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Cozzer · 8 January 2008, 02:00 AM

Over the weekend i broke the number one rule and had a look in Tourneau. After looking at some mega priced pre-owned, i ended up trying on a very nice AirKing 18k White gold bezel, Dimonds on the hours. $6050. The thing is though, the sales guy was telling me the price will go up on the 1st of Feb, 10%!! which supprised me. Can this be right?

Thanks from a very confused Cozzer.

Texsubmariner · 8 January 2008, 02:16 AM

There are rumors that Rolex will increase prices in US due to the weak dollar. But this is only a rumor, and who knows when that will/may happen.

BuffaloRolex · 8 January 2008, 02:17 AM

A price increase is rumored, but is not confirmed. It may be likely, however, given recent rate increases in other markets.

The salesman cannot have any knowledge of a price increase, and is simply using scare tactics to close a sale. That does not mean that the price increase won't happen, though!

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 January 2008, 02:25 AM

No one knows but Rolex, and they aint telling us nothing.

mike · 8 January 2008, 03:53 AM

Yes. I can confirm a price increase will happen....I just don't know when or how much.....Nor does he.

crimscrem · 8 January 2008, 04:00 AM

Two ADs I've spoken with did not know if there would be an increase. One thought that there might be one, and was thinking around 5%. Bottom line: Rolex hasn't shared that info with anyone.

Cozzer · 8 January 2008, 05:20 AM

Good to know, thanks.

jac67 · 8 January 2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Yes. I can confirm a price increase will happen....I just don't know when or how much.....Nor does he.

JJ Irani · 10 January 2008, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Yes. I can confirm a price increase will happen....I just don't know when or how much.....Nor does he.

JostheBoss · 8 January 2008, 08:08 PM

Ya a couple of ADs I spoke to tended to throw that in when they began to sense I was a "NO-SALE". I'd agree that price increases are still very likely, but don't let that be the swing vote in your decision. Just think of how you would feel about the watch if *GASP* the price didn't budge!

hdman1216 · 8 January 2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cozzer

Over the weekend i broke the number one rule and had a look in Tourneau. After looking at some mega priced pre-owned, i ended up trying on a very nice AirKing 18k White gold bezel, Dimonds on the hours. $6050. The thing is though, the sales guy was telling me the price will go up on the 1st of Feb, 10%!! which supprised me. Can this be right?

Thanks from a very confused Cozzer.

The two or three times I have visited Tourneau, my feeling was that the sales people had just come from selling used cars.

Cozzer · 9 January 2008, 12:48 AM

Ha ha, too true. They did have some nice stuff though

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Originally Posted by hdman1216

The two or three times I have visited Tourneau, my feeling was that the sales people had just come from selling used cars.

myan · 9 January 2008, 12:59 PM

I heard the AD here around my area said that the price will increase earlier 2008. Not sure the exact date/month.

JBat · 9 January 2008, 01:05 PM

For those in the know, how have Rolex price increases gone in the past? Is there no advanced warning, and one day the prices are higher, or is it announced at some point?

Just curious.

BuffaloRolex · 9 January 2008, 01:19 PM

I think I heard that they get 24-hour notice so that the ADs can let their high-rollers know, but not sure if this is accurate.

f16570 · 9 January 2008, 10:28 PM

So the resulting point here is quite simply it will never be any cheaper than it is today.
SO WHAT YA WAITI'N FOR. GO BUY IT.

SSD · 10 January 2008, 01:08 AM

My AD has no information on price increases yet, but told me this is the customary time for them to hit, and so is summer. Guess we'll see.

DJF881 · 10 January 2008, 03:08 AM

I don't mean to offend anyone, but a gold and diamond air-king seems seriously questionable. You can probably get a TT Datejust for around the same price.

8 January 2008, 02:00 AM	#1
Cozzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 129	Can you confirm if this is true?? Over the weekend i broke the number one rule and had a look in Tourneau. After looking at some mega priced pre-owned, i ended up trying on a very nice AirKing 18k White gold bezel, Dimonds on the hours. $6050. The thing is though, the sales guy was telling me the price will go up on the 1st of Feb, 10%!! which supprised me. Can this be right? Thanks from a very confused Cozzer.

8 January 2008, 02:25 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	No one knows but Rolex, and they aint telling us nothing. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

8 January 2008, 08:08 PM	#10
JostheBoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Jos Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 741	Ya a couple of ADs I spoke to tended to throw that in when they began to sense I was a "NO-SALE". I'd agree that price increases are still very likely, but don't let that be the swing vote in your decision. Just think of how you would feel about the watch if GASP the price didn't budge! __________________ Life isn't what it is...it's what it looks like

9 January 2008, 10:28 PM	#16
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	So the resulting point here is quite simply it will never be any cheaper than it is today. SO WHAT YA WAITI'N FOR. GO BUY IT. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

10 January 2008, 01:08 AM	#17
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	My AD has no information on price increases yet, but told me this is the customary time for them to hit, and so is summer. Guess we'll see. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

8 January 2008, 02:16 AM	#2
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	There are rumors that Rolex will increase prices in US due to the weak dollar. But this is only a rumor, and who knows when that will/may happen.

8 January 2008, 02:17 AM	#3
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	A price increase is rumored, but is not confirmed. It may be likely, however, given recent rate increases in other markets. The salesman cannot have any knowledge of a price increase, and is simply using scare tactics to close a sale. That does not mean that the price increase won't happen, though!

8 January 2008, 03:53 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Yes. I can confirm a price increase will happen....I just don't know when or how much.....Nor does he.

8 January 2008, 04:00 AM	#6
crimscrem "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Watch: SS DJ/SS GMT-IIc Posts: 583	Two ADs I've spoken with did not know if there would be an increase. One thought that there might be one, and was thinking around 5%. Bottom line: Rolex hasn't shared that info with anyone.

8 January 2008, 05:20 AM	#7
Cozzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 129	Good to know, thanks.

9 January 2008, 12:59 PM	#13
myan Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Malaysia ~ \|\|=\|\| Watch: Rolex GMT-II (Blk) Posts: 65	I heard the AD here around my area said that the price will increase earlier 2008. Not sure the exact date/month.

9 January 2008, 01:05 PM	#14
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	For those in the know, how have Rolex price increases gone in the past? Is there no advanced warning, and one day the prices are higher, or is it announced at some point? Just curious.

9 January 2008, 01:19 PM	#15
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	I think I heard that they get 24-hour notice so that the ADs can let their high-rollers know, but not sure if this is accurate.

10 January 2008, 03:08 AM	#18
DJF881 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 248	I don't mean to offend anyone, but a gold and diamond air-king seems seriously questionable. You can probably get a TT Datejust for around the same price.

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