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Old 27 January 2018, 02:02 PM   #61
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I dont doubt the OP info, but I call BS somewhere along the line.
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:02 PM   #62
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Maybe they hit their decade goal and are waiting til 2020 to ramp up production ... maybe they’ll even sit this Basel out. Interesting times !


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Old 27 January 2018, 02:13 PM   #63
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I just can’t pair that piece of information with all the “incomings” of ss watches including tons of hulks, blnr..... etc
The other day I got a call from an AD I never even bought anything from offering me a SD43!! Because I left my name down for a ss Daytona!!
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:17 PM   #64
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Hate to admit it since I bought 2 Rolexes in last 4 months, but ramping down for the new movement makes most sense. They’re clearing up inventory with all the recent incomings.
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:17 PM   #65
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Rolex produces the most luxury watches in the world.

They can definitely cut back on production,

-then demand will increase substantially

-more exclusivity

-large price increase will happen

-all watches will be sold without discount

thanks for keeping us in the loop Geraldo!
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:18 PM   #66
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Rolex produces the most luxury watches in the world.

They can definitely cut back on production,

-then demand will increase substantially

-more exclusivity

-large price increase will happen

-all watches will be sold without discount
Here's some relatively recent Market Share data.

https://www.statisticbrain.com/wrist...ry-statistics/
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:19 PM   #67
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Putting the squeeze on the grey dealers if true. Only explanation that makes sense to me.
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:20 PM   #68
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I have a good relationship with my Ad and last time I went there , the Rolex rep was there working on an order and I had the chance to chat a bit with him , he even explained me how they place the orders, they make wish lists and they don't know what Rolex will ship until the shipment is ready to leave Switzerland , at least that's what he told me, again this was the Rolex rep not an AD employee.In that conversation he mentioned something about Rolex and SS professional supply for the upcoming months, I though it was the mentioned shortage every AD was suffering , but now with these news , makes sense, and I'm talking about an AD on where the manager has become a friend and he has helped me get desired pieces , iMO with Basel very close this must a move into new models , but I can be wrong, I just hope it's for the best .

Now I just need to get a BLNR or Blue Skydweller soon:)
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:21 PM   #69
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Controlling the supply, controls the demand, which gives them the power to price. I don’t think the emphasis on punishing greys is true.
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:22 PM   #70
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My guess is they’re retooling for new movements/models. It would also be perfect timing for the dreaded price increase. Gonna be an exciting Basel!
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:25 PM   #71
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Rolex produces the most luxury watches in the world.

They can definitely cut back on production,

-then demand will increase substantially

-more exclusivity

-large price increase will happen

-all watches will be sold without discount


It seems Rolex values brand much more than immediate sales. They could easily sell more watches.
I doubt there will be big news at Basel this year as that is not their way either.
Unlike most companies, they seem to take the long view and it seems to work for them so far, even though it upsets a very small subset of their customers.


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Old 27 January 2018, 02:35 PM   #72
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There's an interesting article in Watchtime 8/2017 about sales and China's impact on Swiss watch sales. In it they talk about overproduction across the board for Swiss watch companies and that they are cutting back production, buying back inventory, etc to have supply meet demand. They also talk about the gray market being used as a dumping ground for excess inventory and how the Swiss don't like that, obvioiusly.

We don't have clear sales numbers for Rolex, but if the industry as a whole is awash with inventory, chances are Rolex is feeling the pain as well and need to do something about it. It's easy to think in our own little TRF bubble that sales are booming and they need to increase production, but who knows?
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:37 PM   #73
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:40 PM   #74
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:44 PM   #75
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I can imagine how bad supply will be in Oz.
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:49 PM   #76
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A last desperate attempt by the AD - grey dealer contubernium to get rid of their excess inventory in the face of increased arrivals.
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Old 27 January 2018, 02:50 PM   #77
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It would only make sense if there is a major change across the board.....even PM models. No need to produce what’s being phased out....seems a little unbelievable....but who knows...maybe it’s all about a price increase soon....
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Old 27 January 2018, 03:15 PM   #78
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Does anyone remember if something similar happened during the change from 316 to 904?
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Old 27 January 2018, 03:15 PM   #79
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Could have do with the future of retail sales. Not that retail is going away but how we shop for products certainly has changed over the last few years and will continue. Brick and Mortar stores continue to decline. Rolex certainly is aware of this. Their distribution network will definitely get smaller as time goes on. We all know Rolex does not allow their AD’s sell online. Many believe its to preserve the image and prestige of the product line. Could be? It certainly preserves their ability to control online sales when the time comes for a primarily online distribution system. Limiting production and availability to AD’s will squeeze many to stop carrying the line. The profit margins are to narrow to justify the high cost of high end retail space. Especially if they can’t even get the inventory to sell. Would Rolex open 100 company owned boutiques where people can go demo the watches. Then the consumer can order online? After all how many people use AD’s right now as demonstration centers. Go to the AD, check out the watch, walk out the door and order it online in the gray market.

I’ve heard many times here that AD’s work off a 30% markup. That’s not enough to survive the future of brick and mortar stores.

Or maybe there’s a dozen other scenarios. Would anyone have believed 10 years ago that people would drop $90k on a electric car sold at the shopping mall? Would people forgo the AD experience? They may not have a choice. Who knows? Oh, Rolex knows.

Thanks Geraldo for the info.
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Old 27 January 2018, 03:32 PM   #80
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Thank you Rolex for saving me some quid!! I just have plans to add an Explorer II anyways in 2018.
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Old 27 January 2018, 03:35 PM   #81
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Hmmmmmm I think new movements or big announcements coming from Baselworld!
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Old 27 January 2018, 03:45 PM   #82
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Old 27 January 2018, 03:51 PM   #83
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Limited production and allocation to ADs are two different things. Rolex boutique is the way to go.
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Old 27 January 2018, 03:57 PM   #84
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I guess ill have to start buying omegas now.
Heck! I'll join you at Baselworld 2018 at the Omega booth.Imagine how the future would be like, hearing and reading daily news of schools of Piranhas on a Rolex feeding frenzy!
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Old 27 January 2018, 04:27 PM   #85
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Wonder why everyone's afraid to say it, but let's face it, Rolex is a political company. You ever taken a good hard look at the who's-who that wear these things? Rolex isn't in it to make a buck. They don't have to. That's why they're doing what they're doing.
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Old 27 January 2018, 04:49 PM   #86
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Heck! I'll join you at Baselworld 2018 at the Omega booth.Imagine how the future would be like, hearing and reading daily news of schools of Piranhas on a Rolex feeding frenzy!
Im actually in the market for a Moonwatch. Omega seems like good value at this point and don't have to go on a waiting list.
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Old 27 January 2018, 05:08 PM   #87
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Limited production and allocation to ADs are two different things. Rolex boutique is the way to go.
Rolex boutiques are still just independent AD's unlike most other brands who own and operate their mono brand stores. These AD's just don't sell other brands. Or are you suggesting Rolex get into the retail business?
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Old 27 January 2018, 05:24 PM   #88
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Looks like the 2nd hand market of S/S will only go up even more


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Old 27 January 2018, 05:26 PM   #89
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Buyers in the UK won't notice any difference in stock levels at ADs.
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Old 27 January 2018, 05:28 PM   #90
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Ok, I will monitor the price of my 2016 Explorer from now on. When it hits EUR 25k I will probably sell!
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