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Lee66 · 6 June 2018, 05:56 PM

When will this madness end? The crazy prices being asked for the Batman, Hulk, James Cameron and the new ceramic Daytona are just depressing. What's driving the demand?

asiparks · 6 June 2018, 05:58 PM

August 28th 2020. Around 2:30.

It's probably to do with markets, or money, or production or Illuminati or Instagram...

Becca1 · 6 June 2018, 06:03 PM

Whatabout the sd43?

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Seibei · 6 June 2018, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee66

When will this madness end? The crazy prices being asked for the Batman, Hulk, James Cameron and the new ceramic Daytona are just depressing. What's driving the demand?

Too much money printing.

Kigan · 6 June 2018, 06:12 PM

It would be worse if these models were not in demand and their prices only fell. High demand also fuels the secondary market. Few people complain that used BLNR can be resold quickly.

dmash · 6 June 2018, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee66

When will this madness end? The crazy prices being asked for the Batman, Hulk, James Cameron and the new ceramic Daytona are just depressing. What's driving the demand?

Not sure when it will end. Ask the Trusted Sources, consisting of your local AD or Youtuber Paul Pluta.

Onikage · 6 June 2018, 06:15 PM

Captain Sheitters might know the answer.

tyler1980 · 6 June 2018, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee66

When will this madness end? The crazy prices being asked for the Batman, Hulk, James Cameron and the new ceramic Daytona are just depressing. What's driving the demand?

the fact that they are selling at a premium. If they start going for a discount then demand will fall off tremendously. Its a feedback loop IMO. Scarcity creates demand, then secondary prices increase the demand, and these factors then build and further increases the prices and scarcity.... and then it repeats.

Rolexavidfan · 6 June 2018, 06:19 PM

It started around last quarter of 2017.

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dmash · 6 June 2018, 06:26 PM

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It started around last quarter of 2017.

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And the smart collectors with no emotional attachment are selling their pieces at a profit, and will replace them in the next couple years at reduced prices.

tyler1980 · 6 June 2018, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolexavidfan

It started around last quarter of 2017.

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only if you were in a market that was late to the party. Its been going on far longer in the UK. You are just catching up

RolexComplex · 6 June 2018, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee66

What's driving the demand?

Irrational human behavior.

uniqueMR · 6 June 2018, 07:04 PM

Typical human behavior :)

padi56 · 6 June 2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee66

When will this madness end? The crazy prices being asked for the Batman, Hulk, James Cameron and the new ceramic Daytona are just depressing. What's driving the demand?

Simple answer those who buy and flip to the grey market for quick profit and while there are those who will pay these crazy prices the trend will continue.

mjolnir2thor · 6 June 2018, 07:18 PM

I think it is the TRF and it’s constant speculation about Batman/no Batman, gray market, etc. that is causing an increased demand across the market resulting in short supply and high prices.

You guys just need to stop it I say... stop it!!!

HL65 · 6 June 2018, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dmash

And the smart collectors with no emotional attachment are selling their pieces at a profit, and will replace them in the next couple years at reduced prices.

Actually smart collectors are not selling their watches because they actually bought them to wear and enjoy and paid retail from an AD.

BadBoyR · 6 June 2018, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Actually smart collectors are not selling their watches because they actually bought them to wear and enjoy and paid retail from an AD.

33JS · 6 June 2018, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Actually smart collectors are not selling their watches because they actually bought them to wear and enjoy and paid retail from an AD.

Post of the year!
Low interest rates, an asset bubble combined with trend-following sheep-like behaviour and chiselling 'greys'/profiteers have ruined the market for us enthusiasts!

The Libertine · 6 June 2018, 08:41 PM

With the current prices, even more reason to be grateful for the Rolex watches you own.

I know I certainly am.

dmash · 6 June 2018, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Actually smart collectors are not selling their watches because they actually bought them to wear and enjoy and paid retail from an AD.

Look, I’m with you and I don’t like it. But there’s nothing wrong with taking advantage of the stupid market at this point, and for people who don’t have limitless funds, would allow them to actually grow their collection when buying back in. It doesn’t make them less of a collector, it simply make them a wolf in the midst of sheeple.

The buyers are the most responsible party causing this mess, the sellers can only list the pieces.

beshannon · 6 June 2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee66

What's driving the demand?

People

brandrea · 6 June 2018, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Actually smart collectors are not selling their watches because they actually bought them to wear and enjoy and paid retail from an AD.

Bingo

Jacobson · 6 June 2018, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Actually smart collectors are not selling their watches because they actually bought them to wear and enjoy and paid retail from an AD.

Not even retail.

lee fowler · 6 June 2018, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Actually smart collectors are not selling their watches because they actually bought them to wear and enjoy and paid retail from an AD.

This.

enjoythemusic · 6 June 2018, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

Too much money printing.

Agreed. Was offered the SD43 by my AD and passed. Still waiting on SS Pepsi tho.

We live in interesting times.

supremerolex · 6 June 2018, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dmash

Look, I’m with you and I don’t like it. But there’s nothing wrong with taking advantage of the stupid market at this point, and for people who don’t have limitless funds, would allow them to actually grow their collection when buying back in. It doesn’t make them less of a collector, it simply make them a wolf in the midst of sheeple.

The buyers are the most responsible party causing this mess, the sellers can only list the pieces.

100% correct.

jpcwon · 6 June 2018, 11:32 PM

Every hobby ive ever been involved with has rare or hard to obtain/desirable pieces that will fetch well above retail price. Watches are certainly no different. Unless people suddenly cease to desire GMTs/Subs/SkyDs/Daytonas, the demand (and thus the secondary prices) will always be high.

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tyler1980 · 6 June 2018, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

Too much money printing.

then why are retail prices not up? Too much money printed implies there should be quite a bit of reduction in buying power. 6 years is a long time to wait to raise prices.

racer24 · 7 June 2018, 12:07 AM

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It started around last quarter of 2017.

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right on! I brought 2 hulks from local AD last year, one in Feb with 6% discount, one in June with no discount. after that, the madness came in.

racer24 · 7 June 2018, 12:10 AM

this madness happens to AP and PP as well, not just Rolex.

6 June 2018, 05:56 PM	#1
Lee66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 88	Crazy Prices When will this madness end? The crazy prices being asked for the Batman, Hulk, James Cameron and the new ceramic Daytona are just depressing. What's driving the demand? __________________ 16710 GMT Master II (Coke) 116610LN Sub-C 116710 BLNR Batman

6 June 2018, 06:15 PM	#7
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Captain Sheitters might know the answer. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

6 June 2018, 06:19 PM	#9
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,571	It started around last quarter of 2017. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

6 June 2018, 07:04 PM	#13
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	Typical human behavior :) __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

6 June 2018, 11:32 PM	#27
jpcwon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: John Location: North Easton, MA Watch: 114060, Lg Reverso Posts: 199	Every hobby ive ever been involved with has rare or hard to obtain/desirable pieces that will fetch well above retail price. Watches are certainly no different. Unless people suddenly cease to desire GMTs/Subs/SkyDs/Daytonas, the demand (and thus the secondary prices) will always be high. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Submariner No Date 114060 Jaeger-LeCoultre Large Reverso

6 June 2018, 05:58 PM	#2
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,888	August 28th 2020. Around 2:30. It's probably to do with markets, or money, or production or Illuminati or Instagram...

6 June 2018, 06:03 PM	#3
Becca1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 209	Whatabout the sd43? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 June 2018, 06:12 PM	#5
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 442	It would be worse if these models were not in demand and their prices only fell. High demand also fuels the secondary market. Few people complain that used BLNR can be resold quickly.

6 June 2018, 07:18 PM	#15
mjolnir2thor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Watch: 5226G & 5513(1963) Posts: 352	I think it is the TRF and it’s constant speculation about Batman/no Batman, gray market, etc. that is causing an increased demand across the market resulting in short supply and high prices. You guys just need to stop it I say... stop it!!!

6 June 2018, 08:41 PM	#19
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	With the current prices, even more reason to be grateful for the Rolex watches you own. I know I certainly am.

7 June 2018, 12:10 AM	#30
racer24 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 352	this madness happens to AP and PP as well, not just Rolex.

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