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Wingslogo · 29 March 2020, 02:49 AM

So it finally happened. My Rolex was dropped due to an ounce on negligence.

It hurts worse when it’s not scratches from normal wear.

For you all that have had small chips, nice, scrapes... I know it hurts a lot at first, do you eventually get used to it or do I need to plan on seeing if I can get it bugged out?

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watchmework · 29 March 2020, 02:52 AM

ouchhhhh! just curious, why did your wife and daughter have your Sub? it doesn't look that bad for a drop on concrete through, certainly could have been worse.

Ballzzz · 29 March 2020, 02:52 AM

just think about how much you love your ladies when you look at it. Part of the family let it go if the watch is telling time accurately.

faimag · 29 March 2020, 02:54 AM

oh, man. that's a bummer. and a terrible spot to be injured. Not sure what I would do. I would probably let it go and hope to get used to it.

dmash · 29 March 2020, 02:55 AM

So your wife and daughter both dropped it? Confusing title

Tan · 29 March 2020, 02:57 AM

If you keep the watch, maybe one day it will remind you of them if they aren't with you. I wouldn't sweat it.

dmash · 29 March 2020, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newu5er

Or married to daughter?

That was my first thought too, I gave him the benefit of the doubt

mstauqir · 29 March 2020, 03:06 AM

If the time is good, let it go and continue wearing it. If it really bugs the hell out of you then get it repaired. End of the day, its just a watch that you really love wearing!

I have unfortunately done that on a brand spanking new Navitimer!!! Never got it fixed nor do I plan to.

GGGMT · 29 March 2020, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by newu5er

Or married to daughter?

What?

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HogwldFLTR · 29 March 2020, 03:11 AM

Glad that was all it was. Most times a drop like that results in a broken crystal.

GGGMT · 29 March 2020, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrcash2

So it finally happened. My Rolex was dropped due to an ounce on negligence.

It hurts worse when it’s not scratches from normal wear.

For you all that have had small chips, nice, scrapes... I know it hurts a lot at first, do you eventually get used to it or do I need to plan on seeing if I can get it bugged out?

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Part of the DNA and story of the watch now bro! Keep it that way, it’ll make you remember for many years and smile

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Explorer2Guy · 29 March 2020, 03:12 AM

It sounds like you’re not sure which one dropped it - your wife or your daughter.

There is the poem “Ode to a Grecian Urn” which deals with the impermanence of this life. I think it’s an allegory to the ephemeral and fleeting nature of beauty.

Well, your watch can be refinished at considerable expense. But it will never be perfect again. You will know that your wife or daughter took something from you which was perfect and caused it to lose its perfection.

You should instantly get a new Submariner. You should also instantly ghost your wife and daughter. Leave now, friend. They don’t care about you or how seriously they have taken that which was perfect and caused a gaping hole in your existence. If your daughter is a minor, the judge will not order child support once you explain how you have been harmed. I feel your pain as my wife once said “that’s nice” when I showed her my 216570 for the first time. “Nice” is not how you describe one of the few things in this lifetime which we know is one of the rare embodiments of perfection. My counselor advised that I should wait until child support is no longer an issue before filing the inevitable divorce for emotional abandonment.

Or you can just send it to Rolex with the understanding “sh%t happens” which might be how some deal with such an unforgivable affront.

May you never again face such an affront. My prayers are with you, good sir.

GGGMT · 29 March 2020, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by newu5er

Or married to daughter?

Ohhhh I get it. Semi Funny assuming you don’t think too long about it.

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dmash · 29 March 2020, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGGMT

What?

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We need answers

GGGMT · 29 March 2020, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmash

We need answers

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brandrea · 29 March 2020, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newu5er

Or married to daughter?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmash

So your wife and daughter both dropped it? Confusing title

I’m guessing the wife is someone’s daughter

dmash · 29 March 2020, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m guessing the wife is someone’s daughter

OP, don’t leave us all hanging

Bladeshot · 29 March 2020, 03:26 AM

Leave it alone for 6 months and see if it leaves your mind. Sure as anything.... if you get it laser welded and fixed, another incident will occur. I choose not to let things like that bother me until it's time to get it serviced. In fact, I just had my white gold Sub serviced and I did not get it polished. Just gonna let the scuffs ride a while.

C_Troy242 · 29 March 2020, 03:28 AM

Hmm, he gave it to the wife who gave it to the daughter who dropped it?
He let wife and daughter play catch with it and it got dropped in the process?

Really need to know.

On topic of the watch, that's a pretty soft hit, though unfortunate location. If it works all the same, I'd probably try and get used to it.

dmash · 29 March 2020, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C_Troy242

Hmm, he gave it to the wife who gave it to the daughter who dropped it?
He let wife and daughter play catch with it and it got dropped in the process?

Really need to know.

On topic of the watch, that's a pretty soft hit, though unfortunate location. If it works all the same, I'd probably try and get used to it.

Or maybe he had been drinking heavily, handed over keys/wallet/Rolex to wife or daughter and can’t remember which one.

Stud Screw · 29 March 2020, 03:31 AM

Maybe he’s not sure if it was his wife or his daughter?

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dmash · 29 March 2020, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Stud Screw

Maybe he’s not sure if it was his wife or his daughter?

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But then one has to ask, if he has a son, how is he free and clear from the debacle?

klenboy · 29 March 2020, 03:33 AM

I'd keep it that way. I would place high sentimental value on something like that.

dnpina · 29 March 2020, 03:36 AM

At least they didn't burn down your she-shed.

Were they playing catch with your watch?

Was it carelessly tossed in the jewelry drawer?

TRF needs answers to vague titles.

Actually, we don't. Enjoy your watch and whatever story is attached to it.

Cossak · 29 March 2020, 03:40 AM

Leave it, mine has dings and scratches they are part of the watch it’s patina and tells the story of a watch. I don’t even notice after awhile.

Doc Savage · 29 March 2020, 03:42 AM

I'd suggest a complete rearrangement of your priorities. This is NOTHING from a drop on concrete. Think about how strong the watch is or how lucky you are the crystal didn't shatter. More importantly, you could embrace this tiny knick as a remembrance of loved ones. Every time your finger touches that lug, you'll feel it. Decide now to have it remind you of the love and good feelings you have toward your family. It will be a secret that no one else knows about. You could be at the office or golfing or shopping - you feel that little bump and suddenly have good feelings. What an amazing opportunity. It's totally up to you.

We get carried away on this forum with the pristine nature of our watches, but life happens. I had a child knock over an $8,000 guitar once. Before I reacted (beyond the initial gasp), I had to choose right then and there what was more important - people or things. It is no more complicated than that. Perhaps hard, but not complicated.

Take this as an opportunity to make a slight change in your outlook, and I guarantee you will be happier. Anyway, that's my 2 cents. I wish you the best of luck, OP.

nikhsub1 · 29 March 2020, 03:46 AM

If you want it fixed - there is only one place I would send it to... they do incredible laser welding repairs etc.

https://www.rolliworks.com/bookings-...-polish-repair

ratty · 29 March 2020, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Part of the DNA and story of the watch now bro! Keep it that way, it’ll make you remember for many years and smile

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My thoughts exactly.

jimcameron · 29 March 2020, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newu5er

Or married to daughter?

He is from Tennessee.

mmmmp · 29 March 2020, 03:57 AM

That doesn't look too bad at all considering it hit concrete. Assuming it's mechanically sound you're rather fortunate.

If it really bugs you, pick up a $10 package of Cape Cod polishing cloths. Apply liberally and buff with Microfibre cloth. You cannot, I REPEAT, you cannot harm the watch with this product! If you're worried, tape off the areas you won't be working on.

Whatever the result, I guarantee it will look better and less noticeable. With some good 'ol' fashioned elbow grease, you might polish it out completely! Make sure to wash with soap and water after polishing.

Good luck and please let us know how you make out.
Mark

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29 March 2020, 02:49 AM	#1
Wingslogo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Tennessee Watch: Sky Dweller Posts: 631	Wife/ daughter drop Sub on Concrete So it finally happened. My Rolex was dropped due to an ounce on negligence. It hurts worse when it’s not scratches from normal wear. For you all that have had small chips, nice, scrapes... I know it hurts a lot at first, do you eventually get used to it or do I need to plan on seeing if I can get it bugged out? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 March 2020, 02:52 AM	#3
Ballzzz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,483	just think about how much you love your ladies when you look at it. Part of the family let it go if the watch is telling time accurately. __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

29 March 2020, 03:11 AM	#10
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Glad that was all it was. Most times a drop like that results in a broken crystal. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

29 March 2020, 03:26 AM	#18
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,736	Wife/ daughter drop Sub on Concrete Leave it alone for 6 months and see if it leaves your mind. Sure as anything.... if you get it laser welded and fixed, another incident will occur. I choose not to let things like that bother me until it's time to get it serviced. In fact, I just had my white gold Sub serviced and I did not get it polished. Just gonna let the scuffs ride a while. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

29 March 2020, 03:31 AM	#21
Stud Screw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Detroit Watch: 16233 Posts: 782	Maybe he’s not sure if it was his wife or his daughter? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ “Better to have thunk wrong than not thunk at all.”

29 March 2020, 02:52 AM	#2
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	ouchhhhh! just curious, why did your wife and daughter have your Sub? it doesn't look that bad for a drop on concrete through, certainly could have been worse.

29 March 2020, 02:54 AM	#4
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,074	oh, man. that's a bummer. and a terrible spot to be injured. Not sure what I would do. I would probably let it go and hope to get used to it.

29 March 2020, 02:55 AM	#5
dmash "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 5,912	So your wife and daughter both dropped it? Confusing title

29 March 2020, 02:57 AM	#6
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,258	If you keep the watch, maybe one day it will remind you of them if they aren't with you. I wouldn't sweat it.

29 March 2020, 03:06 AM	#8
mstauqir "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 233	If the time is good, let it go and continue wearing it. If it really bugs the hell out of you then get it repaired. End of the day, its just a watch that you really love wearing! I have unfortunately done that on a brand spanking new Navitimer!!! Never got it fixed nor do I plan to.

29 March 2020, 03:12 AM	#12
Explorer2Guy Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: West Michigan Posts: 166	It sounds like you’re not sure which one dropped it - your wife or your daughter. There is the poem “Ode to a Grecian Urn” which deals with the impermanence of this life. I think it’s an allegory to the ephemeral and fleeting nature of beauty. Well, your watch can be refinished at considerable expense. But it will never be perfect again. You will know that your wife or daughter took something from you which was perfect and caused it to lose its perfection. You should instantly get a new Submariner. You should also instantly ghost your wife and daughter. Leave now, friend. They don’t care about you or how seriously they have taken that which was perfect and caused a gaping hole in your existence. If your daughter is a minor, the judge will not order child support once you explain how you have been harmed. I feel your pain as my wife once said “that’s nice” when I showed her my 216570 for the first time. “Nice” is not how you describe one of the few things in this lifetime which we know is one of the rare embodiments of perfection. My counselor advised that I should wait until child support is no longer an issue before filing the inevitable divorce for emotional abandonment. Or you can just send it to Rolex with the understanding “sh%t happens” which might be how some deal with such an unforgivable affront. May you never again face such an affront. My prayers are with you, good sir.

29 March 2020, 03:28 AM	#19
C_Troy242 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Zurich Posts: 232	Hmm, he gave it to the wife who gave it to the daughter who dropped it? He let wife and daughter play catch with it and it got dropped in the process? Really need to know. On topic of the watch, that's a pretty soft hit, though unfortunate location. If it works all the same, I'd probably try and get used to it.

29 March 2020, 03:33 AM	#23
klenboy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 820	I'd keep it that way. I would place high sentimental value on something like that.

29 March 2020, 03:36 AM	#24
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	At least they didn't burn down your she-shed. Were they playing catch with your watch? Was it carelessly tossed in the jewelry drawer? TRF needs answers to vague titles. Actually, we don't. Enjoy your watch and whatever story is attached to it.

29 March 2020, 03:40 AM	#25
Cossak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 43	Leave it, mine has dings and scratches they are part of the watch it’s patina and tells the story of a watch. I don’t even notice after awhile.

29 March 2020, 03:42 AM	#26
Doc Savage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Bill Location: Indiana Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 6,646	I'd suggest a complete rearrangement of your priorities. This is NOTHING from a drop on concrete. Think about how strong the watch is or how lucky you are the crystal didn't shatter. More importantly, you could embrace this tiny knick as a remembrance of loved ones. Every time your finger touches that lug, you'll feel it. Decide now to have it remind you of the love and good feelings you have toward your family. It will be a secret that no one else knows about. You could be at the office or golfing or shopping - you feel that little bump and suddenly have good feelings. What an amazing opportunity. It's totally up to you. We get carried away on this forum with the pristine nature of our watches, but life happens. I had a child knock over an $8,000 guitar once. Before I reacted (beyond the initial gasp), I had to choose right then and there what was more important - people or things. It is no more complicated than that. Perhaps hard, but not complicated. Take this as an opportunity to make a slight change in your outlook, and I guarantee you will be happier. Anyway, that's my 2 cents. I wish you the best of luck, OP. __________________ “The real problem of humanity is we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.” -Edward O. Wilson

29 March 2020, 03:46 AM	#27
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,117	If you want it fixed - there is only one place I would send it to... they do incredible laser welding repairs etc. https://www.rolliworks.com/bookings-...-polish-repair

29 March 2020, 03:57 AM	#30
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	That doesn't look too bad at all considering it hit concrete. Assuming it's mechanically sound you're rather fortunate. If it really bugs you, pick up a $10 package of Cape Cod polishing cloths. Apply liberally and buff with Microfibre cloth. You cannot, I REPEAT, you cannot harm the watch with this product! If you're worried, tape off the areas you won't be working on. Whatever the result, I guarantee it will look better and less noticeable. With some good 'ol' fashioned elbow grease, you might polish it out completely! Make sure to wash with soap and water after polishing. Good luck and please let us know how you make out. Mark Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

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