Polishing cloth no longer supplied

[Mr DateJust]

I was told by my AD today that with the introduction of the new style boxes (the ones with the folding back panel to keep your warranty card etc) Rolex no longer supply a polishing cloth with each watch. Has anyone else been told/noticed this?

[Speed]

Oh no!!!




;-)

[irish john]

yes i was told the same thing 2 weeks ago when i picked up my 114060

[GMT16710]

That´s correct!

[beshannon]

Never stopped to think about it

[autohorology]

Well what fun is that? Anyone have pointers on revitalizing the cloth since we now have to hang onto them? I use mine religiously.

[Lol-x]

Why the penny pinching Rolex???
You know the presentation of the watches have changed a lot.

[viper9669]

No more polishing cloths for those that get the new boxes. I asked my AD why, they did not have an answer for that. Rolex is a mysterious company....

[77T]

The answer may be a supply chain decision. Rolex likely subcontracts the fabrication of the boxes via a spec sheet and bidding process.

The cloths are not really a box maker's natural core competency. So either the box maker or Rolex would then need to source them and mate the cloths with the box. A lot of wasted effort for something that 98% of owners never use.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by 77T

The answer may be a supply chain decision. Rolex likely subcontracts the fabrication of the boxes via a spec sheet and bidding process.

The cloths are not really a box maker's natural core competency. So either the box maker or Rolex would then need to source them and mate the cloths with the box. A lot of wasted effort for something that 98% of owners never use.

You must be joking many today covert these items more than the watch.You only got to read the thousands of posts on TRF about stickers, boxes,polishing cloths.Or is this the right box, small, med,or large,is this serial box right for this watch the list is growing almost daily, sometimes I wish Rolex would bring back the holograms god forbid..

[77T]

Originally Posted by padi56

You must be joking many today covert these items more than the watch.You only got to read the thousands of posts on TRF about stickers, boxes,polishing cloths.Or is this the right box, small, med,or large,is this serial box right for this watch the list is growing almost daily, sometimes I wish Rolex would bring back the holograms god forbid..

We 2%'ers have some rabid consumers of useless chachki's, don't you think?

[Speed]

There will be a lot of dull Rolex watches out and about.

Does anyone use that cloth?

[Ken B]

I use a cloth that was given to me by my AD. But for the record my 1 month old didn't have a cloth.

[shirtguy]

cam somome post a pic of the cloth?

[perryj]

I called a RSC that I have used in the past for service and they sent me one free ;-)

[Mystro]

Presentation should be a priority at this price point. Rolex needs to improve this. If Panerai can do a pear wood box, Rolex can at least do a cherry presentation box.


The polishing cloth that comes with the Omega PO is outstanding.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

cam somome post a pic of the cloth?

It's not really a polishing cloth.. It's just a little 3 inch by 4 inch square dust cover that's tossed in on top of the watch and isn't really much good for anything ..

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by padi56

... sometimes I wish Rolex would bring back the holograms god forbid..

That was funny!

[perryj]

Originally Posted by Tools

It's not really a polishing cloth.. It's just a little 3 inch by 4 inch square dust cover that's tossed in on top of the watch and isn't really much good for anything ..

I actually use mine daily, I keep it on the nightstand and I rest my watch on it when I take it off at night, that's about all I've found it's good for.

[james1787]

It's a polishing cloth? I always thought it was a small Rolex sized blanket so you can tuck it in at night

[sco]

I think that any micro fiber cloth is a better substitute for the Rolex cloth anyway

[Speed]

There used to be a cream colored cloth with green trim which said " Cellini" - for some reason. Was that also included?? Maybe it was my seller who would include one.

[Keith1]

Originally Posted by sco

I think that any micro fiber cloth is a better substitute for the Rolex cloth anyway

+1. I have never used the Rolex cloth. Bought a large micro fiber cloth off eBay.

[raclaims]

I don't even remember the last Rolex I bought that had a polishing cloth...maybe my 1998 Daytona? I still have it in the trunk of one of my cars LOL!!

[HogwldFLTR]

I'm sure you saved $100 by getting it for free. Nice gesture on part of the AD.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Tools

It's not really a polishing cloth.. It's just a little 3 inch by 4 inch square dust cover that's tossed in on top of the watch and isn't really much good for anything ..

exactly.

think of the trees! would someone think of the trees (or man made materials that could have made more yoga pants)!

[swils8610]

When I picked up my SD4000 it had the new style box and no polishing cloth.

[Eric Chan]

Correct. Did not get one when I purchased my 116610 LV back in July.

[Brandon(phila)]

This is great news for me b/c I have a bunch of them.

Now I can sell on the secondary market.

It will read something like this:

RARE Rolex discontinued polish cloth priced to sell at only $500

[SDDS17]

I have not received one with my last two purchases, DJ II & EXP II. I agree they really do not make the best polishing cloth, not very absorbent or soft. Good for a resting place for our timepieces...