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20 July 2017, 03:17 AM
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Is leaving the plastic on parts of the watch bad
I noticed today that my AD removed all the plastic except the one on the actual watch back and the one between the clasp back that touches the actual band on the Milgauss, the part that says STEELNOX, but on the opposite side of the printing.
Should I remove these, or is leaving it ok till they fall off? Don't know if they were intentionally left on or just missed. Thanks, Cheers, Corey |
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20 July 2017, 03:28 AM
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Remove it
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20 July 2017, 03:28 AM
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It is likely they just forgot to remove them.
People on here are extremely zealous about removing stickers and hard on people who don't. But the reality is it doesn't matter whether you leave them on or not. |
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20 July 2017, 03:31 AM
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The sticker accumulates dirt and grime and become a breeding ground for bacteria and moisture to sit on the watch. They serve no purpose except to prevent scratches prior to the watch being sold.
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20 July 2017, 03:36 AM
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20 July 2017, 03:44 AM
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Bad for image. Wear it like intended...with no protection.
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20 July 2017, 03:47 AM
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if the stickers are visible it looks tacky IMO.
Some people put plastic covers on their couches too. The attempt to preserve their appearance just makes them look worse. |
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20 July 2017, 03:57 AM
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No difference to anyone here whether you do or you don't. It's your show, do what you want!
But to echo Brian's sentiments, stickers will get nasty over time with sweat and grime buildup. |
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20 July 2017, 04:05 AM
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These countless "should I remove the plastic sticker" queries is almost like asking if one should remove the foil wrapper prior to eating a burrito.
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20 July 2017, 04:38 AM
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Remove all stickers and wear it with the original oyster bracelet (my answer to your other question in a different topic).
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20 July 2017, 04:41 AM
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Not nice, trust me you really don't want that micro germ fest living on your wrist Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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20 July 2017, 04:43 AM
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Remove them and bash it about a bit
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20 July 2017, 04:49 AM
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if you leave it on, the watch will spontaneously combust after 5 days.
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20 July 2017, 05:13 AM
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I like it raw. Take it off!
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20 July 2017, 05:17 AM
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20 July 2017, 05:19 AM
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20 July 2017, 05:28 AM
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20 July 2017, 05:34 AM
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It seems they let the sticker on the back so you can see it has not been opened. That is what i heard from my watchmaker.
Don't know if it is true of course :)
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20 July 2017, 05:41 AM
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Do not worry about any scratches that will occur over the bracelet over time. They will occur, and is part of the charm of the watch. When you send the watch in for service, you will have the option of having the RSC polish it or not. The polish is another debate all together, as some feels it devalues the watch, while others like the new shine it provides. It is your watch, you decide!
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20 July 2017, 05:52 AM
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Only morons leave the plastic / stickers on.
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20 July 2017, 06:15 AM
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All stickers are gone now. Completely naked Rolex it is....
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20 July 2017, 06:16 AM
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Remove them very carefully and then sell them to D500 owners for a cool grand.
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20 July 2017, 06:17 AM
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enjoy your watch.
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20 July 2017, 06:20 AM
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 I'm in the desticker it camp. Why have sweat and grime work its way underneath the sticker? Take 'em off I say.
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20 July 2017, 06:36 AM
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Just remove the darn things!
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20 July 2017, 06:37 AM
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