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greekbum · 3 June 2012, 10:12 AM

Rolex IMHO have taken prices now to levels that the 2nd hand dealers are not heavy buyers at even 25-35% off today's msrp. It is my estimation that resellers were over 50%-70% of the buyers from AD's. They in essence have taken these guys out of the picture as there is not enough buyers out there at these levels for them to tie up there money for a very small % return. Rolex AD's will soon if not already be the place that has the inventory for the few that want to pay these prices.

z32turbo · 3 June 2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

Rolex IMHO have taken prices now to levels that the 2nd hand dealers are not heavy buyers at even 25-35% off today's msrp. It is my estimation that resellers were over 50%-70% of the buyers from AD's. They in essence have taken these guys out of the picture as there is not enough buyers out there at these levels for them to tie up there money for a very small % return. Rolex AD's will soon if not already be the place that has the inventory for the few that want to pay these prices.

Interesting thought. I never figured that resellers accounted for that high a percent of total AD purchases.

TempoKing · 3 June 2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

Rolex IMHO have taken prices now to levels that the 2nd hand dealers are not heavy buyers at even 25-35% off today's msrp. It is my estimation that resellers were over 50%-70% of the buyers from AD's. They in essence have taken these guys out of the picture as there is not enough buyers out there at these levels for them to tie up there money for a very small % return. Rolex AD's will soon if not already be the place that has the inventory for the few that want to pay these prices.

Interesting - I never thought authorised dealers were dealing with resellers.

caryyee · 4 June 2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TempoKing

Interesting - I never thought authorised dealers were dealing with resellers.

Where do you think re-seller's source their watches from???? Rolex only distributes to AD's ....

bmms8 · 3 June 2012, 12:55 PM

hey i think this was asked a couple times but not answered unless i missed it, but is there an increase on Datejust models as well? specifically the 116234? Thanks!

greekbum · 3 June 2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bmms8

hey i think this was asked a couple times but not answered unless i missed it, but is there an increase on Datejust models as well? specifically the 116234? Thanks!

The new price is $7850 on a Oyster bracelet and $7950 on a Jubilee Bracelet

bmms8 · 3 June 2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

The new price is $7850 on a Oyster bracelet and $7950 on a Jubilee Bracelet

Thank you sir for the quick response!

ingoodtime · 3 June 2012, 01:17 PM

Well, glad I got my couple a Rolexes when I did. My 116710 had a 7000 msrp in what, Oct 2009? Now up 1400.00 bucks. Even though there are a few pieces I desire, I have plenty of other things to drop 8500.00 on.Cars are getting old, house is getting old, I'm getting old!

I wish Rolex all the best in their emerging markets. I think here in the U.S., many will be forced to acquire less expensive brands. It is a shame that Rolex is pricing many of their past supporters out of the Rolex market. :-(

Deepsea Florida · 3 June 2012, 01:19 PM

What's the new price of a WG Sub-C ?

I got mine for 12% off from a AD about 9 months ago...list I think was 34,000 got it for like 29800 or 29900 + tax ...so it still cost me like 31,700 (crazy, and not like anyone is going to cough up 30k for mine...the bracelet scratches pretty easily)

greekbum · 3 June 2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Deepsea Florida

What's the new price of a WG Sub-C ?

I got mine for 12% off from a AD about 9 months ago...list I think was 34,000 got it for like 29800 or 29900 + tax ...so it still cost me like 31,700 (crazy, and not like anyone is going to cough up 30k for mine...the bracelet scratches pretty easily)

Only $36,850

NorthernPike · 3 June 2012, 01:27 PM

Tagged price was 34K and change here in Canada recently. Hasn't changed for quite some time. Our dollar's par with the U.S. lately.
I'd LOVE to have one! My grail. Not likely to happen, unfortunately.

floater156 · 3 June 2012, 02:53 PM

I still want a YG DDII

bewithabob · 3 June 2012, 03:10 PM

I would be a lot more concerned if we were seeing deflation.

As far I am concerned, I hope we never reach a point when they have to stop raising prices, because when that day comes we will all be in trouble.

konjoo · 4 June 2012, 06:17 AM

Thank you guys. As I learned that the price will increase on monday, I decided to buy my Explorer. So this saturday I tried to find a retailer that had one. After 3 attempts I found one. In the retailer I found that they had already apply the new price! After a small talk they agreed with me that the increase should be applied on monday.
Well, I am an happy man with the watch I dream of.

MY-WATCH · 4 June 2012, 03:28 PM

Thanks

lady yachtmaster · 7 June 2012, 04:50 AM

All of you that feel Rolex is now out of reach, will you consider Tudor? Sounds like Rolex knows exactly what they are doing in the US Market.

Ed Rooney · 7 June 2012, 07:14 AM

5 Grand delta for two-tone vs stainless steel. How do they justify that? A SS sub was 5 Grand just a few short years ago.

I will stick with my SD and vintage DeVille, then maybe pick up a pre-owned planet ocean.

3 June 2012, 10:12 AM	#1
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Rolex IMHO have taken prices now to levels that the 2nd hand dealers are not heavy buyers at even 25-35% off today's msrp. It is my estimation that resellers were over 50%-70% of the buyers from AD's. They in essence have taken these guys out of the picture as there is not enough buyers out there at these levels for them to tie up there money for a very small % return. Rolex AD's will soon if not already be the place that has the inventory for the few that want to pay these prices. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

3 June 2012, 01:17 PM	#8
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Well, glad I got my couple a Rolexes when I did. My 116710 had a 7000 msrp in what, Oct 2009? Now up 1400.00 bucks. Even though there are a few pieces I desire, I have plenty of other things to drop 8500.00 on.Cars are getting old, house is getting old, I'm getting old! I wish Rolex all the best in their emerging markets. I think here in the U.S., many will be forced to acquire less expensive brands. It is a shame that Rolex is pricing many of their past supporters out of the Rolex market. :-( __________________ Lee

3 June 2012, 02:53 PM	#12
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	I still want a YG DDII __________________ Lead by example through production.

3 June 2012, 03:10 PM	#13
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	I would be a lot more concerned if we were seeing deflation. As far I am concerned, I hope we never reach a point when they have to stop raising prices, because when that day comes we will all be in trouble. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

3 June 2012, 12:55 PM	#5
bmms8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 25	hey i think this was asked a couple times but not answered unless i missed it, but is there an increase on Datejust models as well? specifically the 116234? Thanks!

3 June 2012, 01:19 PM	#9
Deepsea Florida "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 504	What's the new price of a WG Sub-C ? I got mine for 12% off from a AD about 9 months ago...list I think was 34,000 got it for like 29800 or 29900 + tax ...so it still cost me like 31,700 (crazy, and not like anyone is going to cough up 30k for mine...the bracelet scratches pretty easily)

3 June 2012, 01:27 PM	#11
NorthernPike "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: LV, 1949 Everest Posts: 464	Tagged price was 34K and change here in Canada recently. Hasn't changed for quite some time. Our dollar's par with the U.S. lately. I'd LOVE to have one! My grail. Not likely to happen, unfortunately.

4 June 2012, 06:17 AM	#14
konjoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: paris Posts: 6	Thank you guys. As I learned that the price will increase on monday, I decided to buy my Explorer. So this saturday I tried to find a retailer that had one. After 3 attempts I found one. In the retailer I found that they had already apply the new price! After a small talk they agreed with me that the increase should be applied on monday. Well, I am an happy man with the watch I dream of.

4 June 2012, 03:28 PM	#15
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	Thanks

7 June 2012, 04:50 AM	#16
lady yachtmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Watch: Daytona Posts: 188	All of you that feel Rolex is now out of reach, will you consider Tudor? Sounds like Rolex knows exactly what they are doing in the US Market.

7 June 2012, 07:14 AM	#17
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	5 Grand delta for two-tone vs stainless steel. How do they justify that? A SS sub was 5 Grand just a few short years ago. I will stick with my SD and vintage DeVille, then maybe pick up a pre-owned planet ocean.

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