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Old 20 September 2018, 09:10 PM   #1
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5% Increase on Rolex prices in the UK from the 1st of October

Ive just heard from my AD and prices in the UK are to be increased by 5% from the 1st of October...

Sorry if this is a repost
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Old 20 September 2018, 09:13 PM   #2
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Ive just heard from my AD
Here we go . . .
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Old 20 September 2018, 09:14 PM   #3
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I can also confirm a price increase from 1st October for UK market.
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Old 20 September 2018, 09:25 PM   #4
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Ive just heard from my AD and prices in the UK are to be increased by 5% from the 1st of October...

Sorry if this is a repost
its due. If its accurate , i don't know.

I have said it before but a new BLRO in USD is $8900 in the UK and that includes a 20% tax. More than $1000 less than US pricing +tax
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Old 20 September 2018, 09:42 PM   #5
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If an AD said it it must be true.
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Old 20 September 2018, 09:45 PM   #6
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Although I’m often sceptical about such posts, I have actually heard the same from 2 separate ADs in past few days and seen an internal mail to the same effect (I do not have a copy however). Who knows, but this is sounding increasingly credible.
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Old 20 September 2018, 09:45 PM   #7
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If an AD said it it must be true.
Until it actually happens. We'll find out soon enough.
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Old 20 September 2018, 09:46 PM   #8
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My AD didn’t say it, does it still count?
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Old 20 September 2018, 09:49 PM   #9
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People so easily believe it when an AD says that a price increase is coming but refuse to believe an AD that says they cannot get a watch for them.

Time for a lot of people to take a big step back and breathe.
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Old 20 September 2018, 09:53 PM   #10
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more like a price adjustment to reflect currency issue.
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Old 20 September 2018, 09:55 PM   #11
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more like a price adjustment to reflect currency issue.
if its regional and considering relative pricing yes, not a price increase, an adjustment
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Old 20 September 2018, 10:04 PM   #12
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It’s irrelevant as I can’t get anything I want anyway!
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Old 20 September 2018, 10:05 PM   #13
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It’s irrelevant as I can’t get anything I want anyway!
price imbalance is part of the reason. There is a shortage everywhere but the UK has a shortage and lower prices which makes it worse. 5% isnt fixing anything though
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Old 20 September 2018, 10:07 PM   #14
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It’s irrelevant as I can’t get anything I want anyway!
yes, only a 5% increase in production would actually make a difference.
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Old 20 September 2018, 10:16 PM   #15
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Doesn't make a difference........You can't buy what they can't supply you!
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Old 20 September 2018, 10:36 PM   #16
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Old 20 September 2018, 10:42 PM   #17
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Old 20 September 2018, 10:43 PM   #18
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Doesn't make a difference........You can't buy what they can't supply you!
Agreed..fairly academic given that many sought after models are beyond reach anyway!
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Old 20 September 2018, 11:28 PM   #19
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This time the sources were good and there is definitely a UK rise of 5% effective 1st October.

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Old 20 September 2018, 11:31 PM   #20
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This time the sources were good and there is definitely a UK rise of 5% effective 1st October.

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just talked to my AD. He also says yes.
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Old 21 September 2018, 12:01 AM   #21
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Even if it is confirmed. I really doubt 5% is going to make a massive difference to many, as most people consider buying grey and their mark up is usually more than 5%.......my 2 pence lol.
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Old 21 September 2018, 12:02 AM   #22
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Numerous sources have confirmed it. Accurate for once :-)
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Old 21 September 2018, 12:08 AM   #23
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I’ve just heard 10%, but Haywood is the person I’d trust.
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Old 21 September 2018, 12:09 AM   #24
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I can imagine the conversation... Please go away. Stop coming in here asking for something I don't have. Also, if you come back in two weeks the price of what I don't have will be more.
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Old 21 September 2018, 12:13 AM   #25
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Old 21 September 2018, 12:13 AM   #26
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its due. If its accurate , i don't know.

I have said it before but a new BLRO in USD is $8900 in the UK and that includes a 20% tax. More than $1000 less than US pricing +tax
In US the MSRP for BLRO is $9250. This price doesn't include tax.
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Old 21 September 2018, 12:24 AM   #27
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Ive just heard from my AD and prices in the UK are to be increased by 5% from the 1st of October...

Sorry if this is a repost
Wake me up when we get there
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Old 21 September 2018, 12:31 AM   #28
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100% confirmed from the 1st October.

Just had txt confirmation from a strong source (Family AD)

5%
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Old 21 September 2018, 12:39 AM   #29
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I too have just been told to expect a 5% increase on Monday. This is a UK only increase I believe.

This came from my local AD where we just got the call and bought a BLNR today.
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Old 21 September 2018, 12:40 AM   #30
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Does this include gold models?
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