huggablez 0 Posted January 12, 2018 I can't seem to take blue sticker on the crown of my IWC 7 Days Portugieser V4 by ZF. Any advice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted January 12, 2018 Angle grinder They are a fucking nightmare sometimes, finger nail and time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,740 Posted January 12, 2018 yes they can be tricky little devils Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huggablez 0 Posted January 12, 2018 So far I have tried rubbing it off with my thumb but it keeps tearing. There's still 70% of it remaining and for the life of me I can't get it off. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socom 0 Posted January 12, 2018 You can try to put some gaffa tape to it and peel it off with it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyboy 5 Posted January 12, 2018 Cocktail stick is pretty good for picking it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,776 Posted January 12, 2018 Get a blue marker and draw the 30% back on the crown so it matches. Problem solved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,740 Posted January 12, 2018 6 minutes ago, fatarms said: Get a blue marker and draw the 30% back on the crown so it matches. Problem solved do the full watch case too...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,281 Posted January 12, 2018 Lol, just persevere with your nail. Scratch as hard as you want, you won't damage it; it will flake to bits, but come off in 2 min. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rokerite 2,441 Posted January 12, 2018 Turps on a cotton bud will soften the glue on the back and it should slide off. Not too much though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusk 1 Posted January 12, 2018 Had one on a royal oak before christmas that was a wee shite to remove Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,281 Posted January 12, 2018 Not wanting to thread hijack, but my latest buy is a PF Nautilus. Trying to resize the bracelet lady night..... jeez! It's one of those pin bracelet things. I had to buy the special tool to push the pin out, which was easy enough, but then needed to pull the pull the pin the rest of the way out with pliers! And really, really pull! Like, getting a sweat on type pulling. A couple of pins ended up bent, but I got there in the end. Madness though that it's not held together by threaded screws like Rolex et al. There are a lot of genuine Patek forums moaning about the bracelets too so it's not just an issue with the Rep. Madness! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiZnoGouD 0 Posted January 12, 2018 Eucalyptus oil. And you are supporting our endangered drop bear population Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huggablez 0 Posted January 12, 2018 Thanks for all the advice I will try tonight. I’m glad I’m not the only one having this problem. At one point I was scared to post about this as I thought am I that thick that I can’t even remove a sticker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,281 Posted January 12, 2018 Thinking about it, you have got away without any abuse whatsoever..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huggablez 0 Posted January 12, 2018 That’s very rare indeed. This is my first rep and I am surprised by how good the quality is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,281 Posted January 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, huggablez said: This is my first rep and I am surprised by how good the quality is. You and me both (and everyone else on here).... Be careful, this hobby sucks you in!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,177 Posted January 12, 2018 Let's hope the rest of your watch is as resilient as the sticker on the crown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huggablez 0 Posted January 12, 2018 I collect genuine watches but because of starting my own business recently, my finance is very tight. I can’t afford anymore genuine watches. Feel free to look at my genuine watch collection (and a few family photo) on my Instagram; tommy_ling They are mainly Omega and Rolex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusk 1 Posted January 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, huggablez said: I collect genuine watches but because of starting my own business recently, my finance is very tight. I can’t afford anymore genuine watches. Feel free to look at my genuine watch collection (and a few family photo) on my Instagram; tommy_ling They are mainly Omega and Rolex. Some really big hitting pieces there buddy! Are the APs yours too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huggablez 0 Posted January 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, RussP said: Let's hope the rest of your watch is as resilient as the sticker on the crown I hope so. The movement seem clean and robust. What do you think of the watch I just procured in terms of reliability in the few years to come? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huggablez 0 Posted January 12, 2018 Just now, Dusk said: Some really big hitting pieces there buddy! Are the APs yours too? Yes they are all mine but those pieces are now sold to fund my business. I am left with 1 Patek, 1 Panerai and 2 Rolex, and the rest are Omegas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusk 1 Posted January 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, huggablez said: Yes they are all mine but those pieces are now sold to fund my business. I am left with 1 Patek, 1 Panerai and 2 Rolex, and the rest are Omegas. Congrats on the collection and best of luck with the new venture! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huggablez 0 Posted January 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Dusk said: Congrats on the collection and best of luck with the new venture! Well once my McDonald is opened I can reveal the location and I can then give everyone here a small discount/gift. It’s entering the final stage of agreement so I am hoping in 5 months time it will be up and running. Thank you all for the advice and being kind on my first post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusk 1 Posted January 12, 2018 Best of luck and stay to enjoy our great hobby my friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites