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robm · 18 February 2007, 03:38 AM

If you left the sticker on your watch, what eventually happened to it?

Did it fall off?

Did it slowly wear away?

How long did it last?

I pealed it off my first rolex. The next one I'd like to try to preserve. Maybe clear tape over it. If you tried to save the sticker, how did you do it? Did it work?

Rob

infoe · 18 February 2007, 03:44 AM

my sticker finally just fell off...it was sliding and sliding until it was ready to just come off...and then with my thumb i removed the little bit of adhesive that was sticky to the back of the watch...

Id definately wish it was permanent...I love the sticker on the back....

Oh and my sticker lasted about 5 months.

WERNERTURNER · 18 February 2007, 04:31 AM

I BOUGHT MY GMT IN SEPT 2005 AND I HAVE WORN IT EVERYDAY SINCE. THE STICKER IS STILL THERE...A LITTLE. I'M SURPRISED IT IS ACTUALLY. THAT IS ONE OF THE SMALL PLEASURES OF BUYING A BRAND NEW ROLEX. CALL ME WEIRD BUT I LIKE WATCHING THE PROGRESS OF THE DETERIORATION OF THE STICKER! LET'S HEAR SOME STICKER HISTORY WITH PICS!

JJ Irani · 18 February 2007, 04:35 AM

Had my SS Sub for a year now. About 4 months ago it fell off whilst giving Subby a bath!!!

As simple as that!!

Before...

Now...

veilstylez · 18 February 2007, 09:56 AM

I keep all the original clear sticker over the holo. All my past rolexs had the clear over holo so the hologram was well preserved

steve-o · 18 February 2007, 10:42 AM

Mine has been on for 6 months of daily wear. The only holgraphic part of the sticker is in the center. But it's all still there.

tonelar · 18 February 2007, 10:57 AM

I take them off and stick em to the paperwork (or one of the manuals back page)... I like my backs clean...

Incurable · 18 February 2007, 11:14 AM

I took it off on my first Sub back in the early 90's. I arbitrarily left it on as a 'scratch protector' for my '01 Explorer. Until recently, I wore that watch every day through swimming, showers, work and sleep. It's still on there. Downside... If I tried to remove it now, I'm sure it would be a bugger.

A. Jacobs · 18 February 2007, 11:36 AM

I took the sticker off of my SS Sub, but I have left the sticker on my new TT Sub.

JJ Irani · 18 February 2007, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A. Jacobs

I took the sticker off of my SS Sub, but I have left the sticker on my new TT Sub.

DITTO!!!

A. Jacobs · 18 February 2007, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

DITTO!!!

How's it going, JJ

Alcan · 18 February 2007, 11:55 AM

A watch is a watch. If you want to keep mint for resale, brand new, never worn at some point in the future, you should leave the hologram on and put it in a safety deposit box. If you want to actually wear and enjoy it, get rid of the sticker and wear the watch. If the hologram is important to you, peel it off and stick it onto the warranty paper.

Btw, it's been discussed that leaving the hologram on might accelerate caseback corrosion due to trapped moisture under the sticker.

sheldonsmith · 18 February 2007, 02:24 PM

My GMT II sticker came off after about three months of wear. My SD sticker was able to be pushed off (using thumbs sliding the sticker sideways) in its entirety (dont stop or else part of the hologram will stay on the watch back).

-Sheldon

greenfan · 18 February 2007, 08:35 PM

Took it off the first day I got my GMT....

Tombstone · 18 February 2007, 09:59 PM

I keep the clear original sticker over the hologram, I am weird I like to stare at the hologram, I think they are neat. My two cents

cbrenthus · 15 March 2007, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenfan

Took it off the first day I got my GMT....

Me too!

steve-o · 15 March 2007, 04:35 AM

I just re-read this and had to say it...

"Subby??"

JJ, I love you man. (said in a muy macho Ricardo Montalban sort of guy way with emphasis on the word you)

JJ Irani · 15 March 2007, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve-o

I just re-read this and had to say it...

"Subby??"

JJ, I love you man. (said in a muy macho Ricardo Montalban sort of guy way with emphasis on the word you)

Ditto, Steve!!

Now shall we go find ourselves a room and leave the rest of these tossers in peace?

nko51 · 15 March 2007, 04:51 AM

Still have all mine on the watches!

Solo118 · 15 March 2007, 06:00 AM

Still in perfect shape! Its been my daily wearer for more than 3 months now (I can still read the 116523 same as day one)

Tommer · 15 March 2007, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenfan

Took it off the first day I got my GMT....

same here, i used an exacto knife to cut it off because i had a hard time to peel it

watchnut · 15 March 2007, 09:53 AM

I've had my 16610 for a couple weeks. First I cut the rectangular clear plastic over the hologram to a circle just larger to protect it. Then yesterday I decided I wanted to save it and stick it to the paperwork as some here have suggested. When I tried to peel it off it left most of the green on the caseback so now I have a polka dot holo.

Wayno · 15 March 2007, 10:22 AM

I've worn my TTDJ for about 4 years and the hologram is still intact. I can no longer see the numbers....but..it's still there. Didn't want to save it, didn't want to take it off.

18 February 2007, 03:38 AM	#1
robm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 262	Did your sticker fall off? If you left the sticker on your watch, what eventually happened to it? Did it fall off? Did it slowly wear away? How long did it last? I pealed it off my first rolex. The next one I'd like to try to preserve. Maybe clear tape over it. If you tried to save the sticker, how did you do it? Did it work? Rob

18 February 2007, 04:35 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Had my SS Sub for a year now. About 4 months ago it fell off whilst giving Subby a bath!!! As simple as that!! Before... Now... __________________ 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!!

18 February 2007, 10:42 AM	#6
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	Mine has been on for 6 months of daily wear. The only holgraphic part of the sticker is in the center. But it's all still there. __________________

18 February 2007, 10:57 AM	#7
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	I take them off and stick em to the paperwork (or one of the manuals back page)... I like my backs clean... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

18 February 2007, 11:14 AM	#8
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	I took it off on my first Sub back in the early 90's. I arbitrarily left it on as a 'scratch protector' for my '01 Explorer. Until recently, I wore that watch every day through swimming, showers, work and sleep. It's still on there. Downside... If I tried to remove it now, I'm sure it would be a bugger. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

18 February 2007, 03:44 AM	#2
infoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Jose Location: Miami, FL Watch: '06 SS DJ OYSTER Posts: 260	my sticker finally just fell off...it was sliding and sliding until it was ready to just come off...and then with my thumb i removed the little bit of adhesive that was sticky to the back of the watch... Id definately wish it was permanent...I love the sticker on the back.... Oh and my sticker lasted about 5 months.

18 February 2007, 09:56 AM	#5
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	I keep all the original clear sticker over the holo. All my past rolexs had the clear over holo so the hologram was well preserved

18 February 2007, 11:36 AM	#9
A. Jacobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Watch: SS Sub Date 16610 Posts: 629	I took the sticker off of my SS Sub, but I have left the sticker on my new TT Sub. __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

18 February 2007, 11:55 AM	#12
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	A watch is a watch. If you want to keep mint for resale, brand new, never worn at some point in the future, you should leave the hologram on and put it in a safety deposit box. If you want to actually wear and enjoy it, get rid of the sticker and wear the watch. If the hologram is important to you, peel it off and stick it onto the warranty paper. Btw, it's been discussed that leaving the hologram on might accelerate caseback corrosion due to trapped moisture under the sticker. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution! Last edited by Alcan; 18 February 2007 at 11:16 PM..

18 February 2007, 02:24 PM	#13
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	My GMT II sticker came off after about three months of wear. My SD sticker was able to be pushed off (using thumbs sliding the sticker sideways) in its entirety (dont stop or else part of the hologram will stay on the watch back). -Sheldon __________________

18 February 2007, 08:35 PM	#14
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	Took it off the first day I got my GMT.... __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

18 February 2007, 09:59 PM	#15
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	I keep the clear original sticker over the hologram, I am weird I like to stare at the hologram, I think they are neat. My two cents

15 March 2007, 04:35 AM	#17
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	I just re-read this and had to say it... "Subby??" JJ, I love you man. (said in a muy macho Ricardo Montalban sort of guy way with emphasis on the word you) __________________

15 March 2007, 04:51 AM	#19
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Still have all mine on the watches! __________________

15 March 2007, 06:00 AM	#20
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,088	Still in perfect shape! Its been my daily wearer for more than 3 months now (I can still read the 116523 same as day one)

15 March 2007, 09:53 AM	#22
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	I've had my 16610 for a couple weeks. First I cut the rectangular clear plastic over the hologram to a circle just larger to protect it. Then yesterday I decided I wanted to save it and stick it to the paperwork as some here have suggested. When I tried to peel it off it left most of the green on the caseback so now I have a polka dot holo.

15 March 2007, 10:22 AM	#23
Wayno Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Wayne Location: Nashville, TN. Watch: TTDJ Posts: 275	I've worn my TTDJ for about 4 years and the hologram is still intact. I can no longer see the numbers....but..it's still there. Didn't want to save it, didn't want to take it off.

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