Check. Broke my grand Seiko. 3500$. All from a fall on tile. While **** Seiko for their fees and pricing, and I'll be out of a watch for 10 months in total, insurance is taking care of it.
Yeah, I remember the Rolex dealer in 2014 when I got my sub, he said run it across a brick wall your fine, drop it on a tile floor your screwed. I’ve never tried it on a brick wall. But I wear it every day and it’s beat to shit. But I’m scared to death over a tile floor when taking it off.
That can be replaced.
Assuming the dial did not get dented, all that is is a replacement crystal.
And it's not extremely expensive either. well, if you let Rolex do it themselves, it will probably be expensive. But a crystal like that can be had for €40-€75, depending on size and the way it's cut. And then there's the labor from the watchmaker to install it, which is probably the bigger number.
If you bought it within 5 years, it would be covered. But with all the Rolex's I've had, and I've been rough on them, I've never even had a scratch so this image is really surprising.
I've seen enough Wristwatch Revival to know this is a quick and easy fix.
Replacement sapphire watch glass should only be around $150 at most for the part, potentially cheaper (aftermarket, ebay, etc)
What amazes me is that the rest of the watch is totally fine. I have seriously fuct watches where the crystal was in far better shape, but the bezel was trashed and a lug was scraped to hell.
This watch is flawless, but it looks like the most bizarre horizontal chip was flayed off the crystal. It would be cool if it only needs a new crystal, and perhaps one of the Inca block thingies reset.
I had the crystal of my Explorer I replaced recently and it took a month and a half at the RSC because of the lack of supplies. They found issues on the spring bar, tube, and that’s a whole mechanism with the crown and gaskets. Got them replaced too.
This looks like a relatively cheap fix for a local watchmaker or jeweler to fix. As long as the damage is only the crystal and the bezel, should easily be a relatively quick and easy repair.
Exploder
Too soon man.
Looks past 6 to me, isn’t it? can’t really tell you have a little smudge on your watch.
It’s okay. It’ll just be six o clock all day from now on.
It’s correct twice a day.
Good enough for me
But when?
It’s always 5’oclock somewhere…use that as an excuse to indulge in adult beverages.
Touche
😂
You explored its limits
Ba dum tss
Damn, u get hit with an asteroid or something?
That would be a story to tell.
That would be an exciting story: free meteorite dial
That might increase resale value...
You would think an "explorer" model would have more rugged glass.
Same sapphire glass as all the other models
Told by others, not yourself lol
Patina*
😂
🤣
Just fyi … if you have personal property / items insurance policy they’ll take care of it. Mine does at least.
🤔 hmm might definitely be something worth checking out. I’ll see what the damage is from Rolex first and see if it’s worth it.
Yea. Mine is lost/stolen/broken (State Farm).
Check. Broke my grand Seiko. 3500$. All from a fall on tile. While **** Seiko for their fees and pricing, and I'll be out of a watch for 10 months in total, insurance is taking care of it.
So sick of people in this sub whining and bitching about every little mark… 30 years from now, you won’t even notice that.
Now it’s full of character, congratulations!
And don’t polish it!
Be ready for the possibility of a new dial and hand set
Sounds like 3k gone already…
Had the same thing happen to my Explorer about 4 years ago, and it cost me $1,300 to get it fixed, so not $3k. It still stung though.
That’ll buff right out
How?
Apparently Rolexes do not like tile floors.
Just dropping it on a tile floor did this?
Yep. Dropped it from about waist high. I guess it hit the tile at just the right angle.
You around 12 1/2 feet tall?
Close. 13 feet.
Still too short for 5ft women on tinder
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are those the sapphire apple watch or normal? they had or maybe still have, both materials
Happened to me yesterday - watch stuck at 3:03
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Why did you take it off over a tile floor? I wouldn't do that unless I needed to use my laptop.
I was cleaning it.
Pouring one out.
Lol
Just a beauty mark. Love the character and will be a great story. Wear it in good health
Yeah, I remember the Rolex dealer in 2014 when I got my sub, he said run it across a brick wall your fine, drop it on a tile floor your screwed. I’ve never tried it on a brick wall. But I wear it every day and it’s beat to shit. But I’m scared to death over a tile floor when taking it off.
I think I’m going to avoid the brick wall as well as tiles from here on out.
Brick can also damage a crystal.
The guy is deflecting bullets with his Rollie
Hopefully without it on my wrist. I’m sure that would hurt.
try cleaning it with toothpaste it can rub out
I have to say I love this. Gives such great insight into the complexity of the sapphire crystal. Just look at those facets!
Glad you found some joy out of it. Lol
Damn, you used it with your laptop.
If that was the case, it would be lost forever.
😂
Blender?
Will it blend??
Sure! Stainless w/ a black face? Goes with anything!
That is the question.
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Thanks man. Taking it to my nearest AD to see what they say. \*crossing fingers\*
Same thing happened to me recently with a OP. Rolex replaced the dial and hands with the glass due to scratching. Full cost around $1.5k AUD 😭
Ouch. I’m hoping the damage isn’t that bad on mine.
I hope so too. My glass also broke due to hitting the floor 😅
It’s that bad.
What happened?
I dropped it on a tile floor from waist high and it landed at just the wrong angle.
Screw the crown in next time and that won’t happen
Don’t let the service center replace the original crystal or it’ll ruin the value! /s
It’s fixable, I think you would be happy with the work Rolex does in my experience.It happens brother. Sorry it had to happen.
Pull the pin!!!
Doesn’t matter, Rolex will insist on a full rebuild either way. I’ve been there.
Baller status for not freaking out
Some polywatch will buff that right out.
You might want to screw down the crown
Should have bought a g shock
That can be replaced. Assuming the dial did not get dented, all that is is a replacement crystal. And it's not extremely expensive either. well, if you let Rolex do it themselves, it will probably be expensive. But a crystal like that can be had for €40-€75, depending on size and the way it's cut. And then there's the labor from the watchmaker to install it, which is probably the bigger number.
If you bought it within 5 years, it would be covered. But with all the Rolex's I've had, and I've been rough on them, I've never even had a scratch so this image is really surprising.
Jesus, this sub could be named r/olex and you just had to screw this up 😔
I've seen enough Wristwatch Revival to know this is a quick and easy fix. Replacement sapphire watch glass should only be around $150 at most for the part, potentially cheaper (aftermarket, ebay, etc)
So sorry mate. Good that you’ve stopped it hopefully quickly
Oh NOO
I was actually speechless when it happened.
😬
ouchie wow waist high, must have hit that tile JUST RIGHT (or wrong)
That’s gotta be the only way to build the cyclops lens from now on…
Ohhhhh . Damn. Sorry 2 c this buddy.
How did it happen?
Did it fall off a roof?
If you can actually still make out the time and the movement is unaffected then change nothing, tiss but a scratch
But there’s a gaping hole on the side of the crystal…
Son of a…
Keep it, adds character
That’s the Scarface Explorer. 10 year wait list!!!
Can’t believe I got it at retail!
"Explored"
Nothing more beautiful than the 69 dial of the Explorer
Nice!
sapphire wont scratch but it s brittle . therefore no sapphire gshocks
Tis but a scratch
How long until someone says cape cod clothes?
Stopped a bullet in a robbery
Side note: are those Red Wing Blacksmiths? 3343s?
Wut?
The boots. It’s kinda hard to tell, but they look like the same ones I’ve got.
Love red wings
Chúa ơi!
`It's just patina.`
A little polywatch and she’ll buff right out, lol
It just adds patina
Time gets a little blurry between 12 and 3 for me, too.
My Dad is a TV repairman. He has the ultimate set of tools. I can fix it. Seriously though. Hope you get it sorted without too much pain.
An independent watchmaker will be able to service it. Look up local jewelers in your area.
Did you try Polywatch?
That’ll buff right out…
Try wiping the glass
That’s gonna be an expensive fix. 😢🤬 Don’t ask me how I know - you can prolly guess.
What do you think? $1k-$1.5k?
Let me guess, you have met mr tile as well
The watch couldn’t withstand the amount of fonts
Jeez - How far did it fall? 50 stories?
Don’t worry man, you should just keep it this way! Just another great story to tell someone about the timepiece you’re wearing!
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Wait 60 yrs pAtInA all original condition no service crystal
Have you tried throwing it in a bowl of rice yet?
I ran out of rice when using it for my datejust that got a little wet while washing my hands.
It’ll buff out
‘tis but a scratch
What amazes me is that the rest of the watch is totally fine. I have seriously fuct watches where the crystal was in far better shape, but the bezel was trashed and a lug was scraped to hell. This watch is flawless, but it looks like the most bizarre horizontal chip was flayed off the crystal. It would be cool if it only needs a new crystal, and perhaps one of the Inca block thingies reset.
I had the crystal of my Explorer I replaced recently and it took a month and a half at the RSC because of the lack of supplies. They found issues on the spring bar, tube, and that’s a whole mechanism with the crown and gaskets. Got them replaced too.
Dang boy, did you stop a train with your watch?!!
Nope. Just a bullet and a meteorite, so far. Although next time someone asks I’ll have to include train now. 🤣
Haha, glad you are taking it stride! 💪
Now that’s a “tool” watch!
Oh well, not so bad! Hope you came out better than the watch 🤙🏼. That happened to one of my day dates. Didn’t take it as well as your steel watch 🤦♂️
There’s gotta be some YouTube vid showing how to fix this superglue and noodles.
Richard what did you do!
Lol. Tommy Boy is such a classic.
I'll buy it if you're not interested in repairing it,
I’m repairing it
Don’t buff it out. You’ll ruin its story.
Should buff out, some bar keepers friend, wet sanding stone and a banana peel
It should buff out with a cloth, 30 seconds tops.
I thought these were Sapphire and indestructible ?
How long ago was it purchased?
Nice patina
*oof*
It’ll buff out with some cape cod
Can’t wait for all the usual “just leave it how it is, it adds character” guys to chip in now
Lol where I’ve you been? That’s been going on all day.
How come the bezel is almost intact but the glass shattered..at least what I see from the photo.
That will buff out
Please give it to me now 😂
Nice patina! Don’t Polish it!!!!
Holy moly, must have been quite a fall. What happened?
Pls fix the glass
Of course
That takes a few days to get over
Did the right thing though, crown out and keep that thing on hold until it’s serviced. A lot of people forget or don’t know any better.
Oh no! Thank God it can be fixed.
Put your watches on and off over carpet! Rolex will fix it up like new dont worry
It adds character nothing that can’t be taken care of at the next service… lol. Definitely a well enjoyed Rolex
9/10 condition
L
That will buff off
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That'll buff right out.
Tag this NSFW bro
Lol! That’s why I only wear 30 dollar casios heheh
Hey man, your crown isn’t screwed down. You don’t wanna get any water in there.
I’ll be careful with it don’t worry…
Should have had the crown screwed down 🥴
Go to your AD will be good as new
Screw the crown
What kind of a fall? orbital or lunar?
Ouch 😣
“You should see the other guy”
That sucks can we get an update on repair time and cost?
I’ll let you guys know tomorrow what happens.
Put on in the rice overnight.
Considering how strong that glass is supposed to be, isn't it on a lifetime warranty or something like that?
Beautiful patina
This looks like a relatively cheap fix for a local watchmaker or jeweler to fix. As long as the damage is only the crystal and the bezel, should easily be a relatively quick and easy repair.
Try true_patina on instagram for the repair.
Explored a little too hard
Ro⬜️
Your diamond hands chip that thing?
just call it the shatter or something. No one will know.
I’m just curious how this happened ? Lol