Rolex is underpriced....

[Arthur Daley]

Originally Posted by bigrustypig

Rolex underpriced? Hmmmm....if they were under-priced as some they are, why are there still lots of other Rolexes at the display windows at the ADs?

For the same reasons that car dealers have inventory on their lots and Wal-Mart (and every other retailer the world over) has fully stocked shelves. Amount of products on shelves/display cabinets isn't indicative of under (or over) pricing - you'd need to known things like volume / inventory turns to draw meaningful insight.

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by FremStar

Enjoy Chicago sir! One of my favorite city's in the World! Have fun on Michigan Ave if you go! Tell Laura at the TWC Boutique that Sam from NY says hello!

Thanks!

We stay on Michigan avenue, just next to the omega boutique.

Chicago is great!

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well in the UK its over that now for petrol and even more for diesel.

Yes ny comment was on US gas prices. We pay about 8,20 USD à gallon in Finland.

[Dilemma]

I'm quite happy they're constantly raising their prices and pricing people out of the market

This post? It REEKS of a snobbish mindset. No offense, but a clue. Please find one.

[opaline460]

Originally Posted by robertccy

If everyone here agreed that rolex is underprice, how about we write to rolex and ask them to double the price of their products. so that the 2nd hand value of our rolexes will be increased.

[bayerische]

I tried on the Blancpain Fifty fathoms today, and compared to it, the sub is underpriced! Or the FF is severly overpriced at 13.000 USD + tax. IMHO.

Strange, since I've always loved the look of the FF.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by bayerische

I tried on the Blancpain Fifty fathoms today, and compared to it, the sub is underpriced! Or the FF is severly overpriced at 13.000 USD + tax. IMHO.

Strange, since I've always loved the look of the FF.

Plus the FF is on a strap.

[FremStar]

Originally Posted by bayerische

I tried on the Blancpain Fifty fathoms today, and compared to it, the sub is underpriced! Or the FF is severly overpriced at 13.000 USD + tax. IMHO.

Strange, since I've always loved the look of the FF.

Originally Posted by Art 1

Plus the FF is on a strap.

I echo both of your sentiments/comments

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by FremStar

I echo both of your sentiments/comments

I don't want to "bash" this watch, I know there's quite à few on fellow members wrists, but it did nothing for me.

The old 40mm version could perhaps.

[JustABreathAway]

Originally Posted by Dilemma

This post? It REEKS of a snobbish mindset. No offense, but a clue. Please find one.

I completely stand by the entirety of my post and even that particular bit you took out of context.

A big reason I purchased a Rolex was that it's a prestigious luxury watch that most cannot afford. The more people are priced out of purchasing one new, the more prestigious and exclusive my watch becomes - same with the houses in my neighborhood, same with my cars, and with all my material possessions. This may offend your sensibilities, but it is the absolute truth.

My iPhone is a far more accurate time piece than my Rolex for 1/100 of the cost, so of course sporting a solid gold DDII has value in it's heritage, prestige, exclusivity, and all else that it represents.

I don't ask you to understand what I've put myself through to be able to purchase a DDII as a completely self-made 33 year old. But that fact that most can't afford a DDII, and scheduled price increases make it ever harder to obtain, are a fairly big part of why I have this on my wrist.

[Mickey®]

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

I completely stand by the entirety of my post and even that particular bit you took out of context.

A big reason I purchased a Rolex was that it's a prestigious luxury watch that most cannot afford. The more people are priced out of purchasing one new, the more prestigious and exclusive my watch becomes - same with the houses in my neighborhood, same with my cars, and with all my material possessions. This may offend your sensibilities, but it is the absolute truth.

My iPhone is a far more accurate time piece than my Rolex for 1/100 of the cost, so of course sporting a solid gold DDII has value in it's heritage, prestige, exclusivity, and all else that it represents.

I don't ask you to understand what I've put myself through to be able to purchase a DDII as a completely self-made 33 year old. But that fact that most can't afford a DDII, and scheduled price increases make it ever harder to obtain, are a fairly big part of why I have this on my wrist.

Not being argumentative and I hate to break it to you...people spend what you paid for your hard to obtain DDII on houses they rent for a long weekend in St. Barts (etc.) I'm sure you know this.

Many would laugh at what we think are exclusive Rolex.

Sorry I had to throw my 2 cents in as I want to hear more of your thoughts because I just can not relate to the mindset..."the more prestigious and exclusive my watch becomes"?

[JustABreathAway]

Originally Posted by Mickey®

Not being argumentative and I hate to break it to you...people spend what you paid for your hard to obtain DDII on houses they rent for a long weekend in St. Barts (etc.) I'm sure you know this.

Many would laugh at what we think are exclusive Rolex.

Sorry I had to throw my 2 cents in as I want to hear more of your thoughts because I just can not relate to the mindset..."the more prestigious and exclusive my watch becomes"?

Certainly, to your above points. My mindset remains, however.

[Mickey®]

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

Certainly, to your above points. My mindset remains, however.

Indubitable

[FremStar]

C'mon gents lets play fair, overpriced or not our hobby is a silly one, however, very enjoyable. We all have our different reasons for spending cold cash on our timepieces and I don't think we should try and justify our purchases to anyone online. Let's just enjoy them and have fun

[Mickey®]

Originally Posted by FremStar

C'mon gents lets play fair, overpriced or not our hobby is a silly one, however, very enjoyable. We all have our different reasons for spending cold cash on our timepieces and I don't think we should try and justify our purchases to anyone online. Let's just enjoy them and have fun

Ah your no fun...

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by kloubik

On the other hand they make about 700k watches a year at Rolex, i.e. it most likely takes only minutes to make a Sub.

A lot of us like to giggle about the Rolex claim that it takes a year to make a Rolex, but to claim that it takes Rolex a few minutes to make a Sub is ill-informed at best.

I don't know the whole process of making a Rolex, but one must consider that Rolex is involved in the production of virtually every component in their watches.

Yes, the raw materials are out-sourced and the crystals are probably out-sourced, but virtually everything else is fabricated by Rolex, including the production of their own gold alloys.

It may very well take only a few minutes to put a crystal, a movement, a case back, some gaskets, and a bracelet together on an assembly line, but an awful lot of processes were completed before assembly began, including COSC certification.

[Dilemma]

and with all my material possessions

It's just "Stuff" it means nothing.

This may offend your sensibilities

It doesn't offend me in the slightest.

But that fact that most can't afford a DDII, and scheduled price increases make it ever harder to obtain, are a fairly big part of why I have this on my wrist.

We all have different reasons for wearing a Rolex, surely. Your reason is clearly for status, and that's your business.

But let me remind you Mr. 33 year old "Self made" man; all your possessions are just "Stuff," they mean nothing.

[JustABreathAway]

Originally Posted by Dilemma

We all have different reasons for wearing a Rolex, surely.

Well said, and I'll leave it at that.

[Dilemma]

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

Well said, and I'll leave it at that.

[RedBaronF2001]

Originally Posted by bayerische

I tried on the Blancpain Fifty fathoms today, and compared to it, the sub is underpriced! Or the FF is severly overpriced at 13.000 USD + tax. IMHO.

Strange, since I've always loved the look of the FF.

I own and enjoy both and the Fifty Fathoms' build quality is a step up from the SubC IMHO. It's not worth the difference in MSRPs, but on the second hand market the FFs are a bargain.

[liptonnr]

I have seen this thread topic for the last few days and I have avoided reading it because I do not think Rolex is underpriced! Fortunately, i had some time and the suspense of it was killing me. I clicked and thought what the hell? I would be willing to bet the majority of people on this forum do not think rolex is inderpriced. I have not and will not pay full retail price for any watch...including Rolex. The fact is Rolex charges what the market will accommodate...nothing more and nothing less. I do not get the intention of this post but to each there own!

[chicfarmer1]

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

I don't ask you to understand what I've put myself through to be able to purchase a DDII as a completely self-made 33 year old.

Completely self-made, with no leg up from anyone, no connections, no financial backers? Very, very rarely does that happen, but let's assume it might.

Aside from that, this is a community of successful people, so there's no particular better or worse reason to love one's watches versus others' reasons, whether status or time telling or pretty dials.

[Zed Homme]

This thread has definitely turned to crap.

[HL65]

Another thread that has run it's course. Game over on this one and no reason to state the obvious as why...