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Old 13 August 2016, 05:50 PM   #1
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First Rolex - Sticker issue

Hi everyone, I just got my first rolex yesterday GMT BLNR. I am really pleased with it however when i asked if the stickers could be left on, the dealer said he has to take them off. What are the reasons for this? If anyone could shed some light it would be much appreciated.
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Old 13 August 2016, 06:01 PM   #2
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Well firstly congratulations on the BLNR.

You have been lucky to get one especially in the UK.
They probably want to know you will be wearing the watch and not buying to simply resell due to Blnr desirability.

Stickers can retain dirt and start curling up anyway. Take them all off and enjoy.
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Old 13 August 2016, 06:05 PM   #3
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Congrats on the purchase. It seems to be a tactic ADs are using now, as said it is due to people reselling for profit.
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Old 13 August 2016, 06:10 PM   #4
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Hi everyone, I just got my first rolex yesterday GMT BLNR. I am really pleased with it however when i asked if the stickers could be left on, the dealer said he has to take them off. What are the reasons for this? If anyone could shed some light it would be much appreciated.
Cannot see any difference in whether a AD removes the plastic or yourself remove the plastic to wear the watch.Its just packaging and of no real use whatsoever when wearing any Rolex watch.
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Old 13 August 2016, 06:15 PM   #5
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I've always asked the AD to do it whilst I sit back and enjoy a glass of wine. It takes bloody ages!!!

Best to let them do it
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Old 13 August 2016, 06:19 PM   #6
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Depends on your relation with the AD, my SDc the dealer simply swiped the card and filled in date and then eft it of me to fill in with my details left all the stickers on also. My BLNR was left in its delivery box for me as the AD knew it was present for my wife. The Ad knows that I am a huge watch fan and its staff also are huge watch fans.
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Old 13 August 2016, 06:38 PM   #7
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Thanks

Thanks everyone i had to drive for 3 hours but worth it in the end. Im now looking to get the Deep Blue Rolex, but can't find it anywhere any suggestions?
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Old 13 August 2016, 06:44 PM   #8
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You cannot blame the shop for removing the stickers because anyone walking out with a stickered watch is a potential reseller who is going to distort an already complex market.

The rule should be simple - if you want to buy a Rolex, you walk out without stickers.

If you can't accept that, then tough, you don't get the Rolex.

Rolex make the watch, they have the right to set the rules and, I for one, support them.

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Old 13 August 2016, 07:10 PM   #9
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I can see where they are coming from. On the other hand, once you give them your money, it is your property and they have no right to tell you what to do. However, if it is a condition of sale and there is someone behind you willing to accept it then you are stuck.
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Old 13 August 2016, 07:29 PM   #10
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I can see where they are coming from. On the other hand, once you give them your money, it is your property and they have no right to tell you what to do. However, if it is a condition of sale and there is someone behind you willing to accept it then you are stuck.
But if it's the boutiques policy do always prepare the watch so that the customer can just walk out the door with it? I think it's a question one must ask before committing to the purchase, not buy first and then add demands.

But for the owner, do buy a car with the plastic covers still on the seats and the paper floor mat covers? Enjoy the watch and be glad that they removed the plastic for you.
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Old 13 August 2016, 07:14 PM   #11
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That is a new policy that is only supposed to apply to the new Daytona C but ADs are misinterpreting. Once you put your money down the watch is yours and the AD ought to leave the stickers on. I really like removing them myself although I usually keep the one on the back of the case as long as possible. Only Rolex sells you a product and then believes they still own and can tell you what to do and not do to it for years later.
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Old 13 August 2016, 07:52 PM   #12
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You cannot blame the shop for removing the stickers because anyone walking out with a stickered watch is a potential reseller who is going to distort an already complex market.

The rule should be simple - if you want to buy a Rolex, you walk out without stickers.

If you can't accept that, then tough, you don't get the Rolex.

Rolex make the watch, they have the right to set the rules and, I for one, support them.

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What about if it's a gift?

Let's say you took a punt on getting your wife (or someone) a special present (birthday/anniversary/special event) and you were unsure whether it's something they'd love or want to exchange?

If you wanted to return it would it matter if it had no stickers on?

If they did take it back who gets the job of sticking all new stickers back on?
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Old 13 August 2016, 07:55 PM   #13
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What about if it's a gift?

Let's say you took a punt on getting your wife (or someone) a special present (birthday/anniversary/special event) and you were unsure whether it's something they'd love or want to exchange?

If you wanted to return it would it matter if it had no stickers on?

If they did take it back who gets the job of sticking all new stickers back on?
Then they won't take it back and it's also one of the reasons they do it.
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Old 16 August 2016, 02:38 AM   #14
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Chaps

You cannot blame the shop for removing the stickers because anyone walking out with a stickered watch is a potential reseller who is going to distort an already complex market.

The rule should be simple - if you want to buy a Rolex, you walk out without stickers.

If you can't accept that, then tough, you don't get the Rolex.

Rolex make the watch, they have the right to set the rules and, I for one, support them.

Regards

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Sounds like a busy AD to me. OP, you're the customer, your call, your business!!

Plenty of AD's who would listen to the client - look at how many people here in the TRF forum who don't want the watch take out of its clear plastic container until it's in front of them and want that entire de-stickering experience themselves, including myself.

It's not a deal breaker, but you should have probed him there rather than coming here and posing the question. All people can do here on TRF is speculate (apart from Mick P who tries to enforce his opinion) and the only person who can answer accurately is the busy guy who sold you the watch.

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Old 13 August 2016, 08:43 PM   #15
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Thanks everyone i had to drive for 3 hours but worth it in the end. Im now looking to get the Deep Blue Rolex, but can't find it anywhere any suggestions?
4 hour drive. Congrats! Check out chrono24 for dealers in UK and EU.
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Thanks everyone i had to drive for 3 hours but worth it in the end. Im now looking to get the Deep Blue Rolex, but can't find it anywhere any suggestions?

I saw one at my local AD recently so they are available; your AD can perhaps order one for you if you are looking to buy it new. Or you can check here inventiry from one of our trusted sellers


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Gift or not, the ADs are delivering the watch "ready to wear". If they remove the stickers, and they have an "X" days free return policy, then not a problem with the stickers being off.

You shouldn't expect a Ferrari to come with all it's protective plastic on the interior and exterior would you?


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Gift or not, the ADs are delivering the watch "ready to wear". If they remove the stickers, and they have an "X" days free return policy, then not a problem with the stickers being off.

You shouldn't expect a Ferrari to come with all it's protective plastic on the interior and exterior would you?


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Can you imagine? "You're Porsche is ready to go, sir."

Actually, there are guys that don't want the dealer to touch the shipping wrap on the paint.

They want their own detailer to peel off the shipping wrap, do a proper paint correction, detailing, and wrap it with xpel or something.

Dealer PDI can be known to cause paint swirls.
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Actually, there are guys that don't want the dealer to touch the shipping wrap on the paint.

They want their own detailer to peel off the shipping wrap, do a proper paint correction, detailing, and wrap it with xpel or something.

Dealer PDI can be known to cause paint swirls.
As someone who's spent years on Porsche forums, I find that equally ridiculous! We're turning into a society of tool collectors, rather than tool users. I used to drive my Cayman up mountains in the snow with snowboards strapped to it and packed full of gear. I wasn't much nicer to my 911. lol
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As someone who's spent years on Porsche forums, I find that equally ridiculous! We're turning into a society of tool collectors, rather than tool users. I used to drive my Cayman up mountains in the snow with snowboards strapped to it and packed full of gear. I wasn't much nicer to my 911. lol
Agree. I leave mine naked and it has collected it's fair share of road rash. Even AP in this interview commented on this issue.

Not that I will ever get one, but if I have a 991 R, I just might wrap it.

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Actually, there are guys that don't want the dealer to touch the shipping wrap on the paint.



They want their own detailer to peel off the shipping wrap, do a proper paint correction, detailing, and wrap it with xpel or something.



Dealer PDI can be known to cause paint swirls.

True, and the dealers typically oblige. So you guys that are using that as an example, it really doesn't apply--car dealers will do it, and car dealers don't care if you turn around and sell it for a profit.

I've never done it, but it does happen.
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True, and the dealers typically oblige. So you guys that are using that as an example, it really doesn't apply--car dealers will do it, and car dealers don't care if you turn around and sell it for a profit.

I've never done it, but it does happen.
In the US, some Porsche dealers sell brand new GT cars at a mark up. If you bought one and did not trade it back in to them (for them to sell at a profit), you might not get the next allocation. As you know, Ferrari dealers sell used hot vehicles eg 488 at above MSRP. You don't just walk in as a new customer and pick up a brand new 488 at MSRP. You have to work your way up to that by buying something else prior.

Dealers certainly care about the profit and they already have a hand in it.

Anyways, my original reply was to point out some cars are actually delivered with 'stickers' on, and you still have to pay for PDI!
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Actually, there are guys that don't want the dealer to touch the shipping wrap on the paint.

They want their own detailer to peel off the shipping wrap, do a proper paint correction, detailing, and wrap it with xpel or something.

Dealer PDI can be known to cause paint swirls.
Agreed

The dealership is where the DISO's happen.
There are monkeys working at dealerships and they usually don't understand what they're doing despite the best of intentions during the PD process.
On my last car, the guy who arguably does the best detailing work in this region removed the paint protection stickers from my car whilst I was present by prior arrangement with the dealer.
There were absolutely no marring or scratches to be compounded out after removal, and the dealer was very happy about the arrangement

There are enough posts on this forum about the damage to the heads of the bracelet screws when sizing the bracelet and the PCL's, etc to justify the owner potentially taking full responsibility for any damage whilst removing the stickers when they get home.

My most recent Rolex purchases have not had the stickers removed upon presentation to me in the box at the dealer and they haven't offered to do the honours either.
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Actually, there are guys that don't want the dealer to touch the shipping wrap on the paint.

They want their own detailer to peel off the shipping wrap, do a proper paint correction, detailing, and wrap it with xpel or something.

Dealer PDI can be known to cause paint swirls.
You know what's up
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Now I understand!
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I want to peel off the stickers in my home, just some enjoyable fun time, sitting on the couch together with the Mrs, she likes to do it and always misses a few. My money, my choice.
I don't buy a watch without stickers and move on to a seller who will happily oblige.
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Can you imagine? "You're Porsche is ready to go, sir."





Yes but how many AD's do you know would let you test drive the same model watch to make sure you loved it? Take it out for a couple of hours, abuse it a bit then give it back and say 'nah! Not for me, I prefer the AP I took out for a spin yesterday!'
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