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pinballplanet · 23 August 2011, 02:11 AM

Hi folks. New member here with a question. But first a bit of background.

I've been wearing a TT Ebel wave (quartz) for the past 26 years and over the past few years, whenever it needed a battery and service, I wore my dad's ND submariner that he bought new in 1971 (all original, curved plastic crystal, riveted band, only serviced by Rolex but not recently, missing pearl). Anyway, dad decided he wanted to wear it again (he promised not to sell it) and I decided I really liked having a fine automatic mechanical watch and I caught the bug, though the sub seemed a bit large for the everyday.

After looking around and doing some homework for a couple of months I decided to avoid the risks of eBay and buy from a reputable brick and mortar (understanding that there are always risks).

I found what I was looking for nearby and bought a Z series Air King, 14010m, white Roman dial, engine turned bezel, "never worn". My dealer provided me a two year dealer warranty. (The watch was originally purchased 8/07, supposedly as a corporate gift but then sold back to a dealer soon thereafter without being worn).

It looked brand, spanking new and had both boxes, all correct papers, green hang tag, and had all of the protective plastic film on the watch case sides, case back, band, and clasp.

The dealer removed most of the protective plastic film but left the protective plastic on the case back and suggested that I leave it there until it starts to peel and/or gets annoying, stating that it would help protect the Rolex hologram sticker underneath.

So here's my question: Is this the common practice in this community, to leave the protective plastic on the back or is that nonsense? It's not bothering me at all but I can't see how it would really make a difference in the long run.

I'll post a picture later if anyone is interested.

Thanks!

padi56 · 23 August 2011, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinballplanet

So here's my question: Is this the common practice in this community, to leave the protective plastic on the back or is that nonsense? It's not bothering me at all but I can't see how it would really make a difference in the long run.

I'll post a picture later if anyone is interested.

Thanks!

Complete nonsense only bacteria and other stuff will accumulate under the sticker remove it as it serves no function to the watch.

TSW · 23 August 2011, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

complete nonsense only bacteria and other stuff will accumulate under the sticker remove it as it serves no function to the watch.

x2

thewatchguy93 · 23 August 2011, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Complete nonsense only bacteria and other stuff will accumulate under the sticker remove it as it serves no function to the watch.

x3

ManUtd · 23 August 2011, 03:22 AM

Remove it.

EchoBlueUK · 23 August 2011, 03:24 AM

I like to leave the plastic on the clasp for a while after buying so it doesn't pick up scratches straight away. However all the others need to come off to so the beauty of the piece.

Timber Loftis · 23 August 2011, 03:32 AM

No. Do not want.

Chipmunk · 23 August 2011, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Complete nonsense only bacteria and other stuff will accumulate under the sticker remove it as it serves no function to the watch.

Good answer.

Welcome to TRF.

dddrees · 23 August 2011, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

complete nonsense only bacteria and other stuff will accumulate under the sticker remove it as it serves no function to the watch.

x 1,000,000

pinballplanet · 23 August 2011, 04:18 AM

Gone! Much nicer and shinier now and the hologram looks better too!
Thanks to all

gone-rolex-mad · 23 August 2011, 04:21 AM

Take it all off!

skyedog · 23 August 2011, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Complete nonsense only bacteria and other stuff will accumulate under the sticker remove it as it serves no function to the watch.

+ one million times!!!!!

Danand · 23 August 2011, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gone-rolex-mad

Take it all off!

Yes even remove the hologram. Congrats on the watch.

jamesbondOO7 · 23 August 2011, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinballplanet

So here's my question: Is this the common practice in this community, to leave the protective plastic on the back or is that nonsense? It's not bothering me at all but I can't see how it would really make a difference in the long run.

Thanks!

You should ABSOLUTELY leave all protective material, otherwise the warranty will be void.

mjclark32 · 23 August 2011, 05:00 AM

Take it off, take it all off...

pinballplanet · 23 August 2011, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Danand

Yes even remove the hologram. Congrats on the watch.

Thanks for the congrats.

As for the hologram, I've seen so many watches advertised boasting that the hologram is intact, as if to indicate that's a plus. But I take it from the last couple of responses that the hologram is also not meant to stay put?

MortgageGuy · 23 August 2011, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Complete nonsense only bacteria and other stuff will accumulate under the sticker remove it as it serves no function to the watch.

X a TRILLION

poker · 23 August 2011, 05:55 AM

take it all off!

harvey · 23 August 2011, 06:01 AM

ive said it before, so will say it again...you dont suck a sweet with the wrapper on!

mtgmt · 23 August 2011, 06:05 AM

leave the plastic on only if your basball hat still has the hologram MLB sticker on the bill , the hang tag and the price tag............if not rip that crap off and wear it

pinballplanet · 23 August 2011, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgmt

leave the plastic on only if your basball hat still has the hologram MLB sticker on the bill , the hang tag and the price tag............if not rip that crap off and wear it

LOL,

I get it now - thanks again

Watch Professor · 23 August 2011, 06:22 AM

The hologram will get yucky and disgusting from sweat, thus harder to remove in the future. Take it off now.

GolfPunk · 23 August 2011, 06:40 AM

Hologram used to indicate authenticity but not on newer models as counterfeiters were putting them on too - remove the lot!

RolexYM · 23 August 2011, 07:18 AM

Remove it...and then wipe it down with "adhesive remover" stuff to take off all the gunk glue.

tulsaokusa · 23 August 2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey

ive said it before, so will say it again...you dont suck a sweet with the wrapper on!

If you're a hooker in Mexico you do.

gwalker · 23 August 2011, 01:43 PM

You mean you plan on wearing it????? NOOOOO.... I thought general practice was to wrap it up in a fine microfiber cloth, then bubblewrap. inside a box with peanuts and then lock in in the safe and only look at it once a month.... J/K Take the damn plastic off.

tulsaokusa · 23 August 2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

You mean you plan on wearing it????? NOOOOO.... I thought general practice was to wrap it up in a fine microfiber cloth, then bubblewrap. inside a box with peanuts and then lock in in the safe and only look at it once a month.... J/K Take the damn plastic off.

Walnuts protect better.

Danand · 24 August 2011, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason.mobi

If you're a hooker in Mexico you do.

Well there's one example where the price IS higher without The wrapper

RolexWatcher · 24 August 2011, 02:56 AM

This thread is making me laugh so much, I am sure my colleagues think I am crazy!

TSW · 24 August 2011, 02:58 AM

Peeling frenzy

23 August 2011, 02:11 AM	#1
pinballplanet "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Steve B. Location: Media, PA Watch: 14010m Air-King Posts: 8	Leave the plastic on? Hi folks. New member here with a question. But first a bit of background. I've been wearing a TT Ebel wave (quartz) for the past 26 years and over the past few years, whenever it needed a battery and service, I wore my dad's ND submariner that he bought new in 1971 (all original, curved plastic crystal, riveted band, only serviced by Rolex but not recently, missing pearl). Anyway, dad decided he wanted to wear it again (he promised not to sell it) and I decided I really liked having a fine automatic mechanical watch and I caught the bug, though the sub seemed a bit large for the everyday. After looking around and doing some homework for a couple of months I decided to avoid the risks of eBay and buy from a reputable brick and mortar (understanding that there are always risks). I found what I was looking for nearby and bought a Z series Air King, 14010m, white Roman dial, engine turned bezel, "never worn". My dealer provided me a two year dealer warranty. (The watch was originally purchased 8/07, supposedly as a corporate gift but then sold back to a dealer soon thereafter without being worn). It looked brand, spanking new and had both boxes, all correct papers, green hang tag, and had all of the protective plastic film on the watch case sides, case back, band, and clasp. The dealer removed most of the protective plastic film but left the protective plastic on the case back and suggested that I leave it there until it starts to peel and/or gets annoying, stating that it would help protect the Rolex hologram sticker underneath. So here's my question: Is this the common practice in this community, to leave the protective plastic on the back or is that nonsense? It's not bothering me at all but I can't see how it would really make a difference in the long run. I'll post a picture later if anyone is interested. Thanks!

23 August 2011, 03:22 AM	#5
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Remove it. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

23 August 2011, 04:21 AM	#11
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Take it all off! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

23 August 2011, 05:00 AM	#15
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Take it off, take it all off... __________________

23 August 2011, 06:01 AM	#19
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,421	ive said it before, so will say it again...you dont suck a sweet with the wrapper on! __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

23 August 2011, 03:24 AM	#6
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	I like to leave the plastic on the clasp for a while after buying so it doesn't pick up scratches straight away. However all the others need to come off to so the beauty of the piece.

23 August 2011, 03:32 AM	#7
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	No. Do not want.

23 August 2011, 04:18 AM	#10
pinballplanet "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Steve B. Location: Media, PA Watch: 14010m Air-King Posts: 8	Gone! Much nicer and shinier now and the hologram looks better too! Thanks to all

23 August 2011, 05:55 AM	#18
poker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rolex Forum Watch: Rolex Posts: 163	take it all off!

23 August 2011, 06:05 AM	#20
mtgmt Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Watch: 16523 TT daytona Posts: 257	leave the plastic on only if your basball hat still has the hologram MLB sticker on the bill , the hang tag and the price tag............if not rip that crap off and wear it

23 August 2011, 06:22 AM	#22
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	The hologram will get yucky and disgusting from sweat, thus harder to remove in the future. Take it off now. __________________

23 August 2011, 06:40 AM	#23
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	Hologram used to indicate authenticity but not on newer models as counterfeiters were putting them on too - remove the lot!

23 August 2011, 07:18 AM	#24
RolexYM Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: TX Watch: TOG + Yachmaster Posts: 202	Remove it...and then wipe it down with "adhesive remover" stuff to take off all the gunk glue.

23 August 2011, 01:43 PM	#26
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	You mean you plan on wearing it????? NOOOOO.... I thought general practice was to wrap it up in a fine microfiber cloth, then bubblewrap. inside a box with peanuts and then lock in in the safe and only look at it once a month.... J/K Take the damn plastic off.

24 August 2011, 02:56 AM	#29
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	This thread is making me laugh so much, I am sure my colleagues think I am crazy!

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