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Old 29 January 2014, 03:49 PM   #31
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A couple of weeks ago I read on the tele-type screen in the elevator going up to my office that luxury watchmakers were expecting a rather prosperous year for watch sales in 2014.
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Old 29 January 2014, 04:17 PM   #32
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My next door neighbor's cousin's best friend's little sister knows a guy who works with a guy whose frat brother's step-mom's first husband's uncle knows a guy who used to have a roommate that worked for an AD - back in the 90's. And according to him, it's true. There is a price increase in the pipeline for 2014.
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Old 29 January 2014, 04:22 PM   #33
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My next door neighbor's cousin's best friend's little sister knows a guy who works with a guy whose frat brother's step-mom's first husband's uncle knows a guy who used to have a roommate that worked for an AD - back in the 90's. And according to him, it's true. There is a price increase in the pipeline for 2014.
It doesn't get any more reliable than that. It really doesn't.
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Old 29 January 2014, 07:55 PM   #34
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Old 29 January 2014, 08:05 PM   #35
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Just got told from AD's and i asked a few places that sell rolex that they said the price of rolex will increase 5% :S
I can also confirm that I've been told the same from the other side of the country.
5% increase from 1st Feb.
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Old 29 January 2014, 08:08 PM   #36
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Don't worry guys. It's only for Australia, because our prices are so much lower than other countries and it wasn't fair.

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Old 29 January 2014, 08:22 PM   #37
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Old 29 January 2014, 09:24 PM   #38
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Old 29 January 2014, 10:14 PM   #39
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Just got told from AD's and i asked a few places that sell rolex that they said the price of rolex will increase 5% :S
I heard it was 10%. My investment will be better than yours!





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Old 29 January 2014, 10:19 PM   #40
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I was told by my dealer no price increases this year but they are lowering the dealer profit.
I was told the same thing .... Maybe it's just in a Canada
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Old 29 January 2014, 10:20 PM   #41
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My understanding is that ADs as well as sales reps are about as in the dark as us mere consumers regarding Rolex price increases. My local AD told me once they get 3 days notice max. Rolex doesn't want ADs to place big orders just in time to beat an increase.

Obviously at some point they will go up, so eventually one of these threads will be correct and the OP of that thread will look like a genius.
Very well said
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Old 29 January 2014, 11:12 PM   #42
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I was told the same thing .... Maybe it's just in a Canada
I can see a price increase in Canada. The price difference is too much now because of the falling CAD. I was as one AD and they were quoting me CAD7300 out the door for a SubC date cash deal. That is USD6550 for a BNIB 116610!
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Old 29 January 2014, 11:18 PM   #43
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I have been told that no notice is given to the AD's. It just happens and they must remark the current inventory.
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Old 29 January 2014, 11:22 PM   #44
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Obviously at some point they will go up, so eventually one of these threads will be correct and the OP of that thread will look like a genius.
Given the track record of those who enjoy posting rumors and lies in this forum their guess will be no better than that of a "weather"man
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Old 30 January 2014, 04:20 AM   #45
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Indeed. She tried to get me to buy the Hulk in the case even though I already have one and clearly know that it is still being produced.
I was told by customer service person at rolex service centre kent , uk .
the hulk will not be made soon.
This remark was made by her , when talking about 2 other models, not even subs.
it was said ,,, as ,,,,oh , did you know the all green sub will cease production.
I said no.................I do have this sub and you don't seem to meet many people , who wear / have this model.

ANY WAY we will see ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,april's just a few months away,
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Old 30 January 2014, 04:27 AM   #46
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I was told by customer service person at rolex service centre kent , uk .
the hulk will not be made soon.
This remark was made by her , when talking about 2 other models, not even subs.
it was said ,,, as ,,,,oh , did you know the all green sub will cease production.
I said no.................I do have this sub and you don't seem to meet many people , who wear / have this model.

ANY WAY we will see ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,april's just a few months away,
And replace it with what ?

This would make no sense as the Hulk is still in demand at my local Ad they have a small list for them.

You pulling our leg???
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Old 30 January 2014, 04:30 AM   #47
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What proof do they have?
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Old 30 January 2014, 04:32 AM   #48
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My next door neighbor's cousin's best friend's little sister knows a guy who works with a guy whose frat brother's step-mom's first husband's uncle knows a guy who used to have a roommate that worked for an AD - back in the 90's. And according to him, it's true. There is a price increase in the pipeline for 2014.
Now that's great!!!

I love reliability and credible info - thanks for the tip...
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Old 30 January 2014, 04:38 AM   #49
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Probably the best response from an AD: My friend, the manager at my local retailer, when asked about price increase says, "who knows..."
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Old 30 January 2014, 04:54 AM   #50
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Old 30 January 2014, 04:56 AM   #51
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I was told last year by an AD that they would increase the price by 8% in Oct 2013.

Didn't happen, it's a sales tactic. Prices will increase eventually, but they would not tell a sales rep when and how much it would be before it happens.
I heard the same thing in SF...they said I had a week to decide
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Old 30 January 2014, 04:57 AM   #52
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I have been told that no notice is given to the AD's. It just happens and they must remark the current inventory.
So when the AD tells me that the prices are increasing next week and I should buy whatever they have because it's the last one in stock, they're lying to me? I never would have guessed.
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Old 30 January 2014, 05:00 AM   #53
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Old 30 January 2014, 05:01 AM   #54
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Old 30 January 2014, 06:23 AM   #55
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I can see a price increase in Canada. The price difference is too much now because of the falling CAD. I was as one AD and they were quoting me CAD7300 out the door for a SubC date cash deal. That is USD6550 for a BNIB 116610!
$7,300 too expensive. Come down here, $8,800 AU for same. Can't wait for our increase......
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Old 30 January 2014, 06:32 AM   #56
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Obviously at some point they will go up, so eventually one of these threads will be correct and the OP of that thread will look like a genius.
And when the triclops comes out so will you, mate. And I heard from my brother in law's uncle's dog that this is indeed coming out soon.
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Old 30 January 2014, 06:33 AM   #57
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What if every single Rolex AD in the world decided that they will all raise the price for 5% all together at the same time, without Rolex HQ agreement?

Have you thought about that? huh?

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Old 30 January 2014, 06:35 AM   #58
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I was told by customer service person at rolex service centre kent , uk .
the hulk will not be made soon.
This remark was made by her , when talking about 2 other models, not even subs.
it was said ,,, as ,,,,oh , did you know the all green sub will cease production.
I said no.................I do have this sub and you don't seem to meet many people , who wear / have this model.

ANY WAY we will see ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,april's just a few months away,
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And replace it with what ?

This would make no sense as the Hulk is still in demand at my local Ad they have a small list for them.

You pulling our leg???
Could very well be true, I heard a rumour they have electricity now in Kent and everything...
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Old 30 January 2014, 06:37 AM   #59
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I love the way Rolex always tell 1 random AD and a couple of street vendors :-)

Good news is though, I asked my pet cat when I for home from work if it was true and he meowed . . . . . . . TWICE!! I'm taking that as a no!
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Old 30 January 2014, 06:41 AM   #60
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If you think that's good, I can go one better!

I read a post on the Internet from this guy whose .....

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