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Old 16 May 2012, 08:16 AM   #1
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Plastics on a BNIB watch

Just received a new Rolex and was going to get it sized at an AD. It came BNIB from a trusted seller here on TRF, so I am not at all concerned whether it is authentic or not. However, I do have a question. As I am removing all the plastics, bezel protector, etc, I tried to take off plastic from the face of the watch, but I couldn't get one off. Does plastic come on the face of a brand new watch? Just curious. I rubbed the face of this one compared to my other Rolex and it does feel a bit "filmy." I don't want to keep trying to pull something off that doesn't exist... ha ha. Ideas? Thanks.
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Old 16 May 2012, 08:20 AM   #2
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no but in other news congrats on your new rolex enjoy
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Old 16 May 2012, 08:38 AM   #3
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Try posting a good pic!
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:02 AM   #4
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I have never had a BNIB Rolex with a sticker on the crystal itself.
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:04 AM   #5
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Does plastic come on the face of a brand new watch? Just curious. I rubbed the face of this one compared to my other Rolex and it does feel a bit "filmy."
Nope! Just give it a good wash with soap/water and you'll be good to go.
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:06 AM   #6
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No plastic on the face, the film is the Anti Reflective coating.

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Old 16 May 2012, 09:18 AM   #7
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No, new Rolex's don't come from the factory with a protective plastic on the glass. Maybe a plastic bezel protector, but not on the face unless the AD has put wrapped their own plastic on it, in which case it'd be obvious. Just give it a wash and you should be fine!
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:20 AM   #8
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No plastic on the face, the film is the Anti Reflective coating.
Unfortunately, Rolex watches do not come with this feature.
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Old 16 May 2012, 10:14 AM   #9
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Unfortunately, Rolex watches do not come with this feature.
Well, the cyclops on the new Subs is AR coated underneath. :)
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Old 16 May 2012, 10:33 AM   #10
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Hmmmm. You have pics? I don't believe bnib's have the plastic's on the dial?
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Old 16 May 2012, 11:57 AM   #11
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Just us moderate pressure using 80 grit sand paper and it'll come right of the crystal.






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Old 16 May 2012, 11:55 PM   #12
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I love this forum. So many helpful people on here. Thanks for all the info and good to know there is no film on the crystal; saves me from trying to pick something off that is not there
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Old 17 May 2012, 12:00 AM   #13
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Pic

Oh yeh, forgot you guys are all about the pics. Well, here you go. The newest member of my collection
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Old 17 May 2012, 12:01 AM   #14
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Old 17 May 2012, 12:43 AM   #15
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Beautiful watch, enjoy.
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Old 17 May 2012, 12:48 AM   #16
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Well, you do still have plastic on the lugs in your pic. Congrats on the watch!
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Old 17 May 2012, 12:51 AM   #17
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Old 17 May 2012, 12:55 AM   #18
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Holy Mother of Pearl.

Nice choice,wear it in good health.
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Old 17 May 2012, 01:01 AM   #19
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When i bought my 16610 about 6 years ago it came with a clear face sticker. I think, but maybe wrong.

Anyway, that is a beautiful looking watch
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Old 17 May 2012, 01:03 AM   #20
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Old 17 May 2012, 01:18 AM   #21
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Old 17 May 2012, 02:02 AM   #22
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Congrats. Don't worry. You will find stickers for 6 months. I don't know how Rolex does it but they put stickers everywhere but the crystal. I rink if I opened the case back I'd find stickers on the mvt. LOL
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Old 17 May 2012, 02:45 AM   #23
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OOOOhhhh-la-la! Nice looking DJ! Enjoy and wear in good health!
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Old 17 May 2012, 05:37 PM   #24
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Nice looking. Enjoy that piece and congrats!
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Old 17 May 2012, 05:49 PM   #25
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Congrats. Still some stickers on your watch - enjoy!
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Old 17 May 2012, 06:06 PM   #26
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No plastic on the face, the film is the Anti Reflective coating.

Enjoy and wearin good health
That must be a new feature.

Nice DJ Emily.

I like the mop dial.
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Old 17 May 2012, 09:47 PM   #27
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Congratulations. That's a fine watch!
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Old 17 May 2012, 10:19 PM   #28
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I have found stickers last week on my 1 month old LVc and also on my 1 year old Daytona... :-(
Rolex puts these little stickers EVERYWHERE but the face !!!!!

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Old 17 May 2012, 10:51 PM   #29
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stickers are collectors' item to some
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