Hang Tags

[Pool-Dweller]

Hello everyone,
I have a question about hang tags. I recently purchased a 2021 NOS fully stickerd Sea Dweller 126603 from DavidSW and it only came with the green hangtag. I wanted to know if the white tags are specific to each individual watch/serial number or just the model number? Is it possible to buy a white tag from another sea dweller? Im also looking for the bezel protector for that model as i would love to have the true complete set. Hope to hear back someone. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[hutch300]

The white tag would be serialized and you cannot replace it. I think with time you will forget about things you'll never use.

[JacksonRain]

No white tag has serial number, specific to that example....so you can't ever get the one that belongs to that watch... Some parts of the world like Asia and a lot of parts of Europe, the authorized dealer does not provide the white hand tag, some dealers in the US don't either. Some oh David's watches have them, some of them don't.

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[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by hutch300

The white tag would be serialized and you cannot replace it. I think with time you will forget about things you'll never use.

I doubt that he will forget that, just like you won't forget that he paid extra to have a fully stickered one, just like he'll remember that he has the warranty card.

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[hutch300]

Maybe he plans to wear it. I also think if someone is looking for this after purchase they probably are fine without it.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Some would argue that you do have the complete set, OP.

Just wear your watch and enjoy it.

Welcome to the forum.

[Harry-57]

The white tag is not important, the green tag is. ADs are not required to include the white tag or the bezel protector with the watch, some watches have them included and some don't.

If the seller stated that the white tag and bezel protector were included in the purchase price you have the option of a refund.

[TeddyBallGame]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

The white tag is not important, the green tag is. ADs are not required to include the white tag or the bezel protector with the watch, some watches have them included and some don't.

If the seller stated that the white tag and bezel protector were included in the purchase price you have the option of a refund.

While a little off topic from the OP’s question… I would disagree and say the white tag is important. More so than the generic green tag that can be bought on the forums or auction sites. Especially if you have a watch that’s available with multiple dial options. The white tag is one of the limited ways that a buyer can verify the exact dial the watch came with from Rolex. For example, say you’re interested in a YG Daytona with the green JM dial. The white tag, to my knowledge, is the only way you could verify if the watch came from Rolex with the green dial or if someone added it afterwards just to increase the price of the watch.

In the OPs case, that wouldn’t make a big difference because his Sea Dweller only has one dial option, but the white tag does have the serial number which makes it unique to his watch.

Enjoy your watch in good health OP!

[kopi-c]

Originally Posted by Pool-Dweller

Hello everyone,
I have a question about hang tags. I recently purchased a 2021 NOS fully stickerd Sea Dweller 126603 from DavidSW and it only came with the green hangtag. I wanted to know if the white tags are specific to each individual watch/serial number or just the model number? Is it possible to buy a white tag from another sea dweller? Im also looking for the bezel protector for that model as i would love to have the true complete set. Hope to hear back someone. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

The white hang tag, has the reference with dial configuration & the serial number of that watch.

[acorn]

Originally Posted by TeddyBallGame

While a little off topic from the OP’s question… I would disagree and say the white tag is important. More so than the generic green tag that can be bought on the forums or auction sites. Especially if you have a watch that’s available with multiple dial options. The white tag is one of the limited ways that a buyer can verify the exact dial the watch came with from Rolex. For example, say you’re interested in a YG Daytona with the green JM dial. The white tag, to my knowledge, is the only way you could verify if the watch came from Rolex with the green dial or if someone added it afterwards just to increase the price of the watch.

In the OPs case, that wouldn’t make a big difference because his Sea Dweller only has one dial option, but the white tag does have the serial number which makes it unique to his watch.

Enjoy your watch in good health OP!

That’s a genius scam, devaluing one watch to make another watch more valuable. Only way that switch would work is with a fake dial.

This hang tag question was just asked in a recent thread so OP go check it out.

There is no value in that tag, just hot air about potential scams that make no sense after the slightest scrutiny.

A fake dialed watch is just that, the tag is a piece of plastic with a printed sticker that would be easier to fake than a Rolex dial.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Pool-Dweller

Hello everyone,
I have a question about hang tags. I recently purchased a 2021 NOS fully stickerd Sea Dweller 126603 from DavidSW and it only came with the green hangtag. I wanted to know if the white tags are specific to each individual watch/serial number or just the model number? Is it possible to buy a white tag from another sea dweller? Im also looking for the bezel protector for that model as i would love to have the true complete set. Hope to hear back someone. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

The most important bit is the watch and not bits of plastic,just wear and enjoy your new watch for the next 30 odd years in good health, now thats far more important.Plus the fact these bits of plastic like the white tag is far easier than the watch.

[Callmepeshy]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

I doubt that he will forget that, just like you won't forget that he paid extra to have a fully stickered one, just like he'll remember that he has the warranty card.

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Don’t think that’s the same; the warranty card has a use, and the stickered watch is important to some buyers… the hangtag is a piece of plastic with your serial number on. Having it or not makes zero difference.

If you’ve got the watch and warranty card, you’ve got everything you need OP.

[joli160]

Most if not all AD’s in the EU will not give you the white hang tag anyway.
Without the white tag it is still a complete set imo.

[Andad]

I like the idea of having the white tag in the box along with all the other inclusions.

It came with the watch.

[BriansRolex]

I only buy if it has both hang tags so it's truly complete so yes people do care about it

[padi56]

Originally Posted by BriansRolex

I only buy if it has both hang tags so it's truly complete so yes people do care about it

Look a plain and simple fact Rolex USA is a separate company from the rest of the world, and in many other countries the white tag is not always given as its mainly a AD inventory item.

[APPRF]

White tag mostly not important unless you are buying a special dial that can be replaced by scammers. Even a white tag can be faked, but it's just something additional on the checklist.

[Nav01L]

With all die respect to the OP and what his watch undoubtedly means to him, it’s still just that, a watch. It may stand for a particular achievement but it is not, in and of itself, that achievement. I would caution against elevating these things on too high a pedestal and obsessing over what paraphernalia one has sitting in the box somewhere down in the cellar. The watch is absolutely worthless if it isn’t used for its purpose and worn to tell the time. And if it’s worn properly, no hang tag matters, not even the green one.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by APPRF

White tag mostly not important unless you are buying a special dial that can be replaced by scammers. Even a white tag can be faked, but it's just something additional on the checklist.

Do you think the scammers would go through the trouble of replacing a dial and then pass on the much easier task of making a fake hang tag? You can probably order those things on Alibaba and print whatever you want onto them.

[GanymedeWA]

White tag has additional information to identify bracelet and dial colour, important especially for models that have dial and bracelet variations. This is to ensure you didn't get a Frankenstein watch swapped out with genuine parts or worse an aftermarket dial and/or bracelet.

[4 Aussies]

Originally Posted by BriansRolex

I only buy if it has both hang tags so it's truly complete so yes people do care about it

Yes!

Originally Posted by Andad

I like the idea of having the white tag in the box along with all the other inclusions.It came with the watch.

Yes!
My money my choice!

[Marcjvr]

Not important even in the slightest.

But if you still insist then buy one on EBay they sell them in droves on there

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

Not important even in the slightest.

But if you still insist then buy one on EBay they sell them in droves on there

What will they think of selling next? What are these going for?

[dnd2984]

My AD keeps white tags. Also Congrats! David SW is amazing!

[RCorsa]

This happened to me when I wa looking to buy a discontinued Daytona pM
Reference. No white hang tag and when my reseller inspected it he said there was dust inside on the dial and he suspected it had been dial swapped to increase the price so he sent it back. That’s why folks say “buy the seller”. I’m David SW would inspect watches very well based on their excellent reputation so I would be less worried.

[moofur]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

Not important even in the slightest.

But if you still insist then buy one on EBay they sell them in droves on there

The serial number wouldn’t match so it’s rather pointless.

A lot of people will say it doesn’t matter but the reality is that it does matter to some people if they’re looking for a “full set” especially for older stock since it’s only recently that ADs have started to withhold them. That means in your case a lot of buyers would expect to get it.

[rufio0811]

Originally Posted by moofur

The serial number wouldn’t match so it’s rather pointless.

A lot of people will say it doesn’t matter but the reality is that it does matter to some people if they’re looking for a “full set” especially for older stock since it’s only recently that ADs have started to withhold them. That means in your case a lot of buyers would expect to get it.

If you're selling a Rolex with B&P, Green Tag and a potential buyer won't buy it because it's missing the white hang tag and bezel protector, you're saving yourself the headache.

[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by Callmepeshy

Don’t think that’s the same; the warranty card has a use, and the stickered watch is important to some buyers… the hangtag is a piece of plastic with your serial number on. Having it or not makes zero difference.



If you’ve got the watch and warranty card, you’ve got everything you need OP.

No one said they are the same thing. You told him he will forget that he doesn't have it. I disagreed and I said that he is going to remember that he does not have the white hand tag. His birthday is not a warranty card, but he's not going to forget his birthday either. He won't forget that he has the Outer box to his Rolex box either.

Also, you don't remember things only because they have use. He's not going to forget that he didn't get a white serial hand tag. He's not going to forget those stickers - remember you didn't mention the stickers in your reply to me, but he mentioned that he has a fully stickered, and I assure you he paid a premium to have a fully stickered watch.

You're done on this one.

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[worldofoyster]

it's been discussed many times.

the white tag is very important and contains a serial number of that particular watch, it cannot be replaced. therefore, it's not a full set without the white tag.

it's true that some dealers won't provide this to you, but it's not a full set if that was not given to you at sale.

[springer]

Originally Posted by Pool-Dweller

Hello everyone,
I have a question about hang tags. I recently purchased a 2021 NOS fully stickerd Sea Dweller 126603 from DavidSW and it only came with the green hangtag. I wanted to know if the white tags are specific to each individual watch/serial number or just the model number? Is it possible to buy a white tag from another sea dweller? Im also looking for the bezel protector for that model as i would love to have the true complete set. Hope to hear back someone. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I've looked at many of the watches at the DavidSW web page before and I have noticed that many do not have the white hang tag which contains the serial number/bracelet style/dial type. These white hang tags are unique to each watch based on the data placed on the tag by Rolex.

I've been buying Rolex for a couple of decades now and not once have I ever noticed any difference in price because the green or white serialized hang tag was missing. It is nice to have this tag to complete the full set," but not having this tag means little to nothing for most collectors.