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10 September 2011, 03:38 AM
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Buying a 2005 GMT Master II From Reputable Dealer - No Green Sticker?
Hello everyone,
I recently just ordered a 2005 GMT Master II from a pretty reputable used watch dealer. However, I'm concerned because I always thought that the old Rolexes had a green authentication sticker on the back. My new datejust doesn't have one, but as far as I understand Rolex moved away from the hologram sticker only recently? Should I be concerned here? |
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10 September 2011, 03:42 AM
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No, most sensible people removed that piece of plastic when you get the watch. It is a sticker.
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10 September 2011, 03:58 AM
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10 September 2011, 04:09 AM
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Those green stickers get gross over time! Removing it is wise
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10 September 2011, 04:36 AM
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that's the first thing i did when i got mine.
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10 September 2011, 04:59 AM
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IMO watches with the green sticker left on are disgusting!
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10 September 2011, 05:20 AM
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Ugggh! If I could just remove all the green stickers that I see on the photos here and on the web.....
 
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10 September 2011, 06:15 AM
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It's the first thing I did when I got my GMT here from one of our trusted dealers. All the left over sticky residue was a pain in the a$% to take off.
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10 September 2011, 06:23 AM
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There are some photos floating around here showing damage to the caseback from leaving it on a long time.
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10 September 2011, 10:45 AM
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Serves no purpose.
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10 September 2011, 10:51 AM
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It's a non-issue. All it is is gross to remove.
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10 September 2011, 11:00 AM
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What's the best way to remove a hologram???
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10 September 2011, 11:03 AM
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10 September 2011, 11:14 AM
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10 September 2011, 11:18 AM
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[QUOTE=ldiggy;2727915]Hello everyone,
I recently just ordered a 2005 GMT Master II from a pretty reputable used watch dealer. However, I'm concerned because I always thought that the old Rolexes had a green authentication sticker on the back. My new datejust doesn't have one, but as far as I understand Rolex moved away from the hologram sticker only recently? YES you are correct. Rolex no longer does the green hologram on the back of the watch. Not sure when they stopped but it has been a couple years? Someone will Chime in... If the 2005 is USED then I'd say that there shouldn't be a Hologram on it...that is if the person was normal and removed it! |
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10 September 2011, 11:22 AM
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I took all the green stickers off every Rolex in my collection
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10 September 2011, 11:35 AM
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Goo gone...
Thanks! |
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10 September 2011, 12:46 PM
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10 September 2011, 12:55 PM
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It's obviously a fake. You were had.
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10 September 2011, 02:19 PM
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It's just gross leaving a dirty sticker on a Rolex!
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