Thanks for this perspective. Moreover, most of us are paying for the notion that each watch is hand made and takes a year to produce. ____________________________________________________________________A forum community dedicated to watch owners and enthusiasts. I wonder how other currencies have changed the price of the Rolex in their countries. At the very least the Rolex retains 60%-70% of it's value. We look back at prices on everyday items, from gas and stamps to milk and eggs, in 1985, the midpoint … I wonder how other currencies have changed the price of the Rolex in their countries.____________________________________________________________________ I for one hope the prices increase 20%-30% in my lifetime.
Come join the discussion about watch collections, displays, watch winders, accessories, classifieds, and more! 1957 1970 Aug-73 Mar-75 Jul-77 Oct-78 Feb-80 Mar-82 Jun-84 Aug-86 Feb-88 The watch prices have increased at a rate much greater than inflation. That is the fee for the auction house which is in most cases about 25 % fee for hammer prices realized up to $ 100.000,=. ____________________________________________________________________The question was not "has the company increased profitablility?" There are lots that cost less money than the Daytona and there are a lot that cost much more. :-! I don’t think so, but apparently I’m in the minority. I don't think I will. Just for a laugh, take a look at the prices your wives pay for rings, bracelets and necklaces.
Just for a laugh, take a look at the prices your wives pay for rings, bracelets and necklaces. Or is that just a result of the general decline in wristwatches among the youth?No, they used to cost less. Then 20 % fee for hammer prices realized from $ 100.000,= to 2 million and 12 % for hammer prices above 2 million. It was more or less, "have the prices increased at a rate greater than inflation" Of course they have increased profitability. "____________________________________________________________________ With the necessary skills, technical know-how and special equipment, we guarantee the authenticity of each and every part of your Rolex. Every component is designed, developed and produced to the most exacting standards.Bucherer is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Rolex Retailers, allowed to sell and maintain Rolex watches.
As long as there's a huge avenue for marketers to create a demand for the product across all genres, this trend will continue infinitely. Rolex owes its outstanding reputation not only to its famous clientele, but also to the flawless craftsmanship of the Rolex watches themselves. I remember when Rolex started at $89.95 and Patek started at $550. Daily new offers for Rolex Presidential.
Simple supply side economics dictates that the watches will be sold for the maximum price that market is willing to pay. That's $1800 now. Just not true today, but was at one time, and we are paying for that legacy. An Excel version of the Rolex Price Evolution Spreadsheet is here, and a 4 page printable .PDF version is here. Thanks to the digital age. :-! If there price continues in the growing trend it will cost over 10K soon, would you pay that for a SS sub?
"Can we bless or at least not curse whatever struggles to stay alive on this planet of struggles? TBH I believe there is a price point where it would make the the watch unfeasible in sales. This should be posted on all the forums. We welcome all manufacturers including Casio G-Shock, OMEGA, Rolex, Breitling, Rolex and Tudor, Seiko, Grand Seiko and others.Russian Watch Forum, Rolex & Tudor Watch Forum, & Pilots’ and Military Watch Forum ModeratorWhere no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counsellors there is safetyWhere no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety I don't think I will.I find it a bit unfair to reduce that observation to Rolex only! It was more or less, "have the prices increased at a rate greater than inflation" Of course they have increased profitability. Today they're 57 cents a pound.
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Just not true today, but was at one time, and we are paying for that legacy. Safe favorite watches & buy your dream watch on Chrono24.com The watch prices have increased at a rate much greater than inflation. We're sorry, something went wrong, please try again.You typed the web address directly - please make sure the spelling is correct. That's an excellent post.
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I personally have a DJ that was bought in 1960 for $350.00. That's an excellent post. Simple supply side economics dictates that the watches will be sold for the maximum price that market is willing to pay. I promise you, your wives purchases could not be sold for that percentage. An inflation calculator is posted here to see how a Rolex purchased in the past would cost in current dollars. :-| It's tragic how 'our' money has been so debased. Take a look at this chart, then use the inflation calculator and see for yourself what they should have cost back in the day. I remember when Rolex started at $89.95 and Patek started at $550. :-| It's tragic how 'our' money has been so debased. At the very least the Rolex retains 60%-70% of it's value. How Much Did Things Cost in the 1980s? Thanks for this perspective.
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