfriend has and she loves it on him...it's her favorite.

We must be going to the same AD.

GradyPhilpott · 21 July 2011, 12:54 PM

Well there does seem to be a history of price hikes in the late Summer/early Fall time frame.

I was really hoping there wouldn't be one until next Spring.

I hope the salesman was merely speculating.

I don't think I would pay $7k for a 14060M, simply as a matter of principle.

pyxis · 21 July 2011, 04:56 PM

Just heard from a fellow member that Malaysia had a price increase last week of around 8%. As many have mentioned, just a fact of "Rolex" life, constant price increase.

TTmax · 21 July 2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Willgotthepower

Just got back from a weeks holiday in Greece where I popped into the official rolex dealer where I was staying. He informed me that around the 15th of August there will be a worldly price rise between 8-15 per cent....something to do with the Swiss currency?? Any thoughts

You say "worldly" and "the 15th of august" ?

It's impossible ... as the 15th of August is an holyday in France and all our AD will be closed that day.

Maybe tje 16th ...

dpkong · 21 July 2011, 05:07 PM

actually it was more like 2 weeks ago...

pyxis · 21 July 2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dpkong

actually it was more like 2 weeks ago...

Thanks for the correction. So I don't think we will have another increase next month!

ssmui · 21 July 2011, 05:39 PM

time to grab that DJ2 before the price increase..

Sherwooddavid · 21 July 2011, 05:45 PM

That lines up with what my AD told me a few weeks ago here in Canada. They were not sure of the date buts its coming.
There has not been a price increase since 2010 here in Canada and the U.S. has had one this year so it makes sense.

spyderco10 · 21 July 2011, 06:12 PM

well yes, the entire country of Greece will be in default soon, so I would say that's at least a 15% worldly price hike. what is a world price hike increase anyway? only on rolexes or everything in the world. this whole thread doesn't make any sense.

R.G · 21 July 2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

well yes, the entire country of Greece will be in default soon, so I would say that's at least a 15% worldly price hike. what is a world price hike increase anyway? only on rolexes or everything in the world. this whole thread doesn't make any sense.

I agree that this thread doesn't make any sense either.

No doubt there will be another price increase before the end of the year, there usually is.

A price hike in August of between 8 - 15% worldwide however?? I don't think so.

Willgotthepower · 22 July 2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

well yes, the entire country of Greece will be in default soon, so I would say that's at least a 15% worldly price hike. what is a world price hike increase anyway? only on rolexes or everything in the world. this whole thread doesn't make any sense.

Ok so you don't know what makes sense about this thread? Well let me explain once more.... I was told by an AD that their was going to be another price rise across the world roughly around the 15th august, something to do with the Swiss currency of which I'm not sure. As a fellow member of the rolex forum I thought I would share this. If you don't appreciate what I have to say then fine I won't post and try to engage in conversation or talk about the brand in anyway at all, il just read everyone else's posts and sit here being quiet for fear of being made to feel like my posts are not worthwhile.

21 July 2011, 11:31 AM	#1
Willgotthepower Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Will Location: London Watch: Polar explorer 2 Posts: 111	Imminent world price rise in August Just got back from a weeks holiday in Greece where I popped into the official rolex dealer where I was staying. He informed me that around the 15th of August there will be a worldly price rise between 8-15 per cent....something to do with the Swiss currency?? Any thoughts

21 July 2011, 11:35 AM	#5
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Soooooo many threads like this...salesman wants you to buy NOW before that dreaded price hike...and you know what? There's always a price hike, the prices are obviously not going to ever go down. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

21 July 2011, 11:38 AM	#7
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I agree sounds like an AD trying to sell a watch... That being said I do see another increase this year here in the US anyway, cannot speak for the rest of the world __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

22 July 2011, 12:27 AM	#10
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	I will have to collect watches from the other EX brand......TIMEX __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 July 2011, 11:40 AM	#16
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	Two things I hear every time I walk into an AD. 1. There will be a price hike...soon! 2. If a woman is helping me whatever Rolex I am looking her boyfriend has and she loves it on him...it's her favorite. __________________

21 July 2011, 11:32 AM	#2
Matt18 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Chicago area Posts: 19	Sounds like a good sales pitch.

21 July 2011, 11:34 AM	#13
Willgotthepower Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Will Location: London Watch: Polar explorer 2 Posts: 111	Well I wasnt in the market to buy just looking at his model stock and having friendly chat....

21 July 2011, 11:37 AM	#14
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	NOOOOOOOO...nooOOOOO..not again..not again....

21 July 2011, 11:40 AM	#15
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	15%!!! That would put the 116710 at over 9k and the 116610 at over 9100. That's crazy. Hopefully they won't do this, like the other gentleman said it's probably a sales pitch.

21 July 2011, 12:54 PM	#21
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Well there does seem to be a history of price hikes in the late Summer/early Fall time frame. I was really hoping there wouldn't be one until next Spring. I hope the salesman was merely speculating. I don't think I would pay $7k for a 14060M, simply as a matter of principle. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

21 July 2011, 04:56 PM	#22
pyxis "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: William Tan Location: Malaysia Watch: GMT IIc SS Posts: 191	Just heard from a fellow member that Malaysia had a price increase last week of around 8%. As many have mentioned, just a fact of "Rolex" life, constant price increase.

21 July 2011, 05:07 PM	#24
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	actually it was more like 2 weeks ago...

21 July 2011, 05:39 PM	#26
ssmui "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 79	time to grab that DJ2 before the price increase..

21 July 2011, 05:45 PM	#27
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	That lines up with what my AD told me a few weeks ago here in Canada. They were not sure of the date buts its coming. There has not been a price increase since 2010 here in Canada and the U.S. has had one this year so it makes sense.

21 July 2011, 06:12 PM	#28
spyderco10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 126	well yes, the entire country of Greece will be in default soon, so I would say that's at least a 15% worldly price hike. what is a world price hike increase anyway? only on rolexes or everything in the world. this whole thread doesn't make any sense.

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