How does the whitetag authenticate dial?

[igbgotiz]

I hear the little white tag that comes with Rolex can be used to authenticate the dial is original.

How can it be done? The little white tag only shows model number and serial number of the watch, there's nothing about the dial.


Answer:

The white tag displays:
1. watch serial
2. watch model
3. watch dial number

Thus, a genuine white tag, can confirm for a particular watch, which dial it originally came with by checking the watch serial and watch dial serial on the white tag.
Faking a white tag is not in the scope of this discussion because if we are talking about fakes, then all bets are off, anything can be faked.

[Tools]

It doesn't, it is an inventory tag and generally only has the model number, serial, and a bar code for the Dealer.

The sticker on it can be printed up on any printer by any less than honest seller.

[HMHM]

If you go to the Rolex website and search for both SS Daytona, click on the full URL.
Look at the full URL carefully.

For the White 126500, the ending will be 126500-0001.
For the Black 126500, the ending will be 126500-0002.

The white tag should display 126500-0001 for a genuine white dial that left the factory that way. And the black dial should have a white hang tag that states 126500-0002.

Though everything can be faked nowadays, so be careful and do your due diligence when buying.

[mrlube1151001]

I have bought few rolexes from A.D. They don’t give me the hang tags.when asked they said they are not supposed to give hang tags with watches.Is than true

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by mrlube1151001

I have bought few rolexes from A.D. They don’t give me the hang tags.when asked they said they are not supposed to give hang tags with watches.Is than true

I was given the white hang tag.

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[noshake]

The white tag serial number should match the serial number engraved on the rehaut of the watch. No identifying markers for the dial itself. The dials are swapped out sometimes during services.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by noshake

The white tag serial number should match the serial number engraved on the rehaut of the watch. No identifying markers for the dial itself. The dials are swapped out sometimes during services.

The white tag on my OP 36 has the model number 126000-001. The 001 denotes that it has the silver dial. The serial number is a different number entirely. Model number is first number on tag, then a bar code, and the serial number is beneath the code, and, of course, does match the number, at the bottom portion of the rehaut.

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[hojlund]

Originally Posted by Tools

It doesn't, it is an inventory tag and generally only has the model number, serial, and a bar code for the Dealer.

The sticker on it can be printed up on any printer by any less than honest seller.

OP specifically talking about an authentic white tag, not a fake one.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Tools

It doesn't, it is an inventory tag and generally only has the model number, serial, and a bar code for the Dealer.

The sticker on it can be printed up on any printer by any less than honest seller.

Exactly that.

[Calatrava r]

It is an inventory tag which, now, many ADs do not give to the customers but throw away. As said, it is probably the easiest thing to make should someone want one to sell a used watch.

[worldofoyster]

the white tag is important. it's not a complete set without the white tag

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by worldofoyster

the white tag is important. it's not a complete set without the white tag

Agreed, and, to be clear, the white hang tag is plastic, and there is no sticker on it. All pertinent info is printed directly on the plastic, including the dial color code, if applicable, and even the size box your watch should have come in. Mine both have M, for medium.

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[moofur]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Agreed, and, to be clear, the white hang tag is plastic, and there is no sticker on it. All pertinent info is printed directly on the plastic, including the dial color code, if applicable.

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+1

It's also a special type of raised print, so yes you can still forge it but it's not a simple sticker.

[Osmin]

Originally Posted by worldofoyster

the white tag is important. it's not a complete set without the white tag

The ADs are not supposed to give this out anymore!

[joli160]

Most AD’s don’t give it anymore

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by joli160

Most AD’s don’t give it anymore

Do you know when that policy changed?

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[SunkenSub]

UK ADs will always provide the white hang tag. I understand some countries don’t follow that though

[Jerrocop]

Not giving them out anymore might be something that is happening in some European countries. I spoke with a salesperson at Arije in Paris about this exact topic a few weeks ago. He confirmed that "they" are no longer allowed to give the white tag to the customer . . . the exact reason being due to "regulations". In the USA I would expect that you can still get the tag at the point of sale from the AD as I was able to earlier this year.

[EEpro]

I won't buy a watch without one. As stupid as that may seem. If I'm paying a dial premium I want the tag to match the dial.

The dash number after the model number is the dial configuration.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by EEpro

I won't buy a watch without one. As stupid as that may seem. If I'm paying a dial premium I want the tag to match the dial.

The dash number after the model number is the dial configuration.

Yes, we’ve established that fact. So, why would Rolex tell ADs to stop giving them out ,with initial purchase? I have both of mine, and both were purchased this past Summer.

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[EEpro]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Yes, we’ve established that fact. So, why would Rolex tell ADs to stop giving them out ,with initial purchase? I have both of mine, and both were purchased this past Summer.

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I doubt they did. I bought a LV sub and a steel Daytona this year at the AD and both came with white tags.

Some ADs are trying to be disruptive to flipping is my guess. Started with stickers. Then bezel protectors and coffins etc.

[GoldenSub]

Originally Posted by EEpro

I won't buy a watch without one. As stupid as that may seem. If I'm paying a dial premium I want the tag to match the dial.

The dash number after the model number is the dial configuration.

Exactly. I got the white tag when I bought my 126519. The white tag has the numbers 126519-0004. The first being the model number and the last 4 digits confirming the dial which in my case is a black diamond dial.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Do you know when that policy changed?

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I experienced that some two years ago buying a DJ for the Mrs.
Reading the posts it looks like each AD or country has its own policy

[Harry-57]

The white tag is not important, the AD doesn't need to include it. It's an inventory item. The green tag and the card are important, a new watch should not be bought without them, although I've heard of cards going missing. Anyone who will not buy a new or used Rolex without the white tag should have plenty of other white tagged specimens to choose from, and the rest of us will move one place further up.

[Montebello]

In Europe, AD’s don’t give white tags anymore. It is unnecessary to authenticate the dial because the dial number is included in the invoice, and also the description of the dial as we find in Rolex website/catalogue is written on the invoice. Additionally there’s a sticker with model number and dial nimber that is attached to the guarantee card.

[hojlund]

Originally Posted by Montebello

In Europe, AD’s don’t give white tags anymore. It is unnecessary to authenticate the dial because the dial number is included in the invoice, and also the description of the dial as we find in Rolex website/catalogue is written on the invoice. Additionally there’s a sticker with model number and dial nimber that is attached to the guarantee card.

‘’there is a sticker with model number and dial nimber that is attached to the guarantee card‘’ ？？ haven't seen that before!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

The white tag is not important, the AD doesn't need to include it. It's an inventory item. The green tag and the card are important, a new watch should not be bought without them, although I've heard of cards going missing. Anyone who will not buy a new or used Rolex without the white tag should have plenty of other white tagged specimens to choose from, and the rest of us will move one place further up.

Have to agree with you Harry but today bits of plastic are deemed far more important than the actual watch, and bits of plastic far easier to fake than the watches.

[wm82]

White tag should always be included with purchase, some ADs are misinformed. Definitely dont buy a watch without it if you want to maximise value and collectability.
It denotes both dial and bracelet variation, through the 4 digits after model number.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

The white tag is not important, the AD doesn't need to include it. It's an inventory item. The green tag and the card are important, a new watch should not be bought without them, although I've heard of cards going missing. Anyone who will not buy a new or used Rolex without the white tag should have plenty of other white tagged specimens to choose from, and the rest of us will move one place further up.

Green tag? Do you mean the round hologram thing? Why is that important? Of course I have mine, but always thought they were more an included souvenir, than an important part of the kit.

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[maxGMT]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Green tag? Do you mean the round hologram thing? Why is that important? Of course I have mine, but always thought they were more an included souvenir, than an important part of the kit.

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The green seal hang tag is the official mark that your watch has been certified as a chronometer. Far more important than the white inventory tag.