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badsmac · 30 January 2008, 02:19 PM

I was just wondering if I should have been able to keep the green tag that is attached to the watch with the chronometer tag. I've noticed alot of pictures
with this tag. I did not get to keep mine and I did ask. I noticed on Mike's post
of his new COSC Sub that he had the tag. And he got his basically from the same dealer I did. Go figure.
Thanks for ya'll's input.

Tools · 30 January 2008, 02:22 PM

The green Swimpruf tag usually has the bar code on it.. Some Dealers use this for inventory control..

My feeling is - It's a bar code....scan it and give it to the customer if they want it !!

Felly Jr. · 30 January 2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badsmac

I was just wondering if I should have been able to keep the green tag that is attached to the watch with the chronometer tag. I've noticed alot of pictures
with this tag. I did not get to keep mine and I did ask. I noticed on Mike's post
of his new COSC Sub that he had the tag. And he got his basically from the same dealer I did. Go figure.
Thanks for ya'll's input.

I would not have left the store without it! What's up with these AD's and the BS they try to pull? Engraving, no original warranty card/paper and now no green tag? HMMMMMMMM?

JBat · 30 January 2008, 02:52 PM

Yeah, you should get the tag along with everything else that comes with the watch. I'd insist on it.

Leighton · 30 January 2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badsmac

I was just wondering if I should have been able to keep the green tag that is attached to the watch with the chronometer tag.

More AD madness. Yes, you should be able to keep it. Did they require you to let them engrave your name on the back, too?

Kris · 30 January 2008, 03:53 PM

Yes, you should have gotten to keep the green tag. I got mine.

The green-tag carries the bar-code, the watch-serial number, the braclet number, and the model number.

I have no idea what the heck the AD would need to keep this for. Any information on it would have/should have been written down on the final bill-off sale!!! This would then be placed into inventory.

I believe the reason the AD's these day's don't give this stuff out to customer's is because there is after-market demand for these "sweetener's".

Anything by Rolex is pretty much a collectible. From the watch-boxes, to the booklets, right on down to that little green ID tag and the red chronometer tag. Heck, even the little plastic bezel protector for your watch is worth $20!!!!!!

That huge MSRP you paid for your watch includes all these "sweetener's". I believe the sweetener's account for at least $200 on the MSRP!!! Part of buying a Rolex is getting the goody-bag full of this stuff.

Check out www.qualitytyme.com. They specialize in selling all of these "sweetner's". Some of their prices are astounding!!!!

Listen, if it's like some people have said here, that the AD does keep the tag for inventory purposes, then they surely still have it, and they owe you the right to give it to you. Let the lazy AD write it into their books.

If I were you, I'd give them a call first and talk to them on the phone. If that doesn't work, call the nearest RSC to your town/city, ask to talk to someone in "after-sales" support, and give them your story. They'll fix it.

Some here may say that I'm going overboard with my rant here, but let me put it into perspective for you. Say you just spent $250,000 for a brand new Ferrari from a Ferrari AD. Would you let the dealer then pry off the VIN from the inside door panel to keep in their inventory books?????????

Make the call if it bother's you (which it sounds like it does) and let us know how it turns out.

Good luck

scottschoe · 30 January 2008, 05:17 PM

Some AD's keep them, some let you have it. Such is life.

TARDIS · 30 January 2008, 05:29 PM

My 14060M came with this one:

FRONT:

BACK:

Purchased from an AD in Tokyo.

SPACE-DWELLER · 30 January 2008, 06:53 PM

Not that the green tag is important, but it sure is nice to get the FULL package when you buy a Rolex. Probably, your AD threw the tag in the bin, but nevertheless I would phone him and ask if he still has it. But you can also buy the tags online, but they would be blank.

Baptistman · 30 January 2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

My 14060M came with this one:

FRONT:

BACK:

Purchased from an AD in Tokyo.

Can I suggest you edit that photo to eliminate some of the serial number as fraudsters will use it to either put it on a fake or list a watch for sale using that serial number, or insurance fraud

JostheBoss · 30 January 2008, 07:49 PM

They gave me mine but peeled the pricetag off for their records presumably. It still has the barcode on the other side..

TARDIS · 30 January 2008, 10:22 PM

Can I suggest you edit that photo to eliminate some of the serial number as fraudsters will use it to either put it on a fake or list a watch for sale using that serial number, or insurance fraud

I've removed the link with the s/n.........I HATE counterfeiters...

Thanks Jon.

frostie · 30 January 2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JostheBoss

They gave me mine but peeled the pricetag off for their records presumably. It still has the barcode on the other side..

Same here

Robb · 30 January 2008, 10:26 PM

I always ask for it!!! Most dealers will keep it

georgemera · 30 January 2008, 10:53 PM

On my 3 watches I kept the green-tag but they only took the sticker price which I think is Ok.

Texsubmariner · 30 January 2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by georgemera

On my 3 watches I kept the green-tag but they only took the sticker price which I think is Ok.

Same here!

f16570 · 30 January 2008, 11:34 PM

Both my wife and I got ours with the watches. Not really any use to the dealer.

Trurolexer · 30 January 2008, 11:40 PM

When I bought my Subdate, they don't give me that green tag too!!! But I have it from my Explorer II.

30 January 2008, 02:19 PM	#1
badsmac Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Mansfield,TX Watch: Rolex SS Sub Posts: 480	The Green Tag I was just wondering if I should have been able to keep the green tag that is attached to the watch with the chronometer tag. I've noticed alot of pictures with this tag. I did not get to keep mine and I did ask. I noticed on Mike's post of his new COSC Sub that he had the tag. And he got his basically from the same dealer I did. Go figure. Thanks for ya'll's input.

30 January 2008, 02:22 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The green Swimpruf tag usually has the bar code on it.. Some Dealers use this for inventory control.. My feeling is - It's a bar code....scan it and give it to the customer if they want it !! __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 January 2008, 05:17 PM	#7
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Some AD's keep them, some let you have it. Such is life. __________________ __________________

30 January 2008, 06:53 PM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Not that the green tag is important, but it sure is nice to get the FULL package when you buy a Rolex. Probably, your AD threw the tag in the bin, but nevertheless I would phone him and ask if he still has it. But you can also buy the tags online, but they would be blank. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

30 January 2008, 07:49 PM	#11
JostheBoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Jos Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 741	They gave me mine but peeled the pricetag off for their records presumably. It still has the barcode on the other side.. __________________ Life isn't what it is...it's what it looks like

30 January 2008, 02:52 PM	#4
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Yeah, you should get the tag along with everything else that comes with the watch. I'd insist on it.

30 January 2008, 03:53 PM	#6
Kris Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Watch: Sea-Dweller Z-ser. Posts: 313	Yes, you should have gotten to keep the green tag. I got mine. The green-tag carries the bar-code, the watch-serial number, the braclet number, and the model number. I have no idea what the heck the AD would need to keep this for. Any information on it would have/should have been written down on the final bill-off sale!!! This would then be placed into inventory. I believe the reason the AD's these day's don't give this stuff out to customer's is because there is after-market demand for these "sweetener's". Anything by Rolex is pretty much a collectible. From the watch-boxes, to the booklets, right on down to that little green ID tag and the red chronometer tag. Heck, even the little plastic bezel protector for your watch is worth $20!!!!!! That huge MSRP you paid for your watch includes all these "sweetener's". I believe the sweetener's account for at least $200 on the MSRP!!! Part of buying a Rolex is getting the goody-bag full of this stuff. Check out www.qualitytyme.com. They specialize in selling all of these "sweetner's". Some of their prices are astounding!!!! Listen, if it's like some people have said here, that the AD does keep the tag for inventory purposes, then they surely still have it, and they owe you the right to give it to you. Let the lazy AD write it into their books. If I were you, I'd give them a call first and talk to them on the phone. If that doesn't work, call the nearest RSC to your town/city, ask to talk to someone in "after-sales" support, and give them your story. They'll fix it. Some here may say that I'm going overboard with my rant here, but let me put it into perspective for you. Say you just spent $250,000 for a brand new Ferrari from a Ferrari AD. Would you let the dealer then pry off the VIN from the inside door panel to keep in their inventory books????????? Make the call if it bother's you (which it sounds like it does) and let us know how it turns out. Good luck

30 January 2008, 05:29 PM	#8
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	My 14060M came with this one: FRONT: BACK: Purchased from an AD in Tokyo.

30 January 2008, 10:22 PM	#12
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Can I suggest you edit that photo to eliminate some of the serial number as fraudsters will use it to either put it on a fake or list a watch for sale using that serial number, or insurance fraud I've removed the link with the s/n.........I HATE counterfeiters... Thanks Jon.

30 January 2008, 10:26 PM	#14
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	I always ask for it!!! Most dealers will keep it __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

30 January 2008, 10:53 PM	#15
georgemera "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 07041 Posts: 189	On my 3 watches I kept the green-tag but they only took the sticker price which I think is Ok.

30 January 2008, 11:34 PM	#17
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Both my wife and I got ours with the watches. Not really any use to the dealer. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

30 January 2008, 11:40 PM	#18
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Damn!!! When I bought my Subdate, they don't give me that green tag too!!! But I have it from my Explorer II.

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