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HL65 · 7 January 2012, 10:08 PM

I was talking to this salesperson at an AD and she said that you should hurry up and buy as many Rolex as you can because she heard they are raising prices soon...

Adam K. · 7 January 2012, 11:04 PM

Of course they will -- why would they do otherwise? IMHO: 1) Desirable product with immense brand recognition--perceived "status" goes up with price increase, as well as values of watches already on the wrists of owners 2) rising costs of raw materials/commodities and manufacturing--gotta pass it somewhere, right? 3) Looming deepening troubles for the world's major fiat currencies 4) price increases have been a fact of life with most products--and certainly luxury goods like watches--as long as I can remember, even in apparently happier times.

Snopy · 7 January 2012, 11:21 PM

My AD said they will go up in February.

Scott95 · 8 January 2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I was talking to this salesperson at an AD and she said that you should hurry up and buy as many Rolex as you can because she heard they are raising prices soon...

Better hurry and buy from ME - NOW, a price increase is coming and another guy was just in here yesterday looking at this same watch. Hurry!!! Her previous job was probably selling used cars.

Aspirin · 8 January 2012, 12:09 AM

That's for sure, the rest is how many time & the percentage.

Art 1 · 8 January 2012, 12:20 AM

I don't think so in the USA.

petesjag · 8 January 2012, 12:22 AM

Without a doubt, in Feb here in holland, just like every year...

RRGHOST1 · 8 January 2012, 01:35 AM

One thing for certain is, the prices will not go down.

Richmond1958 · 8 January 2012, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Snopy

My AD said they will go up in February.

I heard the same thing from one of my ADs.

FremStar · 8 January 2012, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I was talking to this salesperson at an AD and she said that you should hurry up and buy as many Rolex as you can because she heard they are raising prices soon...

That is correct sir! E-mail I receieved from my Rep today on the 118235 I am looking to acquire... Names deleted for privacy reasons;

> Just a couple of quick thoughts on the 118235. We were told by Rolex two days ago to "expect a substantial price increase" in February. The watch is currently priced at $30,300 for a day/date, black mother of pearl, with Roman, Arabic, or decorated Roman numerals.
>
> Have a great weekend!

Trurolexer · 8 January 2012, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tool

Any info or guesses as to when Rolex will increase prices in 2012 and by what percentage?

I believe yes. All I knew Panerai will increase their price around 15% in February. And Rolex will do the same. Like it or not.

Trurolexer · 8 January 2012, 04:02 AM

But of course I dunno how many percent they will increase the price, and when.

MoBe · 8 January 2012, 04:36 AM

For a company famed for it`s secrecy,I wonder how it is possible for so many to have so much information from their AD`s ?

There is not an AD in the country that wouldn`t like to sell you a watch right this minute,especially so soon after Christmas when their stores are empty.

Give me a break.

Mickey® · 8 January 2012, 04:37 AM

Absolutely.

HL65 · 8 January 2012, 04:37 AM

By the way...I was just kidding!! Only Rolex knows and they are known to be a tight lipped company so stay tuned.

TTmax · 8 January 2012, 04:40 AM

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so OK for 2012, but did anybody knows if Rolex will increase prices in 2013 ?

Mickey® · 8 January 2012, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TTmax

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so OK for 2012, but did anybody knows if Rolex will increase prices in 2013 ?

I would think so...and I checked with the Magic 8 Ball...

MoBe · 8 January 2012, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TTmax

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so OK for 2012, but did anybody knows if Rolex will increase prices in 2013 ?

The lease on my crystal ball expires Dec.31st 2012,no!

capote · 8 January 2012, 04:46 AM

No, infact Rolex stated: We're good.

taylor910 · 8 January 2012, 04:47 AM

I read somewhere on trf about ads increasing prices of older models when Rolex does a price increase.

Does the grey market follow a similar path? I'm new and trying to learn the ropes, thanks!

rolepam312 · 8 January 2012, 04:57 AM

No disrespect to anyone, but really? This whole thread and every one on price increase is utterly redundant and counterproductive.. What's the point? We all know only Rolex knows, and just because we complain or condone it here at the forum, it will be business as usual for Rolex ! So can we accept the fact that it will increase every month, year, etc and let this kind of thread die ! Please stop yourself from posting this kind of nonsense questions! Maybe the mods should just delete this kind of thread once they start!

Tony-GB · 8 January 2012, 05:13 AM

Rolex (London) told me that the boutiques are going to offer a loyalty card scheme to owners. The more Rolex you own the bigger the discounts on future purchases.

fernango · 8 January 2012, 05:52 AM

Rolex will every year increase prices, but the discounts will be more every year, so the net price you pay for a Rolex will not change

Dr. Robert · 8 January 2012, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tool

Any info or guesses as to when Rolex will increase prices in 2012 and by what percentage?

Is the bear catholic? does a pope do it in the woods?
Of course.
%, ??? it's up to the Rolex elves

liptonnr · 8 January 2012, 05:57 AM

Does a bear sh$t in the woods? When you answer that you have your answer!

Lion · 8 January 2012, 06:08 AM

I'm sure they will have price increases.....it's inevitable!!!

T.S.Eliot · 8 January 2012, 06:29 AM

I'm not sure about the US, but in the Middle east prices started declining.

It has to do with the CHF which is declining and probably will continue declining I hope.

Cheers,
K

MoBe · 8 January 2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rolepam312

No disrespect to anyone, but really? This whole thread and every one on price increase is utterly redundant and counterproductive.. What's the point? We all know only Rolex knows, and just because we complain or condone it here at the forum, it will be business as usual for Rolex ! So can we accept the fact that it will increase every month, year, etc and let this kind of thread die ! Please stop yourself from posting this kind of nonsense questions! Maybe the mods should just delete this kind of thread once they start!

If they did what other kind of thread would you respond to?

Just asking.

Tool · 8 January 2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rolepam312

No disrespect to anyone, but really? This whole thread and every one on price increase is utterly redundant and counterproductive.. What's the point? We all know only Rolex knows, and just because we complain or condone it here at the forum, it will be business as usual for Rolex ! So can we accept the fact that it will increase every month, year, etc and let this kind of thread die ! Please stop yourself from posting this kind of nonsense questions! Maybe the mods should just delete this kind of thread once they start!

To clarify, my intention to this thread was to find out if anyone, maybe an AD, would have an inside "scoop" of any info regarding a pending and inevitable price increase that may occur in January or February '12. I'm planning a new purchase very soon and hopefully I would be able to beat the next price increase...

Also, is it true that the Turn-O-Graph is discontinued for 2012?

rolepam312 · 8 January 2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MoBe

If they did what other kind of thread would you respond to?

Just askingK.

If you are asking... Then you didn't get it...

7 January 2012, 10:08 PM	#31
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,985	I was talking to this salesperson at an AD and she said that you should hurry up and buy as many Rolex as you can because she heard they are raising prices soon... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 January 2012, 04:37 AM	#45
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,985	By the way...I was just kidding!! Only Rolex knows and they are known to be a tight lipped company so stay tuned. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 January 2012, 05:13 AM	#52
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Rolex (London) told me that the boutiques are going to offer a loyalty card scheme to owners. The more Rolex you own the bigger the discounts on future purchases. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

8 January 2012, 06:08 AM	#56
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I'm sure they will have price increases.....it's inevitable!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

7 January 2012, 11:04 PM	#32
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	Of course they will -- why would they do otherwise? IMHO: 1) Desirable product with immense brand recognition--perceived "status" goes up with price increase, as well as values of watches already on the wrists of owners 2) rising costs of raw materials/commodities and manufacturing--gotta pass it somewhere, right? 3) Looming deepening troubles for the world's major fiat currencies 4) price increases have been a fact of life with most products--and certainly luxury goods like watches--as long as I can remember, even in apparently happier times.

7 January 2012, 11:21 PM	#33
Snopy Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Poland Posts: 54	My AD said they will go up in February.

8 January 2012, 12:09 AM	#35
Aspirin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: at home Posts: 1,330	That's for sure, the rest is how many time & the percentage.

8 January 2012, 12:20 AM	#36
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I don't think so in the USA.

8 January 2012, 12:22 AM	#37
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Without a doubt, in Feb here in holland, just like every year...

8 January 2012, 01:35 AM	#38
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,991	One thing for certain is, the prices will not go down.

8 January 2012, 04:02 AM	#42
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	But of course I dunno how many percent they will increase the price, and when.

8 January 2012, 04:36 AM	#43
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	For a company famed for it`s secrecy,I wonder how it is possible for so many to have so much information from their AD`s ? There is not an AD in the country that wouldn`t like to sell you a watch right this minute,especially so soon after Christmas when their stores are empty. Give me a break.

8 January 2012, 04:37 AM	#44
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Absolutely.

8 January 2012, 04:40 AM	#46
TTmax Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Christophe Location: France Watch: DJ/Gmt2/IIc/E2/ToG Posts: 434	. so OK for 2012, but did anybody knows if Rolex will increase prices in 2013 ?

8 January 2012, 04:46 AM	#49
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	No, infact Rolex stated: We're good.

8 January 2012, 04:47 AM	#50
taylor910 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 6	I read somewhere on trf about ads increasing prices of older models when Rolex does a price increase. Does the grey market follow a similar path? I'm new and trying to learn the ropes, thanks!

8 January 2012, 04:57 AM	#51
rolepam312 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: arizona Posts: 415	No disrespect to anyone, but really? This whole thread and every one on price increase is utterly redundant and counterproductive.. What's the point? We all know only Rolex knows, and just because we complain or condone it here at the forum, it will be business as usual for Rolex ! So can we accept the fact that it will increase every month, year, etc and let this kind of thread die ! Please stop yourself from posting this kind of nonsense questions! Maybe the mods should just delete this kind of thread once they start!

8 January 2012, 05:52 AM	#53
fernango "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Barcelona Posts: 31	Rolex will every year increase prices, but the discounts will be more every year, so the net price you pay for a Rolex will not change

8 January 2012, 05:57 AM	#55
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	Does a bear sh$t in the woods? When you answer that you have your answer!

8 January 2012, 06:29 AM	#57
T.S.Eliot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: K Location: KSA Watch: aholic Posts: 1,499	I'm not sure about the US, but in the Middle east prices started declining. It has to do with the CHF which is declining and probably will continue declining I hope. Cheers, K

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