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Rolex increased the price of its gold watches by an average of 5% this month, marking an unusual second annual increase in major markets like the United States, Hong Kong, and Britain.

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Who
Rolex, Cartier, Richemont, WatchCharts, Erik Boneta of Boneta Inc., Data&Data, Vontobel experts, Simon Lazarus of Chrono Hunter
What
Rolex increased the price of its gold watches by an average of 5% this month, marking an unusual second annual increase in major markets like the United States, Hong Kong, and Britain.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:04:07 GMT · 4h 46m ago
Where
United States, Hong Kong, Britain ·
Why
The price increases by Rolex and other luxury brands are attributed to rising gold prices and currency fluctuations.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This second price hike by Rolex this year, coupled with similar moves from other luxury brands, indicates a strategic focus on high-net-worth individuals amidst a generally quiet luxury market, pushing premium exports while many consumers face economic restraints.

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