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nyfida · 26 January 2012, 01:43 PM

Throughout my search for my LV , I came across a few Lv's missing the handtag with the serial number and Lv indication. One of them was an early f serial by the way.
How important is this handtag and would you buy this particular model without one. The reason I'm asking is because I saw a thread once when someone stated how important this is to indicate the Lv model.

Andad · 26 January 2012, 01:45 PM

A missing hangtag is nice to have but not seriously significant in the purchase of an LV IMO.

nyfida · 26 January 2012, 01:53 PM

So through the serial number Rolex knows it was sold an LV model ? This would be ridiculous to depend on a stupid handtag for authenticity. I know the newer serials have it on the plastic warranty cards and this is one of the reasons I prefer the newer.

dddrees · 26 January 2012, 02:00 PM

I'm pretty sure the watch will still work without the handtag.

Not important.

matt4hand · 26 January 2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyfida

So through the serial number Rolex knows it was sold an LV model ? This would be ridiculous to depend on a stupid handtag for authenticity. I know the newer serials have it on the plastic warranty cards and this is one of the reasons I prefer the newer.

I would not buy one without verifying the number.
Yes, rolex can tell from the number. Some un scrupulous sellers have converted y and f series 16610 watches with an lv insert and maxi dial to cheat people. A real hangtag will have lv written on it.
Here is mine for reference so you know what to look for.

Andad · 26 January 2012, 03:33 PM

Great choice BTW.

And any excuse to post a pix.

Mickey® · 26 January 2012, 03:36 PM

I place no importance on hangtag...if the watch is an LV Rolex knows it.

padi56 · 26 January 2012, 06:05 PM

No comment other than now we have myths about how important a bit of plastic is, when will all this hype nonsense stop.

bayerische · 26 January 2012, 06:52 PM

Can it really be that easy to source a maxi dial and green insert? And would it be worth the cost? It's not that the LV's are that much more expensive than the standard sub....

padi56 · 26 January 2012, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

Can it really be that easy to source a maxi dial and green insert? And would it be worth the cost? It's not that the LV's are that much more expensive than the standard sub....

Well if the Internet hype really takes off I would guess there will be several frankenwatch LVs.And complete with hang tags and with todays digital printing well its only the sticker thats got 16610LV on it.

matt4hand · 26 January 2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well if the Internet hype really takes off I would guess there will be several frankenwatch LVs.And complete with hang tags and with todays digital printing well its only the sticker thats got 16610LV on it.

Peter is correct, if there's a buck to be made them the scammers will start faking!

joejitsu · 27 January 2012, 01:54 PM

My AD's just giving me back the red chronometer tag. He said the green tag goes back to Rolex for inventory control. Is this the policy in Canada?

swiss ghost · 27 January 2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joejitsu

My AD's just giving me back the red chronometer tag. He said the green tag goes back to Rolex for inventory control. Is this the policy in Canada?

not with any ADs ive dealt with. i always get the green tag.

Rolexpilot · 27 January 2012, 02:41 PM

Ben Bridge insisted on keeping the hang tag on my Daytona.

Mickey® · 27 January 2012, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joejitsu

My AD's just giving me back the red chronometer tag. He said the green tag goes back to Rolex for inventory control. Is this the policy in Canada?

Never ever heard of this...until now.

nyfida · 27 January 2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexpilot

Ben Bridge insisted on keeping the hang tag on my Daytona.

Why would they keep it ? Didn't you pay for it ?

Lion · 28 January 2012, 04:56 AM

If the LV hang tag did not come with the watch it would not be a deal breaker for me as you wear the watch not the tag. Btw you know it's an authentic Sub LV and so does Rolex and that's all that matters!!!

nyfida · 28 January 2012, 06:03 AM

Thanks question answered. As long as Rolex knows it left the assembly line as an LV that's all I need to know.

BTW I bought a Z serial with papers and stupid little hand tag yesterday. Great watch.

roach7 · 28 January 2012, 06:30 AM

I bought a full set LV and the originally owner said the AD wouldn't let him have the green hang tag...

Puffy · 28 January 2012, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

Can it really be that easy to source a maxi dial and green insert? And would it be worth the cost? It's not that the LV's are that much more expensive than the standard sub....

i could probably get hold of both in a few weeks! it's that easy

Tools · 28 January 2012, 08:02 AM

The hangtag with the barcode is an inventory tool.. nothing more..

Yes, some dealers do keep it for when they do their inventory of items sold; others scan the barcode and give it to you..

However, if you are counting on an easily made bit of paper stuck to a green plastic tag as some sort of verification, or importance, then you are in for a potential rude awakening..

26 January 2012, 01:43 PM	#1
nyfida "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 538	Sub LV 16610 missing hand tag Throughout my search for my LV , I came across a few Lv's missing the handtag with the serial number and Lv indication. One of them was an early f serial by the way. How important is this handtag and would you buy this particular model without one. The reason I'm asking is because I saw a thread once when someone stated how important this is to indicate the Lv model.

26 January 2012, 01:45 PM	#2
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,791	A missing hangtag is nice to have but not seriously significant in the purchase of an LV IMO. __________________ E

26 January 2012, 02:00 PM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	I'm pretty sure the watch will still work without the handtag. Not important. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 January 2012, 06:05 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,232	No comment other than now we have myths about how important a bit of plastic is, when will all this hype nonsense stop. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

26 January 2012, 06:52 PM	#9
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Can it really be that easy to source a maxi dial and green insert? And would it be worth the cost? It's not that the LV's are that much more expensive than the standard sub.... __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

26 January 2012, 01:53 PM	#3
nyfida "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 538	So through the serial number Rolex knows it was sold an LV model ? This would be ridiculous to depend on a stupid handtag for authenticity. I know the newer serials have it on the plastic warranty cards and this is one of the reasons I prefer the newer.

26 January 2012, 03:36 PM	#7
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I place no importance on hangtag...if the watch is an LV Rolex knows it.

27 January 2012, 01:54 PM	#12
joejitsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Joel Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: that gOLD Diddy Posts: 483	My AD's just giving me back the red chronometer tag. He said the green tag goes back to Rolex for inventory control. Is this the policy in Canada?

27 January 2012, 02:41 PM	#14
Rolexpilot Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 157	Ben Bridge insisted on keeping the hang tag on my Daytona.

28 January 2012, 04:56 AM	#17
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	If the LV hang tag did not come with the watch it would not be a deal breaker for me as you wear the watch not the tag. Btw you know it's an authentic Sub LV and so does Rolex and that's all that matters!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

28 January 2012, 06:03 AM	#18
nyfida "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 538	Thanks question answered. As long as Rolex knows it left the assembly line as an LV that's all I need to know. BTW I bought a Z serial with papers and stupid little hand tag yesterday. Great watch.

28 January 2012, 06:30 AM	#19
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	I bought a full set LV and the originally owner said the AD wouldn't let him have the green hang tag...

28 January 2012, 08:02 AM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	The hangtag with the barcode is an inventory tool.. nothing more.. Yes, some dealers do keep it for when they do their inventory of items sold; others scan the barcode and give it to you.. However, if you are counting on an easily made bit of paper stuck to a green plastic tag as some sort of verification, or importance, then you are in for a potential rude awakening.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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