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EchoBlueUK · 1 October 2010, 12:23 AM

Any news on tomorrow's rumoured price increase?

esm · 1 October 2010, 12:30 AM

Haven't heard anything yet, but 1st October was the possible date from memory

esm · 1 October 2010, 12:46 AM

Update - just got off the phone with my AD and nothing is certain at this point in time... So we will have to wait and see.

vapalux · 1 October 2010, 12:51 AM

Just got the same reply as Eric from my AD.

If it's not tomorrow, it may be sometime soon

Welshwatchman · 1 October 2010, 12:52 AM

I'd be most surprised if the whispers amount to anything.

The new USA price increase brings prices on a par with the UK price come Jan's VAT hike so there's no point in creating another price disparage.

The GMT Master · 1 October 2010, 02:37 AM

ADs will always be given prior notice before a price rise - nothing's been sent to the shop, which reinforces my belief that any price rise will coincide with the VAT increase

Puffy · 1 October 2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

ADs will always be given prior notice before a price rise - nothing's been sent to the shop, which reinforces my belief that any price rise will coincide with the VAT increase

Copy that mate

Stitch · 1 October 2010, 03:03 AM

I'm picking my sub c LN up tomorrow and have spoken to the AD today and nothing was said about a price hike.

The GMT Master · 1 October 2010, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

Copy that mate

jdojoby · 1 October 2010, 06:44 PM

Price increase coming in next week 7th Oct....

esm · 1 October 2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jdojoby

Price increase coming in next week 7th Oct....

really..? how reliable is your source?

price increase on Sunday the 7th? i wouldve thought it'd be Monday the 8th if there is one.

vapalux · 1 October 2010, 09:12 PM

Just rang another 2 AD's and no one knows anything at the moment.

one did try to sell me a blue sub, but didn't want to deal at all! Not a penny piece would they move on price.

Shade · 1 October 2010, 09:16 PM

My indonesian ad just notified me that there's a price increase on Oct 4th..

EchoBlueUK · 1 October 2010, 09:48 PM

It's the 1st Oct and still no sign? This is getting a bit weird. I reckon we're in for a massive rise very soon. It's a bit too quiet.

mactrack · 1 October 2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

It's the 1st Oct and still no sign? This is getting a bit weird. I reckon we're in for a massive rise very soon. It's a bit too quiet.

Another UK forum is advsing 7% on Monday!

The GMT Master · 1 October 2010, 09:53 PM

I've literally just this moment got off the phone with my boss, and we've had word that there will be a 7% price rise from the 4 October. Sorry guys

esm · 1 October 2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I've literally just this moment got off the phone with my boss, and we've had word that there will be a 7% price rise from the 4 October. Sorry guys

thanks for the info Chris!

how many hours do we have until close of business Sunday the 3rd?

The GMT Master · 1 October 2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by esm

thanks for the info Chris!

how many hours do we have until close of business Sunday the 3rd?

51?

esm · 1 October 2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

51?

Chris, does the price increase affect the 3 newly released pieces or does it apply across the whole range? (ie. Sub-C, LV-C and 39mm Exp I)

slevin kelevra · 1 October 2010, 10:15 PM

7% Wow!

Do any other companies that you know of (watch related or not) increase their prices so much and so regularly?

esm · 1 October 2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by slevin kelevra

7% Wow!

Do any other companies that you know of (watch related or not) increase their prices so much and so regularly?

yep, JLC, VC, AP, Omega, Breitling, Panerai and the list goes on.

from memory, only Zenith have "reduced" their prices back to their 1995/7 (?) prices after the new CEO came on board... to bring Zenith "back alive"

(need to refer back to the article for more facts)

slevin kelevra · 1 October 2010, 10:26 PM

Cool, thanks. I havent really paid much attention the the RRP of other brands.

I suppose there aint much we can do about it if most of the other upscale brands do the same.

EchoBlueUK · 1 October 2010, 10:46 PM

Thanks for the info. 7% on Monday plus vat increase in jan. I think I'm gonna have an expensive weekend. ;o)

The GMT Master · 2 October 2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Chris, does the price increase affect the 3 newly released pieces or does it apply across the whole range? (ie. Sub-C, LV-C and 39mm Exp I)

I believe it affects the entire range, including the recently launched models

The GMT Master · 2 October 2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by slevin kelevra

7% Wow!

Do any other companies that you know of (watch related or not) increase their prices so much and so regularly?

Nope, that's Rolex for you. It has been quite some time since the last one though, must be 12/18 months now, surely?

esm · 2 October 2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I believe it affects the entire range, including the recently launched models

wow - that is crazy

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Nope, that's Rolex for you. It has been quite some time since the last one though, must be 12/18 months now, surely?

i rememebred there were 2 in 2008/2009 due to the weak GBP against the rest of the world, especially the Euro... then there was the 2.5% VAT increase in Jan this year...

harvey · 2 October 2010, 12:12 AM

i think the last proper price increase was oct 2008. i managed to beat it by a day when i bought my sub nd...

The GMT Master · 2 October 2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by harvey

i think the last price increase was oct 2008. i managed to beat it by a day when i bought my sub nd...

Sounds right, I do remember that. Prices have gone up a hell of a lot in the past couple of years: I remember when I first started at the shop, the GMT IIc was £3600 - after this price rise, we're probably looking at £4700 for it (haven't seen the new price list myself yet)

EchoBlueUK · 2 October 2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I believe it affects the entire range, including the recently launched models

Wow...if you factor in the 7% and the looming vat increase...ladies and gentlemen we have a £5k busting SS SubC weighing in at £5,038 in jan'11. Ouch!

The GMT Master · 2 October 2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

Wow...if you factor in the 7% and the looming vat increase...ladies and gentlemen we have a £5k busting SS SubC weighing in at £5,038 in jan'11. Ouch!

Ouch indeed

1 October 2010, 12:23 AM	#1
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	UK Price Increase Any news on tomorrow's rumoured price increase?

1 October 2010, 12:51 AM	#4
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Just got the same reply as Eric from my AD. If it's not tomorrow, it may be sometime soon __________________

1 October 2010, 12:52 AM	#5
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I'd be most surprised if the whispers amount to anything. The new USA price increase brings prices on a par with the UK price come Jan's VAT hike so there's no point in creating another price disparage. __________________ ..33

1 October 2010, 09:12 PM	#12
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Just rang another 2 AD's and no one knows anything at the moment. one did try to sell me a blue sub, but didn't want to deal at all! Not a penny piece would they move on price. __________________

1 October 2010, 09:16 PM	#13
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	My indonesian ad just notified me that there's a price increase on Oct 4th.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

1 October 2010, 12:30 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Haven't heard anything yet, but 1st October was the possible date from memory

1 October 2010, 12:46 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Update - just got off the phone with my AD and nothing is certain at this point in time... So we will have to wait and see.

1 October 2010, 02:37 AM	#6
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	ADs will always be given prior notice before a price rise - nothing's been sent to the shop, which reinforces my belief that any price rise will coincide with the VAT increase

1 October 2010, 03:03 AM	#8
Stitch Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Watch: Tag Heuer 929.113g Posts: 289	I'm picking my sub c LN up tomorrow and have spoken to the AD today and nothing was said about a price hike.

1 October 2010, 06:44 PM	#10
jdojoby Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: uk Posts: 106	Price increase coming in next week 7th Oct....

1 October 2010, 09:48 PM	#14
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	It's the 1st Oct and still no sign? This is getting a bit weird. I reckon we're in for a massive rise very soon. It's a bit too quiet.

1 October 2010, 09:53 PM	#16
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I've literally just this moment got off the phone with my boss, and we've had word that there will be a 7% price rise from the 4 October. Sorry guys

1 October 2010, 10:15 PM	#20
slevin kelevra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: 14060m Posts: 631	7% Wow! Do any other companies that you know of (watch related or not) increase their prices so much and so regularly?

1 October 2010, 10:26 PM	#22
slevin kelevra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: 14060m Posts: 631	Cool, thanks. I havent really paid much attention the the RRP of other brands. I suppose there aint much we can do about it if most of the other upscale brands do the same.

1 October 2010, 10:46 PM	#23
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Thanks for the info. 7% on Monday plus vat increase in jan. I think I'm gonna have an expensive weekend. ;o)

2 October 2010, 12:12 AM	#27
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	i think the last proper price increase was oct 2008. i managed to beat it by a day when i bought my sub nd... __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

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