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ROLEX4EvEr · 21 July 2013, 11:18 PM

I never take off the stickers on my new watch, I'm talking about the same clear stickers that's on the band. I usually in time after washing my hands so many times let it fall on its own. I almost killed my brother for trying to peel one off years back lol. Am I the only one ? I once left the plastic on my cars navi for 3 yrs until I traded it lmao. Keeps it looking new

bigwatchman · 21 July 2013, 11:21 PM

Whatever floats your boat.... its your watch.

cop414 · 21 July 2013, 11:24 PM

Always take mine off, it's somewhat "ceremonial" to me and makes it mine. Destickered is my term...

VICI · 21 July 2013, 11:30 PM

Hey at least you remove the price (I hope)!

I remove them after I am sure that I'm keeping the watch.

jojosnr · 21 July 2013, 11:32 PM

so you pay a ton of greens to touch and feel plastic wrappers, keeps the watch or stuff spanking new and then sell it off to let someone else enjoy the new stainless steel or white gold or gold feel ? interesting.

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Originally Posted by ROLEX4EvEr

I never take off the stickers on my new watch, I'm talking about the same clear stickers that's on the band. I usually in time after washing my hands so many times let it fall on its own. I almost killed my brother for trying to peel one off years back lol. Am I the only one ? I once left the plastic on my cars navi for 3 yrs until I traded it lmao. Keeps it looking new

ROLEX4EvEr · 21 July 2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex_NYC

Hey at least you remove the price (I hope)!

I remove them after I am sure that I'm keeping the watch.

That's was funny lol!! No after a few weekends they usually fall off on its on or it starts peeling off. It's not like its completely covered in stickers but once it looks old I peel it. I guess I'm just weird like that

Rex22 · 21 July 2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX4EvEr

I never take off the stickers on my new watch, I'm talking about the same clear stickers that's on the band. I usually in time after washing my hands so many times let it fall on its own. I almost killed my brother for trying to peel one off years back lol. Am I the only one ? I once left the plastic on my cars navi for 3 yrs until I traded it lmao. Keeps it looking new

I'm exactly the same way with watch and car plastic.hahaha.

mikkolopez · 21 July 2013, 11:49 PM

No offense meant but for me ...

It comes off the moment I pay for it and put it on. I bought it so I can wear it and not to preserve it for the next guy. Also, I can never pass off a "stickered" Rolex for brand new knowing that I wore it already and the other guy won't believe me anyway to pay for it like brand new when he can just go to the AD and buy brand new.

mikkolopez · 21 July 2013, 11:49 PM

No offense meant but for me ...

It comes off the moment I pay for it and put it on. I bought it so I can wear it and not to preserve it for the next guy. Also, I can never pass off a "stickered" Rolex for brand new knowing that I wore it already and the other guy won't believe me anyway to pay for it like brand new when he can just go to the AD and buy brand new.

Jake B · 21 July 2013, 11:52 PM

Maybe you should change your moniker to "STICKERS4EvEr"

Armyguy03 · 21 July 2013, 11:52 PM

There was a case back sticker on my used SD. I immediately peeled it off and stuck it to the trash.

nickng · 21 July 2013, 11:58 PM

I usually remove most of them immediately after I bought it, while leaving the case back sticker intact.

SUBversive · 22 July 2013, 12:01 AM

My great Aunt used to have her furniture encased in plastic. She loved it. I remember visiting in the hot summers and having the back of my legs stick to the plastic. So whatever floats your boat, but these memories made me resist having things hermetically sealed as if they are too good for use. No stickers for me.

Urosfan · 22 July 2013, 12:04 AM

There nothing but a sense of excitement when I peel off the stickers of the watches I purchased I feel like a kid at Christmas opening my gifts :)

impalass · 22 July 2013, 12:07 AM

Different strokes for different folks. I have the AD take them off when they size the bracelet and wear them home stickerless.

padi56 · 22 July 2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX4EvEr

I never take off the stickers on my new watch, I'm talking about the same clear stickers that's on the band. I usually in time after washing my hands so many times let it fall on its own. I almost killed my brother for trying to peel one off years back lol. Am I the only one ? I once left the plastic on my cars navi for 3 yrs until I traded it lmao. Keeps it looking new

Yes I peeled all the stickers off very carefully as not to damage them.I then laminated each sticker individually hopefully to save for posterity .And then had a custom frame made to hang the Rolex plastic stickers on the wall.But in a position out of the sun as not to damage the stickers with high UV rays.But there again I might be telling porkies, because I chucked then in the waste bin, where all bits of useless plastic stickers belong.

herbalt · 22 July 2013, 12:14 AM

If you wear a watch with stickers attached, day in day out (especially on the case back)... you're also creating a nice bacteria farm for your wrist. A win-win really.

c.rod · 22 July 2013, 12:15 AM

I'm a peeler...

Also, if u really want to get technical it's probably bad practice to keep them on until they fall off. As the stickers start to work themselves off the edges will trap grime/dirt etc scratching the watch....?

chicfarmer1 · 22 July 2013, 12:16 AM

You aren't alone...

bigrustypig · 22 July 2013, 12:20 AM

I usually let them fall off naturally on their own.

Jake B · 22 July 2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Yes I peeled all the stickers off very carefully as not to damage them.I then laminated each sticker individually hopefully to save for posterity .And then had a custom frame made to hang the Rolex plastic stickers on the wall.But in a position out of the sun as not to damage the stickers with high UV rays.But there again I might be telling porkies, because I chucked then in the waste bin, where all bits of useless plastic stickers belong.

"porkies"

joe100 · 22 July 2013, 12:32 AM

Take them off. Germs and bacteria get into those older stickers and the new plastic pieces look silly. Ask yourself, would James Bond wear plastic protectors on his Rolex?

jamesbondOO7 · 22 July 2013, 12:33 AM

I let the AD do it.

Jake B · 22 July 2013, 12:35 AM

Still had these pix from the last time someone started this thread...

What you think you look like with your Rolex watch...

What you actually look like with your Rolex watch...

SUBversive · 22 July 2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake B

Still had these pix from the last time someone started this thread...

What you think you look like with your Rolex watch...

What you actually look like with your Rolex watch...

threemonkeys · 22 July 2013, 01:38 AM

You guys are a tough crowd. I have a few stickers still on my LVc. If they start to peel then I remove them.

OmegaJJH · 22 July 2013, 01:39 AM

I too let the AD take them off. It took her bloody ages whilst I just sat back with a coffee and a huge smile on my face!

moviefreak · 22 July 2013, 01:40 AM

Read my sig..

Survivor · 22 July 2013, 01:42 AM

So you guys who keep your stickers on.......do you do that with all the other goodies you buy...........computers, iphones, ipads, furniture, your car???? Its just plain weird and the watch must look ridiculous with peeling, dirty stickers on it........why would you do that unless your never intend on wearing the watch????? Just don't get it.

jwdthree · 22 July 2013, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Armyguy03

There was a case back sticker on my used SD. I immediately peeled it off and stuck it to the trash.

I just bought a BNIB 116710 from a reputable dealer via the classifieds forum here with all good reviews. However, the case back stick was clear. I thought that the case back sticker on new Rolexs was the hologram green. Did Rolex change this or is this something to be concerned about?

21 July 2013, 11:18 PM	#1
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	Do you take off the stickers or .. I never take off the stickers on my new watch, I'm talking about the same clear stickers that's on the band. I usually in time after washing my hands so many times let it fall on its own. I almost killed my brother for trying to peel one off years back lol. Am I the only one ? I once left the plastic on my cars navi for 3 yrs until I traded it lmao. Keeps it looking new __________________

21 July 2013, 11:21 PM	#2
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	Whatever floats your boat.... its your watch. __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

21 July 2013, 11:24 PM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,123	Always take mine off, it's somewhat "ceremonial" to me and makes it mine. Destickered is my term... __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

21 July 2013, 11:52 PM	#10
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	Maybe you should change your moniker to "STICKERS4EvEr" __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

21 July 2013, 11:52 PM	#11
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	There was a case back sticker on my used SD. I immediately peeled it off and stuck it to the trash. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 July 2013, 11:30 PM	#4
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Hey at least you remove the price (I hope)! I remove them after I am sure that I'm keeping the watch.

21 July 2013, 11:49 PM	#8
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	No offense meant but for me ... It comes off the moment I pay for it and put it on. I bought it so I can wear it and not to preserve it for the next guy. Also, I can never pass off a "stickered" Rolex for brand new knowing that I wore it already and the other guy won't believe me anyway to pay for it like brand new when he can just go to the AD and buy brand new.

21 July 2013, 11:58 PM	#12
nickng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: NickN Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 524	I usually remove most of them immediately after I bought it, while leaving the case back sticker intact. __________________ NickN

22 July 2013, 12:01 AM	#13
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	My great Aunt used to have her furniture encased in plastic. She loved it. I remember visiting in the hot summers and having the back of my legs stick to the plastic. So whatever floats your boat, but these memories made me resist having things hermetically sealed as if they are too good for use. No stickers for me.

22 July 2013, 12:04 AM	#14
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	There nothing but a sense of excitement when I peel off the stickers of the watches I purchased I feel like a kid at Christmas opening my gifts :)

22 July 2013, 12:07 AM	#15
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Different strokes for different folks. I have the AD take them off when they size the bracelet and wear them home stickerless.

22 July 2013, 12:14 AM	#17
herbalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 476	If you wear a watch with stickers attached, day in day out (especially on the case back)... you're also creating a nice bacteria farm for your wrist. A win-win really.

22 July 2013, 12:15 AM	#18
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	I'm a peeler... Also, if u really want to get technical it's probably bad practice to keep them on until they fall off. As the stickers start to work themselves off the edges will trap grime/dirt etc scratching the watch....?

22 July 2013, 12:20 AM	#20
bigrustypig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: New Zealand Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 1,426	I usually let them fall off naturally on their own.

22 July 2013, 12:32 AM	#22
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Take them off. Germs and bacteria get into those older stickers and the new plastic pieces look silly. Ask yourself, would James Bond wear plastic protectors on his Rolex? __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

22 July 2013, 12:33 AM	#23
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,066	I let the AD do it. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

22 July 2013, 12:35 AM	#24
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	Still had these pix from the last time someone started this thread... What you *think* you look like with your Rolex watch... What you *actually* look like with your Rolex watch... __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

22 July 2013, 01:38 AM	#26
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	You guys are a tough crowd. I have a few stickers still on my LVc. If they start to peel then I remove them.

22 July 2013, 01:39 AM	#27
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	I too let the AD take them off. It took her bloody ages whilst I just sat back with a coffee and a huge smile on my face!

22 July 2013, 01:40 AM	#28
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Read my sig.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

22 July 2013, 01:42 AM	#29
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	So you guys who keep your stickers on.......do you do that with all the other goodies you buy...........computers, iphones, ipads, furniture, your car???? Its just plain weird and the watch must look ridiculous with peeling, dirty stickers on it........why would you do that unless your never intend on wearing the watch????? Just don't get it.

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