Dealer not include white swing tag?

[LuxLemon]

I just checked my box and papers and a recent purchase didn't include the white swing tag which was included in my previous purchases. Is this normal now or was it an oversight?

[123Blueface]

Completely normal.
Wife and I have many Rolex and never have gotten a single one.

[LuxLemon]

My understanding is that the white swing tag forms the "full box and papers"

[brandrea]

Some do, some don’t

[padi56]

Originally Posted by LuxLemon

I just checked my box and papers and a recent purchase didn't include the white swing tag which was included in my previous purchases. Is this normal now or was it an oversight?

The most important bit is the watch and the only other bit of plastic that's
important is the warrant card
.

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by LuxLemon

I just checked my box and papers and a recent purchase didn't include the white swing tag which was included in my previous purchases. Is this normal now or was it an oversight?

You are going to get two types of responses

1) That’s silly. It’s a tag and means nothing. All of this “complete set” nonsense has really gotten absurd!

2) It has the serial number and it’s an important part of the set. If I’m buying a watch, I want it!

[0nly5iv3Digits]

ADs have been holding them back for years now - normal, as has been said.

[HL65]

I have never had one held back from a US dealer. I do understand they hold them back in other parts of the world.

[Blanch]

White hang tag = yes
Price tag = no

[KatGirl]

Some ADs hold them back deliberately. Some don’t. I have mine.

Kat


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[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by LuxLemon

Is this normal now or was it an oversight?

It's always been normal. If an AD throws in the white tag it's a bonus.

[Bald Angus]

I got the white tag last week on my purchase.


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[salnuaimi]

sometimes you do get the white tag .. some times you dont

[joli160]

Here they insist on not giving it to you

[Radbloke]

The white tag really only has any intrinsic value if you plan to flip it straight to brother David.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Perfectly normal. Enjoy your watch.

[Son Goku]

Totally depends on the AD. Mine has always included it without me asking.

[ijoinedforthisthread]

That's normal in some parts of the world, and more so recently. My last 2 did not have white tag.

[nighthawk77]

I’ve always got them when buying new, and when looking for watches not from an AD I would prefer it included in the sale. Without it, it’s not a full set.

With some models it also confirms the dial colour which the watch was originally sold with.

[bluestreak]

I literally just bought a watch today and it included the white tag. It’s been included on all my Rolexes.

[padi56]

I have it on good authority that if you do not have the white tag and all the other bits of sticky back plastic, the white tag police will find out visit your house and order your watch to be destroyed.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Completely normal.
Wife and I have many Rolex and never have gotten a single one.

Same here.


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[omar-rye]

So what’s the reason they keep the white tag?

[Wilco68]

Originally Posted by nighthawk77

I’ve always got them when buying new. Without it, it’s not a full set.

With some models it also confirms the dial colour which the watch was originally sold with.

^^^This for me too - have always been given them by my AD without the need for asking + confirms the original dial spec with serial number for future reference.

[Neil McCauley]

I've bought loads of white tags from my AD, they all came with a free Rolex, pretty crazy.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Completely normal.
Wife and I have many Rolex and never have gotten a single one.

Ditto.

[HONDABBQ]

You totally got screwed dude. I would check to see if the AD was legit or just store front for some illegal activity.
I have heard they set up fully functioning store fronts to sell fake watches, and thats why you didnt get the white tag. Sorry for your loss dude. Hard lesson to learn.

[Calatrava r]

As said above, you will need it to sell the watch for the most money, otherwise it is really meaningless.

[Gearjockey]

A good friend of mine who also happens to be my Rolex mentor, mentioned that if the white tag isn’t included,you don’t really have a special relationship with your AD. Subsequently, when you go to resell the watch, you will take a hit on the value (more importantly, street-cred on TRF) because many (collector) people have indicated that it’s very important to have one. You know, all things being equal, wouldn’t you rather have the one with the white tag?

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by Gearjockey

A good friend of mine who also happens to be my Rolex mentor, mentioned that if the white tag isn’t included,you don’t really have a special relationship with your AD. Subsequently, when you go to resell the watch, you will take a hit on the value (more importantly, street-cred on TRF) because many (collector) people have indicated that it’s very important to have one. You know, all things being equal, wouldn’t you rather have the one with the white tag?

Only in the world of TRF. In the real world, that white tag is completely insignificant. To give it such importance is quite comical.