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Glidelock · 5 February 2013, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LA_LEC

I bought my first SS Sub 16610 in 1999 for the full retail price at a AD!

It was $3350!

X2, wish I would have also bought the Daytona I almost picked up that same day for like $4,600. I remember thinking they were insane for asking that price!

mmmk604 · 5 February 2013, 06:22 PM

It has been a while since I saw one of these threads!

Soly20 · 5 February 2013, 07:07 PM

IIRC They increased the prices last year. Is this a yearly ritual now?

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RICHARD_LEWIS · 5 February 2013, 07:39 PM

I spoke to an AD last week who told me that Daytonas are going up by an average of 2K (£, not $), but Subs and GMT2's should be more or less stable...reading through the thread, i don't know how true this is but I'm anticipating saving for longer than originally planned

bondtoys · 5 February 2013, 07:39 PM

these "price increase ahead" threads are more a monthly ritual.....

J. Alan · 5 February 2013, 07:52 PM

Buy the February WatchTime and take the photo tour of the new Rolex manufacture in Bienne and you will see where your money is going

J. Alan

kerytch · 5 February 2013, 09:16 PM

how reliable is this? anyone can confirm this?

JGX · 5 February 2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerytch

how reliable is this? anyone can confirm this?

Yes, a price rise will happen. When, is anybody's guess. These threads come up about every two weeks or so and the only people who know for SURE are Rolex themselves.

s7horton · 5 February 2013, 09:40 PM

Rolex has been rising prices by about 8 percent for as long as I can remember. Sometimes once a year, sometimes a little more often. There prices generally keep their product out of reach for a lot of people. They will keep raising prices because they can. In 2003, my SS sub was 4250. I was single at the time. Now, 4250 for a watch is a pipe dream since i have a family, but the price has doubled. That has put anything new for me completely out of reach.

padi56 · 5 February 2013, 09:46 PM

Well I heard from a very reliable source that Rolex are to reduce the prices over the whole range by 20%.With bargain offers like buy one get second half price, buy three get one free, but again the reliable source might have been from fantasy island.

Pleximannen · 5 February 2013, 10:05 PM

Good folks, you're missing one thing: this is not Rolex fault. It's the Fed.

Since 2006, the USD has dropped by 40% against the Swiss Franc. That's
money you're loosing because the Fed is running the money printing presses
at full speed.

Throw in Swiss annual inflation and you've got a large part of the prices explained,
not least in combination with the quality upgrades made during the period.

H_tony11 · 5 February 2013, 11:07 PM

8%? Wood hoop I guess we just have to wait and see on march for the release price list

gpfps · 5 February 2013, 11:10 PM

I bought a new SD in 1999 for $3000 out the door. But know I had to flip it for a sub the another flip 6 more times. I wish I kept it and saved a lot of cash stupid.

Chaching · 5 February 2013, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRV

Did you get the green dial?

Nope..Black Dial

rohardi · 6 February 2013, 06:11 AM

Must buy Explorer II NOW!!!!!!

MATCH1969 · 6 February 2013, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaching

Better than money in the bank!!

100% agree

alanbass · 6 February 2013, 07:16 AM

[QUOTE=Pleximannen;3928155]Good folks, you're missing one thing: this is not Rolex fault. It's the Fed.

Since 2006, the USD has dropped by 40% against the Swiss Franc. That's
money you're loosing because the Fed is running the money printing presses
at full speed.

Throw in Swiss annual inflation and you've got a large part of the prices explained,
not least in combination with the quality upgrades made during the period.[/QUOTE

And its not going to stop anytime soon

petereoin · 6 February 2013, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tedscott3

After the next increase the price of a SS sub will almost have doubled in the last 7 years. I paid $5400 in 2006 for a SS with date.

Bought mine for $4800 in 2005 for a SS with date

ChrashM · 6 February 2013, 07:42 AM

Mixed feelings about the price increase. Love the fact that my Milgauss has seen two price increases since purchase, Daytona and Explorer one increase. Have to say I wouldn't pay what they are asking for a SS Daytona now. Good reminder to be happy with what you have.

Jason71 · 6 February 2013, 10:28 AM

Rolex is out of control the last couple of years.........

train-time · 8 February 2013, 12:07 AM

Well the last increase in the US was effective May 1 of last year, so it seems time again.

jay1988 · 8 February 2013, 12:16 AM

I don't understand why these price increases come more than once a year. If you increase in May and then do it next March, you haven't waited a year. Next year it will probably come in January.

I'd be very surprised if it doesn't come in March. It's been mentioned way too many times on this forum from members from all over the world. I once read on this very forum that Rolex AD's only got news of the price increase a few days in advance but have been hearing March since mid December.

If it doesn't come in March then I'm never opening a price increase thread again unless it says "official" or something on those lines.

beshannon · 8 February 2013, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaching

I heard through the grapevine that Rolex is increasing their prices by 8% in March? Can anybody validate?

I would say that this is definitely the rumor!

kilyung · 8 February 2013, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay1988

I'm never opening a price increase thread again unless it says "official" or something on those lines.

This is very wise.

Furbo · 8 February 2013, 12:38 AM

And by then it's too late to do anything about it.

sphereman · 8 February 2013, 12:45 AM

yeah, believe it or not, it is coming soon. not saying what OP's "source" said is absolutely correct but it is about that time again. we have it coming, guys.. be prepared..

BaliBryan · 8 February 2013, 03:00 AM

Last year around May 25th someone right here on trf posted that he heard rumors of a price increase within the week, another member confirmed it the next day. So i went out and bought that same day, and I'm glad I did. The rumors were 100% correct, it saved me quite a bit.

Garry1104 · 8 February 2013, 03:15 AM

Prices are only going to go up anyways so why not just get what you like today ;-)

Jareddad · 8 February 2013, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garry1104

prices are only going to go up anyways so why not just get what you like today ;-)

+1

gjc · 10 February 2013, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garry1104

Prices are only going to go up anyways so why not just get what you like today ;-)

+2 It's like the tide. Didn't like what I paid for SS Daytona last month but had to have it and, with this news, glad I didn't wait.

5 February 2013, 09:46 PM	#40
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8 February 2013, 12:45 AM	#56
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5 February 2013, 06:22 PM	#32
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	It has been a while since I saw one of these threads!

5 February 2013, 07:07 PM	#33
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	IIRC They increased the prices last year. Is this a yearly ritual now? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 February 2013, 07:39 PM	#34
RICHARD_LEWIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LV Posts: 482	I spoke to an AD last week who told me that Daytonas are going up by an average of 2K (£, not $), but Subs and GMT2's should be more or less stable...reading through the thread, i don't know how true this is but I'm anticipating saving for longer than originally planned

5 February 2013, 07:39 PM	#35
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	these "price increase ahead" threads are more a monthly ritual.....

5 February 2013, 07:52 PM	#36
J. Alan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 529	Buy the February WatchTime and take the photo tour of the new Rolex manufacture in Bienne and you will see where your money is going J. Alan

5 February 2013, 09:16 PM	#37
kerytch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ph Posts: 323	how reliable is this? anyone can confirm this?

5 February 2013, 09:40 PM	#39
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 995	Rolex has been rising prices by about 8 percent for as long as I can remember. Sometimes once a year, sometimes a little more often. There prices generally keep their product out of reach for a lot of people. They will keep raising prices because they can. In 2003, my SS sub was 4250. I was single at the time. Now, 4250 for a watch is a pipe dream since i have a family, but the price has doubled. That has put anything new for me completely out of reach.

5 February 2013, 10:05 PM	#41
Pleximannen Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sweden Watch: 1665 Sea-Dweller Posts: 64	Good folks, you're missing one thing: this is not Rolex fault. It's the Fed. Since 2006, the USD has dropped by 40% against the Swiss Franc. That's money you're loosing because the Fed is running the money printing presses at full speed. Throw in Swiss annual inflation and you've got a large part of the prices explained, not least in combination with the quality upgrades made during the period.

5 February 2013, 11:07 PM	#42
H_tony11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Sydney Posts: 186	8%? Wood hoop I guess we just have to wait and see on march for the release price list

5 February 2013, 11:10 PM	#43
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	I bought a new SD in 1999 for $3000 out the door. But know I had to flip it for a sub the another flip 6 more times. I wish I kept it and saved a lot of cash stupid.

6 February 2013, 06:11 AM	#45
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	Must buy Explorer II NOW!!!!!!

6 February 2013, 07:16 AM	#47
alanbass "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northbrook Watch: Rolex DSSD 11660 G Posts: 60	[QUOTE=Pleximannen;3928155]Good folks, you're missing one thing: this is not Rolex fault. It's the Fed. Since 2006, the USD has dropped by 40% against the Swiss Franc. That's money you're loosing because the Fed is running the money printing presses at full speed. Throw in Swiss annual inflation and you've got a large part of the prices explained, not least in combination with the quality upgrades made during the period.[/QUOTE And its not going to stop anytime soon

6 February 2013, 07:42 AM	#49
ChrashM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: Daytona SS, Exp42 Posts: 98	Mixed feelings about the price increase. Love the fact that my Milgauss has seen two price increases since purchase, Daytona and Explorer one increase. Have to say I wouldn't pay what they are asking for a SS Daytona now. Good reminder to be happy with what you have.

8 February 2013, 12:07 AM	#51
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,153	Well the last increase in the US was effective May 1 of last year, so it seems time again.

8 February 2013, 12:16 AM	#52
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	I don't understand why these price increases come more than once a year. If you increase in May and then do it next March, you haven't waited a year. Next year it will probably come in January. I'd be very surprised if it doesn't come in March. It's been mentioned way too many times on this forum from members from all over the world. I once read on this very forum that Rolex AD's only got news of the price increase a few days in advance but have been hearing March since mid December. If it doesn't come in March then I'm never opening a price increase thread again unless it says "official" or something on those lines.

8 February 2013, 12:38 AM	#55
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	And by then it's too late to do anything about it.

8 February 2013, 03:00 AM	#57
BaliBryan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1680 RED, OP39,PAM Posts: 192	Last year around May 25th someone right here on trf posted that he heard rumors of a price increase within the week, another member confirmed it the next day. So i went out and bought that same day, and I'm glad I did. The rumors were 100% correct, it saved me quite a bit.

8 February 2013, 03:15 AM	#58
Garry1104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Staten Island Posts: 4	Prices are only going to go up anyways so why not just get what you like today ;-)

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