Remnant factory stickers placement on Rolex sub date

[Perpetual7]

Hello there everyone

I got a brand new submariner date (dated 2023) and it is my first time dealing with a grey market shop. It is just impossible to get a sub from the AD.

Given the circumstances, I can't help but to inspect the watch in greater details.

I happen to find that one of the links located at the most extreme end (under the glidelock), as well as the underneath the clasp lock - there are some existing stickers on them that got me wondering. Uploaded some pictures. I didn't pay much attention when the grey market dealer was sizing the bracelets for me, and only found out about the stickers later on.

I am thinking whether these were the original factories stickers that the AD didn't or forget to remove when they sold it to the original owner?

The placement of these stickers seem a bit odd.

Anyone have any related experiences? Have you seen factory stickers being placed at these sort of positions?

Thanks in advance for any views.

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum.

They look normal to me. Enjoy your Submariner Date.

[Perpetual7]

That was a really quick.

Thanks Brian!

Yes lovely timepiece. Looking forward to acquiring a GMT next.

[Mathematoxic]

These are original factory stickers. Take them off and enjoy your watch.

[Perpetual7]

Thanks Buddy

Indeed watches look way better without the extra films and stickers

Cheers !