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MR. STEEL · 3 June 2019, 08:11 AM

After a new watch purchase do you peel off the stickers immediately or let them come off on their own?

sillo · 3 June 2019, 08:14 AM

Please just peel them off.

Etschell · 3 June 2019, 08:14 AM

I peel them. To do otherwise is tacky to me. Sorry just is.

Iowa 73 · 3 June 2019, 08:29 AM

My AD said Rolex requires them to take the stickers off. I didn't have a choice :(

I wanted the one on the clasp left in place

FTX I · 3 June 2019, 08:30 AM

They don't come off on their own. They stay there looking dirty.

ttomczak · 3 June 2019, 08:39 AM

In the US (to my understanding) the AD’s are required to remove them.

But to answer, yes, take them off right away!

Boaters · 3 June 2019, 08:48 AM

So tacky wearing a watch with the stickers on it.

ronricks · 3 June 2019, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR. STEEL

After a new watch purchase do you peel off the stickers immediately or let them come off on their own?

Do you leave the plastic on your furniture?

piratfisk · 3 June 2019, 09:01 AM

C'mon, man. These threads are getting kinda silly. Take off the stickers. Enjoy your watch. Do you leave the paper floor mats in your car after you leave the dealership? Does your couch have the squeaky plastic on it? Do you leave the plastic on your new LCD TV?

kieselguhr · 3 June 2019, 09:05 AM

Out of curiosity, do you leave price tags on when you buy clothing? There’s no right or wrong answer, if you do maybe you should keep the stickers on the watch to keep the look uniform

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Bozack90 · 3 June 2019, 09:12 AM

with my latest watch i didn't have a choice, the AD took them off for me even though I asked to have them left on, but I agree with others, if it is going to be worn then peel them off.

inadeje · 3 June 2019, 09:12 AM

Stainless steel refrigerators, new cars and even sunglasses arrive with some sort of protective film or protective material in some location. TVs have a frontal decal for store display purposes to show resolution and color depth etc. I have been in quirky households where the owner was too lazy to remove these coverings or doesn't care about aesthetics.

Its a pretty sad world we live in overall

brucethemanlee · 3 June 2019, 09:13 AM

Peel those stickers off

Trapped bacteria and dead skin cells ...disgusting!!

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Bozack90 · 3 June 2019, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratfisk

C'mon, man. These threads are getting kinda silly. Take off the stickers. Enjoy your watch. Do you leave the paper floor mats in your car after you leave the dealership? Does your couch have the squeaky plastic on it? Do you leave the plastic on your new LCD TV?

I have seen folks who do that, just like those who leave the tags on their suits and blazers....I always think leaving the stickers on makes me feel like I can't enjoy it and wear it care free.

911NBK · 3 June 2019, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iowa 73

My AD said Rolex requires them to take the stickers off. I didn't have a choice :(

I wanted the one on the clasp left in place

Same here. And they snap pictures after every peel. Very anal about it actually.

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Adam K. · 3 June 2019, 09:14 AM

+1000 to all the previous posts. For the love of God, just peel the f&^%ing things off.

zengineer · 3 June 2019, 09:47 AM

It's best to just pay for it and have the AD keep it in their safe for you. They will likely charge you $20/month but it's cheap insurance.

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YYR · 3 June 2019, 09:52 AM

Many people leave the little sticker on crystal, the sticker that says the brand, I find it interesting, On a vase, ok. but drinking glasses that you rinse and reuse it’s pretty interesting.

johnnyjazz · 3 June 2019, 09:53 AM

Put the watch in a glass of warm water, after a few minutes all the stickers float to the top.

Cubdrick · 3 June 2019, 09:59 AM

If you think the guy with stickers on his baseball hat is a fool, your watch should be naked.

Art 1 · 3 June 2019, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR. STEEL

After a new watch purchase do you peel off the stickers immediately or let them come off on their own?

The last 4 purchases the AD removed the stickers as directed by Rolex. One of those was a Tudor.

037 · 3 June 2019, 10:10 AM

I always go with option 3; keep the stickers and throw the watch away.

watchmework · 3 June 2019, 10:14 AM

Peel them jokers off immediately.

SMD · 3 June 2019, 10:14 AM

FFS, seriously?

Shdrolex · 3 June 2019, 11:30 AM

Do what you feel like. Keep them if u wana.

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ppalasthira · 3 June 2019, 11:32 AM

Unless you are planning to flip it in the future.

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Monty22 · 3 June 2019, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bozack90

with my latest watch i didn't have a choice, the AD took them off for me even though I asked to have them left on, but I agree with others, if it is going to be worn then peel them off.

Same. Also, the sticker removal was also described to me as the indicator that my purchase was final

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Fallranger · 3 June 2019, 11:36 AM

I would just leave it in the watch case at the AD with the stickers on. That way it always looks new and shiny and doesn’t get any scratches. Also much cheaper than paying for it and leaving the store with it.

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Richcao · 3 June 2019, 11:52 AM

Leaving them on is not hygienic. Peel them off :)

Steerpike999 · 3 June 2019, 11:55 AM

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3 June 2019, 08:11 AM	#1
MR. STEEL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: brooklyn Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 101	Peel stickers or na After a new watch purchase do you peel off the stickers immediately or let them come off on their own?

3 June 2019, 08:14 AM	#2
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Please just peel them off. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

3 June 2019, 08:14 AM	#3
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	I peel them. To do otherwise is tacky to me. Sorry just is. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

3 June 2019, 08:29 AM	#4
Iowa 73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Iowa Watch: 116503 Posts: 54	My AD said Rolex requires them to take the stickers off. I didn't have a choice :( I wanted the one on the clasp left in place __________________ Oris, Omega, Tudor, Damasko, Rolex 116503

3 June 2019, 08:30 AM	#5
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	They don't come off on their own. They stay there looking dirty.

3 June 2019, 08:39 AM	#6
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,434	In the US (to my understanding) the AD’s are required to remove them. But to answer, yes, take them off right away! __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

3 June 2019, 08:48 AM	#7
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	So tacky wearing a watch with the stickers on it.

3 June 2019, 09:01 AM	#9
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Slam Diego Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,316	C'mon, man. These threads are getting kinda silly. Take off the stickers. Enjoy your watch. Do you leave the paper floor mats in your car after you leave the dealership? Does your couch have the squeaky plastic on it? Do you leave the plastic on your new LCD TV?

3 June 2019, 09:05 AM	#10
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Out of curiosity, do you leave price tags on when you buy clothing? There’s no right or wrong answer, if you do maybe you should keep the stickers on the watch to keep the look uniform Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2019, 09:12 AM	#11
Bozack90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chowdaland Watch: Out Posts: 596	with my latest watch i didn't have a choice, the AD took them off for me even though I asked to have them left on, but I agree with others, if it is going to be worn then peel them off.

3 June 2019, 09:12 AM	#12
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	Stainless steel refrigerators, new cars and even sunglasses arrive with some sort of protective film or protective material in some location. TVs have a frontal decal for store display purposes to show resolution and color depth etc. I have been in quirky households where the owner was too lazy to remove these coverings or doesn't care about aesthetics. Its a pretty sad world we live in overall __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

3 June 2019, 09:13 AM	#13
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	Peel those stickers off Trapped bacteria and dead skin cells ...disgusting!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2019, 09:14 AM	#16
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	+1000 to all the previous posts. For the love of God, just peel the f&^%ing things off.

3 June 2019, 09:47 AM	#17
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	It's best to just pay for it and have the AD keep it in their safe for you. They will likely charge you $20/month but it's cheap insurance. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

3 June 2019, 09:52 AM	#18
YYR "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 232	Many people leave the little sticker on crystal, the sticker that says the brand, I find it interesting, On a vase, ok. but drinking glasses that you rinse and reuse it’s pretty interesting.

3 June 2019, 09:53 AM	#19
johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	Put the watch in a glass of warm water, after a few minutes all the stickers float to the top.

3 June 2019, 09:59 AM	#20
Cubdrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: La Cañada, CA Watch: 16710 Posts: 144	If you think the guy with stickers on his baseball hat is a fool, your watch should be naked.

3 June 2019, 10:10 AM	#22
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	I always go with option 3; keep the stickers and throw the watch away.

3 June 2019, 10:14 AM	#23
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Peel them jokers off immediately.

3 June 2019, 10:14 AM	#24
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,701	FFS, seriously?

3 June 2019, 11:30 AM	#25
Shdrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 450	Do what you feel like. Keep them if u wana. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2019, 11:32 AM	#26
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Unless you are planning to flip it in the future. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2019, 11:36 AM	#28
Fallranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Nate Location: Ohio Watch: Hulk (116610LV) Posts: 296	I would just leave it in the watch case at the AD with the stickers on. That way it always looks new and shiny and doesn’t get any scratches. Also much cheaper than paying for it and leaving the store with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Submariner \| Zenith El Primero \| Tag Aquaracer \| Zodiac Grandrally

3 June 2019, 11:52 AM	#29
Richcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Rich Location: New York Watch: 116500, 116719 Posts: 39	Leaving them on is not hygienic. Peel them off :)

3 June 2019, 11:55 AM	#30
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