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camhabib · 22 May 2009, 11:33 PM

Has anyone ever seen a Rolex with a sticker on the side such as this:

I'm used to seeing the little barcode printed directly onto the stickers protecting the case, not onto a sticker stuck on to that. Is there any significance to it?

KKB · 23 May 2009, 12:11 AM

My new IIc came with that sticker. Don't know any significance though.

Xenophon · 23 May 2009, 12:56 AM

Reckon that they are Code One or Data Matrix 3d barcodes. Give it a google.

Tools · 23 May 2009, 01:10 AM

No, I have not sen one like that..

Usually they are clear.. They are a small sticker that size, but they are stuck on the larger clear side protective sticker giving the illusion that they are directly on the larger one..

I wonder if they are doing it on a white background so people can see them easier as a sticker to be removed....

...........or perhaps that one is not genuine.........

Here is how I have seen them.... completely clear.

Z-Sub · 23 May 2009, 01:12 AM

It's fine. I had a couple of watches that I bought new with these small white stickers

camhabib · 23 May 2009, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

No, I have not sen one like that..

Usually they are clear.. They are a small sticker that size, but they are stuck on the larger clear side protective sticker giving the illusion that they are directly on the larger one..

I wonder if they are doing it on a white background so people can see them easier as a sticker to be removed....

...........or perhaps that one is not genuine.........

Tools, it came off of a GMT-IIc. Do they even make counterfeit movements that act like the real ones do (jump hour hand, no quickset, GMT, etc)?

Imtiaz · 23 May 2009, 01:18 AM

All new (M serial and beyond) Rolexes come with this sticker.

This barcode provides a heap of information to the AD.

Funny thing with the printing is that it's unstable. Give it a slight rub with your finger and the ink will come off.

I took my sticker off and stuck it on to the user manual.

SDDS · 23 May 2009, 05:51 AM

this is called the data code matrix..used for inventory contol

Passionata · 30 June 2012, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDDS

this is called the data code matrix..used for inventory contol

Bought mine recently with the white backround no idea what s the difference between that and the clear one,mine is a late Gseries/G664xxx/

esm · 30 June 2012, 07:49 AM

oh no... fake sticker?

thewatchguy93 · 30 June 2012, 07:52 AM

White background on sticker.. Nothing to worry about, i've seen recently too on a genuine.

caryyee · 30 June 2012, 08:17 AM

Nothing to worry about especially if you know that the watch came from an AD. If it's from a watch that someone is selling at a market stall, then that's something else ...

mrbill2mrbill2 · 30 June 2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDDS

this is called the data code matrix..used for inventory contol

It's a QR (Quick Response) code used by Rolex for inventory control and tracking.

Passionata · 30 June 2012, 04:12 PM

My question wasn t regarding its authencity only the reason why Rolex use two different markings

Cheers

Z-Sub · 30 June 2012, 04:18 PM

no worries.

22 May 2009, 11:33 PM	#1
camhabib "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 118	Sticker Variation Has anyone ever seen a Rolex with a sticker on the side such as this: I'm used to seeing the little barcode printed directly onto the stickers protecting the case, not onto a sticker stuck on to that. Is there any significance to it?

23 May 2009, 12:11 AM	#2
KKB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: San Diego, CA Watch: GMTIIC Posts: 605	My new IIc came with that sticker. Don't know any significance though. __________________ 116234 \| 116710 \| OMEGA 2551.80 \| Reverso GMT

23 May 2009, 12:56 AM	#3
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	Reckon that they are Code One or Data Matrix 3d barcodes. Give it a google. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

23 May 2009, 01:10 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	No, I have not sen one like that.. Usually they are clear.. They are a small sticker that size, but they are stuck on the larger clear side protective sticker giving the illusion that they are directly on the larger one.. I wonder if they are doing it on a white background so people can see them easier as a sticker to be removed.... ...........or perhaps that one is not genuine......... Here is how I have seen them.... completely clear. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 May 2009, 01:12 AM	#5
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	It's fine. I had a couple of watches that I bought new with these small white stickers __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

23 May 2009, 01:18 AM	#7
Imtiaz Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: De Location: Tokyo Watch: Daytona, Sub, DS, Posts: 1,046	All new (M serial and beyond) Rolexes come with this sticker. This barcode provides a heap of information to the AD. Funny thing with the printing is that it's unstable. Give it a slight rub with your finger and the ink will come off. I took my sticker off and stuck it on to the user manual.

23 May 2009, 05:51 AM	#8
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	this is called the data code matrix..used for inventory contol __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

30 June 2012, 07:49 AM	#10
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	oh no... fake sticker?

30 June 2012, 07:52 AM	#11
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	White background on sticker.. Nothing to worry about, i've seen recently too on a genuine. __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

30 June 2012, 08:17 AM	#12
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Nothing to worry about especially if you know that the watch came from an AD. If it's from a watch that someone is selling at a market stall, then that's something else ...

30 June 2012, 04:12 PM	#14
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	My question wasn t regarding its authencity only the reason why Rolex use two different markings Cheers __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

30 June 2012, 04:18 PM	#15
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	no worries. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

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