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4 October 2019, 12:51 PM | #1 |
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Case back sticker help, please!
I bought a semi vintage watch with case back sticker in place. I want to wear the watch but not smudge off and lose the sticker (skin, heat, sweat etc).
How to preserve the sticker? All guidance appreciate! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
4 October 2019, 01:07 PM | #2 |
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Please take off the sticker. It is not meant to be worn.
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4 October 2019, 01:08 PM | #3 |
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Peel it and free yourself!
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4 October 2019, 01:10 PM | #4 |
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Preserve the sticker by placing another sticker on top....never wear a watch without stickers, the insanity!
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4 October 2019, 01:13 PM | #5 |
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Peel it off and swab the caseback area with disinfectant.
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4 October 2019, 01:32 PM | #6 |
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4 October 2019, 01:48 PM | #7 |
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If you really want to save it, on the original papers is as good a place as any.
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4 October 2019, 06:36 PM | #8 |
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Yes, peel it off and keep it with the trinkets and papers. Gross to keep it on, and doesn't change the value even a cent.
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4 October 2019, 10:39 PM | #9 |
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Take it off, all they do is trap disgusting crud underneath them. Stuff that smells like death.
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4 October 2019, 10:40 PM | #10 |
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werent there reports of people getting rashes and skin infections because of wearing the watch with the sticker or old sticker on the caseback
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4 October 2019, 11:29 PM | #11 |
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What’s the common view on this? I’m torn — case back stickers always feature prominently in adverts by key sellers here (and they’re not removed by sellers If they’re in place) and do indicate low usage and mileage. Not sure I’d pay much more but they indicate a watch that’s been used less. Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
4 October 2019, 11:38 PM | #12 |
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I peeled off every little piece of plastic and stickers and tossed, the only thing I kept was the hang tag, manual and boxes.
Please don’t wear with that sticker on the case back it will get nasty
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5 October 2019, 12:22 AM | #13 |
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I put my case back sticker in this and display it next to my Mickey Mantle rookie card.
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5 October 2019, 02:16 AM | #14 |
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Toss the sticker before you contract a flesh-eating bacteria.
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5 October 2019, 06:17 AM | #15 |
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Very funny , just got a 16200 today - the sticker is so "Purty" hate to peel it
it does lead me to believe the watch was not worn much |
5 October 2019, 07:29 AM | #16 |
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I was intrigued by the "help, please!" in the title, like there was an emergency occurring.
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Peel it and keep it with papers.
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Real vintage case-back stickers are great to have and save. I have one from my 6263 and 16700. They add a little to value, especially if they're part of a full set. But on more modern watches, it's minimal, if any. |
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Go to any watchmaker and ask for sticker protector fluid. You only need a few drops, it will stay in place for another 10 years.
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Will post picks shortly. Thks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Fascinating Mitch. I’ve never heard of this but could be the solution! Is there a brand name? I assume it simply hardens? Any addition info appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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6 October 2019, 01:50 AM | #26 |
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rsc removes stickers at no charge
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They make clear caseback stickers. I have a pack of them. If you want to preserve the sticker on the watch, this is your best bet. Here's an example that has a red line to help you see it.
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Great suggestion. Thanks very much. Where did you buy them? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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