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20 August 2014, 10:40 PM | #1 |
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Polishing cloth no longer supplied
I was told by my AD today that with the introduction of the new style boxes (the ones with the folding back panel to keep your warranty card etc) Rolex no longer supply a polishing cloth with each watch. Has anyone else been told/noticed this?
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20 August 2014, 10:42 PM | #2 |
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Oh no!!!
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20 August 2014, 10:48 PM | #3 |
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yes i was told the same thing 2 weeks ago when i picked up my 114060
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20 August 2014, 10:48 PM | #5 |
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Thatīs correct!
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20 August 2014, 10:50 PM | #6 |
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Never stopped to think about it
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Well what fun is that? Anyone have pointers on revitalizing the cloth since we now have to hang onto them? I use mine religiously.
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20 August 2014, 10:54 PM | #8 |
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Why the penny pinching Rolex???
You know the presentation of the watches have changed a lot.
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20 August 2014, 10:56 PM | #9 |
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No more polishing cloths for those that get the new boxes. I asked my AD why, they did not have an answer for that. Rolex is a mysterious company....
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20 August 2014, 11:07 PM | #10 |
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The answer may be a supply chain decision. Rolex likely subcontracts the fabrication of the boxes via a spec sheet and bidding process.
The cloths are not really a box maker's natural core competency. So either the box maker or Rolex would then need to source them and mate the cloths with the box. A lot of wasted effort for something that 98% of owners never use.
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20 August 2014, 11:27 PM | #14 |
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Polishing cloth no longer supplied
There will be a lot of dull Rolex watches out and about.
Does anyone use that cloth? |
20 August 2014, 11:59 PM | #15 |
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cam somome post a pic of the cloth?
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21 August 2014, 12:21 AM | #16 |
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I called a RSC that I have used in the past for service and they sent me one free ;-)
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It's not really a polishing cloth.. It's just a little 3 inch by 4 inch square dust cover that's tossed in on top of the watch and isn't really much good for anything ..
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I actually use mine daily, I keep it on the nightstand and I rest my watch on it when I take it off at night, that's about all I've found it's good for.
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21 August 2014, 02:07 AM | #20 |
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More yoga pants! There you see; nothing is ever 100% bad. Sometimes you have to look for the silver lining.
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20 August 2014, 11:57 PM | #21 |
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I use a cloth that was given to me by my AD. But for the record my 1 month old didn't have a cloth.
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21 August 2014, 12:25 AM | #22 |
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Presentation should be a priority at this price point. Rolex needs to improve this. If Panerai can do a pear wood box, Rolex can at least do a cherry presentation box.
The polishing cloth that comes with the Omega PO is outstanding.
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It's a polishing cloth? I always thought it was a small Rolex sized blanket so you can tuck it in at night
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21 August 2014, 05:21 AM | #25 |
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I thought I received a polishing cloth, but I found this picture showing what was described as a protective cloth on the left and a polishing cloth on the right. I only received the cloth on the left with my Explorer which I purchased 3 weeks ago brand new from an AD.
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21 August 2014, 01:18 AM | #26 |
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I think that any micro fiber cloth is a better substitute for the Rolex cloth anyway
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21 August 2014, 01:24 AM | #27 |
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21 August 2014, 01:24 AM | #28 |
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There used to be a cream colored cloth with green trim which said " Cellini" - for some reason. Was that also included?? Maybe it was my seller who would include one.
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21 August 2014, 01:29 AM | #29 |
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I don't even remember the last Rolex I bought that had a polishing cloth...maybe my 1998 Daytona? I still have it in the trunk of one of my cars LOL!!
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I'm sure you saved $100 by getting it for free. Nice gesture on part of the AD.
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