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Breitling have done a number of country specific reductions in the last few years, it's basically intended to ensure that prices remain approximately consistent with major currency moves. Good news for our UK members!

Nothing to do with dwindling AD sales then.

Nick.

Remember that Breitling sells to ADs and ADs are contractually committed to buy a minimum number of pieces from Breitling - if sales are declining for ADs then Breitling themselves (who set the prices) are largely immune - at least in short term.

Roffensian wrote:

Hmm maybe someone from one of our UK AD's will chime in. I wonder how that effects AD profit margins? Does Breitling give them credit back for the 10% difference on currently owned pieces, or is it just washed out with their future inventory take downs? Hope that made sense...it's early and I haven't had my coffee yet.

Yes, you did read it correctly.
Popped into my local AD yesterday and he told me that Breitling UK have announced a price reduction of 10% from 1st March 2012.
He says that it is due to recovery of the pound vs. swiss franc and to adjust prices in line with other markets.
Might hold off a few days then before making another purchase then but then again, have to see what's new once Basel pieces are announced.

WOW !!!

Wonder if this price reduction will come to us with the lady in the harbor ? And will other brands follow?

Cheers.

Enezdez

enezdez wrote:

WOW !!!

Wonder if this price reduction will come to us with the lady in the harbor ? And will other brands follow?

Cheers.

Enezdez

It's currency related so all that you need to do to get it is have the US$ gain 10+% against the Swiss Franc.

....and I don't see signs of that happening in the near future
:violin:

Author:	maz2010 [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:46 am ]
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Yes, you did read it correctly. Popped into my local AD yesterday and he told me that Breitling UK have announced a price reduction of 10% from 1st March 2012. He says that it is due to recovery of the pound vs. swiss franc and to adjust prices in line with other markets. Might hold off a few days then before making another purchase then but then again, have to see what's new once Basel pieces are announced.

Author:	Roffensian [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:56 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Breitling UK Price Reduction
Breitling have done a number of country specific reductions in the last few years, it's basically intended to ensure that prices remain approximately consistent with major currency moves. Good news for our UK members!

Author:	maz2010 [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:40 am ]
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Roffensian wrote: Breitling have done a number of country specific reductions in the last few years, it's basically intended to ensure that prices remain approximately consistent with major currency moves. Good news for our UK members! It is good news. After all the increases recently, nice to see it going the other way for a change

Author:	charlieH [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:33 am ]
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Nothing to do with dwindling AD sales then. Nick.

Author:	zak57 [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:36 am ]
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charlieH wrote: Nothing to do with dwindling AD sales then. Nick. Oh you cynic!!!

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Author:	Roffensian [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:43 am ]
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charlieH wrote: Nothing to do with dwindling AD sales then. Nick. Remember that Breitling sells to ADs and ADs are contractually committed to buy a minimum number of pieces from Breitling - if sales are declining for ADs then Breitling themselves (who set the prices) are largely immune - at least in short term.

Author:	Jools [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:22 am ]
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Anyone know if this price reduction will be on just the watches themselves or also on accessories as I'm just about to order a croc strap and deployant - worth waiting a few days ?.

Author:	mboverst [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:56 am ]
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Roffensian wrote: Remember that Breitling sells to ADs and ADs are contractually committed to buy a minimum number of pieces from Breitling - if sales are declining for ADs then Breitling themselves (who set the prices) are largely immune - at least in short term. Hmm maybe someone from one of our UK AD's will chime in. I wonder how that effects AD profit margins? Does Breitling give them credit back for the 10% difference on currently owned pieces, or is it just washed out with their future inventory take downs? Hope that made sense...it's early and I haven't had my coffee yet.

Author:	Roffensian [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:20 am ]
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mboverst wrote: Roffensian wrote: Remember that Breitling sells to ADs and ADs are contractually committed to buy a minimum number of pieces from Breitling - if sales are declining for ADs then Breitling themselves (who set the prices) are largely immune - at least in short term. Hmm maybe someone from one of our UK AD's will chime in. I wonder how that effects AD profit margins? Does Breitling give them credit back for the 10% difference on currently owned pieces, or is it just washed out with their future inventory take downs? Hope that made sense...it's early and I haven't had my coffee yet. As far as I know it's the same as an increase - future purchases from the mothership only.

Author:	Driver8 [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:28 am ]
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maz2010 wrote: Yes, you did read it correctly. Popped into my local AD yesterday and he told me that Breitling UK have announced a price reduction of 10% from 1st March 2012. He says that it is due to recovery of the pound vs. swiss franc and to adjust prices in line with other markets. Might hold off a few days then before making another purchase then but then again, have to see what's new once Basel pieces are announced. I think I might need to get my eyes tested. For a second there I thought you said UK prices were coming DOWN! Oh no, please stop! That's a good one! Oh no more, please no more! I don't think my sides can take it! Wait a minute. It's TRUE??? But what.... how.... who? I can't handle it...... going light-headed..... can't.... stay..... uprigh.................

Author:	enezdez [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:21 pm ]
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WOW !!! Wonder if this price reduction will come to us with the lady in the harbor ? And will other brands follow? Cheers. Enezdez

Author:	Roffensian [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:11 pm ]
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enezdez wrote: WOW !!! Wonder if this price reduction will come to us with the lady in the harbor ? And will other brands follow? Cheers. Enezdez It's currency related so all that you need to do to get it is have the US$ gain 10+% against the Swiss Franc.

Author:	Jools [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:20 pm ]
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Ok spoke to my AD today he said this is only on watches and not on any accessories ( straps and deployments etc) how true his is I don't know , anyways it's nice to hear at least some savings will be made for new watch buyers - makes a nice change

Author:	wessa [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:26 pm ]
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Roffensian wrote: enezdez wrote: WOW !!! Wonder if this price reduction will come to us with the lady in the harbor ? And will other brands follow? Cheers. Enezdez It's currency related so all that you need to do to get it is have the US$ gain 10+% against the Swiss Franc. ....and I don't see signs of that happening in the near future

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Author:	SlvrSrfr [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:37 pm ]
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wessa wrote: ....and I don't see signs of that happening in the near future It has, in fact, happened. Comparing the lows from August 2011, the USD has risen 24% against the CHF vs the GBP's 22%. Whether that translates to a price reduction is up to Breitling, I guess, but the currency argument would support this. Hope this helps.