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tvo7 · 9 June 2016, 03:15 PM

I know this is a dumb question. Does anyone leave the stickers on their new rolex on while wearing it ? Reason I ask is that you can barely see them and they could help to prevent scratches

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cwieb · 9 June 2016, 03:19 PM

Well, not wearing it at all would prevent scratches too. I've found the less I worry about wearing watches, the more I enjoy them!

drfaulkner · 9 June 2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cwieb

I've found the less I worry about wearing watches, the more I enjoy them!

X2

Dirt · 26 July 2016, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cwieb

Well, not wearing it at all would prevent scratches too. I've found the less I worry about wearing watches, the more I enjoy them!

Too right

This doesn't help the new players though, and in the initial stages of ownership where there's a higher probability of doing damage.
I think it's a stage some have to go through to get to the watch enjoyment nirvana.

denmanproject · 9 June 2016, 03:23 PM

Dirt and grime builds up under them once the edges start lifting, you end up with more scratches and it looks terrible, take them off!

Cbir · 10 June 2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

Dirt and grime builds up under them once the edges start lifting, you end up with more scratches and it looks terrible, take them off!

This.

A Rolex is built to withstand some punishment. It will be just fine.

modee · 11 June 2016, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

Dirt and grime builds up under them once the edges start lifting, you end up with more scratches and it looks terrible, take them off!

Yes exactly.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....5&postcount=29

but the ones that line the entire band (which do not exist so much on Rolexes more on other watches, such as Breitling), cause more of a grit/sand issue than the stickers on the tank, which are more secure.

tomallen · 12 June 2016, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

Dirt and grime builds up under them once the edges start lifting, you end up with more scratches and it looks terrible, take them off!

This is very true, If you think you are protecting your watch, you are not.

CHOSEN1 · 9 June 2016, 03:26 PM

no lol

Rogdogg · 9 June 2016, 05:17 PM

I think it looks awful when you see stickers on a watch. Take them off, commit to your watch and make it yours. Don't save it from scratches so the possible next guy can enjoy what you've missed out on. That's if you're a flipper of course but if you are not there is absolutely no reason to keep them on

Anthon · 9 June 2016, 05:38 PM

The more my watches scratch, the more personal they become to me. Scratches are positively correlated to my appreciation of a watch. The fear of putting a scratch on a watch is really the fear of committing to a watch.

dave_dave · 9 June 2016, 05:43 PM

Nope and taking the stickers off is fun

J-E · 9 June 2016, 05:49 PM

take them off! looks rather ridiculous

lukey77 · 9 June 2016, 05:51 PM

I actually saw somebody wearing a Smurf in Larnaca airport with tags on! They didn't buy it from said airport as they don't stock Rolex

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hijueputa · 13 June 2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lukey77

I actually saw somebody wearing a Smurf in Larnaca airport with tags on! They didn't buy it from said airport as they don't stock Rolex

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Lol

904VT · 26 July 2016, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lukey77

I actually saw somebody wearing a Smurf in Larnaca airport with tags on! They didn't buy it from said airport as they don't stock Rolex

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That's just corny as anything. Take off those stickers, otherwise it looks like you're wearing a watch you can't afford and kind of distasteful at least IMO

Muzz · 9 June 2016, 05:52 PM

I leave them on, when they start to lift I take them off. The clasp sticker is the only one that gets instantly pulled off.

My Wife's 2 year old DJ is fully stickered lol, but she has 3 others

tvo7 · 10 June 2016, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

I leave them on, when they start to lift I take them off. The clasp sticker is the only one that gets instantly pulled off.

My Wife's 2 year old DJ is fully stickered lol, but she has 3 others

Do the stickers start fading or you can barely notice them

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Muzz · 10 June 2016, 07:30 AM

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Do the stickers start fading or you can barely notice them

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The stickers on the case side start to peel within a week and come off, the case side opposite of the crown. The two case stickers by the crown last a wee bit longer but less than 2 weeks.

The case stickers at the top of the bracelet on PCL models are noticeable from day 1 and I pull them.

Normally within 2 weeks the watch it sticker free.

I absolutely understand what everyone is saying but this is what I do and I am okay with it. This is normal practice where I live and most people I know do the same.

My wife has worn her 1 piece maybe 6 times in two years as she favours her DD so that is why hers is fully stickered and sits in the safe.

Her 2 other pieces have zero stickers but they were not significant gifts and are worn around the house.

crowncollection · 9 June 2016, 06:52 PM

All off

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qadhi · 9 June 2016, 06:53 PM

there are too many stickers..start peeling them off now as you may find the last one even after few months of use..besides plastic protection is more suitable for other things in use ;)

Lord · 9 June 2016, 07:08 PM

Er, no, take them off.

Do you eat the wrapper with your easter egg?

stylinleems · 10 June 2016, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lord

Do you eat the wrapper with your easter egg?

Take them off, not worth having them on for someone to say to you 'Hey, you still have the stickers on?!?' and laugh as they walk away :)

TheRolexKingofLV · 10 June 2016, 03:41 AM

Peel

cop414 · 10 June 2016, 10:12 PM

Destickering makes the watch yours! Pull 'em off.

Daytonacrazy · 10 June 2016, 10:54 PM

What is the problem of leaving the sticker on the watch. It's your watch, do whatever you like. Those thinking that having scratches on their watch got character, go ahead and scratch your watch on the floor.

ppalasthira · 9 June 2016, 07:50 PM

Nope. I take mine off first thing when I get home. It's the fun part.

HL65 · 9 June 2016, 07:52 PM

Leaving stickers on is plain silly...Own it don't let it own you.

travisb · 9 June 2016, 07:57 PM

Off on day one.

THC · 9 June 2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Leaving stickers on is plain silly...Own it don't let it own you.

Perfect reply

9 June 2016, 03:15 PM	#1
tvo7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: houston Posts: 21	Intentionally leaving stickers on I know this is a dumb question. Does anyone leave the stickers on their new rolex on while wearing it ? Reason I ask is that you can barely see them and they could help to prevent scratches Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk

9 June 2016, 05:17 PM	#10
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I think it looks awful when you see stickers on a watch. Take them off, commit to your watch and make it yours. Don't save it from scratches so the possible next guy can enjoy what you've missed out on. That's if you're a flipper of course but if you are not there is absolutely no reason to keep them on __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

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9 June 2016, 03:19 PM	#2
cwieb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 2,702	Well, not wearing it at all would prevent scratches too. I've found the less I worry about wearing watches, the more I enjoy them!

9 June 2016, 03:23 PM	#5
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Dirt and grime builds up under them once the edges start lifting, you end up with more scratches and it looks terrible, take them off!

9 June 2016, 03:26 PM	#9
CHOSEN1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: space Posts: 510	no lol

9 June 2016, 05:38 PM	#11
Anthon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Netherlands Watch: Explorer Posts: 545	The more my watches scratch, the more personal they become to me. Scratches are positively correlated to my appreciation of a watch. The fear of putting a scratch on a watch is really the fear of committing to a watch.

9 June 2016, 05:43 PM	#12
dave_dave "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 444	Nope and taking the stickers off is fun

9 June 2016, 05:49 PM	#13
J-E "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 168	take them off! looks rather ridiculous

9 June 2016, 05:51 PM	#14
lukey77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: london Posts: 226	I actually saw somebody wearing a Smurf in Larnaca airport with tags on! They didn't buy it from said airport as they don't stock Rolex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 June 2016, 05:52 PM	#17
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I leave them on, when they start to lift I take them off. The clasp sticker is the only one that gets instantly pulled off. My Wife's 2 year old DJ is fully stickered lol, but she has 3 others

9 June 2016, 06:53 PM	#21
qadhi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Posts: 152	there are too many stickers..start peeling them off now as you may find the last one even after few months of use..besides plastic protection is more suitable for other things in use ;)

10 June 2016, 10:12 PM	#25
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Destickering makes the watch yours! Pull 'em off. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

10 June 2016, 10:54 PM	#26
Daytonacrazy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Malaysia Posts: 7	What is the problem of leaving the sticker on the watch. It's your watch, do whatever you like. Those thinking that having scratches on their watch got character, go ahead and scratch your watch on the floor.

9 June 2016, 07:50 PM	#27
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Nope. I take mine off first thing when I get home. It's the fun part.

9 June 2016, 07:52 PM	#28
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Leaving stickers on is plain silly...Own it don't let it own you. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 June 2016, 07:57 PM	#29
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Off on day one.

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