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6 October 2009, 05:31 AM | #31 |
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Before anyone jumps to conclusions you cannot tell from the picture whither the joint (is it spot welded ????) failed due to a manufacturing fault or some sort of mechanical damage. It would take a much closer and detailed inspection of the actual bracelet to confirm exactly what the problem was.
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This pin housing is still intact...
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sorry to hear that..glad that is still under warranty..for sure ask for polishing it..
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Sorry to hear that Brian and glad everything will get resloved.
Hopefully this is an isolated incident. As far as the bracelet goes, I loved how Rolex over-engineer these new bracelets but looking at the schematics and what has happened, there are too many parts to the bracelet that will fail. Interesting on what will happen over the course of the years as these watches meet the real world. |
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It would still require a closer look and somebody that knew what they were looking at to see why it failed. Of course it's possible that there is a manufacturing fault but I wouldn't automatically assume that to be the case. |
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Well, the GMT IIC is being sent Rgistered Mail to RUSA today. I received their return kit yesterday by Fedex overnight. When I know that they received it (via tracking) I'll give them a phone call, ansd lay on the 3rd degree :).
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Rolex will sort it for you Brian, and luckily just an inconvenience and nothing more.
I tend to agree with those that have marvelled at the design of the bracelet but have concerns that it is overly complicated. Despite frequent poo-pooing for it's "cheapness," the Oyster bracelet is time tried and time tested, with low failure rates. Of course possibly the safest thing for our watches is also the cheapest, the NATO. Good luck Brian and keep us updated.
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$30.00 to send it registered mail.
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Just read this thread....whoa.Sorry too hear Brian, I was seriously considering buying the GMT IIC, now I see that is a deffinite design flaw.Please let us know how it turns out,and post some pics of "the fix".Im really curious on how they're going to fix this problem(the part should be machined out of a solif piece of metal, I totally agree with previous poster).Thanks
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Nice way to drop / lose a watch!
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mine is 2 years old this month, i wear it everyday and i work with my hands. it works just as well as the day i bought it and just as well as my new daytona.
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I saw this one time before in Holland, just the same problem.
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I dont know why rolex would change their design from daytonas clasp, which seemed to have a solid machined part, not spot welded.
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Funny thing, the coronets have been fallen off Super Jubilees left and right too. I tellya, there's something wrong goin on over there on Rue Francois Dassaud 3-5-7 ! |
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Wow I great thread guys. I don't know what to say. I was going to buy this one second thoughts now.
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Update: Yesterday (Friday) Rolex service called to tell me that the watch arrived, and that a technican will be looking at it and they will get back to me Monday.
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I'll wear mine in the ocean still, but will refrain from boogie boarding with it on after seeing these pics! Ouch!
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Here is an image showing a better angle on the problem. I do not know where i found this image, and initially, I thought this was from a fake clasp, but after seeing nylawbiz' image, maybe this problem is a little more prevalent. -Sheldon
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IMO this should be either a "pressed" or at least, "casted/machined" blade section and not a welded piece, though seemingly of tested integrity, it now shines doubt on the assemblies integrity. I would urge caution in wearing this bracelet as it does NOT exude confidence ! Nuff said ! Thanks Sheldon for the find. Randy |
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i think before we jump to conclusions and use words like 'catastrophic' and 'recall' - we need to get some numbers. i scour the forums quite regularly, and can't say that i've heard of more than 2 or 3 of these types of failures.
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Why not "catastrofic"??It is a catastrofic failure, when an aircraft wing developes a crack in the spar,or an engine mount fails, .... thats a catastrofic failure.When a $7k watch falls off your wrist in to the ocean thats a catastrofic failure, at least to me or some folks.I'll tell ya, Im seriously reconsidering buying one now,especially when one cant really wear it in confidence and not thinking "when is this thing gonna hit the ground".A recall is the most logical thing to do for rolex.What was wrong with daytonas system?Or the old "tin" clasp(I've been wearing an old gmt for 13 years with out any issues).True the new clasp seems to get a big fan following, but whats wrong with "tried,tested and true"system.Perhaps the newly out of school engineers and designers impressed the hell out of the old fellas at rolex with the new bracelet(and it is nice no doubt), but ill tell ya, those old boys are'nt gonna be impressed when customers start losing those fantastic watches due to a stupid spot weld that could have been avoided all together.
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me to, mine has a couple of years of scuffs and scratches. it needed to be polished anyway. my daytona is still ok but i will take a new one anyway.
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Is the glidelock clast on the new subs welded like this? It might be a reason to get an old sub...
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