Your Rolex is Actually Made in China!!! It's Worthless!

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[Leongsam]

What percentage of parts in a genuine rolex are actually made in china?
There is no definitive evidence or official data confirming that any parts of a genuine Rolex watch are made in China. Rolex is renowned for its commitment to Swiss manufacturing, with all significant components produced in-house across four facilities in Switzerland: Acacias (Geneva) for final assembly, Bienne for movement assembly, Plan-les-Ouates for cases and bracelets, and Chêne-Bourg for dials and gem-setting. The company emphasizes vertical integration, crafting everything from alloys to dials in Switzerland, and adheres to strict "Swiss Made" standards, which require at least 60% of the movement’s value to be Swiss-produced, with assembly and final inspection conducted in Switzerland.

 

[Leongsam]

Has Rolex dropped its prices recently?

Rolex has not dropped its prices recently; in fact, the company implemented price increases in 2025. According to multiple sources, Rolex raised its retail prices globally starting January 1, 2025, with an average hike of 5%-7% across models, though specific increases varied by material and model. Steel models saw modest increases of around 1%, platinum around 1%, two-tone models around 5%, and gold models, particularly the yellow gold Daytona, faced hikes up to 14% due to rising gold prices. A second U.S.-specific increase of approximately 3% across most models took effect on May 1, 2025, driven by tariffs and gold price surges.

Claims on X about Rolex dropping prices, such as posts citing a "China leak" or exposure of Chinese manufacturers, lack credible evidence and appear to be speculative or misleading. These posts may confuse genuine Rolex watches with counterfeit ones or misinterpret market dynamics. While pre-owned Rolex prices on the secondary market have declined—falling 2.1% sequentially and 1.2% year-over-year in Q2 2024, per Morgan Stanley—retail prices for new Rolex watches have consistently risen. The secondary market softening is attributed to reduced speculative "flipping" and increased supply at authorized dealers, but this does not reflect Rolex’s official pricing strategy.

Answer: No, Rolex has not dropped its prices recently. Retail prices increased in January and May 2025, though pre-owned prices on the secondary market have seen declines.

 

[k1976]

Citizen is good enough
No problem when u travel in less affluent countries

 

[Leongsam]

Citizen is good enough
No problem when u travel in less affluent countries

Casio is the best.

 

[k1976]

Singapore best Casio Watch

 

[NanoSpeed]

Citizen is good enough
No problem when u travel in less affluent countries

Yes, but I only wear one with the Eagle emblem to match my blue CHAS status:

 

[syed putra]

Why make wealthy Swiss richer?

 

[Leongsam]

Why make wealthy Swiss richer?

Because the wealthy Swiss make me wealthier too. My $3000 watch sold for $11,000 two years ago. Did not even have to advertise it was just sitting on my wrist when an offer suddenly materialised.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

That guangzhou is not watch capital la is fake capital.
The fakes are getting better but ultimately is still a fake. Bluff the whole world but can’t bluff yourself

 

[disconsolate]

Why even wear a watch when everyone carries a mobile phone that shows time???

 

[True Believer]

Why make wealthy Swiss richer?

The Swiss already enjoy the Swiss Standard of Living.
S'poreans only enjoy the Swiss Cost of Living.

 

[Leongsam]

Why even wear a watch when everyone carries a mobile phone that shows time???

A watch is not for telling the time it's a fashion accessory.

 

[True Believer]

The same may be said of Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Gucci which are fashion accessories rather than mere expensive handbags to keep a woman's possessions.