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Atl · 17 November 2005, 03:47 PM

Do you guys have any good "oh shit! It's broke now!!" but it still works stories?? I'll start off with my placing my first Rolex (GMT II) on the ledge of our balcony in Hilton Head, god knows why, and I accidently bumped it over. It went two stories to the ground, bounced and landed on the concrete side walk. I felt like dying, as I ran down to get it. A few scratches, that's it! Didn't miss a beat! Try that with a Patek!!!
I did ruin a good watch though, not my fault! I just had my Ebel auto chronograph, 18k/s.s. back from Ebel service dept for it's five year service, and decided to go swimming in S. Beach, Miami.(Yes it's water resist.) Just waded out and swam for a few minutes, and came back in. I then checked the time to discover water under the crystal, SALT water. The crown was pressed down before the swim, so I didn't screw up, god I was pissed!! The next day, you could not even move the stem, it was toast. Come to find out the idiot at Ebel service forgot the gaskets during the service, so aside from the case, and bracelet, Ebel made me a new watch no charge!! It was out of warranty, and I wonder if I had, had it serviced elsewhere, what the $$$ would be??
By the way, thanks AJ for the info on Saudiland

RogerF · 17 November 2005, 03:52 PM

ok I gotta ask, what the heck were you thinking putting your watch on the ledge of the balcony??????

Mind you, I think you tested the watch very well and it stood up to your punishment

JJ Irani · 17 November 2005, 03:54 PM

Sorry, pal, NEVER happened with me!! Guess I'm just toooooooooo damned careful with my babies!!

Uncle-AJ · 17 November 2005, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Atl

By the way, thanks AJ for the info on Saudiland

No problem, glad you got it eventually.

padi56 · 17 November 2005, 06:37 PM

Nothing really bad dropped my SD on the bathroom hotel floor while in
Singapore.The timing went way out, took it to the Singapore AD, they
sorted it in 30 mins.

17 November 2005, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Atl

Do you guys have any good "oh shit! It's broke now!!" but it still works stories?? I'll start off with my placing my first Rolex (GMT II) on the ledge of our balcony in Hilton Head, god knows why, and I accidently bumped it over. It went two stories to the ground, bounced and landed on the concrete side walk. I felt like dying, as I ran down to get it. A few scratches, that's it! Didn't miss a beat! Try that with a Patek!!!
I did ruin a good watch though, not my fault! I just had my Ebel auto chronograph, 18k/s.s. back from Ebel service dept for it's five year service, and decided to go swimming in S. Beach, Miami.(Yes it's water resist.) Just waded out and swam for a few minutes, and came back in. I then checked the time to discover water under the crystal, SALT water. The crown was pressed down before the swim, so I didn't screw up, god I was pissed!! The next day, you could not even move the stem, it was toast. Come to find out the idiot at Ebel service forgot the gaskets during the service, so aside from the case, and bracelet, Ebel made me a new watch no charge!! It was out of warranty, and I wonder if I had, had it serviced elsewhere, what the $$$ would be??
By the way, thanks AJ for the info on Saudiland

Sorry, Ebel and 'good watch' in the same sentance?

dman · 18 November 2005, 01:07 AM

This one time at band camp I stuck a flute in my.... oh wait that was from a movie.

I really don't have any stories as I tend to baby mine, but they do go wherever my arm goes.

JJ Irani · 18 November 2005, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

This one time at band camp I stuck a flute in my.... oh wait that was from a movie.

I really don't have any stories as I tend to baby mine, but they do go wherever my arm goes.

...and his arm is still in one piece....so no worries on that score!!

18 November 2005, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

This one time at band camp I stuck a flute in my.... oh wait that was from a movie.

LOL Daren!!

dman · 18 November 2005, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

LOL Daren!!

Al, you and I are on the same page!! We would probably drive our wives mad with movie quote after movie quote if we ever hung out. Soundls like a really fun time actually.

18 November 2005, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Al, you and I are on the same page!! We would probably drive our wives mad with movie quote after movie quote if we ever hung out. Soundls like a really fun time actually.

I think you hit the nail on the head with that one......

Rockrolex · 18 November 2005, 09:39 AM

Nope, can't say as I do. When my watches break, they stay broke. But it's mostly the quartz watches that sometimes go bad. A couple of Casios that have (had) memory just up and died. But at $40 a shot, I didn't cry over them too much.

Many years ago, I went to the 1967 World's Fair in Montreal and bought a Russian watch. Of course, it turned out to be a real POS. I think it stopped working after about 3 months. Still have the thing, though. Keep it for old times sake.

dman · 18 November 2005, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Nope, can't say as I do. When my watches break, they stay broke. But it's mostly the quartz watches that sometimes go bad. A couple of Casios that have (had) memory just up and died. But at $40 a shot, I didn't cry over them too much.

Many years ago, I went to the 1967 World's Fair in Montreal and bought a Russian watch. Of course, it turned out to be a real POS. I think it stopped working after about 3 months. Still have the thing, though. Keep it for old times sake.

Dad, did you go to that fair for your 60th birthday?

Rockrolex · 18 November 2005, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Dad, did you go to that fair for your 60th birthday?

That would make me old enough to be your father's grandpa.

dman · 18 November 2005, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

That would make me old enough to be your father's grandpa.

18 November 2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Nope, can't say as I do. When my watches break, they stay broke. But it's mostly the quartz watches that sometimes go bad. A couple of Casios that have (had) memory just up and died. But at $40 a shot, I didn't cry over them too much.

Many years ago, I went to the 1967 World's Fair in Montreal and bought a Russian watch. Of course, it turned out to be a real POS. I think it stopped working after about 3 months. Still have the thing, though. Keep it for old times sake.

Ed, assuming it's mechanical, is it fixable?

17 November 2005, 03:47 PM	#1
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	Any good stories?? Do you guys have any good "oh shit! It's broke now!!" but it still works stories?? I'll start off with my placing my first Rolex (GMT II) on the ledge of our balcony in Hilton Head, god knows why, and I accidently bumped it over. It went two stories to the ground, bounced and landed on the concrete side walk. I felt like dying, as I ran down to get it. A few scratches, that's it! Didn't miss a beat! Try that with a Patek!!! I did ruin a good watch though, not my fault! I just had my Ebel auto chronograph, 18k/s.s. back from Ebel service dept for it's five year service, and decided to go swimming in S. Beach, Miami.(Yes it's water resist.) Just waded out and swam for a few minutes, and came back in. I then checked the time to discover water under the crystal, SALT water. The crown was pressed down before the swim, so I didn't screw up, god I was pissed!! The next day, you could not even move the stem, it was toast. Come to find out the idiot at Ebel service forgot the gaskets during the service, so aside from the case, and bracelet, Ebel made me a new watch no charge!! It was out of warranty, and I wonder if I had, had it serviced elsewhere, what the $$$ would be?? By the way, thanks AJ for the info on Saudiland Last edited by Atl; 17 November 2005 at 03:49 PM..

17 November 2005, 03:54 PM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Sorry, pal, NEVER happened with me!! Guess I'm just toooooooooo damned careful with my babies!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 November 2005, 06:37 PM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,454	Nothing really bad dropped my SD on the bathroom hotel floor while in Singapore.The timing went way out, took it to the Singapore AD, they sorted it in 30 mins. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

18 November 2005, 01:07 AM	#7
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	This one time at band camp I stuck a flute in my.... oh wait that was from a movie. I really don't have any stories as I tend to baby mine, but they do go wherever my arm goes. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

18 November 2005, 09:39 AM	#12
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,588	Nope, can't say as I do. When my watches break, they stay broke. But it's mostly the quartz watches that sometimes go bad. A couple of Casios that have (had) memory just up and died. But at $40 a shot, I didn't cry over them too much. Many years ago, I went to the 1967 World's Fair in Montreal and bought a Russian watch. Of course, it turned out to be a real POS. I think it stopped working after about 3 months. Still have the thing, though. Keep it for old times sake. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 November 2005, 03:52 PM	#2
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	ok I gotta ask, what the heck were you thinking putting your watch on the ledge of the balcony?????? Mind you, I think you tested the watch very well and it stood up to your punishment

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