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Corey986 · 20 July 2017, 03:17 AM

I noticed today that my AD removed all the plastic except the one on the actual watch back and the one between the clasp back that touches the actual band on the Milgauss, the part that says STEELNOX, but on the opposite side of the printing.

Should I remove these, or is leaving it ok till they fall off? Don't know if they were intentionally left on or just missed.

Thanks,
Cheers,
Corey

beshannon · 20 July 2017, 03:28 AM

Remove it

hugs · 20 July 2017, 03:28 AM

It is likely they just forgot to remove them.

People on here are extremely zealous about removing stickers and hard on people who don't. But the reality is it doesn't matter whether you leave them on or not.

beshannon · 20 July 2017, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by hugs

It is likely they just forgot to remove them.

People on here are extremely zealous about removing stickers and hard on people who don't. But the reality is it doesn't matter whether you leave them on or not.

Well actually it does.

The sticker accumulates dirt and grime and become a breeding ground for bacteria and moisture to sit on the watch. They serve no purpose except to prevent scratches prior to the watch being sold.

mannyv11 · 20 July 2017, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Well actually it does.

The sticker accumulates dirt and grime and become a breeding ground for bacteria and moisture to sit on the watch. They serve no purpose except to prevent scratches prior to the watch being sold.

well said

Swiss Mad! · 20 July 2017, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugs

It is likely they just forgot to remove them.

People on here are extremely zealous about removing stickers and hard on people who don't. But the reality is it doesn't matter whether you leave them on or not.

Err, I would beg to differ. Have you ever seen a macro shot of the crud that builds up behind those stickers over time??
Not nice, trust me you really don't want that micro germ fest living on your wrist

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myc ritz · 20 July 2017, 03:44 AM

Bad for image. Wear it like intended...with no protection.

tyler1980 · 20 July 2017, 03:47 AM

if the stickers are visible it looks tacky IMO.

Some people put plastic covers on their couches too. The attempt to preserve their appearance just makes them look worse.

captain_NEMO · 20 July 2017, 03:57 AM

No difference to anyone here whether you do or you don't. It's your show, do what you want!

But to echo Brian's sentiments, stickers will get nasty over time with sweat and grime buildup.

BristolCavendish · 20 July 2017, 04:05 AM

These countless "should I remove the plastic sticker" queries is almost like asking if one should remove the foil wrapper prior to eating a burrito.

REFZ · 20 July 2017, 04:38 AM

Remove all stickers and wear it with the original oyster bracelet (my answer to your other question in a different topic).

mannyv11 · 20 July 2017, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

These countless "should I remove the plastic sticker" queries is almost like asking if one should remove the foil wrapper prior to eating a burrito.

so are your threads generally...

cop414 · 20 July 2017, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

These countless "should I remove the plastic sticker" queries is almost like asking if one should remove the foil wrapper prior to eating a burrito.

Good one BC

I'm in the desticker it camp. Why have sweat and grime work its way underneath the sticker? Take 'em off I say.

springer · 20 July 2017, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

These countless "should I remove the plastic sticker" queries is almost like asking if one should remove the foil wrapper prior to eating a burrito.

Thank you!!!!

jabbawock545 · 20 July 2017, 04:43 AM

Remove them and bash it about a bit

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Foxglove · 20 July 2017, 04:49 AM

if you leave it on, the watch will spontaneously combust after 5 days.

116500LN · 20 July 2017, 05:13 AM

I like it raw. Take it off!

tyler1980 · 20 July 2017, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 116500LN

I like it raw. Take it off!

It would appear that you might be in need of some antibiotics

116500LN · 20 July 2017, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

It would appear that you might be in need of some antibiotics

Damn it, not again

Yzord · 20 July 2017, 05:34 AM

It seems they let the sticker on the back so you can see it has not been opened. That is what i heard from my watchmaker.

Don't know if it is true of course :)

timeseek · 20 July 2017, 05:41 AM

Do not worry about any scratches that will occur over the bracelet over time. They will occur, and is part of the charm of the watch. When you send the watch in for service, you will have the option of having the RSC polish it or not. The polish is another debate all together, as some feels it devalues the watch, while others like the new shine it provides. It is your watch, you decide!

Loevhagen · 20 July 2017, 05:52 AM

Only morons leave the plastic / stickers on.

Corey986 · 20 July 2017, 06:15 AM

All stickers are gone now. Completely naked Rolex it is....

StevieWatch · 20 July 2017, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey986

All stickers are gone now. Completely naked Rolex it is....

That's better

enjoy your watch.

AK797 · 20 July 2017, 06:16 AM

Remove them very carefully and then sell them to D500 owners for a cool grand.

The Libertine · 20 July 2017, 06:36 AM

Just remove the darn things!

20 July 2017, 03:17 AM	#1
Corey986 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 102	Is leaving the plastic on parts of the watch bad I noticed today that my AD removed all the plastic except the one on the actual watch back and the one between the clasp back that touches the actual band on the Milgauss, the part that says STEELNOX, but on the opposite side of the printing. Should I remove these, or is leaving it ok till they fall off? Don't know if they were intentionally left on or just missed. Thanks, Cheers, Corey

20 July 2017, 03:28 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Remove it __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

20 July 2017, 04:38 AM	#11
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	Remove all stickers and wear it with the original oyster bracelet (my answer to your other question in a different topic). __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

20 July 2017, 05:34 AM	#20
Yzord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Alyx Location: Universe Watch: The Gibeon watch Posts: 894	It seems they let the sticker on the back so you can see it has not been opened. That is what i heard from my watchmaker. Don't know if it is true of course :) __________________ 2022 126720VTNR Sprite - 2020 126719BLRO Meteorite dial - 2018 126333 DJ41 Wimbledon Dial - 2017 114060 SubC No Date - 2017 116613LN SubC Date Two Tone - 2017 116508 Daytona 18K YG Green Dial

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20 July 2017, 03:28 AM	#3
hugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK bad teeth etc Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 1,001	It is likely they just forgot to remove them. People on here are extremely zealous about removing stickers and hard on people who don't. But the reality is it doesn't matter whether you leave them on or not.

20 July 2017, 03:44 AM	#7
myc ritz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP, Speedy, Rolex Posts: 976	Bad for image. Wear it like intended...with no protection.

20 July 2017, 03:47 AM	#8
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	if the stickers are visible it looks tacky IMO. Some people put plastic covers on their couches too. The attempt to preserve their appearance just makes them look worse.

20 July 2017, 03:57 AM	#9
captain_NEMO "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jansky Location: Midwest Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 610	No difference to anyone here whether you do or you don't. It's your show, do what you want! But to echo Brian's sentiments, stickers will get nasty over time with sweat and grime buildup.

20 July 2017, 04:05 AM	#10
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	These countless "should I remove the plastic sticker" queries is almost like asking if one should remove the foil wrapper prior to eating a burrito.

20 July 2017, 04:43 AM	#15
jabbawock545 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Uk Posts: 138	Remove them and bash it about a bit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 July 2017, 04:49 AM	#16
Foxglove "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Houston, TX Watch: yourself Posts: 838	if you leave it on, the watch will spontaneously combust after 5 days.

20 July 2017, 05:13 AM	#17
116500LN Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: -Nan Posts: 365	I like it raw. Take it off!

20 July 2017, 05:41 AM	#21
timeseek "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: None Posts: 66	Do not worry about any scratches that will occur over the bracelet over time. They will occur, and is part of the charm of the watch. When you send the watch in for service, you will have the option of having the RSC polish it or not. The polish is another debate all together, as some feels it devalues the watch, while others like the new shine it provides. It is your watch, you decide!

20 July 2017, 05:52 AM	#22
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	Only morons leave the plastic / stickers on.

20 July 2017, 06:15 AM	#23
Corey986 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 102	All stickers are gone now. Completely naked Rolex it is....

20 July 2017, 06:16 AM	#25
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Remove them very carefully and then sell them to D500 owners for a cool grand.

20 July 2017, 06:36 AM	#26
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Just remove the darn things!

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