AP price increase in Jan 2020

[lllouisv1126]

Just received a call from boutique that my allocated 15500 will increase in price by sgd 1600 (usd 1100k). Was asked to go down to boutique and also will give me ‘something nice’ in return.

Anyone got the same news?

[Fishrus]

Hey fellow Singaporean, I got the call too. Said ill need to go down and sign a document because of the price increase.

When i heard the call was from AP, i was really excited because i thought the watch has arrived. Bummer

[niqui7ladoo]

What a tease phone call

[GB-man]

Is this worldwide or a currency adjustment?

[Fishrus]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Is this worldwide or a currency adjustment?

Not sure, theres definitely gonna be a price increase in Singapore.

[Fishrus]

Originally Posted by niqui7ladoo

What a tease phone call

[wei915]

Not too happy to hear that since I am also interested in getting a 15500 from the boutique.

On the other hand, the price increase may also boost the value retention on my existing 15400.. hmm...


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[Danwealth]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Is this worldwide or a currency adjustment?

SGD didn't fluctuate a lot against USD or CHF throughout this year.. so it may be worldwide price increase

[ROA]

Originally Posted by Danwealth

SGD didn't fluctuate a lot against USD or CHF throughout this year.. so it may be worldwide price increase

So possibly worldwide? Hmmm.

Why were the fellow members asked to visit the boutique? Sign a document to lock you in at the current price? Or to acknowledge that you may need to pay more?

[gaoxing84]

lol. it's going to cost 28.6k SGD for a Royal Oak

15400 used to only cost 24.9k SGD

insane

[bjlev]

Interesting, wasn’t expecting to hear that, perhaps it won’t be worldwide but I’m sure it is.


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[ericmeds]

Prices last year were already renewed to $19.2k USD for 15500 from 17.x for the outgoing 15400. Odd if they raise it globally in just 1 year.

[donald83]

Originally Posted by gaoxing84

lol. it's going to cost 28.6k SGD for a Royal Oak

15400 used to only cost 24.9k SGD

insane

Wow, is this legit news?

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[Jacobson]

Originally Posted by ericmeds

Prices last year were already renewed to $19.2k USD for 15500 from 17.x for the outgoing 15400. Odd if they raise it globally in just 1 year.

Well, the UK retail price on the 15500 is £18700 GBP (approx $24600 USD @ current fx rate)

[xsnv]

Originally Posted by Jacobson

Well, the UK retail price on the 15500 is £18700 GBP (approx $24600 USD @ current fx rate)

Take the VAT off and you’re at
$20,500 for a comparative rate.

[supersam80]

Originally Posted by Jacobson

Well, the UK retail price on the 15500 is £18700 GBP (approx $24600 USD @ current fx rate)

Retail in Australia is closer to $18k USD (inc 10% GST that tourists can claim), no wonder we never have any stock!

Well, that and the nearest boutique is a seven hour flight away

[Fishrus]

Originally Posted by donald83

Wow, is this legit news?

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Yup it's confirmed. Went down last week to sign the revised purchase agreement. Still waiting for the watch

[grievor]

Originally Posted by lllouisv1126

Just received a call from boutique that my allocated 15500 will increase in price by sgd 1600 (usd 1100k). Was asked to go down to boutique and also will give me ‘something nice’ in return.

Anyone got the same news?

Same here fellow Singaporean. Should be heading down this week to sign it. So what "something nice" did you manage to snag?

The price increase came at a very unexpected time. Might be holding onto my 15400 a little longer then LOL

[lllouisv1126]

Originally Posted by grievor

Same here fellow Singaporean. Should be heading down this week to sign it. So what "something nice" did you manage to snag?

The price increase came at a very unexpected time. Might be holding onto my 15400 a little longer then LOL

Hello fellow Singaporean. In the end just a teddy bear for my daughter. Was hoping for some Christmas gifts from AP, but got nothing and we didn’t want to ask..

[gaoxing84]

Originally Posted by lllouisv1126

Hello fellow Singaporean. In the end just a teddy bear for my daughter. Was hoping for some Christmas gifts from AP, but got nothing and we didn’t want to ask..

lol. that's pretty crappy from AP.

[grievor]

Originally Posted by lllouisv1126

Hello fellow Singaporean. In the end just a teddy bear for my daughter. Was hoping for some Christmas gifts from AP, but got nothing and we didn’t want to ask..

At least you got a teddy bear. All i got was a "thank you" haha.

Building a history with AP is frustrating indeed.

[JCZ5]

Any additional news on this globally? Singapore seems to be the only country where it is already in affect.


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[tp.]

Seems like the hike matches HK's pricing now.

SGD 25234 before hike
SGD 26729 after hike equivalent to USD 19725 at today's rate

Hong Kong pricing currently at HK$151000, equivalent to USD 19388

Japan pricing currently at JPY 2000000, equivalent to USD 18252

Values at MSRP vat excl.

[GreenLantern]

Haven't heard anything about an increase in the US. Hopefully that stands.

Worth noting that some prices in other parts of the watch industry have decreased in 2019... specifically, Jaeger-LeCoultre.

[donald83]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Haven't heard anything about an increase in the US. Hopefully that stands.

Worth noting that some prices in other parts of the watch industry have decreased in 2019... specifically, Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Decrease?? Which models?

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[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by donald83

Decrease?? Which models?

I don't have a comprehensive list, but here are some of them that I was tracking:

Duomètre Quantième Lunaire White Gold (6043420)
Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Steel / Black Dial (1308470)
Master Ultra Thin Perpetual White Gold / White Dial (1303520)
Geophysic Universal Time Steel / Steel Bracelet (8108120)
Geophysic Universal Time Steel / Black Leather Strap (8108420)

[sgfortino]

My US AD told me today that several pieces (mostly ROs and ROCs) are increasing on January 1. One data point I remember is the 15450 steel is going from $16,500 to $19,300. This one was the biggest increase. I want to say the 15500 was closer to an increase of $1,500 and the 41mm ROC in steel around $2,000 more.

He showed me the full list from AP but I don’t remember any others specifically. It didn’t look like ROOs we’re going up much if at all.

[tcpx]

Originally Posted by sgfortino

My US AD told me today that several pieces (mostly ROs and ROCs) are increasing on January 1. One data point I remember is the 15450 steel is going from $16,500 to $19,300. This one was the biggest increase. I want to say the 15500 was closer to an increase of $1,500 and the 41mm ROC in steel around $2,000 more.

He showed me the full list from AP but I don’t remember any others specifically. It didn’t look like ROOs we’re going up much if at all.

All I can say is holy sh** about that price jump for the 15450! Wow.

[Retumbo]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

I don't have a comprehensive list, but here are some of them that I was tracking:

Duomètre Quantième Lunaire White Gold (6043420)
Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Steel / Black Dial (1308470)
Master Ultra Thin Perpetual White Gold / White Dial (1303520)
Geophysic Universal Time Steel / Steel Bracelet (8108120)
Geophysic Universal Time Steel / Black Leather Strap (8108420)

Thanks for the headsup! I was already planning to sneak into the JLC Boutique during my trip to Vegas next month while performing my official duties as "shopping bag holder and credit card swiper", but now I may want to call ahead and make an appointment...

Any idea how significant the reductions are?

[dauster]

Originally Posted by Retumbo

Thanks for the headsup! I was already planning to sneak into the JLC Boutique during my trip to Vegas next month while performing my official duties as "shopping bag holder and credit card swiper", but now I may want to call ahead and make an appointment...

Any idea how significant the reductions are?

Lol “shopping bag holder and credit card swiper" did you just describe my life ? Only wifeys knows :)