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GerardoG · 1 February 2018, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaky

Are we still talking about this. After it was featured on BBC news at 10, I thought it had all blown over.

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TheVTCGuy · 1 February 2018, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

.....Paul will NOT be happy

NO PAUL IS NOT HAPPY!!!!!!!

700!?!?!? I can't get three people to reply on MY threads!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Maybe a new purse for Ana will help.

Did... did someone say TUMI?

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Originally Posted by yannis

Paul...over 700 replies. I think starting a thread with naked pictures of yours wouldn't be enough

You think Yannis....

Ok... going to start the thread now... Everyone let me know what they think of my pics

TheVTCGuy · 1 February 2018, 03:20 AM

I spoke with the people at my AD yesterday, and mentioned this letter. They are a Boutique, and said they hadn't seen it but the RUMORS they heard made sense. What they THINK is that Rolex is cutting down production and shipments to the ADs and concentrating on Boutiques.

Just speculation but makes sense.

GerardoG · 1 February 2018, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

NO PAUL IS NOT HAPPY!!!!!!!

700!?!?!? I can't get three people to reply on MY threads!!!!!

GerardoG · 1 February 2018, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

You think Yannis....

Ok... going to start the thread now... Everyone let me know what they think of my pics

brandrea · 1 February 2018, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I spoke with the people at my AD yesterday, and mentioned this letter. They are a Boutique, and said they hadn't seen it but the RUMORS they heard made sense. What they THINK is that Rolex is cutting down production and shipments to the ADs and concentrating on Boutiques.

Just speculation but makes sense.

So how’s the stock at your boutique Paul

TheVTCGuy · 1 February 2018, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

So how’s the stock at your boutique Paul

You know that's a great question and I forgot to mention, they were VERY limited on their sports models. I didn't see one BLNR, or Sub, at least in steel.

BNABOD · 1 February 2018, 04:30 AM

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You know that's a great question and I forgot to mention, they were VERY limited on their sports models. I didn't see one BLNR, or Sub, at least in steel.

Same two weeks ago at Westfield mall Rolex boutique in SF . Only thing in steel was a black exp II

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Ss22525 · 1 February 2018, 04:33 AM

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/sw...oup-sales-2017

Omega sales had “a very strong acceleration in the second half of the year.”

i wonder what is the reason

gegarrenton · 1 February 2018, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ss22525

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/sw...oup-sales-2017

Omega sales had “a very strong acceleration in the second half of the year.”

i wonder what is the reason

Disposable income, just like what propelled Rolex sales.

rossi46 · 1 February 2018, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

What they THINK is that Rolex is cutting down production and shipments to the ADs and concentrating on Boutiques.

Proof they know nothing. Boutiques are run by ADs. You can't separate the two There's no such thing as boutique owned and operated by Rolex itself.

Even the boutique in the Rolex bldg in NYC, literally under RSC, is operated by AD called Wempe.

WS9D · 1 February 2018, 05:12 AM

This thread should get a sticky lol

P2725TMB · 1 February 2018, 05:12 AM

If this is all true it's going to be very interesting to see the outcome.

On the one hand we have Rolex enthusiasts - such as many of us who frequent TRF, who will maybe be prepared to wait years for the watch of their choice and will play Rolex's games. On the other hand, I'd assume the majority of Rolex's clientele are people who know the brand but are less focused and more causal buyers - they go into the store to see the watches and buy. But if the watch selection isn't there - if there's minimal on display - they will walk out and likely go to Omega or Panerai etc instead.

If this is the case, Rolex have lost my business, as I won't play their games and my money will go elsewhere, as the brand doesn't warrant my loyalty. Indeed I have a nice (hopefully) blue dial, blue strap rose gold Breitling appearing in about four weeks, my first watch from that brand.

If this is Rolex's stance, to deliberately restrict the market in the hope of upping their product's perceived value, I personally hope they ultimately pay price...

teo · 1 February 2018, 05:15 AM

Huge price increase might be coming soon for sport Rolex. Just like patek 5711 which increases their price by 20%.

Duey · 1 February 2018, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by teo

Huge price increase might be coming soon for sport Rolex. Just like patek 5711 which increases their price by 20%.

We might not like it but - I don't think a 20% increase in the USA, and even more in other countries, would affect sales at all. In fact they might even increase sales.

Switch · 1 February 2018, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by P2725TMB

If this is all true it's going to be very interesting to see the outcome.

On the one hand we have Rolex enthusiasts - such as many of us who frequent TRF, who will maybe be prepared to wait years for the watch of their choice and will play Rolex's games. On the other hand, I'd assume the majority of Rolex's clientele are people who know the brand but are less focused and more causal buyers - they go into the store to see the watches and buy. But if the watch selection isn't there - if there's minimal on display - they will walk out and likely go to Omega or Panerai etc instead.

If this is the case, Rolex have lost my business, as I won't play their games and my money will go elsewhere, as the brand doesn't warrant my loyalty. Indeed I have a nice (hopefully) blue dial, blue strap rose gold Breitling appearing in about four weeks, my first watch from that brand.

If this is Rolex's stance, to deliberately restrict the market in the hope of upping their product's perceived value, I personally hope they ultimately pay price...

I would say that this isn't a serious issue for Rolex as the average Rolex customer is a DJ buyer. As you say, those types of clients walk in and buy what they see, which is more than sufficient with all the variations of the DJ and to some point DD. Your average watch buyer, especially first time buyers, associates a DJ much more with Rolex than the sport lines and probably doesn't know TRF exists.

Mellen · 1 February 2018, 05:56 AM

I was at the Vancouver BC boutique last weekend and they had a white dial exp2, exp1, 114060, and a black GMT. They told me that they've been getting fewer and fewer 114060's in the last few months. Maybe it was just a sales tactic but I'm not sure.

Jocke · 1 February 2018, 06:01 AM

I can do Paul happy if you like.

Divingdeep87 · 1 February 2018, 07:07 AM

My AD said the same. Cutting down on the Pro Line and fewer watches to some ad’s. And a hunt on the ad’s selling to the grey market.

alongshoremd · 1 February 2018, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by teo

Huge price increase might be coming soon for sport Rolex. Just like patek 5711 which increases their price by 20%.

Looking at trends it’s probably at least 8-10%. I think it’s been 3-4 years in the US since a jump...

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Dirt · 1 February 2018, 07:48 AM

I imagine from the point of view of Rolex, it looks like mission accomplished.

Just drop a word in the ear in the right setting of a respected member of the Rolex watch community that's got a high profile on-line and the word is surely going to get out.

One can only assume it's to underpin the fact that watches will simply be harder to get for everybody for the undefined and foreseeable future.
In typical Rolex fashion it's ambiguous and largely open to speculation.

At your service we remain.

GerardoG · 1 February 2018, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I can do Paul happy if you like.

Canefan1 · 1 February 2018, 08:16 AM

I’m embarrassed to admit that that I don’t know what the Rolex class/lineups consist of. I know of the Cellini line,but not the others.

GradyPhilpott · 1 February 2018, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by alongshoremd

Looking at trends it’s probably at least 8-10%. I think it’s been 3-4 years in the US since a jump...

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The last increase was in 2012, if memory serves.

Given the rate of increase in the few years prior to that, it does seem that one is due, but people have been predicting the next price increase regularly for nearly six years now.

JacksonStone · 1 February 2018, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by alongshoremd

Looking at trends it’s probably at least 8-10%. I think it’s been 3-4 years in the US since a jump...

Last one was in June 2012, so going on six.

https://www.minus4plus6.com/PriceEvolution.php

alongshoremd · 1 February 2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Last one was in June 2012, so going on six.

https://www.minus4plus6.com/PriceEvolution.php

That’s right for some reason I was thinking 2014 thanks

I hope Basel brings something big! This post has me excited more than scared

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kilyung · 1 February 2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I can do Paul happy if you like.

Jocke, where I come from that has a very different meaning from the one I think you intended.

nyc2la · 1 February 2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Jocke, where I come from that has a very different meaning from the one I think you intended.

Every once in a while, Jocke just pretends to have broken English...

AK797 · 1 February 2018, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Every once in a while, Jocke just pretends to have broken English...

AK797 · 1 February 2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Canefan1

I’m embarrassed to admit that that I don’t know what the Rolex class/lineups consist of. I know of the Cellini line,but not the others.

Well your day has come, fat kid and cake spring to mind.

1 February 2018, 06:01 AM	#738
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I can do Paul happy if you like. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

1 February 2018, 03:20 AM	#723
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I spoke with the people at my AD yesterday, and mentioned this letter. They are a Boutique, and said they hadn't seen it but the RUMORS they heard made sense. What they THINK is that Rolex is cutting down production and shipments to the ADs and concentrating on Boutiques. Just speculation but makes sense.

1 February 2018, 04:33 AM	#729
Ss22525 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dubai Watch: ♛ Posts: 186	https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/sw...oup-sales-2017 Omega sales had “a very strong acceleration in the second half of the year.” i wonder what is the reason

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WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,415	This thread should get a sticky lol

1 February 2018, 05:12 AM	#733
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,369	If this is all true it's going to be very interesting to see the outcome. On the one hand we have Rolex enthusiasts - such as many of us who frequent TRF, who will *maybe* be prepared to wait years for the watch of their choice and will play Rolex's games. On the other hand, I'd assume the majority of Rolex's clientele are people who know the brand but are less focused and more causal buyers - they go into the store to see the watches and buy. But if the watch selection isn't there - if there's minimal on display - they will walk out and likely go to Omega or Panerai etc instead. If this is the case, Rolex have lost my business, as I won't play their games and my money will go elsewhere, as the brand doesn't warrant my loyalty. Indeed I have a nice (hopefully) blue dial, blue strap rose gold Breitling appearing in about four weeks, my first watch from that brand. If this is Rolex's stance, to deliberately restrict the market in the hope of upping their product's perceived value, I personally hope they ultimately pay price...

1 February 2018, 05:15 AM	#734
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	Huge price increase might be coming soon for sport Rolex. Just like patek 5711 which increases their price by 20%.

1 February 2018, 05:56 AM	#737
Mellen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Great White North Watch: 114060 Posts: 39	I was at the Vancouver BC boutique last weekend and they had a white dial exp2, exp1, 114060, and a black GMT. They told me that they've been getting fewer and fewer 114060's in the last few months. Maybe it was just a sales tactic but I'm not sure.

1 February 2018, 07:07 AM	#739
Divingdeep87 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 860	My AD said the same. Cutting down on the Pro Line and fewer watches to some ad’s. And a hunt on the ad’s selling to the grey market.

1 February 2018, 07:48 AM	#741
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,067	I imagine from the point of view of Rolex, it looks like mission accomplished. Just drop a word in the ear in the right setting of a respected member of the Rolex watch community that's got a high profile on-line and the word is surely going to get out. One can only assume it's to underpin the fact that watches will simply be harder to get for everybody for the undefined and foreseeable future. In typical Rolex fashion it's ambiguous and largely open to speculation. At your service we remain.

1 February 2018, 08:16 AM	#743
Canefan1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Homestead Posts: 1,247	I’m embarrassed to admit that that I don’t know what the Rolex class/lineups consist of. I know of the Cellini line,but not the others.

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