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Willgotthepower · 21 July 2011, 11:31 AM

Just got back from a weeks holiday in Greece where I popped into the official rolex dealer where I was staying. He informed me that around the 15th of August there will be a worldly price rise between 8-15 per cent....something to do with the Swiss currency?? Any thoughts

Matt18 · 21 July 2011, 11:32 AM

Sounds like a good sales pitch.

Willgotthepower · 21 July 2011, 11:34 AM

Well I wasnt in the market to buy just looking at his model stock and having friendly chat....

brkanand · 21 July 2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt18

Sounds like a good sales pitch.

I agree wholeheartedly.

Numismatist · 21 July 2011, 11:35 AM

Soooooo many threads like this...salesman wants you to buy NOW before that dreaded price hike...and you know what? There's always a price hike, the prices are obviously not going to ever go down.

wokafu · 21 July 2011, 11:37 AM

NOOOOOOOO...nooOOOOO..not again..not again....

MortgageGuy · 21 July 2011, 11:38 AM

I agree sounds like an AD trying to sell a watch... That being said I do see another increase this year here in the US anyway, cannot speak for the rest of the world

Willgotthepower · 21 July 2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by brkanand

I agree wholeheartedly.

Guys this dealer had a load of new models in his window supposedly he sells a lot of watches he only mentioned it in passing conversation but hey we will soon find out won't we? I'd like to think I'm not silly enough to say "hey, I better buy a watch from you mister because you told me they are going up soon!"

dooder202 · 21 July 2011, 11:40 AM

15%!!! That would put the 116710 at over 9k and the 116610 at over 9100. That's crazy. Hopefully they won't do this, like the other gentleman said it's probably a sales pitch.

mjm800 · 21 July 2011, 11:40 AM

Two things I hear every time I walk into an AD.

1. There will be a price hike...soon!

2. If a woman is helping me whatever Rolex I am looking her boyfriend has and she loves it on him...it's her favorite.

manuu · 21 July 2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

2. If a woman is helping me whatever Rolex I am looking her boyfriend has and she loves it on him...it's her favorite.

Ha HA. I've heard that one before.

dddrees · 21 July 2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by numismatist

there's always a price hike, the prices are obviously not going to ever go down.

x2

GradyPhilpott · 21 July 2011, 12:54 PM

Well there does seem to be a history of price hikes in the late Summer/early Fall time frame.

I was really hoping there wouldn't be one until next Spring.

I hope the salesman was merely speculating.

I don't think I would pay $7k for a 14060M, simply as a matter of principle.

pyxis · 21 July 2011, 04:56 PM

Just heard from a fellow member that Malaysia had a price increase last week of around 8%. As many have mentioned, just a fact of "Rolex" life, constant price increase.

TTmax · 21 July 2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Willgotthepower

Just got back from a weeks holiday in Greece where I popped into the official rolex dealer where I was staying. He informed me that around the 15th of August there will be a worldly price rise between 8-15 per cent....something to do with the Swiss currency?? Any thoughts

You say "worldly" and "the 15th of august" ?

It's impossible ... as the 15th of August is an holyday in France and all our AD will be closed that day.

Maybe tje 16th ...

dpkong · 21 July 2011, 05:07 PM

actually it was more like 2 weeks ago...

pyxis · 21 July 2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dpkong

actually it was more like 2 weeks ago...

Thanks for the correction. So I don't think we will have another increase next month!

ssmui · 21 July 2011, 05:39 PM

time to grab that DJ2 before the price increase..

Sherwooddavid · 21 July 2011, 05:45 PM

That lines up with what my AD told me a few weeks ago here in Canada. They were not sure of the date buts its coming.
There has not been a price increase since 2010 here in Canada and the U.S. has had one this year so it makes sense.

spyderco10 · 21 July 2011, 06:12 PM

well yes, the entire country of Greece will be in default soon, so I would say that's at least a 15% worldly price hike. what is a world price hike increase anyway? only on rolexes or everything in the world. this whole thread doesn't make any sense.

R.G · 21 July 2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

well yes, the entire country of Greece will be in default soon, so I would say that's at least a 15% worldly price hike. what is a world price hike increase anyway? only on rolexes or everything in the world. this whole thread doesn't make any sense.

I agree that this thread doesn't make any sense either.

No doubt there will be another price increase before the end of the year, there usually is.

A price hike in August of between 8 - 15% worldwide however?? I don't think so.

The Joker · 21 July 2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

2. If a woman is helping me whatever Rolex I am looking her boyfriend has and she loves it on him...it's her favorite.

And I normally fall for it, Damn them charming sales women

Ski Dweller · 21 July 2011, 07:00 PM

Can't hurt the pre-owned and vintage market. Plenty of watches available for purchase there. Not likely you'll pay sales taxes either.

L-16610 · 21 July 2011, 07:40 PM

who knows
Panerai will go up with 10% in the US starting from august, so I wouldn't be surprised if Rolex did the same

The USD and EURO are crap these days and the CHF gets stronger day after day

Mr. K · 21 July 2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

I agree sounds like an AD trying to sell a watch... That being said I do see another increase this year here in the US anyway, cannot speak for the rest of the world

I thought we just had a price increase here? Two in one year, that will hurt.

Mr. K · 21 July 2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

2. If a woman is helping me whatever Rolex I am looking her boyfriend has and she loves it on him...it's her favorite.

Or maybe she just wants you to know she's taken.

Oyster1982 · 21 July 2011, 10:56 PM

I am not a fan of the newer models, I enjoy the previous generation of Rolex watches and the vintage acrylic crystal models. I already own one of the Rolexes on my list, and can wait a couple of years until I get another one.

Watch Professor · 21 July 2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

Two things I hear every time I walk into an AD.

1. There will be a price hike...soon!

2. If a woman is helping me whatever Rolex I am looking her boyfriend has and she loves it on him...it's her favorite.

We must be going to the same AD.

Puffy · 21 July 2011, 11:09 PM

Excellent! I was wondering when prices would go up

Speed · 21 July 2011, 11:20 PM

So what's the average "worldly" discount AD going to be now?

Hahahahahahaha!

21 July 2011, 11:31 AM	#1
Willgotthepower Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Will Location: London Watch: Polar explorer 2 Posts: 111	Imminent world price rise in August Just got back from a weeks holiday in Greece where I popped into the official rolex dealer where I was staying. He informed me that around the 15th of August there will be a worldly price rise between 8-15 per cent....something to do with the Swiss currency?? Any thoughts

21 July 2011, 11:35 AM	#5
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Soooooo many threads like this...salesman wants you to buy NOW before that dreaded price hike...and you know what? There's always a price hike, the prices are obviously not going to ever go down. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

21 July 2011, 11:38 AM	#7
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I agree sounds like an AD trying to sell a watch... That being said I do see another increase this year here in the US anyway, cannot speak for the rest of the world __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

21 July 2011, 11:40 AM	#10
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	Two things I hear every time I walk into an AD. 1. There will be a price hike...soon! 2. If a woman is helping me whatever Rolex I am looking her boyfriend has and she loves it on him...it's her favorite. __________________

21 July 2011, 12:54 PM	#13
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Well there does seem to be a history of price hikes in the late Summer/early Fall time frame. I was really hoping there wouldn't be one until next Spring. I hope the salesman was merely speculating. I don't think I would pay $7k for a 14060M, simply as a matter of principle. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

21 July 2011, 11:32 AM	#2
Matt18 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Chicago area Posts: 19	Sounds like a good sales pitch.

21 July 2011, 11:34 AM	#3
Willgotthepower Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Will Location: London Watch: Polar explorer 2 Posts: 111	Well I wasnt in the market to buy just looking at his model stock and having friendly chat....

21 July 2011, 11:37 AM	#6
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	NOOOOOOOO...nooOOOOO..not again..not again....

21 July 2011, 11:40 AM	#9
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	15%!!! That would put the 116710 at over 9k and the 116610 at over 9100. That's crazy. Hopefully they won't do this, like the other gentleman said it's probably a sales pitch.

21 July 2011, 04:56 PM	#14
pyxis "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: William Tan Location: Malaysia Watch: GMT IIc SS Posts: 191	Just heard from a fellow member that Malaysia had a price increase last week of around 8%. As many have mentioned, just a fact of "Rolex" life, constant price increase.

21 July 2011, 05:07 PM	#16
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	actually it was more like 2 weeks ago...

21 July 2011, 05:39 PM	#18
ssmui "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 79	time to grab that DJ2 before the price increase..

21 July 2011, 05:45 PM	#19
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	That lines up with what my AD told me a few weeks ago here in Canada. They were not sure of the date buts its coming. There has not been a price increase since 2010 here in Canada and the U.S. has had one this year so it makes sense.

21 July 2011, 06:12 PM	#20
spyderco10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 126	well yes, the entire country of Greece will be in default soon, so I would say that's at least a 15% worldly price hike. what is a world price hike increase anyway? only on rolexes or everything in the world. this whole thread doesn't make any sense.

21 July 2011, 07:00 PM	#23
Ski Dweller Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aspen, CO Watch: Swatch KikiPicasso Posts: 266	Can't hurt the pre-owned and vintage market. Plenty of watches available for purchase there. Not likely you'll pay sales taxes either.

21 July 2011, 07:40 PM	#24
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	who knows Panerai will go up with 10% in the US starting from august, so I wouldn't be surprised if Rolex did the same The USD and EURO are crap these days and the CHF gets stronger day after day

21 July 2011, 10:56 PM	#27
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	I am not a fan of the newer models, I enjoy the previous generation of Rolex watches and the vintage acrylic crystal models. I already own one of the Rolexes on my list, and can wait a couple of years until I get another one. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

21 July 2011, 11:09 PM	#29
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Excellent! I was wondering when prices would go up __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

21 July 2011, 11:20 PM	#30
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	So what's the average "worldly" discount AD going to be now? Hahahahahahaha!

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