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astcell · 24 December 2007, 10:07 PM

I got my TT GMTII on 12/23/06. A few days ago I noticed my wrist felt sticky when I took off my watch. I thought it was just sweat.

I looked closer and the hologram was sliding off sideways! The edge of the plastic was hard and clear in color, and gewy.

I reached in and lifted the hologram. It came out like a loose tooth. Seeing as goo was everywhere I used a soft toothbrush and some toothpaste and cleaned the watch back up.

So now it's a grown up. I debated putting the hologram under the pillow for the Rolex Fairy to find.

Paulie · 24 December 2007, 10:25 PM

The Rolex fairy would have left you a bill for the service.

steveespo · 24 December 2007, 10:57 PM

Does Rolex RSC put a new hologram back on after service? Kind of a silly question but it seems they do everything else when you send in for service.

clbcpa · 24 December 2007, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by steveespo

Does Rolex RSC put a new hologram back on after service? Kind of a silly question but it seems they do everything else when you send in for service.

That would be cool but no.

and since holograms have now gone bye bye on the newer z and all m models, maybe they will end up being collector items for those of us that saved them

Solar · 24 December 2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Paulie

The Rolex fairy would have left you a bill for the service.

karmatp · 25 December 2007, 12:06 AM

Now the watch feels like it is supposed to, you should be happy it's gone. My neighbor sent his sub. in for service, (he bought it used and it still had the hologram on the back), when it came back, the RSC had removed the hologram. He didn't care one bit, he was just to lazy to remove it himself he said.

Merry Christmas everyone and happy new year......

astcell · 25 December 2007, 12:08 AM

Someone who has a hologram ought to put it on ebay and see what happens.

karmatp · 25 December 2007, 12:11 AM

I have the one I pealed off the second I got home from my AD, that would be so funny to see what I could get for it. I didn't do a very good job of removing it though, it is a little messy.

BuffaloRolex · 25 December 2007, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulie

The Rolex fairy would have left you a bill for the service.

Alcan · 25 December 2007, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Someone who has a hologram ought to put it on ebay and see what happens.

There are currently 3 on eBay, aftermarket (fake), 2 days to go, up to about $15 each.

GoldenBear · 25 December 2007, 02:41 AM

Wearing a Rolex with a hologram on is like eating a banana/orange with the peel on.
LOL....

frostie · 25 December 2007, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenBear

Wearing a Rolex with a hologram on is like eating a banana/orange with the peel on.
LOL....

astcell · 25 December 2007, 02:48 AM

I think removing the hologram is akin to giving a circumcision.

Then again, letting it fall off naturally is not exactly an appealing image either.

JJ Irani · 25 December 2007, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulie

The Rolex fairy would have left you a bill for the service.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenBear

Wearing a Rolex with a hologram on is like eating a banana/orange with the peel on.
LOL....

DSJ · 25 December 2007, 03:54 AM

I'll be peeling off all the stickers and cling plastic as soon as I get them! Put the sticker on wax paper and in the bottom of the watch box.

f16570 · 25 December 2007, 05:48 AM

Chucked the hologram in the bin the day I got the watch.

f

Floridadogg · 25 December 2007, 07:23 AM

Sawing off the crown is like a circumcision.

Thani · 25 December 2007, 07:31 AM

loool

funny topic and replys here

SSD · 25 December 2007, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

I think removing the hologram is akin to giving a circumcision.

Then again, letting it fall off naturally is not exactly an appealing image either.

Sawing off the crown is more like an amputation

Merry Christmas Robert!

astcell · 25 December 2007, 03:13 PM

Sawing off the crown is a sex change!

mailman · 25 December 2007, 08:10 PM

I thought JJ was the Rolex fairy?

Oh that's right, he's just a fairy

24 December 2007, 10:07 PM	#1
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Rolex's natural molting phase I got my TT GMTII on 12/23/06. A few days ago I noticed my wrist felt sticky when I took off my watch. I thought it was just sweat. I looked closer and the hologram was sliding off sideways! The edge of the plastic was hard and clear in color, and gewy. I reached in and lifted the hologram. It came out like a loose tooth. Seeing as goo was everywhere I used a soft toothbrush and some toothpaste and cleaned the watch back up. So now it's a grown up. I debated putting the hologram under the pillow for the Rolex Fairy to find.

24 December 2007, 10:25 PM	#2
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	The Rolex fairy would have left you a bill for the service. __________________

25 December 2007, 02:41 AM	#11
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Wearing a Rolex with a hologram on is like eating a banana/orange with the peel on. LOL.... __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

25 December 2007, 03:54 AM	#15
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I'll be peeling off all the stickers and cling plastic as soon as I get them! Put the sticker on wax paper and in the bottom of the watch box. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

25 December 2007, 08:10 PM	#21
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	I thought JJ was the Rolex fairy? Oh that's right, he's just a fairy __________________ JJ

24 December 2007, 10:57 PM	#3
steveespo Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 29	Does Rolex RSC put a new hologram back on after service? Kind of a silly question but it seems they do everything else when you send in for service.

25 December 2007, 12:06 AM	#6
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Now the watch feels like it is supposed to, you should be happy it's gone. My neighbor sent his sub. in for service, (he bought it used and it still had the hologram on the back), when it came back, the RSC had removed the hologram. He didn't care one bit, he was just to lazy to remove it himself he said. Merry Christmas everyone and happy new year......

25 December 2007, 12:08 AM	#7
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Someone who has a hologram ought to put it on ebay and see what happens.

25 December 2007, 12:11 AM	#8
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I have the one I pealed off the second I got home from my AD, that would be so funny to see what I could get for it. I didn't do a very good job of removing it though, it is a little messy.

25 December 2007, 02:48 AM	#13
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I think removing the hologram is akin to giving a circumcision. Then again, letting it fall off naturally is not exactly an appealing image either.

25 December 2007, 05:48 AM	#16
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Chucked the hologram in the bin the day I got the watch. f

25 December 2007, 07:23 AM	#17
Floridadogg Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Allan Location: Florida Watch: 116520 & 116523 Posts: 468	Sawing off the crown is like a circumcision.

25 December 2007, 07:31 AM	#18
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	loool funny topic and replys here

25 December 2007, 03:13 PM	#20
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Sawing off the crown is a sex change!

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