UK Price increase imminent

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Moggo

Probably true but they don't have any of the models people want to sell us anyway! :)


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exactly

[Shaky]

My circumstances mean that I would be more than happy to wait for a watch than pay an extra £500-1000 for it. I don't have the cash to throw at it like that.



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[Runnin' Rebel]

So if I fly over to UK and the 116610LVc is US 9450 I could get it for about 7270 UK pounds ?? If it's available?

[stevedssd]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

So if I fly over to UK and the 116610LVc is US 9450 I could get it for about 7270 UK pounds ?? If it's available?

More like £7,500 or there abouts from a Grey dealer not an AD

[Jacobson]

Current UK list price for 116610LV is £6600. But I've not seen one @ an AD since about April 2016

[Runnin' Rebel]

Originally Posted by Jacobson

Current UK list price for 116610LV is £6600. But I've not seen one @ an AD since about April 2016

Thanks

Is there any tax back at airport as you depart if not a U.K. Citizen? It's been a while since I've been there.

[Moggo]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Thanks



Is there any tax back at airport as you depart if not a U.K. Citizen? It's been a while since I've been there.

Don't tell them, they keep buying all our watches! :)


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[Simon_e]

I have been delaying buying 4 watches due to time, following a heads up from Paul I bought 2 watches today, If prices don't go up it makes zero difference to me it just caused me to focus and get on with things.
It's been years since I have bought a new Rolex, it was a nice experience again.
After buying the watches I DON'T think a price increase is coming soon - I was offered a as daytona with black dial at list price today or a white dial next week at list. If a price increase was imminent then I feel these watches would be held back.

[OldOak]

Originally Posted by Simon_e

I have been delaying buying 4 watches due to time, following a heads up from Paul I bought 2 watches today, If prices don't go up it makes zero difference to me it just caused me to focus and get on with things.

It's been years since I have bought a new Rolex, it was a nice experience again.

After buying the watches I DON'T think a price increase is coming soon - I was offered a as daytona with black dial at list price today or a white dial next week at list. If a price increase was imminent then I feel these watches would be held back.

In the UK? 2 Daytonas as easy as that in a week?


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[Simon_e]

Originally Posted by AndyPhillips6

In the UK? 2 Daytonas as easy as that in a week?


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I was shown the July allocation and was informed that they are also told to hold back 1 ss daytona for VIP's who make a substantial purchase. Black dial available today or white dial next week. I am NOT a VIP, just a lucky watch collector with a little money who is choosing to buy some watches now.
I have a low post count here but Scooba can vouch I am genuine, been about for 20 years on different forums.
Pictures up as soon as the second watch arrives

[OldOak]

Originally Posted by Simon_e

I was shown the July allocation and was informed that they are also told to hold back 1 ss daytona for VIP's who make a substantial purchase. Black dial available today or white dial nect week. I am NOT a VIP, just a lucky watch collector with a little money who is choosing to buy some watches now.
I have a low post count here but Scooba can vouch I am genuine, been about for 20 years on different forums.
Pictures up as soon as the second watch arrives

I truly hope that all of the Daytona sales are not based on that. My local is only a small AD so I guess they are not going to get as many as the big boys but relatively I spend a lot of my money with them, ok not a £25k watch but a lot over the years, moonwatch, Sub, DJ 41 etc so I would be annoyed if one person came in and bought a gold sub and walked out with one when my name has been on the list for ever!


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[Simon_e]

Originally Posted by AndyPhillips6

I truly hope that all of the Daytona sales are not based on that. My local is only a small AD so I guess they are not going to get as many as the big boys but relatively I spend a lot of my money with them, ok not a £25k watch but a lot over the years, moonwatch, Sub, DJ 41 etc so I would be annoyed if one person came in and bought a gold sub and walked out with one when my name has been on the list for ever!


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That's the way it is now it seems. I went in the shop 2 months ago to ask about a deal on an 18k piece for my wife and what discount was available, after a brief chat minimal discount was available but a deal could be done on hard to get watches. I said I would think about it. I never had to buy an 18k watch before(I only usually buy 18k used) to get a daytona but times have changed and I wanted an 18k watch.
The manager knew I was a serious collector and that I could buy the 18k much cheaper elsewhere so we did a deal.

Personally I am glad that AD's are selling the watches to customers and not the grey market which used to be common. I still find it annoying that they don't just sell to anybody local.

[scooba]

Originally Posted by AndyPhillips6

I truly hope that all of the Daytona sales are not based on that. My local is only a small AD so I guess they are not going to get as many as the big boys but relatively I spend a lot of my money with them, ok not a £25k watch but a lot over the years, moonwatch, Sub, DJ 41 etc so I would be annoyed if one person came in and bought a gold sub and walked out with one when my name has been on the list for ever!


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Hi,

I have known Simon for many years, He must have 40 watches , He defo has done the deal. I have seen his wifes watch its bloody lovely 18k 28mm ladies dj with a beautiful diamond dial .

I was told by my AD who I have known for 25 yrs , Rolex are encouraging them to only try and sell hard to get pieces with a significant purchase, This defo falls into the category spelt out to me a Ladies 18k will allow you too buy a Ceramic 500 , I know what else S is working on so he will be back with another 500 shortly.

hth

[scooba]

Originally Posted by Simon_e

I have been delaying buying 4 watches due to time, following a heads up from Paul I bought 2 watches today, If prices don't go up it makes zero difference to me it just caused me to focus and get on with things.
It's been years since I have bought a new Rolex, it was a nice experience again.
After buying the watches I DON'T think a price increase is coming soon - I was offered a as daytona with black dial at list price today or a white dial next week at list. If a price increase was imminent then I feel these watches would be held back.

Hi Simon,

I love the picture of your wifes new 28mm DJ the diamond work on the dial looks stunning , Christ that was quick work I only mentioned this post Yesterday and said heads up . As you say it galvanised or brought the purchase into focus . I hope you both have time to enjoy the new watches as I know how busy you both are. Post me a Pic with the Mc12 in the back ground

[Deepsea Blue]

Spoke to a trusted local AD and he no notification of a price increase on the horizon.

Hoping not as my Daytona C is fast looming my way.

[Director EDTF]

Nice collection!

[Runnin' Rebel]

I have a free 16710 box and papers shipping included for anyone except members who live in U.K.

[Moggo]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

I have a free 16710 box and papers shipping included for anyone except members who live in U.K.

Haha


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[Haywood_Milton]

There can be few members who would benefit more than I if there were a UK price rise, or who might have more to gain by creating any excitement that one might be imminent.

I am not expecting one.

One thing which should be made clear to those who keep raising it : the calendar timing of previous rises and the length of time since the last rise are absolute irrelevances.

A rise will likely take effect on the 1st of a month, most commonly when currencies (specifically GBP / SFr) and / or commodity prices have been at an insufferable level for any sustained period.

Haywood

[scooba]

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

There can be few members who would benefit more than I if there were a UK price rise, or who might have more to gain by creating any excitement that one might be imminent.

I am not expecting one.

One thing which should be made clear to those who keep raising it : the calendar timing of previous rises and the length of time since the last rise are absolute irrelevances.

A rise will likely take effect on the 1st of a month, most commonly when currencies (specifically GBP / SFr) and / or commodity prices have been at an insufferable level for any sustained period.

Haywood

I don't think any member would benefit more from a price increase H , Thats sort of why we ask you for advice "your connections" are always spot on.

[Deepsea Blue]

Still no news then

[Haywood_Milton]

The OP logged into the forum this morning, too.

Ho Hum.

[Shaky]

Prices all still look the same this morning !

I hear nothing on the horizon either.

[Shaky]

Scooba, yes it is the cheapest place in the world I believe without any discounts that may be had in other parts of the globe.

[Shaky]

If this situation was replicated for something like an electronic piece of equipment, I think the manufacturers wouldn't care about the financial disparity as they would be selling everything they could produce, sheer volume would soon make up a slight loss in profit per unit.

It would be interesting to see figures if Rolex just kept punting SS sports watches into the UK.

If some of the stories about London AD numerous calls per day and walk ins asking for watches is true, they would be laughing at the minute

[Haywood_Milton]

The OP has been on the forum again this evening. I'm puzzled why no further post.

[Bob the brush]

I went to my AD last Monday to drop my TOG off for warranty work, enquired about an Air King, which they hadn't in stock, I got a call this morning, they just had one delivered, it's mine if I want it. They are holding this for me till Saturday. It will be a long week!

[garyfromleeds]

" Wigan Steve " has now left the building

[Etschell]

Now I know how ops dealer got him to buy pm at full retail.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Etschell

Now I know how ops dealer got him to buy pm at full retail.

You saying he got played like Jordan's Driver?