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Old 15 November 2010, 02:54 AM   #1
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Clear plastic bezel protectors/guards for GMTs etc.
Hi folks

Anyone who knows in what year the clear plastic bezel protector/guard that comes with certain Rolexes was introduced? Especially for the GMT-MASTER / GMT-MASTER II.

Also - I suppose there might be some aftermarket or fake protectors out there. Are there any Rolex markings on the genuine ones?

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Old 15 November 2010, 03:00 AM   #2
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Hi folks

Anyone who knows in what year the clear plastic bezel protector/guard that comes with certain Relaxes was introduced? Especially for the GMT-MASTER / GMT-MASTER II.

Also - I suppose there might be some aftermarket or fake protectors out there. Are there any Roles markings on the genuine ones?

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The plastic protectors are just meant to protect the watch in transit from factory to AD many Ads just throw them away after sale.After that well they are just bits of plastic and of no real use if you wear the watch.And why would anyone what to make what you call aftermarket or fake protectors its just packaging plastic tat.
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Old 15 November 2010, 03:10 AM   #3
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Hi folks

Anyone who knows in what year the clear plastic bezel protector/guard that comes with certain Rolexes was introduced? Especially for the GMT-MASTER / GMT-MASTER II.

Also - I suppose there might be some aftermarket or fake protectors out there. Are there any Rolex markings on the genuine ones?

Cheers
i cannot imagine rolex wastes its time producing its own plastic bezel protectors.
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Old 15 November 2010, 03:15 AM   #4
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The plastic protectors are just meant to protect the watch in transit from factory to AD many Ads just throw them away after sale.After that well they are just bits of plastic and of no real use if you wear the watch.And why would anyone what to make what you call aftermarket or fake protectors its just packaging plastic tat.
Thanks Padi!
Well it seems they sell for $5 and north of that on the web so I guess that could be one reason for aftermarket/fake ones, assuming cost of producing them is considerably lower.
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Old 15 November 2010, 04:06 AM   #5
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You guys didn't keep that piece on for extra protection?
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Old 15 November 2010, 06:02 AM   #6
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You guys didn't keep that piece on for extra protection?
Well they're not meant for that I think. Not sure your question was serious though.
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Old 15 November 2010, 06:06 AM   #7
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Old 15 November 2010, 06:15 AM   #8
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I know people who will put seatcovers on their exquisite leather auto upholstery... I think it is concern about resale. Imho, just enjoy what you enjoy. There are so many other things in life to worry about...imho.
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Old 15 November 2010, 06:33 AM   #9
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You might want to leave your watch in its box...surrounded by foam. 100% protection agains the elements...and your wrist!
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You guys didn't keep that piece on for extra protection?
They are good for the rain!
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Old 15 November 2010, 08:54 AM   #12
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Wait, those things comes off?
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Old 15 November 2010, 08:57 AM   #13
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Well at least it started as a serious thread....
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Old 15 November 2010, 09:03 AM   #14
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I am sorry...

Well, I did ask the AD for extra covers when I bought mine. He put two extras in the bag for me.
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My ad made a big deal about putting it in the box(I wore the watch out of the store). That's where it still is, tucked away in the back of the closet, likely never to be seen again unless I move!
I don't need to wear the protector though because I never leave the house without my full body condom on
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