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AMCK87 · 16 April 2015, 11:01 AM

Hello all, was talking to my friendly AD today and was notified that IWC will be dropping prices in the U.S. on May 1st. His estimate is close to 10% on all models. I was looking to buy an IWC on behalf of a friend and he told me to wait! Who says all ADs are bad? Thought I'd pass along the news in case anyone is considering an IWC purchase.

Urosfan · 16 April 2015, 11:04 AM

Interesting thanks for he info

Zuger · 16 April 2015, 11:06 AM

Thanks!

B. Doggy · 16 April 2015, 12:19 PM

I will be surprised...though intrigued if they did.

Maxy · 16 April 2015, 12:21 PM

With brands lowering prices, I think Rolex won't increase prices anytime soon.

kilyung · 16 April 2015, 01:08 PM

Damn. Now I HAVE to buy that IWC Minute Repeater!!

JD521 · 16 April 2015, 01:26 PM

Yes, confirmed the same. He didn't get into specific percentages but definitely a price drop on 5/1.

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watchucallit · 16 April 2015, 01:29 PM

well IWC is a fairly discounted brand and on new old stock--- probably won't affect bottom line unless you buying from an AD that does not discount or a Boutique only model

malarky_hk · 16 April 2015, 10:57 PM

Thanks for the info. May have to keep my eyes open for any deals to be had.

GB-man · 17 April 2015, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Damn. Now I HAVE to buy that IWC Minute Repeater!!

I trust you have seen the one govberg has? Maybe MR aren't the best to buy preowned

I thought about it for a few moments and said, no I can't afford you lol

kilyung · 17 April 2015, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I trust you have seen the one govberg has? Maybe MR aren't the best to buy preowned

I thought about it for a few moments and said, no I can't afford you lol

I have but I want the newer model with the subdial at 6pm... the 5449-06 (platinum).

Why do you think preowned MRs are bad, Tom? Granted you're probably looking at several thousand in service charges to get it cleaned up - Patek is around $7k.

tigerpac · 17 April 2015, 04:15 AM

I knew their prices were too high ;)

SMD · 17 April 2015, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by watchucallit

well IWC is a fairly discounted brand and on new old stock--- probably won't affect bottom line unless you buying from an AD that does not discount or a Boutique only model

The real question is whether they adjusted wholesale pricing or just retail. If they wanted to get a handle on discounting they would not adjust wholesale.

GB-man · 17 April 2015, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I have but I want the newer model with the subdial at 6pm... the 5449-06 (platinum).

Why do you think preowned MRs are bad, Tom? Granted you're probably looking at several thousand in service charges to get it cleaned up - Patek is around $7k.

Ahhhhh this one

Had to pull out the catalogue lol

Well if true it would be knocked down to just over 100. With a good discount it would be a lot of watch for the money. Flawless dial as well

Racerdj · 17 April 2015, 09:38 PM

Another sign of the health of the fine watch market?

mps354 · 18 April 2015, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Ahhhhh this one

Had to pull out the catalogue lol

Well if true it would be knocked down to just over 100. With a good discount it would be a lot of watch for the money. Flawless dial as well

beautiful. I saw the one listed at govberg, but I think this one is better looking with the subdial at 6

lapince · 19 April 2015, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I have but I want the newer model with the subdial at 6pm... the 5449-06 (platinum).

Why do you think preowned MRs are bad, Tom? Granted you're probably looking at several thousand in service charges to get it cleaned up - Patek is around $7k.

If ever I get a minute repeater, probably never on fact, I would save up for a Patek 5078, it breathes class and elegance and has the most amazing complication IMO, don't know why I have such a fascination for MR pieces

BlueHeron · 24 April 2015, 11:58 PM

I was just in Hong Kong in a great IWC shop and was told that the reduction was for European customers whose currency has dropped versus the dollar and other currencies.

malarky_hk · 25 April 2015, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueHeron

I was just in Hong Kong in a great IWC shop and was told that the reduction was for European customers whose currency has dropped versus the dollar and other currencies.

Really? Seems to be just the opposite of what Patek is doing. Price decrease for the countries with stronger currencies and price hike for countries with a weaker currency.

16 April 2015, 11:01 AM	#1
AMCK87 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,339	IWC price drop coming 5/1 Hello all, was talking to my friendly AD today and was notified that IWC will be dropping prices in the U.S. on May 1st. His estimate is close to 10% on all models. I was looking to buy an IWC on behalf of a friend and he told me to wait! Who says all ADs are bad? Thought I'd pass along the news in case anyone is considering an IWC purchase.

16 April 2015, 12:19 PM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I will be surprised...though intrigued if they did. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

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Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Another sign of the health of the fine watch market? __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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16 April 2015, 11:04 AM	#2
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Interesting thanks for he info

16 April 2015, 11:06 AM	#3
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	Thanks!

16 April 2015, 12:21 PM	#5
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	With brands lowering prices, I think Rolex won't increase prices anytime soon.

16 April 2015, 01:08 PM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Damn. Now I HAVE to buy that IWC Minute Repeater!!

16 April 2015, 01:26 PM	#7
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	Yes, confirmed the same. He didn't get into specific percentages but definitely a price drop on 5/1. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 April 2015, 01:29 PM	#8
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,218	well IWC is a fairly discounted brand and on new old stock--- probably won't affect bottom line unless you buying from an AD that does not discount or a Boutique only model

16 April 2015, 10:57 PM	#9
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Thanks for the info. May have to keep my eyes open for any deals to be had.

17 April 2015, 04:15 AM	#12
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 673	I knew their prices were too high ;)

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BlueHeron "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New York Posts: 425	I was just in Hong Kong in a great IWC shop and was told that the reduction was for European customers whose currency has dropped versus the dollar and other currencies.

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