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All10 · 2 February 2022, 07:27 AM

Hi Guys,

I’m looking at purchasing a Rolex Daytona and I found this one that I like.

Out of curiosity what to the side stickers with red stripes on the case of the Rolex mean?

Does it mean the Rolex has been recently serviced? Or that it is unworn brand new?

Thank you for your help in advance I really appreciate it!

Many thanks,
Al

stylinleems · 2 February 2022, 09:45 AM

I think the stickers indicate the watch went for service and was possibly polished (but don't quote me on that).

Brand new unworn watches come with stickers with no stripes on them.

baamvino · 2 February 2022, 09:58 AM

I've never seen that before. It's not from Rolex for sure

Harry-57 · 2 February 2022, 10:06 AM

It's been serviced. I've seen RSC serviced watches for sale with these stripes. The seller will be able to confirm.

JodyHighroller · 2 February 2022, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by baamvino

I've never seen that before. It's not from Rolex for sure

It is, those stickers are from a RSC service.

Had the same ones on my 126655 before the RSC replaced my case.

DaytonaAllDay · 2 February 2022, 10:11 AM

I have only ever seen red on a case back sticker. When my Daytona was purchased new, the sticker edge was green as is normal on any new Rolex watch. When it was serviced and polished, the RSC placed another sticker on the case back that had a red edge on it instead of green. I have never seen these red stripes on any of the other stickers, however.

garbanzo · 2 February 2022, 10:12 AM

My latest purchase had these on when I got it, and the watch was fresh off RSC

Tools · 2 February 2022, 10:24 AM

Peppermint Daytona.

brucethemanlee · 2 February 2022, 10:38 AM

Serviced

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Tim Plains · 2 February 2022, 10:47 AM

Racing stripes.

alphadweller · 2 February 2022, 07:10 PM

Didn't know there were RSC service stickers. Learnt something new.

2loaded · 2 February 2022, 07:19 PM

Barbershop Daytona. Very exclusive

All10 · 2 February 2022, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

It is, those stickers are from a RSC service.

Had the same ones on my 126655 before the RSC replaced my case.

Thanks for letting me know. I think I’m going to go ahead and make an offer on this watch!

padi56 · 2 February 2022, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

It's been serviced. I've seen RSC serviced watches for sale with these stripes. The seller will be able to confirm.

Exactly that and these stickers now command very high prices on the recycle plastic black market.

Henrimontgomery · 2 February 2022, 08:33 PM

It means the watch tastes like mint if you lick it.

rolexpure · 2 February 2022, 09:47 PM

Those stickers are service stickers from RSC they put on after its been in for a service.

1665fan · 2 February 2022, 10:10 PM

Service stickers…… it’s been polished…

karleone · 2 February 2022, 10:37 PM

It has been polished during a service and came back with stickers.

kanderson1965 · 3 February 2022, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Exactly that and these stickers now command very high prices on the recycle plastic black market.

Which are more valuable, the red striped ones or the blue striped ones?

brandrea · 3 February 2022, 12:43 AM

I learned something new today.

Admittedly I’ve never had a Rolex polished, but it wouldn’t have thought they’d put stickers back on the case afterward

1665fan · 3 February 2022, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I learned something new today.

Admittedly I’ve never had a Rolex polished, but it wouldn’t have thought they’d put stickers back on the case afterward

They have been doing the stickers after polish for years…..

brandrea · 3 February 2022, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

They have been doing the stickers after polish for years…..

Interesting. I didn't know.

I've had my Panerai polished and it just came back in a lovely suede pouch. But definitely no stickers.

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padi56 · 3 February 2022, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I learned something new today.

Admittedly I’ve never had a Rolex polished, but it wouldn’t have thought they’d put stickers back on the case afterward

Well Brian just when they are polished in watch production no reason other than protection of case after polishing, same would apply after polishing at normal RSC routine service.

sunnygps · 3 February 2022, 01:03 AM

Multiple Rolex watches serviced/polished at RSC in the US and I have never seen any stickers on my watches upon return. Learn something new everyday.

offrdmania · 3 February 2022, 01:03 AM

It isnt just an RSC that uses these stickers. I have seen independent service centers use these stickers too. There are blue stripes as well

brandrea · 3 February 2022, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well Brian just when they are polished in watch production no reason other than protection of case after polishing, same would apply after polishing at normal RSC routine service.

Makes sense Peter

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T01 · 3 February 2022, 03:48 AM

Never seen those before, however it appears as if others are confident they're from service. I suppose it makes sense to delineate from a new piece.

2 February 2022, 07:27 AM	#1
All10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: London Posts: 2	Rolex Side Stickers with Red Stripe Hi Guys, I’m looking at purchasing a Rolex Daytona and I found this one that I like. Out of curiosity what to the side stickers with red stripes on the case of the Rolex mean? Does it mean the Rolex has been recently serviced? Or that it is unworn brand new? Thank you for your help in advance I really appreciate it! Many thanks, Al Attached Images

2 February 2022, 09:45 AM	#2
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,216	I think the stickers indicate the watch went for service and was possibly polished (but don't quote me on that). Brand new unworn watches come with stickers with no stripes on them. __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

2 February 2022, 10:12 AM	#7
garbanzo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Spain Posts: 832	My latest purchase had these on when I got it, and the watch was fresh off RSC __________________ 116610LN - 216570 Polar - 114300 Red Grape - 326934 White - 116660 Black - 126300 Blue - 116713LN - 116503 Black - 116900 - 126600 - 116618LB - 116689 - 79220R ETA

2 February 2022, 10:24 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Peppermint Daytona. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 February 2022, 01:03 AM	#25
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	It isnt just an RSC that uses these stickers. I have seen independent service centers use these stickers too. There are blue stripes as well __________________ TRF Member 11738

2 February 2022, 09:58 AM	#3
baamvino "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: US Posts: 319	I've never seen that before. It's not from Rolex for sure

2 February 2022, 10:06 AM	#4
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,667	It's been serviced. I've seen RSC serviced watches for sale with these stripes. The seller will be able to confirm.

2 February 2022, 10:11 AM	#6
DaytonaAllDay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Dallas Watch: All Daytonas Posts: 164	I have only ever seen red on a case back sticker. When my Daytona was purchased new, the sticker edge was green as is normal on any new Rolex watch. When it was serviced and polished, the RSC placed another sticker on the case back that had a red edge on it instead of green. I have never seen these red stripes on any of the other stickers, however.

2 February 2022, 10:38 AM	#9
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	Serviced Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2022, 10:47 AM	#10
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,175	Racing stripes.

2 February 2022, 07:10 PM	#11
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	Didn't know there were RSC service stickers. Learnt something new.

2 February 2022, 07:19 PM	#12
2loaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: es watches Posts: 2,107	Barbershop Daytona. Very exclusive

2 February 2022, 08:33 PM	#15
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,301	It means the watch tastes like mint if you lick it.

2 February 2022, 09:47 PM	#16
rolexpure Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: San Fran Posts: 405	Those stickers are service stickers from RSC they put on after its been in for a service.

2 February 2022, 10:10 PM	#17
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	Service stickers…… it’s been polished…

2 February 2022, 10:37 PM	#18
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	It has been polished during a service and came back with stickers.

3 February 2022, 12:43 AM	#20
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,074	I learned something new today. Admittedly I’ve never had a Rolex polished, but it wouldn’t have thought they’d put stickers back on the case afterward

3 February 2022, 01:03 AM	#24
sunnygps 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1,145	Multiple Rolex watches serviced/polished at RSC in the US and I have never seen any stickers on my watches upon return. Learn something new everyday.

3 February 2022, 03:48 AM	#27
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Never seen those before, however it appears as if others are confident they're from service. I suppose it makes sense to delineate from a new piece.

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