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11 May 2019, 04:32 AM
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Chipped crystal, safe ?
Hey guys,
2 Rolex watches collided leaving mine with a chip. Which I don't mind if its safe. (had this watch serviced 8 months ago) Pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/K57fE19sZvPMfMS99 |
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11 May 2019, 04:37 AM
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I guess safe unless it shatters as tiny shards can get into the movement.
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11 May 2019, 04:39 AM
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Looks small and safe.
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11 May 2019, 04:41 AM
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Take it to an independent and have the crystal replaced, if only for the peace of mind. As that's a good size chunk taken off, in the unlikely case that you hit the watch at the same spot...the crystal may shatter.
I've heard RSC would probably want you to do a full service otherwise they won't replace the crystal. Sent from my Mi MIX 2S using Tapatalk |
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11 May 2019, 04:45 AM
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That chip greatly challenges water integrity. I would have it serviced.
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11 May 2019, 05:11 AM
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I agree. I’d service. But at least replace the crystal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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11 May 2019, 02:23 PM
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Its on the outer edge of the crystal. It does not affect anything.
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11 May 2019, 03:21 PM
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I agree. Recreational diving depth will not affect the water integrity on this watch.
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12 May 2019, 01:40 AM
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I have chipped the acrylic crystal on my 16750 several times over the 37 years I have owned it and water integrity was never an issue. If the appearance annoyed me enough, I would have the crystal replaced. FWIW - RSC in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills have always serviced it.
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19 May 2019, 04:22 PM
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Thanks guys, seems like a chance I'm willing to take. If it wasn't for chances we'd be keeping our watches in the safe ;)
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19 May 2019, 04:59 PM
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Doesn't look too bad.
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20 May 2019, 12:19 AM
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20 May 2019, 12:20 AM
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20 May 2019, 02:00 AM
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Stay away from water.
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20 May 2019, 02:26 AM
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I guess I'll ask it. How did the two Rolexes collide?
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20 May 2019, 02:42 AM
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I wouldn't chance it with a damaged crystal.
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20 May 2019, 02:56 AM
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Have it WR tested to acquire peace of mind!!! It's cheap.
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20 May 2019, 03:39 AM
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I would be concerned that the crack has weakened the integrity of the crystal and would therefore replace it.
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