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MoosicPa · 10 February 2018, 12:56 AM

I like when the AD takes off the stickers and sizes the bracelet for me... makes me feel I'm getting a little extra for my money.

HL65 · 10 February 2018, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Why are the Americans always getting a free pass and we take it in the youknowhats everytime. God, I miss Victoria...

It’s an official Rolex rule here in US as well Neil as I stated in my first post.

Devildog · 10 February 2018, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by adg31

I can't help but think that removing the stickers will actually make the problem worse with what are currently listed as 'Nearly New / Like New' becoming 'New' in the absence of stickers.
This is in the same vein as the move to random serial numbers which really didn't help the consumer as you can't now tell the age of a watch from the serial; chalk one up to the resellers.
I'm not sure that this progress is all it's cracked up to be!

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I doubt it will make any difference. You see loads of members here wearing their watches with all the stickers on. Those watches may still be stickered, but they are certainly not new.

The only way to guarantee getting a brand new watch is to buy from an AD.

Krash · 10 February 2018, 02:00 AM

I just got mine, and they asked me if I wanted the stickers removed. I agreed. They did it for me.

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JM0127 · 10 February 2018, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by VicLeChic

I was refering to ADs who keep the warranty card for a certain period to try and prevent flipping.

I understand their point with this but this practice is total BS. I buy it. If I choose to sell it, that's on me. I don't agree with this at all.

ian6988 · 10 February 2018, 02:06 AM

My wife bought me a Rolex for our 10th anniversary. The AD wouldn’t let her take the watch home without taking off the stickers and putting her name on the warranty card. She wanted to put my name on the card but AD said it has to be the buyers name on the card.

adg31 · 10 February 2018, 02:09 AM

Ultimately there are only two solutions to the problem:
i. suck it up, or,
ii. don't buy another Rolex

I'm going with option ii until this dictatorial nonsense dies down.

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Luap1976 · 10 February 2018, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Switch

Seems to be unique to UK only.

Im From uk london and this is not a rule in any ads near me.

BUZITO1974 · 10 February 2018, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by toolkit21

Buying a watch with stickers, on a grey market, I'd feel safer because I've not seen or heard fakes that're able to have them on as precisely as the way Rolex did.

Agree

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yessir69 · 10 February 2018, 02:29 AM

My local AD always removes the stickers before they will give you the watch. They've done that for years. And they always seem to forget the one on the inside of the clasp...

kilyung · 10 February 2018, 02:34 AM

Doesn’t bother me. In fact, one of my ADs apologized that they’d have to do this from now on. However after discussing it with them, they promised to never show the watch to anyone else before shipping it to me which is the whole point of the stickers (to minimize scratches).

Canefan1 · 10 February 2018, 02:40 AM

My AD in Islamorada removes the stickers also. He’s a one shop owner and his AR status is far more important than going against what Geneva or NY has instructed him to do. You don’t like it, go somewhere else.

DanielWatson · 10 February 2018, 02:44 AM

It happened to me and i understand it fully

zaflying · 10 February 2018, 03:08 AM

My AD in twin cities area MN did the same thing and I was told it is the policy from Rolex.

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Raza_actual · 10 February 2018, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dr35mm

If you are buying to use, and the watch is in perfect condition I wouldn't mind. Just like I wouldn't mind getting a brand new 911 from my Porsche dealer, all cleaned and detailed with no plastics on it, could you imagine collecting a 911 with all the plastics and the white hood bra the factory ships them with?

When I buy a new car, I request it straight from factory, unpainted. When I go to pick it up from the dealership, I bring a roller and get the job done myself.

904VT · 10 February 2018, 03:57 AM

It's more satisfying to take the window sticker off my new car myself, but I don't care who does it as long as they're off so I can drive it.

cmac · 10 February 2018, 04:21 AM

Happened to me at an AD in Louisville buying a Sub C date and I was even having it shipped to me, AD said it was Rolex policy didn't make much of a difference to me, he went on to tell me he had a customer fly in from DC to buy a couple pieces, Daytona and BLNR I believe and customer nearly walked out because he refused to leave the stickers on

crazymcmichael · 10 February 2018, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

I doubt it will make any difference. You see loads of members here wearing their watches with all the stickers on. Those watches may still be stickered, but they are certainly not new.

The only way to guarantee getting a brand new watch is to buy from an AD.

Is this true why would somebody do this?

vette boy 52 · 10 February 2018, 04:41 AM

Bought the same model Explorer back in December. AD removed the stickers as , according to them, Rolex's instructions.

AK797 · 10 February 2018, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

It’s an official Rolex rule here in US as well Neil as I stated in my first post.

I still miss Queen Victoria.

HL65 · 10 February 2018, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I still miss Queen Victoria.

Jack T · 10 February 2018, 05:03 AM

This may be the case when the AD sells to you and me. When he sells to his favorite reseller, perhaps not.

superstarmar · 10 February 2018, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Switch

Seems to be unique to UK only.

Not just the UK, multiple locations in the US...
Last November when i purchased my SD4K from my
long time standing AD; new rules from Rolex, all stickers
have to be removed before the watch leaves the store.

Jacksonville, FL...

dr35mm · 10 February 2018, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Raza_actual

When I buy a new car, I request it straight from factory, unpainted. When I go to pick it up from the dealership, I bring a roller and get the job done myself.

"Keep the paint, I got my own"

tyler1980 · 10 February 2018, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

It’s an official Rolex rule here in US as well Neil as I stated in my first post.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Switch

Seems to be unique to UK only.

id listen to ken... he knows

The US seems more lax than most and if its rolling out there its a safe bet its the policy everywhere.

Yousefsl · 10 February 2018, 05:38 AM

Yes some dealers do this, same thing happened to me in Bahrain.

I wish all the dealers would do the same it's always very painful for me to remove the stickers myself.

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Yousefsl · 10 February 2018, 05:39 AM

I do the very same.

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Actsulb · 10 February 2018, 05:42 AM

My AD removed the stickers too, I didn't mind as I am planning to wear the watch. I have a long relationship with the AD.

They say they are starting to do that so the watch doesn't appear on the secondary market to sale as new (even though he knows that I am a collector).

David5807 · 10 February 2018, 06:30 AM

Has happened to me twice now in the States.

tyler1980 · 10 February 2018, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by David5807

Has happened to me twice now in the States.

well if you lived in the UK you would be done for the year. 2 watch rule.

10 February 2018, 02:09 AM	#67
adg31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 314	AD Removed All the Stickers!!! Ultimately there are only two solutions to the problem: i. suck it up, or, ii. don't buy another Rolex I'm going with option ii until this dictatorial nonsense dies down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 February 2018, 05:03 AM	#82
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	This may be the case when the AD sells to you and me. When he sells to his favorite reseller, perhaps not. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

10 February 2018, 05:42 AM	#88
Actsulb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ali Location: California Watch: GMT II (Coke) Posts: 1,747	My AD removed the stickers too, I didn't mind as I am planning to wear the watch. I have a long relationship with the AD. They say they are starting to do that so the watch doesn't appear on the secondary market to sale as new (even though he knows that I am a collector). __________________ A Crown for Every Achievement

10 February 2018, 12:56 AM	#61
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	I like when the AD takes off the stickers and sizes the bracelet for me... makes me feel I'm getting a little extra for my money.

10 February 2018, 02:00 AM	#64
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,253	I just got mine, and they asked me if I wanted the stickers removed. I agreed. They did it for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 February 2018, 02:06 AM	#66
ian6988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ian Location: California Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 188	My wife bought me a Rolex for our 10th anniversary. The AD wouldn’t let her take the watch home without taking off the stickers and putting her name on the warranty card. She wanted to put my name on the card but AD said it has to be the buyers name on the card.

10 February 2018, 02:29 AM	#70
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	My local AD always removes the stickers before they will give you the watch. They've done that for years. And they always seem to forget the one on the inside of the clasp...

10 February 2018, 02:34 AM	#71
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Doesn’t bother me. In fact, one of my ADs apologized that they’d have to do this from now on. However after discussing it with them, they promised to never show the watch to anyone else before shipping it to me which is the whole point of the stickers (to minimize scratches).

10 February 2018, 02:40 AM	#72
Canefan1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Homestead Posts: 1,247	My AD in Islamorada removes the stickers also. He’s a one shop owner and his AR status is far more important than going against what Geneva or NY has instructed him to do. You don’t like it, go somewhere else.

10 February 2018, 02:44 AM	#73
DanielWatson "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Daniel Watson Location: UK Watch: 16610LN Posts: 111	It happened to me and i understand it fully

10 February 2018, 03:08 AM	#74
zaflying "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 56	My AD in twin cities area MN did the same thing and I was told it is the policy from Rolex. 从我的 iPhone 发送，使用 Tapatalk

10 February 2018, 03:57 AM	#76
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	It's more satisfying to take the window sticker off my new car myself, but I don't care who does it as long as they're off so I can drive it.

10 February 2018, 04:21 AM	#77
cmac "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Ohio Watch: Submariner Posts: 70	Happened to me at an AD in Louisville buying a Sub C date and I was even having it shipped to me, AD said it was Rolex policy didn't make much of a difference to me, he went on to tell me he had a customer fly in from DC to buy a couple pieces, Daytona and BLNR I believe and customer nearly walked out because he refused to leave the stickers on

10 February 2018, 04:41 AM	#79
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 773	Bought the same model Explorer back in December. AD removed the stickers as , according to them, Rolex's instructions.

10 February 2018, 05:38 AM	#86
Yousefsl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 300	Yes some dealers do this, same thing happened to me in Bahrain. I wish all the dealers would do the same it's always very painful for me to remove the stickers myself. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

10 February 2018, 05:39 AM	#87
Yousefsl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 300	I do the very same. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

10 February 2018, 06:30 AM	#89
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,700	Has happened to me twice now in the States.

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