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2ltdjorn · 19 October 2016, 12:14 PM

Suck it up butter cup. If you want a perfect watch then keep it in the safe

Hodog16 · 19 October 2016, 12:27 PM

Mario! Sorry to hear about this. Hope things are well otherwise. Got some thoughts on what to do - will send by PM.

axl911 · 19 October 2016, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I'm not a metallurgist, so I don't have the Rockwell numbers memorized, but the steel Rolex uses isn't especially amazing. It's used for medical instruments because it's super hypoallergenic, and I think that's why Rolex uses it. Though, some claim it's "brighter" than other steels.

It's not nearly as hard as damasko's ice hardened steel.

I though it was super duper steel that can't be cut even with a ninja blade.

On the other hand, what is that stethoscope made out of? Rolex should be looking at that stuff.

Urosfan · 19 October 2016, 12:51 PM

Ouch , it won't be your last ding, try to deal with it , watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed

Sunriz · 19 October 2016, 01:24 PM

thanks for sharing

GradyPhilpott · 19 October 2016, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmutte

FWIW a vast number of PTs are doctors. As in, rec'd a doctorate in physical therapy. If I'm not mistaken, all accredited programs in the US now graduate DPTs. Sorry for thread hijack

Angrypuppy · 19 October 2016, 03:05 PM

Wouldn't bother me at all. I hope you find peace with the watch.

KenKun · 19 October 2016, 03:22 PM

What did the "doctor" say?

Dr.Brian · 19 October 2016, 03:56 PM

Sorry that happened. I'm a little amused that people are still checking BPs manually out there. Not to mention the PT sounds like he has a cardiology quality stethoscope when a $10 disposable would be adequate.
Personally I bought my Rolex to be my activity/regular wear piece knowing it will take a beating and still look like the nice sport watch it is. That's what it was designed for, rugged no frills movement, etc. If I wanted to fret over every scratch or ding, I wouldn't be wearing a Rolex, I'd be wearing a Journe or Ferrier.
Good luck with the repair. First of many scratches no doubt.

Racerdj · 19 October 2016, 04:03 PM

Sorry to hear about your misfortune.

Cru Jones · 19 October 2016, 04:12 PM

Accidents happen.... The next scratch will hurt a little less, the following one even less, and so on.....It's inevitable. Unless you don't wear your watch and keep it locked away in a safe.

NavitimerNut · 19 October 2016, 04:12 PM

I wouldn't worry about it. These things are bound to happen.

superstarmar · 19 October 2016, 07:15 PM

I think I won't wash or cloth polish clean it for a long time .
The sweat marks will blend in just fine and will make it
disappear ...

After all it's a tool watch right ???

Samui · 19 October 2016, 07:23 PM

No you should have not bought it if you cant wear it. Its a piece of metal at the end of the day. Just put it in the safe so it never sees the light of the day. Then you can be happy to know that it will not get scratched.

OmegaJJH · 19 October 2016, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzz

Pretty small deal. These things happen, he was clearly more concerned about your health than your watch.

I'm sorry to hear that it's happened. Annoying at the time but accidents do happen. Think bigger picture here... it's just a scratch and you have your health.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=500921

If you really can't live with it send it to RSC to be polished.

Bear in mind though, if you have it polished every time it gets scratched there will be no watch left

In all honesty, how often do you look at the side of your watch? See if you can live with it?

superstarmar · 19 October 2016, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samui

No you should have not bought it if you cant wear it. Its a piece of metal at the end of the day. Just put it in the safe so it never sees the light of the day. Then you can be happy to know that it will not get scratched.

Right !!! But now it's already broken in ...

wearing it now in spite and trying not to cringe at
the thought ... I guess it could've been worst in
the end and I still do have my health so ...

Rolex fan 61 · 19 October 2016, 08:09 PM

Do you have insurance??

MonBK · 19 October 2016, 08:09 PM

Did you sue the Doctor?

superstarmar · 19 October 2016, 08:10 PM

In all honesty, how often do you look at the side of your watch? See if you can live with it?[/QUOTE]

Not that often really... just knowing it's there irks me.
I guess I should be thankful it wasn't a frontal blow ,
That would've been catastrophic!!!

Fez110 · 19 October 2016, 08:46 PM

Sorry to hear but these things do happen with a watch that is actually worn as intended. It's true the first scratch is always the hardest. Are you sure that a once over with a Cape Cod wouldn't make the scratch less visible? Failing which there is always RSC.

Professorfingers · 19 October 2016, 09:25 PM

Sorry for ya.
I don't even like the little swirls from desk diving.

But, it is just a watch and everyone that wears one is going to have to deal with this.

brandrea · 19 October 2016, 09:38 PM

Bummer. I guess we can start another is it safe thread

Sorry to hear Mario

superstarmar · 19 October 2016, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex fan 61

Do you have insurance??

Yes, I have insurance ...

And no Mon, I haven't sued the Therapist...
Although , I should've kept the stethoscope as
a souvenir for my traumatic experience...

nektar · 19 October 2016, 11:20 PM

Think about smtg else, try to take a short break from the forum and after a bit you will forget it :) No worries, after all it is just a watch (..but pricey).

CLTRolex · 19 October 2016, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samui

No you should have not bought it if you cant wear it. Its a piece of metal at the end of the day. Just put it in the safe so it never sees the light of the day. Then you can be happy to know that it will not get scratched.

Your comment is not helpful and straight up rude

Nairn1980 · 19 October 2016, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samui

No you should have not bought it if you cant wear it. Its a piece of metal at the end of the day. Just put it in the safe so it never sees the light of the day. Then you can be happy to know that it will not get scratched.

How rude!!!
I like to keep my watches good. The same can be said about everything I own.
I'd be upset if that happened to my watch.
Perhaps a bit more empathy needed towards fellow members.

Danny83 · 19 October 2016, 11:48 PM

Well how was your blood pressure? Mario I would go to an AD with a watchmaker to polish it out a little.

JD521 · 19 October 2016, 11:52 PM

Man, that's tough luck...and pretty big ding for a stethoscope! No joke, I had a doc appt the other day and chose to wear by Sub vs the BLNR to avoid any additional risk to the PCL's!

Juantxo · 20 October 2016, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I'm not a metallurgist, so I don't have the Rockwell numbers memorized, but the steel Rolex uses isn't especially amazing. It's used for medical instruments because it's super hypoallergenic, and I think that's why Rolex uses it. Though, some claim it's "brighter" than other steels.

It's not nearly as hard as damasko's ice hardened steel.

Well, my wife's skin is allergic to Rolex steel. Go figure.

Chad M · 20 October 2016, 01:54 AM

Embrace it. Life happens, you'll end up fixing it only to ding it shortly after.

19 October 2016, 12:14 PM	#61
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,102	Suck it up butter cup. If you want a perfect watch then keep it in the safe __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

19 October 2016, 03:05 PM	#67
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	Wouldn't bother me at all. I hope you find peace with the watch. __________________ It's not about the watch a man wears, it's about what a man does while he's wearing the watch....Toomuchtalk

19 October 2016, 03:56 PM	#69
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,900	Sorry that happened. I'm a little amused that people are still checking BPs manually out there. Not to mention the PT sounds like he has a cardiology quality stethoscope when a $10 disposable would be adequate. Personally I bought my Rolex to be my activity/regular wear piece knowing it will take a beating and still look like the nice sport watch it is. That's what it was designed for, rugged no frills movement, etc. If I wanted to fret over every scratch or ding, I wouldn't be wearing a Rolex, I'd be wearing a Journe or Ferrier. Good luck with the repair. First of many scratches no doubt. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

19 October 2016, 04:03 PM	#70
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Sorry to hear about your misfortune. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

19 October 2016, 12:27 PM	#62
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,723	Mario! Sorry to hear about this. Hope things are well otherwise. Got some thoughts on what to do - will send by PM.

19 October 2016, 12:51 PM	#64
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,217	Ouch , it won't be your last ding, try to deal with it , watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed

19 October 2016, 01:24 PM	#65
Sunriz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 125	thanks for sharing

19 October 2016, 03:22 PM	#68
KenKun "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 113	What did the "doctor" say?

19 October 2016, 04:12 PM	#71
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,574	Accidents happen.... The next scratch will hurt a little less, the following one even less, and so on.....It's inevitable. Unless you don't wear your watch and keep it locked away in a safe.

19 October 2016, 04:12 PM	#72
NavitimerNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Caleb Location: California Watch: Rolex 1500 Posts: 1,295	I wouldn't worry about it. These things are bound to happen.

19 October 2016, 07:15 PM	#73
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	I think I won't wash or cloth polish clean it for a long time . The sweat marks will blend in just fine and will make it disappear ... After all it's a tool watch right ???

19 October 2016, 07:23 PM	#74
Samui Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	No you should have not bought it if you cant wear it. Its a piece of metal at the end of the day. Just put it in the safe so it never sees the light of the day. Then you can be happy to know that it will not get scratched.

19 October 2016, 08:09 PM	#77
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Do you have insurance??

19 October 2016, 08:09 PM	#78
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Did you sue the Doctor?

19 October 2016, 08:10 PM	#79
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	In all honesty, how often do you look at the side of your watch? See if you can live with it?[/QUOTE] Not that often really... just knowing it's there irks me. I guess I should be thankful it wasn't a frontal blow , That would've been catastrophic!!!

19 October 2016, 08:46 PM	#80
Fez110 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: GMT Posts: 43	Sorry to hear but these things do happen with a watch that is actually worn as intended. It's true the first scratch is always the hardest. Are you sure that a once over with a Cape Cod wouldn't make the scratch less visible? Failing which there is always RSC.

19 October 2016, 09:25 PM	#81
Professorfingers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: TW Location: Arkansas Watch: SubC-D Posts: 195	Sorry for ya. I don't even like the little swirls from desk diving. But, it is just a watch and everyone that wears one is going to have to deal with this.

19 October 2016, 09:38 PM	#82
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,211	Bummer. I guess we can start another is it safe thread Sorry to hear Mario

19 October 2016, 11:20 PM	#84
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	Think about smtg else, try to take a short break from the forum and after a bit you will forget it :) No worries, after all it is just a watch (..but pricey).

19 October 2016, 11:48 PM	#87
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,184	Well how was your blood pressure? Mario I would go to an AD with a watchmaker to polish it out a little.

19 October 2016, 11:52 PM	#88
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	Man, that's tough luck...and pretty big ding for a stethoscope! No joke, I had a doc appt the other day and chose to wear by Sub vs the BLNR to avoid any additional risk to the PCL's!

20 October 2016, 01:54 AM	#90
Chad M "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 230	Embrace it. Life happens, you'll end up fixing it only to ding it shortly after.

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