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PeterT · 2 April 2008, 02:00 AM

Hi, I am in the middle of trying to locate a new GMT II classic model in the UK. There are not many examples left.
I have been into my local Ernest Jones and they said as it was discontinued there should be no price increase if I could find one.
I located one in another EJ store who have just one left. At the moment it has gone back to Rolex to have the new credit card warrranty issued. It is a Z serial apparently in pristine condition.
It probably will not be back from Rolex for weeks which is not a problem.

I asked the sales girl to confirm the price and she said that they could not due to the price increase and they would not know the price until it had returned from Rolex. This is different info to that given by my local store.

So what is going on and what is the true situation here in the UK. Surely the watch will be part of Ernest Jones's stock from last year, long before the price increase was announced!!!????

Cheers, PeterT

DSJ · 2 April 2008, 02:13 AM

The price on the 16710's were increased right along with the rest of the Rolex.

Felly Jr. · 2 April 2008, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

The price on the 16710's were increased right along with the rest of the Rolex.

Yes, they were.

Mandrake · 2 April 2008, 02:25 AM

An AD I contacted recently told me no price increase for the 16710, as it was discontinued, or even for the new ceramic model (as it was too new to be increased already)...guess "Spain is Different"???

Regards
Carlos

colemanitis · 2 April 2008, 03:59 AM

There was definitely an increase on the 16710 in the USA. The new retail price is $5,750.

maverick · 2 April 2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by colemanitis

There was definitely an increase on the 16710 in the USA. The new retail price is $5,750.

Correct and if it's in the catalog it's not discontinued AFAIK. =) maverick

CPCC · 2 April 2008, 12:57 PM

Caldwell is charging 5750 for Z models. So regardless of whether they are being made or not, the AD's have increased the prices.

PeterT · 6 April 2008, 05:04 AM

If the new US price is $5750, please could you let me know what was the pre increase price?
Cheers, PeterT

toph · 6 April 2008, 05:07 AM

Dont know if this help but the Milgauss went up from £3030 to £3180 here in the UK so i presume the GMT will have gone up by the same percentage margin.

Felly Jr. · 6 April 2008, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

If the new US price is $5750, please could you let me know what was the pre increase price?
Cheers, PeterT

$5,075

2 April 2008, 02:00 AM	#1
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	Should the price for a new GMT II (classic) have risen? Hi, I am in the middle of trying to locate a new GMT II classic model in the UK. There are not many examples left. I have been into my local Ernest Jones and they said as it was discontinued there should be no price increase if I could find one. I located one in another EJ store who have just one left. At the moment it has gone back to Rolex to have the new credit card warrranty issued. It is a Z serial apparently in pristine condition. It probably will not be back from Rolex for weeks which is not a problem. I asked the sales girl to confirm the price and she said that they could not due to the price increase and they would not know the price until it had returned from Rolex. This is different info to that given by my local store. So what is going on and what is the true situation here in the UK. Surely the watch will be part of Ernest Jones's stock from last year, long before the price increase was announced!!!???? Cheers, PeterT

2 April 2008, 02:13 AM	#2
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	The price on the 16710's were increased right along with the rest of the Rolex. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

2 April 2008, 03:59 AM	#5
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	There was definitely an increase on the 16710 in the USA. The new retail price is $5,750. __________________ Member #471

2 April 2008, 12:57 PM	#7
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Caldwell is charging 5750 for Z models. So regardless of whether they are being made or not, the AD's have increased the prices. __________________

6 April 2008, 05:07 AM	#9
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Dont know if this help but the Milgauss went up from £3030 to £3180 here in the UK so i presume the GMT will have gone up by the same percentage margin. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

2 April 2008, 02:25 AM	#4
Mandrake Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Carlos Location: Canaries, Spain Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 190	An AD I contacted recently told me no price increase for the 16710, as it was discontinued, or even for the new ceramic model (as it was too new to be increased already)...guess "Spain is Different"??? Regards Carlos

6 April 2008, 05:04 AM	#8
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	If the new US price is $5750, please could you let me know what was the pre increase price? Cheers, PeterT

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