Bad day!!! DSSD epic fail !!!!!

[Vincent65]

fix it!

[Cleveland]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree the DSSD is a main Rolex RSC only crystal change, and it will be a quite expensive crystal and with the labour charge just to change on its own.I would wait till normal service time then no labour charge or charge to pressure check etc as watch is stripped down to service.

rolex RSC would not change the crystal on its own unless the watch was under some form of guarantee. so OP will just have to live with it i'm afraid.

you are quite right about the testing however, only the main RSC service centres have this facility. i don't know about US pricing but the DSSD is the most expensive crystal available IIRC, second only to the GV.

[joseluu]

You will learn to live with it.

[sub-eddie]

Originally Posted by Passionata

Are you sure is it a scratch ? SS can t scratch sapphire ?chipping possible but scratching very unlikely ,i ve serious marks almost on all of my watches but my crystals like new.


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George

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its a scratch. you can see and feel the indentation on the crystal. I have seen many scratched crystals before. They can indeed get scratched. Diamonds get scratched too.

[sub-eddie]

Originally Posted by Nick1959

I thought those crystals could scratched only by diamonds!!!1

The scratch was done by a chrome plated seat belt buckle. Notice the rust on the seatbelt. Its from 1982, heavy and not a good mix with saphire.

[Armyguy03]

This sucks major. I smacked my watch with my seatbelt and now remove my arm in a different way so it doesn't happen anymore. I like the diamond paste idea (cheaper) and would try that. Good luck.

[storm66]

The watch is ruined..... Best give it to me!

[jamesbondOO7]

I cannot see the scratch on the pictures. Sorry.

[yld2rob]

I am like you. Replace ASAP

[floater156]

Your avatar! Sorry, I couldn't help but laugh when I saw your avatar. It's clear you don't want to live with the scratch. I'd look into getting a new crystal.

[jatco]

I can tell you're obsessed with this ..I probably would be too, but if I would probably try the alternate solution as suggested until the watch is due for its service..and do it all at the same time. - You may get another ding in it between now ..and then.
Just my $.02 worth.

[jamespiritu]

Happened to one of my iwc's too in the past. When I released the seatbelt, clank! Metal kissed bezel....

So now I hold the seatbelt all the way til it's back to its normal position on the side...

[caryyee]

Something like that, that stares me in the face everytime I check the time, yeah, I'd definitely replace the crystal. If it were on the bracelet though, I'd likely not worry about it.

[TempoKing]

Then I saw it....there it was..a scratch on the crystal !!!! ....of my DSSD....?
I could not believe it and there I was at the stop sign staring at my watch in disbelief.
I am not a scratch and ding OCD type of person but a deep scratch on my DSSD crystal is totally not acceptable.

I agree with you I do not believe it as well..I would have accepted
a small nick from a sharp object ...but not from a smooth seat belt buckle
a large scratch like that ?

You are looking at about 300 dollars for a crystal and about 50 to fit
if you want to do it now

[patb]

If that happened to mine it would already be back at my AD.
I didn't think that a saphire crystal could be scratched... learn something new everyday!

[psv]

A vast majority of ADs cannot properly service a DSSD. Their Rolex certified repairman needs to be certified/trained on the DSSD, otherwise he/she cannot even order a replacement crystal for it. Very few centers have the right equipment to properly test the water pressure. Let the pros deal with the DSSD.

Call RSC in NYC or Dallas and ask for a quote. It seems to be a V or M series anyhow so not a big deal if you do a service a year early, even if it surely not what you had planned. Sh-t happens.

I'd try the polish paste references above - what do you have to lose?

[AF_Rob]

I'd give it a week or two and see what you think. Scratches and dings seem to get "smaller" after a little time :)

[How]

That's the most expensive and painful frap you've ever had :(

Thank god it was a DSSD with 5mm thick crystal too.. the damage may have been worse if it were another model with thinner crystal.

If it bothers you, just get it changed from your RSC mate.

[marathonmatt]

Step 1: Buff the edges off the seat belt buckle.

You will be kicking your own @$$ if you do it again.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by AF_Rob

I'd give it a week or two and see what you think. Scratches and dings seem to get "smaller" after a little time :)

good point..

[sub-eddie]

I have had this happen sevaral times in the past but never did any damage to any of my watches. The other seatbelts on the other cars are plastic and a lot less lighter. The seatbelt that did this to my DSSD is a lot heavier and it did not just tap the crystal, it took a swing at it because I got the belt with my right hand and pulled it toward my right side and the buckle being heavy it took a swing right smack in the middle and I heard that dreaded "TING" sound that hurts more than the soul can take. I knew it had done some damage; maybe to the case I was hoping; but I waited to get to the stop sign to take a closer look........and you all know the rest of the story. But I'm going to wait for the next service. You all are correct in the fact that as each day passes it will get less noticeable; I still have my avatar to remind me though but its a lesson for all of us........respect our seatbelts or cut them off.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by sub-eddie

.....it's a lesson for all of us........respect our seatbelts or cut them off.

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I'll Never 'loose' (or cut-off) the respect of our/my seatbelt, for the sake of a watch.. whether it be a DSSD or any other....- Is That, really worth the lose of one's life over a timepiece...??? Think Not...!!!

[sub-eddie]

Originally Posted by jatco

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I'll Never 'loose' (or cut-off) the respect of our/my seatbelt, for the sake of a watch.. whether it be a DSSD or any other....- Is That, really worth the lose of one's life over a timepiece...??? Think Not...!!!

Of course not!!!!! Its just one of those things that goes through your mind....not to be taken literally. If I was really mad at my car I would have driven it off a cliff by now.....not that there are that many here in Texas.

[polarinda]

or put a mini mouse sticker over the scratch?

[sub-eddie]

Originally Posted by polarinda

or put a mini mouse sticker over the scratch?

I have a better idea.....

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[polarinda]

Originally Posted by sub-eddie

I have a better idea.....

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or carve your initials over it..

[masterserg]

Seriously, in a couple weeks you won't notice it anymore and before you know it, it will be time for service.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by sub-eddie

Of course not!!!!! Its just one of those things that goes through your mind....not to be taken literally. If I was really mad at my car I would have driven it off a cliff by now.....not that there are that many here in Texas.

I agree.. Just a 'term'- but appreciate where you're coming from...
Personally, I wouldnt fret about it, too much.. tho I understand your position...! - Hang in there.. it'll work out 1 way or the other...
Dont be hasty...!!

[sub-eddie]

Originally Posted by masterserg

Seriously, in a couple weeks you won't notice it anymore and before you know it, it will be time for service.

Very true. And I appreciate everyone's opinions which have led me to just wait for the next service and see what happens then. As it turns out, it looks like it may be my avatar trademark for now.

I have been wearing it all day today and I am starting to notice the scratch less and less. It really does seem to be less noticeable as time goes by.

[Kidcool]

I would replace the crystal. I have had my DeepSea just over a week, and I have already added this (had to cut to fit). That said, I have Zagg on the case as well