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t65tampa · 27 February 2019, 04:22 AM

Yes. When? I don't know.

shaunylw · 27 February 2019, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Swashplate

100% guaranteed increase of 30% or more so the time is now to buy what you want if you can find it......or that's the story I told my wife ;)

If the submariner date gets north of 11k, it’s not worth it. Daytona 30%, absolutely.

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NYG1121 · 27 February 2019, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by shaunylw

If the submariner date gets north of 11k, it’s not worth it. Daytona 30%, absolutely.

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People will still line up to buy it. Just like with previous price increases. I actually think Rolex can do this more liberally now as it grows it's Tudor brand underneath it.

JacksonStone · 27 February 2019, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by shaunylw

If the submariner date gets north of 11k, it’s not worth it.

A 20% increase would put the current Sub Date at $10,260, which is still over $300 less than a fully-stickered one lists for on DavidSW. I wonder how many would actually sell at that price, though.

OysterBracelet · 27 February 2019, 05:30 AM

Rare to have a price rise close to Baselworld.

Little machines · 27 February 2019, 06:07 AM

Rolex might raise it’s prices but as consumers we create 30 to 110 percent increases I wouldn’t worry about Rolex raising it’s price it will not be as bad as our demand for these watches.

Jason71 · 27 February 2019, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

A 20% increase would put the current Sub Date at $10,260, which is still over $300 less than a fully-stickered one lists for on DavidSW. I wonder how many would actually sell at that price, though.

All of them

Mr. K · 27 February 2019, 06:25 AM

I remember when I'd need to buy before Valentine's day because price increases always came in February around that time.

But those were also the days you could guess the discount based upon the metal. SS, TT or solid gold.

tyler1980 · 27 February 2019, 06:56 AM

is there a line on this in vegas? Or more importantly for discontinuations? Might as well have some fun while we are at it

Dsmith1974 · 27 February 2019, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jimcameron

100% to 0%

Next question.

Could you be a little less specific? 😂

lecorsaire · 27 February 2019, 07:45 AM

It’s very likely. Rolex really hasn’t increased prices much if at all in the U.S. in the past 5 years. Sure they have bumped up the prices of some new models (steel BLRO, CHNR) but not the older ones.

KFP55 · 27 February 2019, 07:48 AM

Just got back from shopping for a DJ for my wife, from the same AD I bout my GMT LN a couple of months ago. His question when we said we need to think about it: “why would you wait? Just so you can pay the higher price next month?” He said they aren’t allowed to discount any of the SS models, even the DJ. Told him I’d take it now if he bundled a BLRO or BLNR, but he said the wait would be several years. Didn’t sit well...

lecorsaire · 27 February 2019, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KFP55

Just got back from shopping for a DJ for my wife, from the same AD I bout my GMT LN a couple of months ago. His question when we said we need to think about it: “why would you wait? Just so you can pay the higher price next month?” He said they aren’t allowed to discount any of the SS models, even the DJ. Told him I’d take it now if he bundled a BLRO or BLNR, but he said the wait would be several years. Didn’t sit well...

Just pick up the Datejust unworn (stickers and everything) from a grey. There is no benefit to buying this from the AD. It’s not expensive enough to get you a BLRO or Daytona bundled in a deal.

awol123 · 27 February 2019, 08:09 AM

Are ADs holding stock in hopes of price increase?

JacksonStone · 27 February 2019, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KFP55

His question when we said we need to think about it: “why would you wait? Just so you can pay the higher price next month?”

That's some next-level Jedi mind-trick shiz right there. He should patent it, because pretty soon every salesman is going to be using it.

mikeyatc · 27 February 2019, 10:12 AM

A price increase isn't going to do jack sh!t to fix the shortage unless Rolex increases supply. A price increase (without supply increase) will only help the grey dealers.

Hollie_Rollie · 27 February 2019, 10:38 AM

I can see a 10% price increase across the board. Pretty soon I'll just move on to Patek or AP since Rolex is trying to price themselves into that bracket. If I'm going to be spending haute horology money I mind as well buy haute horology and not a mid level mass produced watch.

lecorsaire · 27 February 2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollie_Rollie

I can see a 10% price increase across the board. Pretty soon I'll just move on to Patek or AP since Rolex is trying to price themselves into that bracket. If I'm going to be spending haute horology money I mind as well buy haute horology and not a mid level mass produced watch.

It doesn't work that way. Patek and AP will just raise their prices. Of course pre-owned Calatravas and stuff like that will remain close to where they are but those aren't the ones that people are crazy about.

shaunylw · 27 February 2019, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lecorsaire

It doesn't work that way. Patek and AP will just raise their prices. Of course pre-owned Calatravas and stuff like that will remain close to where they are but those aren't the ones that people are crazy about.

I don’t know that Rolex is in the Patek category. Why would Rolex care if Patek or AP raises their prices? Rolex is still going to be the most affordable of the 3 regardless of quality.

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77T · 27 February 2019, 01:10 PM

The probability = 100%
The timing is anyone’s guess.

Not likely before the Basel show, so I’d say 99% chance the next increase will be after the show.

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watchwatcher · 27 February 2019, 02:34 PM

I would say the odds range from the unknowable to the unknowable. Just a hunch.

SkyJuice · 27 February 2019, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by junior_

on an infinite timescale, 100%.

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27 February 2019, 04:22 AM	#31
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,262	Yes. When? I don't know. __________________ t65tampa

27 February 2019, 06:56 AM	#39
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	is there a line on this in vegas? Or more importantly for discontinuations? Might as well have some fun while we are at it __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

27 February 2019, 07:45 AM	#41
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	It’s very likely. Rolex really hasn’t increased prices much if at all in the U.S. in the past 5 years. Sure they have bumped up the prices of some new models (steel BLRO, CHNR) but not the older ones. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

27 February 2019, 01:10 PM	#50
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	The probability = 100% The timing is anyone’s guess. Not likely before the Basel show, so I’d say 99% chance the next increase will be after the show. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

27 February 2019, 05:30 AM	#35
OysterBracelet Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: UK Posts: 276	Rare to have a price rise close to Baselworld.

27 February 2019, 06:07 AM	#36
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,656	Rolex might raise it’s prices but as consumers we create 30 to 110 percent increases I wouldn’t worry about Rolex raising it’s price it will not be as bad as our demand for these watches.

27 February 2019, 06:25 AM	#38
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	I remember when I'd need to buy before Valentine's day because price increases always came in February around that time. But those were also the days you could guess the discount based upon the metal. SS, TT or solid gold.

27 February 2019, 07:48 AM	#42
KFP55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Needham, MA Posts: 173	Just got back from shopping for a DJ for my wife, from the same AD I bout my GMT LN a couple of months ago. His question when we said we need to think about it: “why would you wait? Just so you can pay the higher price next month?” He said they aren’t allowed to discount any of the SS models, even the DJ. Told him I’d take it now if he bundled a BLRO or BLNR, but he said the wait would be several years. Didn’t sit well...

27 February 2019, 08:09 AM	#44
awol123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: US Posts: 111	Are ADs holding stock in hopes of price increase?

27 February 2019, 10:12 AM	#46
mikeyatc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: conus Watch: 16610 Posts: 222	A price increase isn't going to do jack sh!t to fix the shortage unless Rolex increases supply. A price increase (without supply increase) will only help the grey dealers.

27 February 2019, 10:38 AM	#47
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,353	I can see a 10% price increase across the board. Pretty soon I'll just move on to Patek or AP since Rolex is trying to price themselves into that bracket. If I'm going to be spending haute horology money I mind as well buy haute horology and not a mid level mass produced watch.

27 February 2019, 02:34 PM	#51
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I would say the odds range from the unknowable to the unknowable. Just a hunch.

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