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Old 4 April 2025, 03:59 AM   #39
BraveBold
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Originally Posted by gamingdoctor View Post
In all honesty I think Rolex is going to be OK. They have been raising prices for a while and it doesn't seem to stop most people. A tariff is not going to stop *most* people who get their watch after a X year wait.

The other less in demand watch brands might have more to worry about.
It will be interesting to see how a (for example) 10% price increase (31% x wholesale x 50% retailer absorption, divided by retail for a DJ) influences decisions.

For many Rolexes (those with short or no waits), a buyer may consider the likelihood of the tariff being rescinded.

So, $1k on a $9-$10k watch that you can potentially save by deferring your purchase.

Hmmm, almost as though this same logic will apply across many higher price / durable and luxury purchases.

I don’t think most people fully comprehend implications.
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