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Maiden · 28 February 2017, 08:51 AM

HI all, I recently purchased a mint 18238. It still has the green sticker on the case back. I would like to remove it, but it is really stuck on and it is actually quite thick, almost like it was made of wax. Nothing at all like the thin clear stickers you see today. I cannot get it off with my fingers and I don't want to take a blunt knife or object to scrape it off out of fear of scratching the case back.

I was thinking of soaking the watch in warm water to see if that helps. (it had a full service two months ago so WR is not a problem) Does anyone have any other advice?
Thanks!
Nick

NeoAnderson · 28 February 2017, 09:03 AM

goo gone?

mtgjr · 28 February 2017, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NeoAnderson

goo gone?

This.

Maiden · 28 February 2017, 10:17 AM

Thanks guys!

LuminousMaximus · 28 February 2017, 10:22 AM

Just make sure whatever you use doesn't get on any of the seals. Goo-gone or wd-40. They both remove glue.

behardt · 28 February 2017, 10:36 AM

Peel the sticker, then rub with your finger to get the bulk of the adhesive off. Finally, acetone nail polish remover or goo gone with a q-tip. Keep the adhesive and remover out of the knurls. Then, clean well with soap & water.

RickR · 28 February 2017, 10:49 AM

Maybe a hair dryer to soften up the glue and then peel it off? That's what I do with the stickers on the car including the free advertisement metal stick-ons the dealer puts on.

Masteryacht · 28 February 2017, 11:37 AM

Paul's blow torch!

freefly · 28 February 2017, 11:47 AM

I'd just leave it be.

anothernewphone · 28 February 2017, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by freefly

I'd just leave it be.

No way. Imagine all the gunk that sticker is harboring after all these years. Pretty gross.

freefly · 28 February 2017, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by anothernewphone

No way. Imagine all the gunk that sticker is harboring after all these years. Pretty gross.

Sorry, not following.
If it's a factory case-back sticker, there is no harm in leaving it stay, IMO.
If one is worried about "gunk" then there is no harm in giving it a (gentle) bath.
Although, if the watch is truly "mint" as described, I doubt there is much "gunk" accumulated to begin with.

Leaving the sticker intact:

A. Serves to protect the case-back from scratches.
B. Can only help WRT to value, if the OP were to ever consider selling it (many folks actually put a clear plastic sticker over the factory sticker to help preserve it).

YMMV...

GerardoG · 28 February 2017, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by behardt

Peel the sticker, then rub with your finger to get the bulk of the adhesive off. Finally, acetone nail polish remover or goo gone with a q-tip. Keep the adhesive and remover out of the knurls. Then, clean well with soap & water.

This

johnnyjazz · 1 March 2017, 12:16 AM

Put a piece of strong masking tape over it, rub it down then peel the masking tape away, sticker should come away with it. Do the same when removing factory protection film on a new watch rather than trying to peel up corners. The pros use a thin rubber thimble when removing factory stickers.

tifosi · 1 March 2017, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by behardt

Peel the sticker, then rub with your finger to get the bulk of the adhesive off. Finally, acetone nail polish remover or goo gone with a q-tip. Keep the adhesive and remover out of the knurls. Then, clean well with soap & water.

Yep. This is the way. Works every time.

padi56 · 1 March 2017, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by freefly

A. Serves to protect the case-back from scratches.
B. Can only help WRT to value, if the OP were to ever consider selling it (many folks actually put a clear plastic sticker over the factory sticker to help preserve it).

YMMV...

You must be joking surely.?

tifosi · 1 March 2017, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by freefly

Sorry, not following.
If it's a factory case-back sticker, there is no harm in leaving it stay, IMO.
If one is worried about "gunk" then there is no harm in giving it a (gentle) bath.
Although, if the watch is truly "mint" as described, I doubt there is much "gunk" accumulated to begin with.

Leaving the sticker intact:

A. Serves to protect the case-back from scratches.
B. Can only help WRT to value, if the OP were to ever consider selling it (many folks actually put a clear plastic sticker over the factory sticker to help preserve it).

YMMV...

That sticker was an anti-counterfeit measure when purchased new. It's not part of the watch and was meant to be removed.

subtona · 1 March 2017, 12:48 AM

Love the thick green sticker and if it were clean and intact I would leave it as I did on my first and only Rolex that came with it.

The hysteria about goo and germs is pure rubbish imho.
I enjoy the fact that it protects the case back from the bracelet when the watch is not on the wrist.

But sounds like you started peeling already so get it off.
I saw something about clean effective sticker removal on lifehack IG feed in the last few weeks if you want to browse their site for it.

Maiden · 1 March 2017, 05:41 AM

Thanks all, first their wasn't much goo or grime, the watch was mint. I soaked it in warm water with dish soap. There was a plastic type cover atop the green sticker. Once that came off, a little more soaking and the green sticker and adhesive came off. Although the sticker was quite clean, I just didn't want to cover up that beautiful gold case back. It looks great!

mjclark32 · 1 March 2017, 05:56 AM

Nice

28 February 2017, 08:51 AM	#1
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Help With Sticker! HI all, I recently purchased a mint 18238. It still has the green sticker on the case back. I would like to remove it, but it is really stuck on and it is actually quite thick, almost like it was made of wax. Nothing at all like the thin clear stickers you see today. I cannot get it off with my fingers and I don't want to take a blunt knife or object to scrape it off out of fear of scratching the case back. I was thinking of soaking the watch in warm water to see if that helps. (it had a full service two months ago so WR is not a problem) Does anyone have any other advice? Thanks! Nick __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

28 February 2017, 10:17 AM	#4
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28 February 2017, 10:22 AM	#5
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28 February 2017, 10:36 AM	#6
behardt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Yoda Location: USA Posts: 468	Peel the sticker, then rub with your finger to get the bulk of the adhesive off. Finally, acetone nail polish remover or goo gone with a q-tip. Keep the adhesive and remover out of the knurls. Then, clean well with soap & water. __________________ "The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no watchmaker." Voltaire

1 March 2017, 12:48 AM	#17
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,749	Love the thick green sticker and if it were clean and intact I would leave it as I did on my first and only Rolex that came with it. The hysteria about goo and germs is pure rubbish imho. I enjoy the fact that it protects the case back from the bracelet when the watch is not on the wrist. But sounds like you started peeling already so get it off. I saw something about clean effective sticker removal on lifehack IG feed in the last few weeks if you want to browse their site for it. __________________

28 February 2017, 09:03 AM	#2
NeoAnderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: NeoAnderson Location: Tax Free Shopping Posts: 725	goo gone?

28 February 2017, 10:49 AM	#7
RickR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: ♕ Posts: 232	Maybe a hair dryer to soften up the glue and then peel it off? That's what I do with the stickers on the car including the free advertisement metal stick-ons the dealer puts on.

28 February 2017, 11:37 AM	#8
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,019	Paul's blow torch!

28 February 2017, 11:47 AM	#9
freefly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: AZ Watch: 4&5-digit Sub/GMTs Posts: 1,974	I'd just leave it be.

1 March 2017, 12:16 AM	#13
johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	Put a piece of strong masking tape over it, rub it down then peel the masking tape away, sticker should come away with it. Do the same when removing factory protection film on a new watch rather than trying to peel up corners. The pros use a thin rubber thimble when removing factory stickers.

1 March 2017, 05:41 AM	#18
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Thanks all, first their wasn't much goo or grime, the watch was mint. I soaked it in warm water with dish soap. There was a plastic type cover atop the green sticker. Once that came off, a little more soaking and the green sticker and adhesive came off. Although the sticker was quite clean, I just didn't want to cover up that beautiful gold case back. It looks great! Attached Images __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

1 March 2017, 05:56 AM	#19
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice __________________

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