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timy · 23 October 2019, 07:00 AM

Have stickers on a watch always been a big deal? I don't remember it being so. Would you buy a watch from an AD that had been de-stickered before you saw it?

When did they even start putting stickers on?

Are stickers replaceable?

When I bought my Tudor GMT, the lovely lady destickered the piece, filled my name in on the warranty card, and sized the strap. What would have happened had my card failed to authorize for any reason?

Nikrnic · 23 October 2019, 11:54 AM

That's never been a big deal for me. The only time I could think of it being beneficial is if your buying a supposedly brand new watch from a grey dealer, that would be some proof of it being unworn.

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Laszlo · 23 October 2019, 12:42 PM

I personally find them annoying to remove.

othertbone · 23 October 2019, 12:47 PM

Last watch I purchased from a boutique, an AP RO, I took the stickers off. It's just fun when you buy a new watch.

steadywaters · 23 October 2019, 12:47 PM

Not a big deal.

I'm still discovering stickers that are on the clasp.

gt0279a · 23 October 2019, 01:37 PM

Taking the stickers off is a nice part of buying new IMO.

Unfortunately, there are rumors grey dealers are re-stickering pieces to command a premium.

037 · 23 October 2019, 01:38 PM

I keep the stickers and throw the watch away.

kieselguhr · 23 October 2019, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

I personally find them annoying to remove.

Same

akilis · 23 October 2019, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timy

Have stickers on a watch always been a big deal? I don't remember it being so. Would you buy a watch from an AD that had been de-stickered before you saw it?

When did they even start putting stickers on?

Are stickers replaceable?

When I bought my Tudor GMT, the lovely lady destickered the piece, filled my name in on the warranty card, and sized the strap. What would have happened had my card failed to authorize for any reason?

I do not think it matters...

rallyx · 23 October 2019, 02:16 PM

I paid 12 grand for the stickers and the watch came free.

brucethemanlee · 23 October 2019, 02:27 PM

I have my AD remove the stickers before I leave. I can’t be bothered to find and remove them

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Token74 · 23 October 2019, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

I personally find them annoying to remove.

This!

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fastrhino · 23 October 2019, 03:50 PM

I find it interesting the additional premium dealers ask for a watch with stickers, can be another 5-10% on the price especially discontinued models.

Nairn1980 · 23 October 2019, 04:03 PM

They matter the most to flippers

BisonHead · 23 October 2019, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 037

I keep the stickers and throw the watch away.

This. Best post

Kliminator · 23 October 2019, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timy

Have stickers on a watch always been a big deal? I don't remember it being so. Would you buy a watch from an AD that had been de-stickered before you saw it?

When did they even start putting stickers on?
Are stickers replaceable?

Have stickers on a watch always been a big deal? I don't remember it being so. Would you buy a watch from an AD that had been de-stickered before you saw it? If it's a new watch - I'd prefer to have stickers

When did they even start putting stickers on? Haven't they always had stickers?

Are stickers replaceable? What...? Why?

mountainjogger · 23 October 2019, 09:24 PM

Lets not.

R G · 23 October 2019, 09:31 PM

It's important that I see stickers on the watch at the AD before I buy it. I don't care who removes them, but it matters that they are on there in the first place.

SydR · 23 October 2019, 09:46 PM

Thinking back the SA brought out my Sub, stickered, for me to see. She then went off to resize bracelet and was pulling off the last of them as she came back for me to check the fit.

The stickers weren’t a big thing for me and I’m glad someone else did the job of removing them.

beshannon · 23 October 2019, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timy

So, let's talk about stickers!

Some of us would rather talk about watches but go on

Gold Crown · 23 October 2019, 10:27 PM

My AD usually removes all the stickers after the final fitting.

mobster600 · 23 October 2019, 10:30 PM

It depends on the watch. If it was a Sub or GMT....a workhorse, i would care less. But if I was buying a PM that would be worn occasionally, then I would prefer them on.

strafer_kid · 23 October 2019, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BisonHead

This. Best post

Totally!

Greg 59 · 23 October 2019, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R G

It's important that I see stickers on the watch at the AD before I buy it. I don't care who removes them, but it matters that they are on there in the first place.

I agree. Otherwise whose to say that it's not a watch that's been returned by a disgruntled customer. I think for the amount we are paying, we should expect something that's exactly as it came from the factory.

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Tricolore66 · 23 October 2019, 11:34 PM

Do you really think that watches can’t be polished and stickers replaced?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

That's never been a big deal for me. The only time I could think of it being beneficial is if your buying a supposedly brand new watch from a grey dealer, that would be some proof of it being unworn.

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Syed117 · 23 October 2019, 11:38 PM

There is nothing tackier than people sharing wrist shots of watches with stickers still on them.

If you're at the AD and sharing a quick picture, sure. If you're proudly wearing a watch with the stickers still on it. Gross for so many reasons.

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Some of us would rather talk about watches but go on

Seriously.

padi56 · 23 October 2019, 11:41 PM

Once watch has been sold the only place for all stickers is the waste bin.

RidingDonkeys · 24 October 2019, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syed117

There is nothing tackier than people sharing wrist shots of watches with stickers still on them.

If you're at the AD and sharing a quick picture, sure. If you're proudly wearing a watch with the stickers still on it. Gross for so many reasons.

Seriously.

I feel the same way about people who do this with hats. Just take the sticker off!

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Nikrnic · 24 October 2019, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tricolore66

Do you really think that watches can’t be polished and stickers replaced?

Around clasp might a hard one but you are absolutely right, they sure can.

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ALF61 · 24 October 2019, 02:45 AM

For someone who is looking to keep a watch as a shelf queen for some future value it is unquestionably of utmost importance. They know that the watch commands a premium with full stickers on. It is shown in the grey dealers, they will also offer better money when buying fully stickered. So stickers are money no doubt, despite contrary opinion. Even if you are looking to wear the watch you would be assured that the watch has never been worn or tampered with if it has the stickers in it.

23 October 2019, 07:00 AM	#1
timy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK Watch: Tudor BB GMT Posts: 33	So, let's talk about stickers! Have stickers on a watch always been a big deal? I don't remember it being so. Would you buy a watch from an AD that had been de-stickered before you saw it? When did they even start putting stickers on? Are stickers replaceable? When I bought my Tudor GMT, the lovely lady destickered the piece, filled my name in on the warranty card, and sized the strap. What would have happened had my card failed to authorize for any reason?

23 October 2019, 12:42 PM	#3
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,857	I personally find them annoying to remove. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

23 October 2019, 01:37 PM	#6
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 569	Taking the stickers off is a nice part of buying new IMO. Unfortunately, there are rumors grey dealers are re-stickering pieces to command a premium. __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

23 October 2019, 02:16 PM	#10
rallyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Hans Gruber Location: Nakatomi Plaza Watch: Holly's Lady DJ Posts: 315	I paid 12 grand for the stickers and the watch came free. __________________ What if Holly had on an Oysterflex?

23 October 2019, 09:24 PM	#17
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,672	Lets not. __________________ The King of Cool.

23 October 2019, 11:54 AM	#2
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	That's never been a big deal for me. The only time I could think of it being beneficial is if your buying a supposedly brand new watch from a grey dealer, that would be some proof of it being unworn. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

23 October 2019, 12:47 PM	#4
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	Last watch I purchased from a boutique, an AP RO, I took the stickers off. It's just fun when you buy a new watch.

23 October 2019, 12:47 PM	#5
steadywaters "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 140	Not a big deal. I'm still discovering stickers that are on the clasp.

23 October 2019, 01:38 PM	#7
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	I keep the stickers and throw the watch away.

23 October 2019, 02:27 PM	#11
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,491	I have my AD remove the stickers before I leave. I can’t be bothered to find and remove them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 October 2019, 03:50 PM	#13
fastrhino "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: perth Posts: 42	I find it interesting the additional premium dealers ask for a watch with stickers, can be another 5-10% on the price especially discontinued models.

23 October 2019, 04:03 PM	#14
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	They matter the most to flippers

23 October 2019, 09:31 PM	#18
R G Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,659	It's important that I see stickers on the watch at the AD before I buy it. I don't care who removes them, but it matters that they are on there in the first place.

23 October 2019, 09:46 PM	#19
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Thinking back the SA brought out my Sub, stickered, for me to see. She then went off to resize bracelet and was pulling off the last of them as she came back for me to check the fit. The stickers weren’t a big thing for me and I’m glad someone else did the job of removing them.

23 October 2019, 10:27 PM	#21
Gold Crown Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Chicago Area Watch: 6265 18K Daytona Posts: 928	My AD usually removes all the stickers after the final fitting.

23 October 2019, 10:30 PM	#22
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,477	It depends on the watch. If it was a Sub or GMT....a workhorse, i would care less. But if I was buying a PM that would be worn occasionally, then I would prefer them on.

23 October 2019, 11:41 PM	#27
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,269	Once watch has been sold the only place for all stickers is the waste bin. __________________ 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

24 October 2019, 02:45 AM	#30
ALF61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Middle America Posts: 1,085	For someone who is looking to keep a watch as a shelf queen for some future value it is unquestionably of utmost importance. They know that the watch commands a premium with full stickers on. It is shown in the grey dealers, they will also offer better money when buying fully stickered. So stickers are money no doubt, despite contrary opinion. Even if you are looking to wear the watch you would be assured that the watch has never been worn or tampered with if it has the stickers in it.

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