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Alpino · 31 December 2016, 11:26 AM

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I need assistance from a (old enough) Uk member, to help me understand the difference between these 2 price lists from UK both dated may 1978.

MSRP are différents even if both lists have been printed at the same time. One have "C.I." printed on the cover page.

Could you tell me what this "C.I." means in 1978 ?

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Old Expat Beast · 31 December 2016, 11:40 AM

Channel Islands?

SC11 · 31 December 2016, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Channel Islands?

I believe this is correct.

I have seen price lists dictated as UK & C.I with VAT being the difference.

crowncollection · 31 December 2016, 04:48 PM

Channel Islands is tax haven is it not ? That's probably the difference

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Alpino · 31 December 2016, 06:47 PM

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Thank you all, that must be that.

On the last page the standard price list shows "These recommended prices include VAT and although correct ..." when the C.I. list only shows "These recommended prices , although correct ..."

The price difference between them is from 25% to 35% depending on models. It's high, as I read that VAT was around 12.5% in 1978.

Maybe Channel Islands had special pricing.

Old Expat Beast · 31 December 2016, 07:00 PM

I have a 1989 Channel Islands price list and brochure from an AD in Jersey.

Vinny 1966 · 31 December 2016, 07:04 PM

Channel Isles is vat free, But we do pay tax at a flat rate of 20% you can divide the uk cost price by 1.2 to get the vat free price.

Alpino · 31 December 2016, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I have a 1989 Channel Islands price list and brochure from an AD in Jersey.

I also have a 1989 UK price list.

Could we compare prices, here's the 1st page

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Old Expat Beast · 31 December 2016, 07:12 PM

Voila...

Alpino · 31 December 2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Voila...

Thank you Adam.

There's a 21,7% to 21,9% difference. UK VAT was 15% in 1989. That may confirm that Channel Islands had special pricing lower than main Islands.

Old Expat Beast · 31 December 2016, 08:12 PM

You're welcome

madgpol · 31 December 2016, 08:18 PM

Would love to see the price of the sports watches back in 89.

Alpino · 31 December 2016, 08:40 PM

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here you go

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Xenophon · 31 December 2016, 10:26 PM

Very interesting from the above catalogue picture that the Explorer 2 had an extension link. Thanks for posting.

lee fowler · 31 December 2016, 11:06 PM

Wish we could go back to 1968 and 1971!

giftfromsaint · 31 December 2016, 11:26 PM

great post.

from my solid memory, in 2001, GMT II steel pepsi: 2320 pounds for retail.

lee fowler · 31 December 2016, 11:40 PM

About right, a 16710 from the Winter 2002-2003 brochure was £2350.

nobbylon · 1 January 2017, 01:08 AM

A 5513 Sub' in '76 was £308
No crown guard Daytonas were about the same!

AK797 · 1 January 2017, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lee fowler

Wish we could go back to 1968 and 1971!

Yeah, esp considering inflation and house inflation has soared while wages are about the bloody same today.

lee fowler · 1 January 2017, 02:21 AM

DRSD in 1975 was £250!!

madgpol · 2 January 2017, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpino

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here you go

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Many thanks

nobbylon · 2 January 2017, 04:37 AM

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First 2 pages are from Nov '86 price list
green price list is one I have from 1981

A time machine would be good at this point!

Lovewatches108 · 3 January 2017, 08:39 AM

So interesting seeing all these old price lists. Just proves that those just joining the Rolex family are being well and truly shafted!

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Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,364	Channel Islands?

31 December 2016, 06:47 PM	#5
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,540	. Thank you all, that must be that. On the last page the standard price list shows "These recommended prices include VAT and although correct ..." when the C.I. list only shows "These recommended prices , although correct ..." The price difference between them is from 25% to 35% depending on models. It's high, as I read that VAT was around 12.5% in 1978. Maybe Channel Islands had special pricing.

31 December 2016, 07:04 PM	#7
Vinny 1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Guernsey Watch: Datejust 11 Posts: 96	Channel Isles is vat free, But we do pay tax at a flat rate of 20% you can divide the uk cost price by 1.2 to get the vat free price.

31 December 2016, 08:12 PM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,364	You're welcome

31 December 2016, 08:18 PM	#12
madgpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: UK Posts: 695	Would love to see the price of the sports watches back in 89.

31 December 2016, 11:26 PM	#16
giftfromsaint "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 11	great post. from my solid memory, in 2001, GMT II steel pepsi: 2320 pounds for retail.

1 January 2017, 01:08 AM	#18
nobbylon Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Nederlands Watch: DSSD Posts: 365	A 5513 Sub' in '76 was £308 No crown guard Daytonas were about the same!

2 January 2017, 04:37 AM	#22
nobbylon Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Nederlands Watch: DSSD Posts: 365	IMG_0606.jpg IMG_0608.jpg IMG_0609.jpg First 2 pages are from Nov '86 price list green price list is one I have from 1981 A time machine would be good at this point!

3 January 2017, 08:39 AM	#23
Lovewatches108 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: London Posts: 77	So interesting seeing all these old price lists. Just proves that those just joining the Rolex family are being well and truly shafted!

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