How much mark up does a jeweller make on a watch?
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From the other thread...
gizlaroc said:
Just been told the average mark up on new Rolex is 42%, some of the more expensive ones achieve more than this, but in general, things like Sub Date, GMT Master II will be 42%.
This is selling a watch with warranty from the supplier, so pretty obvious you are not going to get much more than that selling a used one to a dealer with a bricks and motar store.
Be interested to hear on other brands?This is selling a watch with warranty from the supplier, so pretty obvious you are not going to get much more than that selling a used one to a dealer with a bricks and motar store.
bulldong said:
The gross margin might be 42% but imagine having to pay rents, commission to the guy selling it (or a wage), heat etc. It's probably nowhere near 42% after all said and done.
Of course not, but we are talking mark up, not margin, and certainly not net profit, which tells you bugger all about mark up. 
42% mark up on a luxury item is small imho, you need to shift some units at that mark up.
gizlaroc said:
bulldong said:
The gross margin might be 42% but imagine having to pay rents, commission to the guy selling it (or a wage), heat etc. It's probably nowhere near 42% after all said and done.
Of course not, but we are talking mark up, not margin, and certainly not net profit, which tells you bugger all about mark up. 42% mark up on a luxury item is small imho, you need to shift some units at that mark up.
gizlaroc said:
Of course not, but we are talking mark up, not margin, and certainly not net profit, which tells you bugger all about mark up.
42% mark up on a luxury item is small imho, you need to shift some units at that mark up.
I agree. I'm not talking about the profitability of a business taking into account all costs just the mark up.42% mark up on a luxury item is small imho, you need to shift some units at that mark up.
The 42% you are referring to, is this buy in at £1000 retail at £1420 or sell at £1000 buy in at £420?
Thankyou4calling said:
I agree. I'm not talking about the profitability of a business taking into account all costs just the mark up.
The 42% you are referring to, is this buy in at £1000 retail at £1420 or sell at £1000 buy in at £420?
42% mark up is buy in at £1000 sell at £1420 plus vat so retail at £1704 giving a GP % of 29.5The 42% you are referring to, is this buy in at £1000 retail at £1420 or sell at £1000 buy in at £420?
£1000 retail inc vat buying in at £420 is a mark up of 98 % giving a GP % of 49.5
I'm not privy to margins on branded watches but I'd put a calculated guess on 40- 50 GP % on some Rolex models .
Edited by Buster73 on Friday 27th May 13:13
Buster73 said:
42% mark up is buy in at £1000 sell at £1420 plus vat so retail at £1704 giving a GP % of 29.5
£1000 retail inc vat buying in at £420 is a mark up of 98 % giving a GP % of 49.5
I'm not privy to margins on branded watches but I'd put a calculated guess on 40- 50 GP % on some Rolex models .
Thanks, that's what I assumed. It isn't great to my mind. £1000 retail inc vat buying in at £420 is a mark up of 98 % giving a GP % of 49.5
I'm not privy to margins on branded watches but I'd put a calculated guess on 40- 50 GP % on some Rolex models .
Edited by Buster73 on Friday 27th May 13:13
bit reductionist, questions like this... that is if there is something underlying the reason to ask, such as a view that retailers make too much money? Got to bear in mind the skills and knowledge they generally have to carry, the credit line they need to have open (and the cost of paying for it), the insurance, premises, franchise/authorised dealer conditions imposed, the throughput of sales etc., conversion rates / time waster rates. All that stuff. Why the question?
To be fair to the OP it's one of those questions many of us are curious to know. I have heard "official" figures of only 10% margin on Rolex (someone did say it is actually 15%), I think they are referring to net after allowance for overheads (as many have stated in this thread).
That aside, I have noticed some websites (reputable ones) with physical locations (so you can pick up) offering new stock at around 25% lower than the RRP.
It does beg the question.
It's like cars in a way, how much wriggle room does one have when negotiating? I for one would prefer to pay less, the more of my hard-earned cash I can keep - to put towards the next watch
- the better.
That aside, I have noticed some websites (reputable ones) with physical locations (so you can pick up) offering new stock at around 25% lower than the RRP.
It does beg the question.
It's like cars in a way, how much wriggle room does one have when negotiating? I for one would prefer to pay less, the more of my hard-earned cash I can keep - to put towards the next watch
- the better.Blown2CV said:
bit reductionist, questions like this... that is if there is something underlying the reason to ask, such as a view that retailers make too much money? Got to bear in mind the skills and knowledge they generally have to carry, the credit line they need to have open (and the cost of paying for it), the insurance, premises, franchise/authorised dealer conditions imposed, the throughput of sales etc., conversion rates / time waster rates. All that stuff. Why the question?
Why the question?I was just interested if anybody knew. I have an absolute fascination with business both personal and professional.
I've always been inquisitive as to how various businesses exist and the model they follow. If you aren't in an industry the assumptions are often wildly inaccurate so it comes from that.
I'm well aware that the mark up on a watch is only a tiny part of the business and by no means the full picture.
Thankyou4calling said:
Blown2CV said:
bit reductionist, questions like this... that is if there is something underlying the reason to ask, such as a view that retailers make too much money? Got to bear in mind the skills and knowledge they generally have to carry, the credit line they need to have open (and the cost of paying for it), the insurance, premises, franchise/authorised dealer conditions imposed, the throughput of sales etc., conversion rates / time waster rates. All that stuff. Why the question?
Why the question?I was just interested if anybody knew. I have an absolute fascination with business both personal and professional.
I've always been inquisitive as to how various businesses exist and the model they follow. If you aren't in an industry the assumptions are often wildly inaccurate so it comes from that.
I'm well aware that the mark up on a watch is only a tiny part of the business and by no means the full picture.
Blown2CV said:
most people who ask are trying to find out so they can attempt to just get the retailer to give it all away the second they walk in the door.
Will never happen thoughAsk any self employed person.... " If I offer you a daily rate of 30% of what you normally charge - will you take it?"
Even better - ask a Pistonheader who is selling a car "Yo Bruv.... You want £9000 for it. I'll offer you £3000."
The answer is very very short and sweet.
Troubleatmill said:
Blown2CV said:
most people who ask are trying to find out so they can attempt to just get the retailer to give it all away the second they walk in the door.
Will never happen thoughAsk any self employed person.... " If I offer you a daily rate of 30% of what you normally charge - will you take it?"
Even better - ask a Pistonheader who is selling a car "Yo Bruv.... You want £9000 for it. I'll offer you £3000."
The answer is very very short and sweet.
A friend of mine is an account manager for Bulova (lots of nice samples always on hand!) and he has said that on Bulova, the purchase price by the retailer is typically half of what the RRP is, so they are making the best part of 100% mark up.
He has also said that this is pretty normal in the industry and it's normally only new watches out or popular ones that command the full RRP as there are a lot of places that offer discounts or have items on sale.
He has also said that this is pretty normal in the industry and it's normally only new watches out or popular ones that command the full RRP as there are a lot of places that offer discounts or have items on sale.
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