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Onyx · 28 September 2012, 06:15 AM

Hey guys,

Whats up with that hologram on the back? I have the 118238 day date president. The film around it goes kind of far the center so I thought you are supposed to peel the clear film off. So I started to slowly peel it to see... never took it fully off... It looks like the hologram is stuck to it and some parts of the hologram are peeled off and stuck to the watch. Is that normal? I didn't take it all the way off just peeked and put it back so as to not ruin the hologram. I imagine thats why they ended the holograms in 2006-2007. It is on the watch nicely and looks good at the moment.

Thanks

nauticajoe · 28 September 2012, 06:20 AM

If you want to take it off, just run it over warm water. No worries.

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mjclark32 · 28 September 2012, 06:23 AM

I'd take it off, but I probably sweat a bit more in my sub than you do in the dd

MonBK · 28 September 2012, 06:26 AM

The value of your watch will be ruined if you mess with it.

brokenchains · 28 September 2012, 06:27 AM

In 1999 while sitting on the can, I took mine off on my datejust, I might have finished the
job with a razor blade, not my wife's for shaving:)

chicfarmer1 · 28 September 2012, 06:52 AM

Minnie Pearl left the price tag on, so why not?

Seriously, remove signs of packaging.

Brushpup · 28 September 2012, 06:56 AM

I remember when this used to be the "Oh no, not again" thread. I never see why you should leave it on. Not if you are going to wear the watch.

honeybear · 28 September 2012, 06:58 AM

Just peel it off, and use some masking tape or duct tape to get the remaining residue off.

Onyx · 28 September 2012, 07:26 AM

I'm thinking from a value perspective too, when I take this off little pieces of it throughout the hologram will be stuck to the band it appears and the hologram will look really bad. So if I take it off I basically have to junk the hologram. I seem to be able to wear it with the hologram sticker ok for now.

zeuloa · 28 September 2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Onyx

I'm thinking from a value perspective too, when I take this off little pieces of it throughout the hologram will be stuck to the band it appears and the hologram will look really bad. So if I take it off I basically have to junk the hologram. I seem to be able to wear it with the hologram sticker ok for now.

I used a hair dryer on mine to soften the glue and the hologram came right off. Stuck it on the papers that came with the watch.

Got this advice from JJ and it worked like a charm!

Onyx · 28 September 2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by zeuloa

I used a hair dryer on mine to soften the glue and the hologram came right off. Stuck it on the papers that came with the watch.

Got this advice from JJ and it worked like a charm!

Some of the green in the hologram is separated and stuck to the watch. Think it will reattach with that hairdryer trick?

rmfnla · 28 September 2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Onyx

Some of the green in the hologram is separated and stuck to the watch. Think it will reattach with that hairdryer trick?

No.

Just take it off, already...

East Bay Rider · 28 September 2012, 07:53 AM

I left mine on for a while but it started wearing off so I finally just removed the sticker and put it on a piece of paper along with my hang tag, box etc.

docmarioce · 28 September 2012, 08:21 AM

I'd keep it on if it wouldn't give me trouble.

I have taken all mine off since it bothers me on my wrist an produce me itching, but it is true that if you are going to sale your watch later on the sticker is a plus since it would mean the watch is in more original condition and some buyers are picky. So it is your decision.

Best,

Sixshooter · 28 September 2012, 08:30 AM

I'd take it off personally, I think it looks a bit tacky when they are left on and get all nasty and grungy after use.

Art 1 · 28 September 2012, 08:37 AM

I'll always just let mine wear off on their own.

dnagwhogas · 28 September 2012, 08:54 AM

Why??????????????? I would leave it on until....nevermind. TAKE IT OFF.

caryyee · 28 September 2012, 08:55 AM

I'd take it off, to me, it would add no value to the watch when / if you decide to sell. I certainly wouldn't pay a premium for a sticker that's been against your sometimes sweaty wrist for x number of years lol!

Beelzy · 28 September 2012, 09:23 AM

Who wants adhesive residue on their wrist?......banish that hologram sticker post haste!

mmmmp · 28 September 2012, 09:25 AM

Damn the torpedos...take the hologram off! Please?

Onyx · 28 September 2012, 09:44 AM

I am attempting to remove it, but little pieces of the green hologram are stuck to the watch. I was hoping to remove it in one piece for resale value. May not happen I suppose.

joesephcho · 28 September 2012, 10:01 AM

Take it off. It's a d@mn sticker on a watch.

Onyx · 28 September 2012, 10:07 AM

haha thanks for the encouragement

Mickey® · 28 September 2012, 10:10 AM

The second I get it...OFF.

Onyx · 28 September 2012, 10:14 AM

I'm just not sure why it kind of is disintegrated when I pull off the sticker, some stays some goes. Is that normal? I got it from a reputable guy and it all seems to check out so I don't think thats an issue.

Mickey® · 28 September 2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Onyx

I'm just not sure why it kind of is disintegrated when I pull off the sticker, some stays some goes. Is that normal? I got it from a reputable guy and it all seems to check out so I don't think thats an issue.

Yep so it can't be "reused"...It's self destructing!!!!

caryyee · 28 September 2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Onyx

I'm just not sure why it kind of is disintegrated when I pull off the sticker, some stays some goes. Is that normal? I got it from a reputable guy and it all seems to check out so I don't think thats an issue.

It's a crude 'security' feature where if you try to remove it, it self destructs.
However, in other threads, it would appear that if you soak the watch in warm soapy water, it's possible to get it off without destroying it.

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 September 2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by caryyee

It's a crude 'security' feature

Oh yes.... very crude, indeed!

Almost every counterfeit Rolex has that silly green sticker on the back; including new fakes (despite the fact that the green hologram sticker was omitted with the Z-series).................

blue92 · 28 September 2012, 10:18 AM

It's only put on there so the case back doesn't get scratched in shipping. The aftermarket were the 1st to make a big deal out of those stickers.

77T · 28 September 2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by blue92

It's only put on there so the case back doesn't get scratched in shipping. The aftermarket were the 1st to make a big deal out of those stickers.

Nope - the watch is shipped in a hard plastic case with small rectangle of foam to protect the caseback and bracelet. They no longer use the green stickers.

28 September 2012, 06:15 AM	#1
Onyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fl Posts: 45	Take off hologram on back of Rolex? Hey guys, Whats up with that hologram on the back? I have the 118238 day date president. The film around it goes kind of far the center so I thought you are supposed to peel the clear film off. So I started to slowly peel it to see... never took it fully off... It looks like the hologram is stuck to it and some parts of the hologram are peeled off and stuck to the watch. Is that normal? I didn't take it all the way off just peeked and put it back so as to not ruin the hologram. I imagine thats why they ended the holograms in 2006-2007. It is on the watch nicely and looks good at the moment. Thanks Attached Images

28 September 2012, 06:23 AM	#3
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I'd take it off, but I probably sweat a bit more in my sub than you do in the dd __________________

28 September 2012, 06:27 AM	#5
brokenchains "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 438	In 1999 while sitting on the can, I took mine off on my datejust, I might have finished the job with a razor blade, not my wife's for shaving:) __________________ 116520 White Dial M, 116200 White Index Jubilee, Tudor Tiger Chronograph

28 September 2012, 06:52 AM	#6
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Minnie Pearl left the price tag on, so why not? Seriously, remove signs of packaging. Attached Images

28 September 2012, 06:56 AM	#7
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	I remember when this used to be the "Oh no, not again" thread. I never see why you should leave it on. Not if you are going to wear the watch. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

28 September 2012, 06:20 AM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	If you want to take it off, just run it over warm water. No worries. Sent from my iPad2 using Tapatalk

28 September 2012, 06:26 AM	#4
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	The value of your watch will be ruined if you mess with it.

28 September 2012, 06:58 AM	#8
honeybear "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Vacheron Overseas Posts: 297	Just peel it off, and use some masking tape or duct tape to get the remaining residue off. __________________ Patek Philippe Calatrava 5119J; Vacheron Constantin Overseas; Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Duo; Rolex Submariner 114060; Baume and Mercier Hampton Annual Calendar; Tudor Heritage Black Bay.

28 September 2012, 07:26 AM	#9
Onyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fl Posts: 45	I'm thinking from a value perspective too, when I take this off little pieces of it throughout the hologram will be stuck to the band it appears and the hologram will look really bad. So if I take it off I basically have to junk the hologram. I seem to be able to wear it with the hologram sticker ok for now.

28 September 2012, 07:53 AM	#13
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I left mine on for a while but it started wearing off so I finally just removed the sticker and put it on a piece of paper along with my hang tag, box etc. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

28 September 2012, 08:21 AM	#14
docmarioce "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 476	I'd keep it on if it wouldn't give me trouble. I have taken all mine off since it bothers me on my wrist an produce me itching, but it is true that if you are going to sale your watch later on the sticker is a plus since it would mean the watch is in more original condition and some buyers are picky. So it is your decision. Best, __________________ ______________________________________________ Rolex Sub 16610. The Classic! Omega Seamaster Chrono

28 September 2012, 08:30 AM	#15
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	I'd take it off personally, I think it looks a bit tacky when they are left on and get all nasty and grungy after use. __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

28 September 2012, 08:37 AM	#16
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I'll always just let mine wear off on their own.

28 September 2012, 08:54 AM	#17
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	Why??????????????? I would leave it on until....nevermind. TAKE IT OFF. __________________ P-Club Member # 7 Time is what prevents everything from happening at once.

28 September 2012, 08:55 AM	#18
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	I'd take it off, to me, it would add no value to the watch when / if you decide to sell. I certainly wouldn't pay a premium for a sticker that's been against your sometimes sweaty wrist for x number of years lol!

28 September 2012, 09:23 AM	#19
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Who wants adhesive residue on their wrist?......banish that hologram sticker post haste!

28 September 2012, 09:25 AM	#20
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Damn the torpedos...take the hologram off! Please?

28 September 2012, 09:44 AM	#21
Onyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fl Posts: 45	I am attempting to remove it, but little pieces of the green hologram are stuck to the watch. I was hoping to remove it in one piece for resale value. May not happen I suppose.

28 September 2012, 10:01 AM	#22
joesephcho "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Submariner ND Posts: 188	Take it off. It's a d@mn sticker on a watch.

28 September 2012, 10:07 AM	#23
Onyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fl Posts: 45	haha thanks for the encouragement

28 September 2012, 10:10 AM	#24
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	The second I get it...OFF.

28 September 2012, 10:14 AM	#25
Onyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fl Posts: 45	I'm just not sure why it kind of is disintegrated when I pull off the sticker, some stays some goes. Is that normal? I got it from a reputable guy and it all seems to check out so I don't think thats an issue.

28 September 2012, 10:18 AM	#29
blue92 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, tx. Posts: 35	It's only put on there so the case back doesn't get scratched in shipping. The aftermarket were the 1st to make a big deal out of those stickers.

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