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puffnmo · 19 March 2007, 03:25 PM

They told me at Tourneau today that Rolex is raising all their prices in 2 weeks. Anybody else hear about this? Or could this be more sales shlitt...

colemanitis · 19 March 2007, 10:33 PM

Oh man... it seems like yesterday that we took the last HUGE hit. I hope this isn't true.

AlB · 19 March 2007, 10:51 PM

back in mid-feb, AD had said the next increase would probably be March 1. Could it be standard sales scare? No idea- maybe.

nko51 · 20 March 2007, 12:19 AM

I wonder what the percentage of increase will be?

mansion · 20 March 2007, 12:34 AM

The last increase in Switzerland was October 2006.

Surely not another one?!

colemanitis · 20 March 2007, 12:39 AM

I believe the last price increase in the US was Oct 1, 2006. On April 1 it will be exactly 6 months since their last increase. Does Rolex usually increase twice per year? If so, this could be more than rumor.

nko51 · 20 March 2007, 12:54 AM

I predict that if there is a price increase it will be 6%.

puffnmo · 20 March 2007, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nko51

I predict that if there is a price increase it will be 6%.

Since Rolex often raises prices at less than 1 year intervals, I would also go with something like yr. estimate. The man at Tourneau said they usually increase anywhere from 5% to 15%. Pretty broad range...

Spencer · 20 March 2007, 03:05 AM

April fools

(I hope

)

JJ Irani · 20 March 2007, 04:21 AM

We just had one in NZ during October 2006. Thank God I got my babies in time!!

mike · 20 March 2007, 06:22 AM

Dealers don't know about any increase untill they get a notification. Sounds a bit suspect.

Welshwatchman · 20 March 2007, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puffnmo

They told me at Tourneau today that Rolex is raising all their prices in 2 weeks. Anybody else hear about this? Or could this be more sales shlitt...

March 18th + 14 days = APRIL FOOLS DAY !!!

readyaimfire · 20 March 2007, 07:36 AM

But I do remember that my AD usually knows about the price increases a couple weeks before. Has anyone called their AD and asked? I was guessing that they wouldn't do an increase till September or October and expected the biggest price hike to be on the stainless Daytona. I would also think they wouldn't raise any prices till after they release the new stuff at Basel. But it's a good thing I just bought my Yachtmaster.

Edensknight · 20 March 2007, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

We just had one in NZ during October 2006. Thank God I got my babies in time!!

Well, you can effing say that again, good buddy! Honestly speaking, these Rolex Dealer price increases are a real pain!

However, I remain ever impressed with the quality of construction evident in this fine marque.

puffnmo · 20 March 2007, 08:47 AM

Let's be honest, fellow addicts. The next price increase isn't really going to slow anybody down, is it... Larry.

Spencer · 20 March 2007, 08:54 AM

No but it is frustrating, especially fi you are on the fence about buying right now.

I really got pinched last year. I turned down a black dial Daytona in September only to pay $1000 more for the white dial in March.

Tombstone · 20 March 2007, 10:22 AM

I called two of my ADs today; there has been no official announcement from Rolex of any price increase. I feel it is somebody speculating at "T" to sell watches. We know a price increase will come as they do every year, but as of today Rolex has announced nothing. I have issues with the big "T" chain every time I go to Vegas I stay away from the "T" I like the Wynn better.

montecristo · 20 March 2007, 10:30 AM

I doubt some sales person at an AD would know anything about price increases until it actually happens, probably just trying to meet his/her monthly quota.

I wouldn't trust the owner of the store if they tell me.

puffnmo · 20 March 2007, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montecristo

I doubt some sales person at an AD would know anything about price increases until it actually happens, probably just trying to meet his/her monthly quota.

I wouldn't trust the owner of the store if they tell me.

I agree, it just smells of a sales pitch. However, I was told the same thing both at "T" and Geary's in the past week. Last time Geary's told me, again with 2 weeks notice, it did indeed happen when they said it would. I remember that at the time I was thinking about an Explorer ll at $3700. The next time I went in, ready to buy, they were $4200. Larry.

greenfan · 20 March 2007, 08:21 PM

Here in Greece the last increase was in October 2006, too.....

kings4sap · 21 March 2007, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone

I called two of my ADs today; there has been no official announcement from Rolex of any price increase. I feel it is somebody speculating at "T" to sell watches. We know a price increase will come as they do every year, but as of today Rolex has announced nothing. I have issues with the big "T" chain every time I go to Vegas I stay away from the "T" I like the Wynn better.

AMEN my brother! - Wynn's is the bomb. As for the failed car dealers they hire at Tourneau - the "price increase" arm twisting is

I spoke with at least 5 different AD employees this past weekend - none of them gave any hint of a price increase.

K4S

montecristo · 21 March 2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puffnmo

I agree, it just smells of a sales pitch. However, I was told the same thing both at "T" and Geary's in the past week. Last time Geary's told me, again with 2 weeks notice, it did indeed happen when they said it would. I remember that at the time I was thinking about an Explorer ll at $3700. The next time I went in, ready to buy, they were $4200. Larry.

I wonder, if I call rolex and tell them that I was shopping for a rolex and T told me that they are going to raise the prices, you think they will verify the information or don't care?

SDman · 21 March 2007, 09:56 PM

I thought they only do it once a year....

19 March 2007, 03:25 PM	#1
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Price Increase They told me at Tourneau today that Rolex is raising all their prices in 2 weeks. Anybody else hear about this? Or could this be more sales shlitt...

19 March 2007, 10:33 PM	#2
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Oh man... it seems like yesterday that we took the last HUGE hit. I hope this isn't true. __________________ Member #471

19 March 2007, 10:51 PM	#3
AlB Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 16	for whatever it is worth back in mid-feb, AD had said the next increase would probably be March 1. Could it be standard sales scare? No idea- maybe.

20 March 2007, 12:19 AM	#4
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I wonder what the percentage of increase will be? __________________

20 March 2007, 12:39 AM	#6
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I believe the last price increase in the US was Oct 1, 2006. On April 1 it will be exactly 6 months since their last increase. Does Rolex usually increase twice per year? If so, this could be more than rumor. __________________ Member #471

20 March 2007, 12:34 AM	#5
mansion Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: switzerland Posts: 196	The last increase in Switzerland was October 2006. Surely not another one?!

20 March 2007, 12:54 AM	#7
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I predict that if there is a price increase it will be 6%. __________________

20 March 2007, 03:05 AM	#9
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	April fools (I hope ) __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

20 March 2007, 04:21 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	We just had one in NZ during October 2006. Thank God I got my babies in time!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

20 March 2007, 06:22 AM	#11
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Dealers don't know about any increase untill they get a notification. Sounds a bit suspect.

20 March 2007, 07:36 AM	#13
readyaimfire Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 35	I don't know that I would trust Tourneau with anything. But I do remember that my AD usually knows about the price increases a couple weeks before. Has anyone called their AD and asked? I was guessing that they wouldn't do an increase till September or October and expected the biggest price hike to be on the stainless Daytona. I would also think they wouldn't raise any prices till after they release the new stuff at Basel. But it's a good thing I just bought my Yachtmaster.

20 March 2007, 08:47 AM	#15
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Let's be honest, fellow addicts. The next price increase isn't really going to slow anybody down, is it... Larry.

20 March 2007, 08:54 AM	#16
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	No but it is frustrating, especially fi you are on the fence about buying right now. I really got pinched last year. I turned down a black dial Daytona in September only to pay $1000 more for the white dial in March. __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

20 March 2007, 10:22 AM	#17
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	I called two of my ADs today; there has been no official announcement from Rolex of any price increase. I feel it is somebody speculating at "T" to sell watches. We know a price increase will come as they do every year, but as of today Rolex has announced nothing. I have issues with the big "T" chain every time I go to Vegas I stay away from the "T" I like the Wynn better.

20 March 2007, 10:30 AM	#18
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	I doubt some sales person at an AD would know anything about price increases until it actually happens, probably just trying to meet his/her monthly quota. I wouldn't trust the owner of the store if they tell me. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

20 March 2007, 08:21 PM	#20
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	Here in Greece the last increase was in October 2006, too..... __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

21 March 2007, 09:56 PM	#23
SDman Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Pat Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 152	I thought they only do it once a year....

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