It's just the norm with most LEs

May 10, 2013,01:52 AM
 

Look at MS Ti, aren't they not currently almost 'triple' the price of normal ROOs in the market. I'd wait a bit, or, get normal run if considering value.

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why is royal oak leo messi so much more expensive?

 
 By: gioloso : May 8th, 2013-08:17
Hi guys, I just bought the messi rose gold, and was wondering why is it so much more expensive than the normal rose gold royal oak chrono? thanks G

What an interesting question G.

 
 By: MichaelC : May 8th, 2013-10:15
I'm not sure I can answer to your satisfaction. Of course it is an LE. It has a tantalum bezel, all brushed, instead of gold. The material might cost less but it is more difficult to work with. Not sure how that factors into the equation. You have a diffe... 

I would guess you are also paying a premium

 
 By: docsnov : May 8th, 2013-19:33
for buying the watch associated with the best soccer player in the world ( I know this is subject to debate ). Putting his name on the watch may add some value but I think it definitely increases the price. Isn't it common for a watch to be more expensive... 

it's almost double the price!!!

 
 By: gioloso : May 8th, 2013-20:28
i'm not sure it's justifiable to charge double just for the name Messi!! i bought it because i liked it... but i honestly didn't know about such a big price difference!!! but wtv... im happy with it!!!

Agree with Fernando. Enjoy it, and post some photos!

 
 By: MichaelC : May 9th, 2013-10:07
The RG Messi is one of the nicest looking APs going. Really a luscious combination!

I am certainly not saying it is justifiable

 
 By: docsnov : May 9th, 2013-19:40
to double the price based on it being an LE wit Messi's name on it. I had no idea it was double the price. I was just suggesting a possibility for why the watch might be more expensive. I am glad you are happy with the watch:-) Stewart

It's just the norm with most LEs

 
 By: nvbee : May 10th, 2013-01:52
Look at MS Ti, aren't they not currently almost 'triple' the price of normal ROOs in the market. I'd wait a bit, or, get normal run if considering value.

I found the MS Ti affordable actually...

 
 By: pfang56 : May 13th, 2013-08:45
It's all relative- I believe the comparable models to the MS Ti are the newest 44mm models...with the newly released ceramic model going up to 40k! Perhaps as a whole the comment could be that the new 44mm non-precious metal models could be adjusted - and...