QR code

[lmari2]

Dear bros,

I usually see QR code is TRANSPARENTLY pasted at the side of the new watch. but the one i saw yesterday is pasted on a WHITE sticker. does it mean it's not brand new?

thank you!!

[yxc145]

Mine DSSD D-Blue has the white sticker one.. I wonder the same thing. But Mine was brand new bought from dealer.

[lmari2]

Originally Posted by yxc145

Mine DSSD D-Blue has the white sticker one.. I wonder the same thing. But Mine was brand new bought from dealer.

the white sticker was on the watch when you bought it in the AD shop?

[yxc145]

Originally Posted by lmari2

the white sticker was on the watch when you bought it in the AD shop?

Yes, it is under the clear film/sticker. Actually still on it now. I haven't taken the film off yet.

[lmari2]

still on it? would that be a bit weird when u wearing it? mind take a pic?

[yxc145]

This is what you are talking about, right?

[RMC12]

I picked up a Tudor this week with a white sticker. Never thought to question it to be honest. I am sure it is legit!

[GerardoG]

Both transparent and white are used by Rolex/Tudor. More than a QR code, it is a next gen 'bar' code. From a mechanical stand point, it is 'easier' for a scanner to 'read' the printing over a white backdrop vs polished steel.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Both transparent and white are used by Rolex/Tudor. More than a QR code, it is a next gen 'bar' code. From a mechanical stand point, it is 'easier' for a scanner to 'read' the printing over a white backdrop vs polished steel.

What information is contained in the code? Do you know?

[lmari2]

understood.

too scared that i bought something fake or used... you know these days...

thank you all

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

What information is contained in the code? Do you know?

The possibilities are endless. Factory, ship date, central warehouse (Rolex has a BIG storage area in Dallas/FtWorth), inventory...they can track every movement/place that specific timepiece has been through from manufacturing to point of sale.

Once the watch is sold, the warranty card is swiped (like a credit card) and this: a) starts the watch warranty b) tells Rolex that piece has been sold c) takes it off the dealer's inventory and d) places that item on the next shipment to re-supply

[ras47]

Somebody scan it with a QR Code reader. I bet it takes you to Rolex's webpage for that watch.

[lmari2]

Originally Posted by yxc145

This is what you are talking about, right?

one i saw

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

The possibilities are endless. Factory, ship date, central warehouse (Rolex has a BIG storage area in Dallas/FtWorth), inventory...they can track every movement/place that specific timepiece has been through from manufacturing to point of sale.

Once the watch is sold, the warranty card is swiped (like a credit card) and this: a) starts the watch warranty b) tells Rolex that piece has been sold c) takes it off the dealer's inventory and d) places that item on the next shipment to re-supply

Had no idea there was a storage facility in Tx. I thought all US based watches were originated and stored in RUSA in NYC

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Had no idea there was a storage facility in Tx. I thought all US based watches were originated from RUSA in NYC

They have several 'hubs', one of which is in Dallas/Ft Worth. I have seen special orders arrive within a few hours to some AD's in TX

[yxc145]

Originally Posted by lmari2

one i saw

Same thing. different watch. I think you are safe.

[chenht]

It is not a QR code. It is a 2D Data Matrix code. You could down load an app on your mobile phone and read the code.

[Melchizedek]

Originally Posted by chenht

It is not a QR code. It is a 2D Data Matrix code. You could down load an app on your mobile phone and read the code.

I tried it before, didn't do anything. I have other watches that have it laser etched in the back case and it doesn't work either.


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