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advocatia · 20 July 2005, 05:46 AM

Kinda slow at the office today so I decided to liven things up by REMOVING MY HOLOGRAM from my SS/Plt YM !!!!!!!

Yes...it's true. Gently peeled back the sticker leaving a mucky greenish goo. Then removed as much of the goo as possible with my fingers and the rest with a mild soap and tooth brush. The caseback is now shiny and smooth.

I do have a few concerns. Perhaps some of you here with more knowledge than I can help.

1. Is there a proper way to safely dispose of the sticker once removed? Should I send it back to rolex?
2. Have I forever diminished the value of my watch?
3. If I change my mind, will Rolex send me a replacement hologram?
4. Should I adhere the removed sticker to my warranty paperwork in case anyone ever questions whether or not my rolex is real?
5. Can I sell my used hologram on e-bay and what do you think it might fetch?

Thanks in advance to all of you for your help.

Uncle-AJ · 20 July 2005, 05:49 AM

I hope you wore protective gloves when you removed it. You may need decontaminating.

walds11 · 20 July 2005, 05:51 AM

I'll answer all of your questions and solve all your problems...just send me the watch :)

advocatia · 20 July 2005, 05:58 AM

I just had a great idea.

Rolex is a company with a long history of responding to customer inquries in writing. I wonder what type of response one would get from them if they wrote inquiring of such things as whether or not to send the hologram back, whether replacement holograms are available, etc.,,

My guess is you would receive their usual serious, dignified response which would make for a great read and a hilarious thread.

dman · 20 July 2005, 07:19 AM

You did what? Are you crazy?

Rockrolex · 20 July 2005, 07:51 AM

You fool!! Why did you do that?

Of all the dumb things to do, that ranks at the top (or bottom, depending on your point of view) of the list.

Now to answer your questions:

1. You must carefully pick up the sticker with tongs - do not attempt to touch it once you have removed it. Once you have it firmly held by the tongs, place it in a lead lined box and hermetically seal the box to prevent the escape of contaminents. Bury the box at sea in the Mariannas trench - the deeper the better.

2. The watch has no value any more. You should send it to me for proper disposal.

3. No. You are only entitled to one sticker per watch. You shot your wad with this one.

4. That is an option at this point.

5. Absolutely. You can probably get enough to buy a NIB YM that has the sticker on it.

dman · 20 July 2005, 08:52 AM

ROTF Ed!!

Manatee · 20 July 2005, 09:38 AM

Andy, welcome to the real world!

None of my HGs have ever survived 24 hours.

BTW, if you later regret your action, Rolex has a policy of exchanging the watch for a new one. You just pay shipping (both ways.)

I wonder if JJ has ever determined the weight of the hologram, and how much less the watch weighs when it is removed?

dman · 20 July 2005, 10:23 AM

Well if he hasn't Peter, I am sure you just gave him his next project.

maverick · 20 July 2005, 12:15 PM

After safely removing the hologram and placing it in a hazerdous waste lead lined box it goes to the Rolex Hologram Disposal Site. =) maverick

Used hologram barrel storage

Neutralizing chemicals added to the waste holograms

Final hologram storage facility

dman · 20 July 2005, 01:12 PM

LMAO Dennis!!

Gedanken · 20 July 2005, 02:35 PM

That's the way I should have done it, Dennis! Instead, I kept it in my wallet, dropped it on the way out at Changi Airport, and look what happened:

dman · 20 July 2005, 02:39 PM

You guys are bad!! Why wear the mask if you are not gonna wear gloves as well??

padi56 · 20 July 2005, 04:13 PM

Please Please not another Hologram thread

JJ Irani · 20 July 2005, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by advocatia

Kinda slow at the office today so I decided to liven things up by REMOVING MY HOLOGRAM from my SS/Plt YM !!!!!!!

Yes...it's true. Gently peeled back the sticker leaving a mucky greenish goo. Then removed as much of the goo as possible with my fingers and the rest with a mild soap and tooth brush. The caseback is now shiny and smooth.

I do have a few concerns. Perhaps some of you here with more knowledge than I can help.

1. Is there a proper way to safely dispose of the sticker once removed? Should I send it back to rolex?
2. Have I forever diminished the value of my watch?
3. If I change my mind, will Rolex send me a replacement hologram?
4. Should I adhere the removed sticker to my warranty paperwork in case anyone ever questions whether or not my rolex is real?
5. Can I sell my used hologram on e-bay and what do you think it might fetch?

Thanks in advance to all of you for your help.

Guys,

I've gone through this entire crazy thread and I have only ONE thing to say:

If you think I'm nuts, you should meet the rest of the TRF gang!!

JJ

Rockrolex · 20 July 2005, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Guys,

I've gone through this entire crazy thread and I have only ONE thing to say:

If you think I'm nuts, you should meet the rest of the TRF gang!!

JJ

You have met the rest of the TRF gang, and yes we are all nuts.

That's what makes this such a fun place to hang out.

Besides, Andy started this and the rest of us just naturally fed right into it.

advocatia · 21 July 2005, 01:50 AM

mavericks pics were great !!!!!!!!

Uncle-AJ · 21 July 2005, 01:52 AM

Good thread guys it had me laughing in the aisles.

Mink · 21 July 2005, 02:03 AM

Advocatia - in answer to your questions --> 1a) No. 1b) No. 2) No. 3) No. 4) No. 5a) Yes! 5b) I'm not sure but I'll bet P.T. Barnam would have a better idea!

PS: Thanks for not posting that old, tired, green sticker thread - "Should I remove it". This post is an intriguing variation on the theme with many more opportunities for humorous replies. I can't wait to see how the rest of the thread develops.

JJ Irani · 21 July 2005, 05:17 AM

One Mr. Know It All would have loved this entire thread. LOL!!

Sorry, couldn't help myself!!

muteki · 21 July 2005, 03:36 PM

quick question... should i remove the green sticker on the back of my watch???...hehe

JJ Irani · 21 July 2005, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muteki

quick question... should i remove the green sticker on the back of my watch???...hehe

Only if it looks like this after you do so...

Rockrolex · 21 July 2005, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muteki

quick question... should i remove the green sticker on the back of my watch???...hehe

Good grief, Absolutely NOT!! Your watch will fall apart and your a$$ will fall off if you do that.

Uncle-AJ · 22 July 2005, 03:05 AM

JJ,

Is that a fake? It does not have Rolex engraved on the back.

JJ Irani · 22 July 2005, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

JJ,

Is that a fake? It does not have Rolex engraved on the back.

Errr....just a sec. - here's the front end!! (Psst...another excuse to post a pic!)

dman · 22 July 2005, 09:42 AM

Did they misspell Yacht on the dial JJ?

Rockrolex · 22 July 2005, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Did they misspell Yacht on the dial JJ?

Who can tell. There's so much bling, it's blinding.

dman · 22 July 2005, 10:18 PM

LOL!! Says the man with the DD's and DJ's in his collection.

Rockrolex · 22 July 2005, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

LOL!! Says the man with the DD's and DJ's in his collection.

I guess bling is in the eye of the beholder.

dman · 23 July 2005, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I guess bling is in the eye of the beholder.

True, true.

20 July 2005, 05:46 AM	#1
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	I did it and I feel naked and scared Kinda slow at the office today so I decided to liven things up by REMOVING MY HOLOGRAM from my SS/Plt YM !!!!!!! Yes...it's true. Gently peeled back the sticker leaving a mucky greenish goo. Then removed as much of the goo as possible with my fingers and the rest with a mild soap and tooth brush. The caseback is now shiny and smooth. I do have a few concerns. Perhaps some of you here with more knowledge than I can help. 1. Is there a proper way to safely dispose of the sticker once removed? Should I send it back to rolex? 2. Have I forever diminished the value of my watch? 3. If I change my mind, will Rolex send me a replacement hologram? 4. Should I adhere the removed sticker to my warranty paperwork in case anyone ever questions whether or not my rolex is real? 5. Can I sell my used hologram on e-bay and what do you think it might fetch? Thanks in advance to all of you for your help.

20 July 2005, 05:49 AM	#2
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I hope you wore protective gloves when you removed it. You may need decontaminating. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

20 July 2005, 07:19 AM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	You did what? Are you crazy? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

20 July 2005, 07:51 AM	#6
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,955	You fool!! Why did you do that? Of all the dumb things to do, that ranks at the top (or bottom, depending on your point of view) of the list. Now to answer your questions: 1. You must carefully pick up the sticker with tongs - do not attempt to touch it once you have removed it. Once you have it firmly held by the tongs, place it in a lead lined box and hermetically seal the box to prevent the escape of contaminents. Bury the box at sea in the Mariannas trench - the deeper the better. 2. The watch has no value any more. You should send it to me for proper disposal. 3. No. You are only entitled to one sticker per watch. You shot your wad with this one. 4. That is an option at this point. 5. Absolutely. You can probably get enough to buy a NIB YM that has the sticker on it. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

20 July 2005, 08:52 AM	#7
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	ROTF Ed!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

20 July 2005, 05:51 AM	#3
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,659	I'll answer all of your questions and solve all your problems...just send me the watch :)

20 July 2005, 05:58 AM	#4
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	I just had a great idea. Rolex is a company with a long history of responding to customer inquries in writing. I wonder what type of response one would get from them if they wrote inquiring of such things as whether or not to send the hologram back, whether replacement holograms are available, etc.,, My guess is you would receive their usual serious, dignified response which would make for a great read and a hilarious thread.

20 July 2005, 09:38 AM	#8
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	Andy, welcome to the real world! None of my HGs have ever survived 24 hours. BTW, if you later regret your action, Rolex has a policy of exchanging the watch for a new one. You just pay shipping (both ways.) I wonder if JJ has ever determined the weight of the hologram, and how much less the watch weighs when it is removed?

20 July 2005, 10:23 AM	#9
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Well if he hasn't Peter, I am sure you just gave him his next project. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

20 July 2005, 12:15 PM	#10
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	Hologram Removal Disposal Site After safely removing the hologram and placing it in a hazerdous waste lead lined box it goes to the Rolex Hologram Disposal Site. =) maverick Used hologram barrel storage Neutralizing chemicals added to the waste holograms Final hologram storage facility

20 July 2005, 01:12 PM	#11
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	LMAO Dennis!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

20 July 2005, 02:35 PM	#12
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	That's the way I should have done it, Dennis! Instead, I kept it in my wallet, dropped it on the way out at Changi Airport, and look what happened: __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

20 July 2005, 02:39 PM	#13
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	You guys are bad!! Why wear the mask if you are not gonna wear gloves as well?? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

20 July 2005, 04:13 PM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,045	Please Please not another Hologram thread __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

21 July 2005, 01:50 AM	#17
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	mavericks pics were great !!!!!!!!

21 July 2005, 01:52 AM	#18
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Good thread guys it had me laughing in the aisles. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

21 July 2005, 02:03 AM	#19
Mink Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 35	Advocatia - in answer to your questions --> 1a) No. 1b) No. 2) No. 3) No. 4) No. 5a) Yes! 5b) I'm not sure but I'll bet P.T. Barnam would have a better idea! PS: Thanks for not posting that old, tired, green sticker thread - "Should I remove it". This post is an intriguing variation on the theme with many more opportunities for humorous replies. I can't wait to see how the rest of the thread develops.

21 July 2005, 05:17 AM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	One Mr. Know It All would have loved this entire thread. LOL!! Sorry, couldn't help myself!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 July 2005, 03:36 PM	#21
muteki Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oahu, HI Posts: 37	quick question... should i remove the green sticker on the back of my watch???...hehe

22 July 2005, 03:05 AM	#24
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	JJ, Is that a fake? It does not have Rolex engraved on the back. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

22 July 2005, 09:42 AM	#26
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Did they misspell Yacht on the dial JJ? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

22 July 2005, 10:18 PM	#28
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	LOL!! Says the man with the DD's and DJ's in his collection. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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