ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Launch Mini · 2 January 2006, 06:00 AM

I got my first Rolex about 18 years ago. ( Air King ).
I remember the hologram eventually getting all ratty & a pain to remove.
I just bought a SS Submariner Date. Hologram is still attached.
My question is , do i remove it now, or wait until it starts falling apart on its own??
Any suggestions on easy removal?
Thanks

RankDog · 2 January 2006, 06:07 AM

I just picked up the sea dweller...I took mine off after a week. from what I understand it adds no value. after peeling off I just used some windex on a paper towel to rub it off...no problems.

Mr. K · 2 January 2006, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I got my first Rolex about 18 years ago. ( Air King ).
I remember the hologram eventually getting all ratty & a pain to remove.
I just bought a SS Submariner Date. Hologram is still attached.
My question is , do i remove it now, or wait until it starts falling apart on its own??
Any suggestions on easy removal?
Thanks

If you do not plan on selling it any time in the near future, it is not important.

I just took mine off yesterday. I take it off with a razorblade and stick it to the inside of the box.

Mark · 2 January 2006, 11:02 AM

I left the protective backing on my hologram.

Spencer · 2 January 2006, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev

I left the protective backing on my hologram.

Same here, I just left the protective plastic on the bottom of mine.

I'm not neurotic nor do I plan on selling my Sub anytime soon, heck ever, so I think i'll end up taking it off and putting it in the OE box.

dman · 2 January 2006, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spencer

Same here, I just left the protective plastic on the bottom of mine.

I'm not neurotic nor do I plan on selling my Sub anytime soon, heck ever, so I think i'll end up taking it off and putting it in the OE box.

To be fair, my first one I did the same thing.

Though it really is just a sticker.

JuniorPhatFarm · 3 January 2006, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev

I left the protective backing on my hologram.

Same here...

dman · 2 January 2006, 11:23 AM

Holy cow, don't remove it, it will make you lose the water tightness....

It is all personal, some leave it on and some, like me file it in the trash can. If you are thinking resell, it could help, but not that much.

A big welcome to TRF!!

JJ Irani · 2 January 2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I got my first Rolex about 18 years ago. ( Air King ).
I remember the hologram eventually getting all ratty & a pain to remove.
I just bought a SS Submariner Date. Hologram is still attached.
My question is , do i remove it now, or wait until it starts falling apart on its own??
Any suggestions on easy removal?
Thanks

Here's an easy way to do it!!

maverick · 2 January 2006, 01:20 PM

I am going to need a new blade for my hologram remover.

=) maverick

PS some woman sued Rolex for the Hologram causing a rash. (True story)

Rockrolex · 2 January 2006, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I got my first Rolex about 18 years ago. ( Air King ).
I remember the hologram eventually getting all ratty & a pain to remove.
I just bought a SS Submariner Date. Hologram is still attached.
My question is , do i remove it now, or wait until it starts falling apart on its own??
Any suggestions on easy removal?
Thanks

First, welcome to TRF.

As for the hologram, it's all a matter of personal taste. The only Rolex I have bought NIB is my GMT-II. I've had mine for almost two years (or is it three, I've lost track), and I've left the hologram on. By this time, it's been worn down to a slick green sticker. At first I left it on because I didn't want to change the watch in any way from the moment I took it out of the box. By this point, I forget it's on there. I never look at the back anyway.

Same thing with my Breitling. I never took the plastic sticker off the back. It's still on there, mainly because I keep forgetting it's there.

If you want to remove it, you should use a very sharp thin knife or razor blade. But you must be careful to avoid scratching the case back.

Launch Mini · 2 January 2006, 04:01 PM

It's gone now. Fingernail & some GOOF OFF.
Now I remember what I did the first time. The first one started to bother me while I was on holidays, I pulled it off only to reveal that glue, and had a sticky thing on my arm till I could get if off.
Thanks All

Uncle-AJ · 2 January 2006, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

It's gone now. Fingernail & some GOOF OFF.
Now I remember what I did the first time. The first one started to bother me while I was on holidays, I pulled it off only to reveal that glue, and had a sticky thing on my arm till I could get if off.
Thanks All

Hi LM and welcome to TRF, stick around and join in the fun.

padi56 · 2 January 2006, 11:25 PM

Hi LM welcome to TRF

tonelar · 20 December 2006, 06:58 PM

I have a sticker question;

Is this some sort of pre-hologram sticker? I think this watch is supposed to be form the mid 1990's.

I peel mine off and stick em to the back of the Warranty Booklet.

GerardoG · 21 December 2006, 04:49 AM

[QUOTE=tonelar;149503]I have a sticker question;

Is this some sort of pre-hologram sticker? I think this watch is supposed to be form the mid 1990's.

Yes. Older model stickers had no hologram.

mike · 21 December 2006, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonelar

I have a sticker question;

Is this some sort of pre-hologram sticker? I think this watch is supposed to be form the mid 1990's.

I peel mine off and stick em to the back of the Warranty Booklet.

Yeah, the hologram sticker was an attempt to stop counterfitters. Didn't work.

C.J. · 21 December 2006, 12:02 PM

I'm a bit of a ninny, because I took mine off and stuck it to the papers that came with the watch and saved it

Heat it up with your wife's hairdryer then pull it off slowly. The heat from the dryer really makes it a lot easier. Then, a little warm soapy water and an old toothbrush to get the left over gunk off and you're done

astcell · 20 December 2006, 07:14 PM

I'm waiting for my hologram sticker to come off the watch and become a part of my wrist. Like those old stick-on transfer tattoos for kids.

montecristo · 21 December 2006, 05:13 AM

lol, mini's first post.

BogeyFree · 21 December 2006, 02:16 PM

Just peel it off. It means nothing and adds no value.

JJ Irani · 21 December 2006, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BogeyFree

Just peel it off. It means nothing and adds no value.

tee pee · 11 May 2007, 01:57 PM

Thanks C.J. I've followed your instruction to removed it off.

Gaijin · 11 May 2007, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tee pee

Thanks C.J. I've followed your instruction to removed it off.

NOOOOOOO!!!

2 January 2006, 06:00 AM	#1
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Holgram Question I got my first Rolex about 18 years ago. ( Air King ). I remember the hologram eventually getting all ratty & a pain to remove. I just bought a SS Submariner Date. Hologram is still attached. My question is , do i remove it now, or wait until it starts falling apart on its own?? Any suggestions on easy removal? Thanks

2 January 2006, 06:07 AM	#2
RankDog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Posts: 5	sticker I just picked up the sea dweller...I took mine off after a week. from what I understand it adds no value. after peeling off I just used some windex on a paper towel to rub it off...no problems.

2 January 2006, 11:23 AM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Holy cow, don't remove it, it will make you lose the water tightness.... It is all personal, some leave it on and some, like me file it in the trash can. If you are thinking resell, it could help, but not that much. A big welcome to TRF!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

2 January 2006, 01:20 PM	#10
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	Again! I am going to need a new blade for my hologram remover. =) maverick PS some woman sued Rolex for the Hologram causing a rash. (True story)

2 January 2006, 11:25 PM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Hi LM welcome to TRF __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

2 January 2006, 11:02 AM	#4
Mark TRF Founder Join Date: Nov 2004 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV Posts: 719	I left the protective backing on my hologram.

2 January 2006, 04:01 PM	#12
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	It's gone now. Fingernail & some GOOF OFF. Now I remember what I did the first time. The first one started to bother me while I was on holidays, I pulled it off only to reveal that glue, and had a sticky thing on my arm till I could get if off. Thanks All

20 December 2006, 06:58 PM	#15
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	I have a sticker question; Is this some sort of pre-hologram sticker? I think this watch is supposed to be form the mid 1990's. I peel mine off and stick em to the back of the Warranty Booklet. Last edited by tonelar; 27 December 2006 at 07:00 AM.. Reason: adding image

21 December 2006, 04:49 AM	#16
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	[QUOTE=tonelar;149503]I have a sticker question; Is this some sort of pre-hologram sticker? I think this watch is supposed to be form the mid 1990's. Yes. Older model stickers had no hologram.

21 December 2006, 12:02 PM	#18
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I'm a bit of a ninny, because I took mine off and stuck it to the papers that came with the watch and saved it Heat it up with your wife's hairdryer then pull it off slowly. The heat from the dryer really makes it a lot easier. Then, a little warm soapy water and an old toothbrush to get the left over gunk off and you're done __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

20 December 2006, 07:14 PM	#19
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I'm waiting for my hologram sticker to come off the watch and become a part of my wrist. Like those old stick-on transfer tattoos for kids.

21 December 2006, 05:13 AM	#20
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	lol, mini's first post.

21 December 2006, 02:16 PM	#21
BogeyFree "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 336	Just peel it off. It means nothing and adds no value.

11 May 2007, 01:57 PM	#23
tee pee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Thailand Posts: 14	Thanks C.J. I've followed your instruction to removed it off.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)