Reply With QuoteGreat find. Congrats, looks like it's been really well cared for.
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Last edited by jambobbyb; 21st May 2019 at 19:00.
Great find. Congrats, looks like it's been really well cared for.
Lovely example. Definitely a keeper!
Congrats, I know next to nothing about Rolex watches but I have noticed on many a pic in the past, that quite a few folk leave on what I assume is the case back sticker (as green as you like) are folk just trying to protect the case back, if so I would have thought this is one of the least likely places to get marked up, other than a boob up on trying to remove the case back.
Most of my watches were used exaples over the years, but I recently bought a couple of new to me pieces, after initially wearing them for a few days to make sure all was well, I remove the stickers (yes I do keep them in the box, sad I know) not sure if it's my imagination but I find them irratstiiratating, they seem to make the watch stick to my wrist, that's enough of my rambling enjoy your new purchase.
Some people think the case back sticker adds value, or proves the watch has been cared for (or never been used to dive). I usually leave them on for some time to prevent scratches from the bracelet when I lay the watch on my nightstand at night.
Look great a really nice watch
Indeed, that's one way the caseback can pick up scratchesOriginally Posted by Skyfire
Hate stickers left on. They're all gungey and grungey, and pick up dirt and hairs and stick to you! I don't wear my clothes with the tags still in, and similarly, I take the stickers off watches, and clean the adhesive residue off.
If you're buying an incredible vintage piece purely to keep in the safe, that's one thing, but for wearing, I prefer to wear them as they were meant to be worn. Those stickers are just to protect them from the try-ons and looky-loos.
I would remove it because I'm not that OCD.Why does this odd thing seem to be only directed towards vintage Rolex,and particularly Subs!.
Whatever floats yer boat I guess,but for me it's all about the watch.......
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Last edited by jambobbyb; 21st May 2019 at 19:00.
Lovely and a sensible price. Would have that myself if I'd seen it.
The 16610 is a true classic in my book. Last sub before they had to go and make the case all huge and blocky for no reason. Nice catch!
Great watch and as said looks like it's been cherished!
Nice story and great watch. As you love it and wear it daily, I'd remove the stickers and enjoy it without any hassle. You're never going to sell it away.
Seems silly to keep the sticker on, especially when the sticker looks well worn (and frankly nasty). A quick light polish and brush will bring the caseback to pristine condition if that's ever an issue.
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That's always what we think for a few weeks until events/bills or whims take over.
well, I like to think positive
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