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tyler1980 · 23 September 2018, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Darthdink

Rolex price increase - its happening across the board. 5% with effect from 1st October. Buy now or pay more later!

across the board as in all models..... in the UK. AFAIK across the board and across the world are not the same thing. UK is the only one with solid info currently.

penguinrolex · 23 September 2018, 04:16 AM

Please please increase prices on all ss. That will reduce the willingness of grey market to capture the market, they will be worried about less margin on a sale or less demand at same margin, for the same risk of holding inventory.
Raising the price by 1k will likely create some availability at AD for anything which currently has a 2 to 4k markup at Grey dealers.

Dsmith1974 · 23 September 2018, 04:32 AM

Every dealer I spoke to today said 5% in October.

JacksonStone · 23 September 2018, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Every dealer I spoke to today said 5% in October.

Did you speak to any outside the UK?

Dsmith1974 · 23 September 2018, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Did you speak to any outside the UK?

No Sir, they were all in London.

JacksonStone · 23 September 2018, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

No Sir, they were all in London.

So, as we were saying, all information indicates this is a regional adjustment in the UK only. Nobody is disputing that, since the info is solid, but it is different from a worldwide increase.

Dsmith1974 · 23 September 2018, 05:11 AM

Yes I concur. Sorry, I didn’t mean to imply otherwise.

Still, sucks to be in the UK.

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JacksonStone · 23 September 2018, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Yes I concur. Sorry, I didn’t mean to imply otherwise.

Still, sucks to be in the UK.

Understood. Although I still maintain this thread deserved to die an ignominious death. There is a recent, dedicated UK increase thread.

RLXURY · 23 September 2018, 05:41 AM

Countries with a price increase in 2018:
-Brazil
-New Zealand
-Mexico
-Sweden
-South Africa
and now UK.

rolex0000 · 23 September 2018, 05:50 AM

Can someone please let me know how much it shows for the batman on the US website? I cannot see US prices.

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Daveh3196 · 23 September 2018, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rolex0000

Can someone please let me know how much it shows for the batman on the US website? I cannot see US prices.

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Dsmith1974 · 23 September 2018, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rolex0000

Can someone please let me know how much it shows for the batman on the US website? I cannot see US prices.

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I think that’s probably because it’s just been discontinued?

supersam80 · 23 September 2018, 06:07 AM

Only a matter of time for Australia unfortunately. $11450 aud for a lv sub as an example, minus 9.1% for travelers makes us a cheaper market too

JacksonStone · 23 September 2018, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

I think that’s probably because it’s just been discontinued?

Duncan, I say this with peace and love, but you're dredging up the worst of the old rumors. You're new here, so I would advise you to spend some time looking things up before reporting on developments, because at this point you're spreading misinformation. There was a massive rumor during Basel this year that the BLNR had been discontinued. It caused a lot of heated discussion and one of the more ridiculous threads on this forum in recent times (in which yours truly was an active participant). There was no definitive answer, other than to wait and see. We've waited. It hasn't yet been discontinued. I'm not sure where you're hearing this now, but given that your statement ends with a question mark, I'm guessing you're sourcing isn't solid.

I know you mean well, but your newbie-itis is showing.

Dsmith1974 · 23 September 2018, 06:56 AM

Fair point, no args! It was a question because I wasn’t sure. I read here a week or two ago that the BLNR was dropped from the catalog and when someone enquired they were told it was because it was no more.

I only ask in the hope of increasing my knowledge. I also have a vested interest as I picked one up today

So, is the BLNR possibly dropped, definitely not or just unknown atm?

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JacksonStone · 23 September 2018, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Fair point, no args! It was a question because I wasn’t sure. I read here a week or two ago that the BLNR was dropped from the catalog and when someone enquired they were told it was because it was no more.

I only ask in the hope of increasing my knowledge. I also have a vested interest as I picked one up today

So, is the BLNR possibly dropped, definitely not or just unknown atm?

As of this time, not to the best of anyone's knowledge.

Dsmith1974 · 23 September 2018, 06:59 AM

It’s definitely not solid and I didn’t realise it was a controversial topic. My sincere apologies!

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rolex0000 · 23 September 2018, 07:44 PM

I am surprised the price of the SUB went up but the Batman price remained the same

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Pol1 · 23 September 2018, 08:34 PM

In Belgium we already had an increase just before the summer period. From 50 to 100€ according model price.

Alpino · 23 September 2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RLXURY

Countries with a price increase in 2018:
-Brazil
-New Zealand
-Mexico
-Sweden
-South Africa
and now UK.

No price increase this year for Mexico and NZ, but 3 increases at least in Brazil the last being this month at 8.7% (after june 6.8% and august 2.6%).

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Originally Posted by Pol1

In Belgium we already had an increase just before the summer period. From 50 to 100€ according model price.

Tere have been no price increase in Belgium since february 2016

Sandpit · 23 September 2018, 11:25 PM

UAE prices were increased at the beginning of 2018. Mostly through the introduction of 5% VAT but I’m sure they went up by more than 5%.

UK is still cheaper than here to buy a sub (currently £6,910 for a black sub date).

archer1021 · 23 September 2018, 11:52 PM

When does this take effect?

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Pol1 · 23 September 2018, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpino

No price increase this year for Mexico and NZ, but 3 increases at least in Brazil the last being this month at 8.7% (after june 6.8% and august 2.6%).

Tere have been no price increase in Belgium since february 2016

Recommended prices 2018-2019 Vat Included here in Belgium

Some examples before and after the increase spring 2018. Suddenly changes on the official Rolex.com website.

11650 LN: 11350 -> 11400
116503 : 15500 -> 15600
126600 : 10400 <-> 10450
114060 : 6850 ->6900
116610 LN : 7800 -> 7850
116610 LV : 8300 -> 8350
116613 LN : 12350 ->12450
116618 LN : 31300 -> 31600
116613 LB : 123540 -> 12450
116618 LB : 31300 -> 31600
116619 LB : 33800 -> 34100
These are the ones I personally corrected on my Price list specimen
So here I noticed a difference between 50and 300€ equivalent to price level.

The actual possibility of increase seems pure speculation.

Rocket launcher · 24 September 2018, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

I think that’s probably because it’s just been discontinued?

When has the Batman being discontinued..I am well annoyed I have had my name on the AD LIST...do you think they will honner my perchase..as you seem to be in the know...have you any hints on the show next year and what rolex will release...especially if I can no longer get the batman...this info has spoilt my day

Nairn1980 · 24 September 2018, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocket launcher

When has the Batman being discontinued..I am well annoyed I have had my name on the AD LIST...do you think they will honner my perchase..as you seem to be in the know...have you any hints on the show next year and what rolex will release...especially if I can no longer get the batman...this info has spoilt my day

Alpino · 24 September 2018, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pol1

Recommended prices 2018-2019 Vat Included here in Belgium

Some examples before and after the increase spring 2018. Suddenly changes on the official Rolex.com website.

11650 LN: 11350 -> 11400
116503 : 15500 -> 15600
126600 : 10400 <-> 10450
114060 : 6850 ->6900
116610 LN : 7800 -> 7850
116610 LV : 8300 -> 8350
116613 LN : 12350 ->12450
116618 LN : 31300 -> 31600
116613 LB : 123540 -> 12450
116618 LB : 31300 -> 31600
116619 LB : 33800 -> 34100
These are the ones I personally corrected on my Price list specimen
So here I noticed a difference between 50and 300€ equivalent to price level.

The actual possibility of increase seems pure speculation.

The 1st serie of prices you noticed have never been actual in Belgium. That's the prices for France.

Where you in France when you noticed them ? at least your internet connection was coming from France ...

Pol1 · 24 September 2018, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpino

The 1st serie of prices you noticed have never been actual in Belgium. That's the prices for France.

Where you in France when you noticed them ? at least your internet connection was coming from France ...

Take a look here : Belgium website version NL and compare prices.
https://www.rolex.com/nl/watches/sea...l#configurator

Eric-London · 24 September 2018, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by penguinrolex

Please please increase prices on all ss. That will reduce the willingness of grey market to capture the market, they will be worried about less margin on a sale or less demand at same margin, for the same risk of holding inventory.
Raising the price by 1k will likely create some availability at AD for anything which currently has a 2 to 4k markup at Grey dealers.

I don’t think the small 5% increase in the UK will make any difference here. Business as usual for the grey dealers with waiting lists at the AD’s dependent on the watch model and VIP’s having first dibs at everything. Especially if they are not flippers.

Rolex are very happy with this situation and won’t do anything to rock the boat.

Alpino · 24 September 2018, 12:33 AM

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The prices you can see are actual in the country from which you connect to the internet , whatever the langage you choose ...

Belgium have a 21% Vat , France is 20% . That's the price difference you noticed.

Your Rolex web page seen from France today :

Pol1 · 24 September 2018, 12:51 AM

Our actual Rolex site seen here from Belgium :

Another example on that same Belgium Rolex web page :

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23 September 2018, 04:16 AM	#62
penguinrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: TX Posts: 108	Please please increase prices on all ss. That will reduce the willingness of grey market to capture the market, they will be worried about less margin on a sale or less demand at same margin, for the same risk of holding inventory. Raising the price by 1k will likely create some availability at AD for anything which currently has a 2 to 4k markup at Grey dealers.

23 September 2018, 04:32 AM	#63
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	Every dealer I spoke to today said 5% in October.

23 September 2018, 05:11 AM	#67
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	Yes I concur. Sorry, I didn’t mean to imply otherwise. Still, sucks to be in the UK. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 September 2018, 05:41 AM	#69
RLXURY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sweden Posts: 28	Countries with a price increase in 2018: -Brazil -New Zealand -Mexico -Sweden -South Africa and now UK.

23 September 2018, 05:50 AM	#70
rolex0000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Vancouver Posts: 89	Can someone please let me know how much it shows for the batman on the US website? I cannot see US prices. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 September 2018, 06:07 AM	#73
supersam80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Melb, Australia Watch: 116710LN, 26331ST Posts: 298	Only a matter of time for Australia unfortunately. $11450 aud for a lv sub as an example, minus 9.1% for travelers makes us a cheaper market too

23 September 2018, 06:56 AM	#75
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	Fair point, no args! It was a question because I wasn’t sure. I read here a week or two ago that the BLNR was dropped from the catalog and when someone enquired they were told it was because it was no more. I only ask in the hope of increasing my knowledge. I also have a vested interest as I picked one up today So, is the BLNR possibly dropped, definitely not or just unknown atm? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 September 2018, 06:59 AM	#77
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	It’s definitely not solid and I didn’t realise it was a controversial topic. My sincere apologies! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 September 2018, 07:44 PM	#78
rolex0000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Vancouver Posts: 89	I am surprised the price of the SUB went up but the Batman price remained the same Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 September 2018, 08:34 PM	#79
Pol1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Belgium Posts: 226	In Belgium we already had an increase just before the summer period. From 50 to 100€ according model price.

23 September 2018, 11:25 PM	#81
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,809	UAE prices were increased at the beginning of 2018. Mostly through the introduction of 5% VAT but I’m sure they went up by more than 5%. UK is still cheaper than here to buy a sub (currently £6,910 for a black sub date).

23 September 2018, 11:52 PM	#82
archer1021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 1,115	When does this take effect? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

24 September 2018, 12:33 AM	#89
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,538	. The prices you can see are actual in the country from which you connect to the internet , whatever the langage you choose ... Belgium have a 21% Vat , France is 20% . That's the price difference you noticed. Your Rolex web page seen from France today :

24 September 2018, 12:51 AM	#90
Pol1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Belgium Posts: 226	Our actual Rolex site seen here from Belgium : Another example on that same Belgium Rolex web page :

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