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morgman · 3 October 2006, 01:59 AM

The dreaded price increase?

viper · 3 October 2006, 02:05 AM

I heard from my AD any day now..they may get a Fed Ex package with the new pricing structure this afternoon. I heard 6% on the SS sport models.

I'm pretty sure something will happen & be in effect by Oct 15th.

Nobody actually knows for sure until it happens.

s7horton · 3 October 2006, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by viper

I heard from my AD any day now..they may get a Fed Ex package with the new pricing structure this afternoon. I heard 6% on the SS sport models.

I'm pretty sure something will happen & be in effect by Oct 15th.

Nobody actually knows for sure until it happens.

That is by far the cheapest rumor of increase I've heard up till this point for SS models. Other countries (like NZ) have already seen the price increase, and they are saying 12% on SS sports models. I've been hearing 12-15% from more than one dealer, and other enthusiasts.

JJ Irani · 3 October 2006, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by s7horton

That is by far the cheapest rumor of increase I've heard up till this point for SS models. Other countries (like NZ) have already seen the price increase, and they are saying 12% on SS sports models. I've been hearing 12-15% from more than one dealer, and other enthusiasts.

Price increase already in effect here from Monday. SS Sub-date up NZ$600, around 7%. Some models less, some more.....but an increase nevertheless!!

My AD took one look at my Subby on my wrist and said just hang on to that baby, JJ....you won't lose on that one.....at least not at the price I paid for it in Feb. of this year!!

colemanitis · 3 October 2006, 03:32 AM

Was at the AD yesterday looking at rings with the wife. They said they're expecting the change to be in effect on the 15th. They didn't know the %, but said to expect around 10% on the Professional series.

madformac · 3 October 2006, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

My AD took one look at my Subby on my wrist and said just hang on to that baby, JJ....you won't lose on that one.....at least not at the price I paid for it in Feb. of this year!!

He is obviously scared the flipper will strike again....

We have to ask why such a huge rise this year. Its way above the rate of inflation. Yeah OK it could be profit induced but I've got a feeling Rolex are investing in new technology. We will start to see more ceramic bezels, solid bracelets and clasps I think over the coming years. Obviously it costs more for the materials and machines, not to mention the R&D. Who knows?

JJ Irani · 3 October 2006, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by madformac

He is obviously scared the flipper will strike again....

We have to ask why such a huge rise this year. Its way above the rate of inflation. Yeah OK it could be profit induced but I've got a feeling Rolex are investing in new technology. We will start to see more ceramic bezels, solid bracelets and clasps I think over the coming years. Obviously it costs more for the materials and machines, not to mention the R&D. Who knows?

Probably a good time to ask our bosses for a raise....considering the inflation and all that, you know!!!

s7horton · 3 October 2006, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Probably a good time to ask our bosses for a raise....considering the inflation and all that, you know!!!

Already did that, and it work..

morgman · 3 October 2006, 07:09 AM

Oooooh! Called local AD, they did go up today here, at least at that dealer.

morgman · 3 October 2006, 07:17 AM

GMT-II: $5075
Sub-Date: $5175
SD: $5375

Ouch!

viper · 3 October 2006, 09:15 AM

yikes!

colemanitis · 3 October 2006, 09:17 AM

Yeah, I'd say it hit.... right between the eyes....

mailman · 3 October 2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by colemanitis

Yeah, I'd say it hit.... right between the eyes....

I was thinking a little lower Jeff

colemanitis · 3 October 2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I was thinking a little lower Jeff

mike · 3 October 2006, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by morgman

GMT-II: $5075
Sub-Date: $5175
SD: $5375

Ouch!

Launch Mini · 3 October 2006, 11:03 AM

I think the US prices are now getting a little more in line with the Canadian market

I don't think our prices changed much this round. But not positive. Will check with my AD tomorrow.

Rto · 3 October 2006, 11:20 AM

I'm feeling depressed with this price increase

astcell · 3 October 2006, 01:29 PM

I'm hoping this price increase was US only, or North America only, and deals can still be had elsewhere.

JJ Irani · 3 October 2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

I'm hoping this price increase was US only, or North America only, and deals can still be had elsewhere.

Come to NZ for a holiday and fly out with one baby on your wrist - TAX FREE!! And a price you'll be singing all your life!!

s7horton · 3 October 2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Come to NZ for a holiday and fly out with one baby on your wrist - TAX FREE!! And a price you'll be singing all your life!!

Till you claim it at customs. (If you choose to do so)

astcell · 4 October 2006, 12:26 AM

I'll be in Qatar in 30 days, if I have no luck there I will see about stopping by NZ as well. What, no duty free shops at the airport?

JJ Irani · 4 October 2006, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

I'll be in Qatar in 30 days, if I have no luck there I will see about stopping by NZ as well. What, no duty free shops at the airport?

As far as watches go, Duty Free shops at Auckland International Airport suck!!!

I'll help you buy the watch from Mansor's at a very good price and you then pick it up at the airport on your way out - TAX FREE!!!

RogerF · 4 October 2006, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

As far as watches go, Duty Free shops at Auckland International Airport suck!!!

I'll help you buy the watch from Mansor's at a very good price and you then pick it up at the airport on your way out - TAX FREE!!!

Now this is what makes our forums great, ppl helping ppl.

I was useless trying to help out Robert so I hope you can JJ.

JJ Irani · 4 October 2006, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

Now this is what makes our forums great, ppl helping ppl.

I was useless trying to help out Robert so I hope you can JJ.

Well, all he has to do is get his butt over to Auckland. Then just leave the rest to the Sheepmaster!!

mailman · 4 October 2006, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, all he has to do is get his butt over to Auckland. Then just leave the rest to the Sheepmaster!!

Spend 10K in airfare to save $1K on a watch. Seems like a great deal to me

astcell · 4 October 2006, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

Now this is what makes our forums great, ppl helping ppl. I was useless trying to help out Robert so I hope you can JJ.

I appreciate your efforts very much, sorry if I forgot to mention! I have been busy watch hunting!

RogerF · 4 October 2006, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, all he has to do is get his butt over to Auckland. Then just leave the rest to the Sheepmaster!!

Are you going to get him into one of those snazzy white sweaters too

Otis · 4 October 2006, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

As far as watches go, Duty Free shops at Auckland International Airport suck!!!

I'll help you buy the watch from Mansor's at a very good price and you then pick it up at the airport on your way out - TAX FREE!!!

I'm sad admit I never knew! I was always under the impression that there was a price threshold for duty free goods?
Hmm... maye with flights to NZ so cheap nowadays ........

mailman · 4 October 2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Otis

I'm sad admit I never knew! I was always under the impression that there was a price threshold for duty free goods?
Hmm... maye with flights to NZ so cheap nowadays ........

Just be careful if you go Otis. You might get sheepshagged

AJC · 4 October 2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Otis

I'm sad admit I never knew! I was always under the impression that there was a price threshold for duty free goods?
Hmm... maye with flights to NZ so cheap nowadays ........

What JJ is talking about is the sales tax or GST on the purchased item,however when you do come back into Australia and if you do declare it then you pay Australian GST and duties,which can get very expensive.

The other option is not to declare it and take a chance,simply wear no watch over and wear the new one back.May be even post the empty box back to yourself.

Just don't look guilty leaving as the sniffer sheep in NZ are baaad.

The Australian customs might be a different story.

Aaron

3 October 2006, 01:59 AM	#1
morgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 475	So did it hit today?? The dreaded price increase?

3 October 2006, 02:05 AM	#2
viper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 943	I heard from my AD any day now..they may get a Fed Ex package with the new pricing structure this afternoon. I heard 6% on the SS sport models. I'm pretty sure something will happen & be in effect by Oct 15th. Nobody actually knows for sure until it happens. __________________ 16610LV 16200 116600 116500

3 October 2006, 03:32 AM	#5
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Was at the AD yesterday looking at rings with the wife. They said they're expecting the change to be in effect on the 15th. They didn't know the %, but said to expect around 10% on the Professional series. __________________ Member #471

3 October 2006, 09:15 AM	#11
viper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 943	yikes! __________________ 16610LV 16200 116600 116500

3 October 2006, 09:17 AM	#12
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Yeah, I'd say it hit.... right between the eyes.... __________________ Member #471

3 October 2006, 07:09 AM	#9
morgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 475	Oooooh! Called local AD, they did go up today here, at least at that dealer.

3 October 2006, 07:17 AM	#10
morgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 475	GMT-II: $5075 Sub-Date: $5175 SD: $5375 Ouch!

3 October 2006, 11:03 AM	#16
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	I think the US prices are now getting a little more in line with the Canadian market I don't think our prices changed much this round. But not positive. Will check with my AD tomorrow. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

3 October 2006, 11:20 AM	#17
Rto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Renato T. Location: Sunny Florida Watch: FPJ-AP-PP-Rolex Posts: 538	I'm feeling depressed with this price increase

3 October 2006, 01:29 PM	#18
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I'm hoping this price increase was US only, or North America only, and deals can still be had elsewhere.

4 October 2006, 12:26 AM	#21
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I'll be in Qatar in 30 days, if I have no luck there I will see about stopping by NZ as well. What, no duty free shops at the airport?

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