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79 | 78.22% |
| I keep them on for as long as possible |
  
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13 | 12.87% |
| A few days/a week or so |
  
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7 | 6.93% |
| Longer than a few weeks but less than months |
  
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2 | 1.98% |
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8 August 2010, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 1,543
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How long do you leave the plastic stickers on?
I was just wondering how long do you trfers leave the protective stickers on your new watch before taking them off. Usually I last about a week before giving in. Votes and comments please.
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8 August 2010, 07:44 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Mark
Location: UK Nationwide...
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 1,842
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As long as possibl
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8 August 2010, 07:45 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Amsterdam
Watch: GMTIIc/SS Daytona
Posts: 171
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Immediately!
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8 August 2010, 07:48 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Australia
Watch: GS Snowflake
Posts: 314
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Why would you leave them on?????
Would you leave the wrapping on a piece of jewelery????? |
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8 August 2010, 08:03 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Real Name: Adam
Location: Philly ‘burbs
Posts: 5,634
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Immediately!
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8 August 2010, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Real Name: Peter
Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng
Watch: ing you.
Posts: 52,345
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8 August 2010, 08:29 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: 116710 BLNR
Posts: 34,351
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My AD removed them for me before I left the store.
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8 August 2010, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Indonesia
Posts: 167
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I took them out immediately...
A Rolex is to be enjoyed and admired by wearing it as it should... |
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8 August 2010, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Greece
Watch: Omega PO 2200.50
Posts: 43
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Immediately.But i save the stickers , so when i decide to sell the watch i will stick them back and i will write on the title.....''For sale this 6 years old watch with the stickers on''.... I am joking of course but that is my answer to those who are selling 2-5 years old watches and they claim.....''slightly worn ...still has with the stickers on''
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8 August 2010, 08:36 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: WA
Watch: All the Oysters
Posts: 811
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As soon as I've sized the bracelet. I'd never go out in public with a cheezy piece of plastic stuck to any watch I'd deign to wear. Blunt? Yep.
I do enjoy the ritual of removing the plastic from a new purchase--it solidifies the feeling of ownership, which is truly cemented with the first few scratches. Best, Adam |
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8 August 2010, 09:23 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Uk
Watch: Various
Posts: 1,103
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Immediately - they spoil the true beauty of the watch IMO.
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8 August 2010, 09:26 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,251
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I try to take them off as soon as possible, however I am still finding a few on every one of my watches to this day yet.
I purchased my fiirst watch this May, so all of mine are still pretty new. Now when I find a sticker it just reminds me how new they are. Kind of neat actually.
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8 August 2010, 09:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Europe
Posts: 603
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I think some of the above replies assume the question refers to the protective (transparent) stickers whereas some assume it refers to the green plastic Rolex sticker.
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9 August 2010, 03:02 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,906
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Mine are removed before the watch is worn....All of them!!!
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9 August 2010, 03:02 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Bob
Location: U.S.A.
Watch: 1655
Posts: 61,495
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9 August 2010, 03:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: TSW
Location: Le Brassus
Watch: Rolex & AP's
Posts: 27,449
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As soon as i size the bracelet!
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9 August 2010, 03:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Bruce
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 271
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i never had a model new enough for the stickers, but I would remove them immedlately
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9 August 2010, 03:09 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,450
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As soon as I open the box and right before it goes on the wrist!!
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9 August 2010, 03:16 AM
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Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,320
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I peeled them off and stuck them all over my forehead to make myself feel NEW all over again!!
 
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9 August 2010, 03:18 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Real Name: Patrick
Location: Texas
Watch: what I'm wearing
Posts: 5,943
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9 August 2010, 03:22 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Brian
Location: CA dreamin'
Watch: ing the market.
Posts: 5,900
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9 August 2010, 03:22 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Brian
Location: CA dreamin'
Watch: ing the market.
Posts: 5,900
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9 August 2010, 03:22 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Nice, France
Watch: D Sub date 16610
Posts: 929
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Immediately- but I left the hologram sticker on...just removed the last of it after 5 years of daily wear...
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9 August 2010, 03:26 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seattle
Watch: GMTIIc,SD,Mil,Exp1
Posts: 73
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I remove all the clear plastic protective strips immediately except the one on the back. No homage to the old green hologram, its just I like my watches to avoid their self inflicted injuries from the bracelet. I care
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9 August 2010, 04:08 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Usa
Watch: submariner
Posts: 47
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IMMEDIATELY
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9 August 2010, 04:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Brandon
Location: Toronto, ON
Watch: 116234
Posts: 4,141
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What's quicker than immediately lol
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9 August 2010, 04:55 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Richard
Location: Macungie, PA
Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub
Posts: 14,494
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My AD took mine off for me before she sized the bracelet to fit my wrist.
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9 August 2010, 05:19 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: luke standing
Location: england
Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue
Posts: 3,903
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My 6 year old watch still had the stickers on when bought it back in March,it had never been worn.
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9 August 2010, 05:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Joel
Location: Renton, WA
Watch: 16610LV
Posts: 2,990
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Imediately. My bracelet still has the stickers on as I wear my watch on a NATO.
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9 August 2010, 08:38 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Shawn
Location: United States
Watch: SS GMT IIC
Posts: 1,624
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