Sharkbait Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 114270 Explorer $4,250 16570 Explorer II $5,000 116713 GMT Master II $8,925 116718 GMT Master II $22,750 16710 GMT Master II $5,075 14060M Submariner $4,525 16610 Submariner Date $5,175 16610V Submariner Date (anniversary edition) $5,525 16613 Submariner Date (steel/18k) $7,825 16613 Submariner Date (Serti Dial) $9,975 16618 Submariner Date (18k) $23,100 16600 Sea Dweller $5,375 16622 Yacht Master 40mm (steel/plat) $8,325 16623 Yacht Master 40mm (steel/18k) $8,675 168622 Yacht Master 35mm (steel/plat) $7,800 168623 Yacht Master 35mm (steel/18k) $8,000-mens, $7,900-ladies 169622 Yacht Master 29mm (steel/plat) $6,900 169623 Yacht Master 29mm (steel/18k) $7,100 116520 Cosmograph Daytona $7,900 116523 Cosmograph Daytona (steel/18k) $12,675 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbug Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 How much for the full gold Daytona? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank7502 Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 How much for the full gold Daytona? Around 16K-20K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 are these the 2007 prices in USD? $4000 for an Explorer I sounds ludicrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkbait Posted October 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 are these the 2007 prices in USD? $4000 for an Explorer I sounds ludicrous. These are the Rolex prices, the price increase in US effective yesterday, 1 Oct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alextor Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 These are the Rolex prices, the price increase in US effective yesterday, 1 Oct. INSANE :yucky: 4K for an Expl1? over 5K for a sub? I'll keep on giving uncle Rollie the finger with a new purchase right now!!!... Cheers Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabom Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 how much are datejusts going for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Wow... And I who thought 1900 USD for a vintage 5513 was expensive... Vintage Speedkings and old plain Oysters are still fairly cheap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x86uops Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Yup -- i just called Ben Bridge (Rolex AD) today. Their SS Sub / date sells for $5175, AND .... they don't discount either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 are these the 2007 prices in USD? $4000 for an Explorer I sounds ludicrous. i 2nd that ! ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Who the hell would pay $4K for a Explorer I? It's a nice watch and all... but that price is just laughable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linder Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Those Pateks are looking cheaper and cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heywood Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Those prices are freaking outrageous. It amazes me how you can buy a kickass rep for about $400 bucks, but Rolex charges $5k. No wonder there a couple of thousand members on this forum buying reps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 No need to get mad now!!!!!!!!!! When you buy a Rolex you are paying some for the watch and more for the name. I would say 25% watch and 75% name, how much do you think the same watch would cost with different markings? Rolex sells every single watch they produce so a markup is not as outrageous as some think. We are talking about luxury items here, not cheapo economy cars!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True-Stu Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I don't know what possessed me to write this - perhaps I'm just venting. I have always been amazed at the prices Rolex can charge for what most consider to be average craftsmenship for the Swiss watch industry. It's all about the marketing--it is the one watch that Joe six pack will identify as a status watch. I believe that the vast majority of people who purchase a Rolex do so only for the "status" and not because of its beauty or the quality of its movement. Most of these buyers don't have a clue about what else is out there and their local jewelry/watch shop only carries Rolex as its premier brand. The salesman tells you -"it's the best watch in the world".....yada, yada (I know because a local salesman did this and I had to leave the store because I didn't want to embarrass him by laughing too hard). Just my personal opinion, but I think that most Rolexes are very plain styled, utilitarian watches that I just can't get excited about. The fit and finish is good, but certainly no better, and in many cases worse, than what other Swiss companies offer. I won't buy one, nope, not even a replica, because I don't want any of the local clowns recognizing it and saying, "ewwhhhhh...you own a rolex!" When I wanted a dive watch, I bought an Eterna Super KonTiki. I think it's style and finish kicks the Submariner's ass. I got it for well less than half of the Sub's price and I get compliments on it, but no bugeyed stares and assumptions that I'm one of those wealthy shylock lawyers. When I wanted a dressier sport watch, I got an Omega Seamaster 120. Again, in my opinion, a much nicer looking watch and a way better value than the Explorer. My non-sport dress watch ended up being a Girard Perregaux Richland tonneau. I got a stupid good deal on it and though an elegant watch, it still stays under the local radar screen. Which brings me to why I love quality replicas so much. I can wear some really beautiful, uber-cool watches and hardly a living soul in my hometown will know what it is, or ascribe any real value to it. I do have some nice genuine watches, but my budget wouldn't allow me to wear genuine Vaheron's, PP's, or the like. Hey, great site you all have here. I have learned a lot by perusing the forum archives. Regards, Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlaletom Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Well rolexes are baught "because" they are expensive watch by the average client. they just have to keep making people dreams and be reconised as a "sucess" watch .. and you just can't really compare the values of a gen to a rep, since gens do have a reselling value, that like saying a $100 dollard bill worth 0.1c of paper ... that said it's much cleaver to buy a second hand watch so you don't lose 30% of your investement. And yes our reps regarding to the quality are handsome .. just my 0.2c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyclmbr Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I was just at the AD a few weeks ago. The Explorer was listed at $3750 then and that seemed a bit excessive to me. The Exp II was listed at $4500 or something like that. Both are very nice watches, but those prices are ridiculous. I understand the value is determined by the buyer, whether they want the name or appreciate the intricacies of the mechanical movement, but at those prices, there are lots of other, imho, nicer watches to be had. I should add, that the Exp II is one of my favorite all-time watches. Climb on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I had been hearing rumors of an upcoming price increase for months. I am surprised that rlx increased certain models to this kind of price point but as they sell all they manufacture, what's to stop them. I haven't noticed a bump in the advertised prices on second hand models at TZ but I suspect that will be coming shortly as the word gets around. If someone is looking to jump on a used model, it may not be a bad time. They are expensive but given the legendary resale value of at least the sport models, it doesn't necassarily make them a bad investment, if purchased used. I hope the rep manufacturers don't get the idea & jump on the rlx band wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopypants Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Buying a gen Rollie as NEW is the dumbest thing i have ever heard... USED is the only way to go!!! (...with box and papers, of course!) PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Buying a gen Rollie as NEW is the dumbest thing i have ever heard... USED is the only way to go!!! (...with box and papers, of course!) PP LOL LOL, Nice Avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.