1000 gauss verte = why so expensive ?

[Trav]

Why is the 1000 gauss verte so more expensie than the 1000 gauss ?

The green saphir is so expensive to make ?

[Trav]

Nobody knows ?

[Tools]

the only difference between the Milgauss models is that one is white dialed, one is black dialed, and one has a green sapphire..

the green sapphire model is only about 200 dollars more expensive (MSRP) and that is likely because of the green glass......

[sakuraba]

Originally Posted by Tools

the only difference between the Milgauss models is that one is white dialed, one is black dialed, and one has a green sapphire..

the green sapphire model is only about 200 dollars more expensive (MSRP) and that is likely because of the green glass......

Amazingly, it holds its value far better than the other 2 variants.

[Poom]

I think the quantity of production of GV is lesser than other MIllies which is also in less production than other Rolex lines.

[Trav]

The difference is more in France : 290 euros so more than $400

Even $200 is much as it is almost 100% of the price of the glass.

[Zirotti]

It's just like the Sub LV. It is more because it can be. You can't try and "justify" cost when it comes to luxury goods. It doesn't cost Rolex anywhere near what they sell for.

[Trav]

Originally Posted by Zirotti

It's just like the Sub LV. It is more because it can be. You can't try and "justify" cost when it comes to luxury goods. It doesn't cost Rolex anywhere near what they sell for.

Sub LV has larger index and hands.

[Mockingbird]

I believe the GV is produced in less numbers. I may be wrong though.

[Zirotti]

Originally Posted by Trav

Sub LV has larger index and hands.

And the GV has a green sapphire? I'm not sure what point you trying to make? You asked why it costs more and we answered.

[Trav]

Originally Posted by Zirotti

And the GV has a green sapphire? I'm not sure what point you trying to make? You asked why it costs more and we answered.

May be coloring a saphire is not so easy and requires some expensive machines or dye ? May be it makes more defective glasses ?

I think that it is an interesting question. We may learn something. Telling just " that's more expensive because it is more expensive" is not a reply.

Kermit has index + hands + COLOR so 3 differences.

Plus kermit was an aniversary watch. And many people thought that it would be limited and so were more keen on paying more for it.

GV has only the color.

That's why this is not the same situation.

And anyway, once could also wonder why kermit is more expensive.

So your answer is that Rolex has no logic in its prices ?

[Trav]

Originally Posted by Zirotti

It's just like the Sub LV. It is more because it can be. You can't try and "justify" cost when it comes to luxury goods. It doesn't cost Rolex anywhere near what they sell for.

If you can not justify cost, why buying a Rolex ?

I think that we can justify cost. Rolex doesn't set prices by chance. They take in account costs and follow a marketing strategy.

The ceramic cost more to make than the metalic insert, the new clasp and the full links cost more too. So the new sub cost more than the old one.

[Trav]

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

I believe the GV is produced in less numbers. I may be wrong though.

That makes sense.

[Tools]

I don't think that there is any proof that the GV is produced in fewer numbers...

But what is known is that the green sapphire is unique to only that watch. The process to grow the crystal requires that copper (I believe) be introduced into the crystal as it grows. The process is different, requires it's own seperate production run, and economy of scale would indicate that each crystal would cost more per unit to produce...

Then there is marketing strategy.......... It doesn't always matter if something cost more or less to produce......... consumer demand and availability will set the market price, not logic or how much it costs to make compared to another one..

The GV is in demand, so a higher price can be set and aftermarket sellers can charge a premuim....... and get it..

[everose]

Originally Posted by Tools

the only difference between the Milgauss models is that one is white dialed, one is black dialed, and one has a green sapphire..

the green sapphire model is only about 200 dollars more expensive (MSRP) and that is likely because of the green glass......

Each version has its own unique dial design also.

[Trav]

Originally Posted by everose

Each version has its own unique dial design also.

True but I think the dial of the GV will attract less people than the dial of the black white glass.

[Trav]

Originally Posted by Tools

I don't think that there is any proof that the GV is produced in fewer numbers...

But what is known is that the green sapphire is unique to only that watch. The process to grow the crystal requires that copper (I believe) be introduced into the crystal as it grows. The process is different, requires it's own seperate production run, and economy of scale would indicate that each crystal would cost more per unit to produce...

Then there is marketing strategy.......... It doesn't always matter if something cost more or less to produce......... consumer demand and availability will set the market price, not logic or how much it costs to make compared to another one..

The GV is in demand, so a higher price can be set and aftermarket sellers can charge a premuim....... and get it..

But before selling it they don't know if it will be in demand. And the prices didn't go up since it was launched in France.

Could you buy a 1000 gauss ? If so what model ?