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Luv rolex · 15 May 2018, 01:35 AM

Hi trf family,
Although its not interrupting me alot strangly i feel more comfortable wearing and scratching AP ROO more than my TT sub c. Somehow i feel that If the sub case got dinged badly at a degree that i need to change the middle case i would take a hit in the watch value as the serial number will chamge while in AP, there is no serial number on the case only caseback and movement. Thus it gives me feeling to wear my APs comfortably while it might not be the case
But some marks i got on the AP got me thinking if its repairable or not or how APSC would fix such the below ding appear on the pics
Its the ding on the corner polished side of crown guards its a bit small but catch the light a bit

Luv rolex · 15 May 2018, 01:36 AM

Another pic

Luv rolex · 15 May 2018, 01:37 AM

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Luv rolex · 15 May 2018, 01:38 AM

Sorry but could not attach all pics in one post. So will they just polished without rubbing mubc metals or just laser weld???

Chary · 15 May 2018, 04:05 AM

Not sure how they would fix that, but from the size of it, I would just enjoy the watch and let it go. I’ve had some nasty nicks and have always found a buyer for my pieces when done w them. I doubt I had ever thought about replacing a case on a watch. Nicks scratches dents are all part of enjoying them. Bound to happen. Same as people that buy exotics but dont want to drive them for fear of depreciation.

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wach16 · 15 May 2018, 05:39 AM

They can definitely laser weld to bring it back to factory if need be. Enjoy it til its ready for service and ask them to repair it when it goes in for the spa treatment!

Luv rolex · 15 May 2018, 06:03 AM

Thanks guys for your response, but dont laser weld keep the area weak and have the risk of fallen. I think i read that somewhere

G'ed · 15 May 2018, 09:33 AM

Spoken to APSC and according to the lady over the counter, they do laser welding but only for gold material at flat surfaces. Edge section will no be laser welded. Steel? Just polish.

Cabaiguan · 15 May 2018, 10:15 PM

Bubble wrap it, put it in a safe and don’t wear it. That should prevent damage.

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~JJ · 15 May 2018, 10:46 PM

Have you ever received a quote on a new mid-case? Your loss on selling a dented Rolex would be less than replacing a case and that's not even considering any other factors (e.g. non-matching serial #'s). Wear and enjoy the small blemishes.

subtona · 15 May 2018, 11:02 PM

Did not realize AP only puts serial on caseback... not sure how I feel about that?

On the other hand my recommendation is to wear and enjoy.

Luv rolex · 16 May 2018, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Did not realize AP only puts serial on caseback... not sure how I feel about that?

On the other hand my recommendation is to wear and enjoy.

On the caseback and movement

wach16 · 16 May 2018, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by G'ed

Spoken to APSC and according to the lady over the counter, they do laser welding but only for gold material at flat surfaces. Edge section will no be laser welded. Steel? Just polish.

APSC in Clearwater had to laser weld my clasp on my ROC when it went in for service and it is stainless steel so you might have been given incorrect information. The part about flat surfaces could be correct though!

G'ed · 16 May 2018, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by wach16

APSC in Clearwater had to laser weld my clasp on my ROC when it went in for service and it is stainless steel so you might have been given incorrect information. The part about flat surfaces could be correct though!

I did thought off she’s bluffing me as I read few examples of laser welding done on stainless steel cases, especially by LAWW and ABC. Maybe APSC here has different practise.

Luv rolex · 16 May 2018, 11:16 PM

So would they laser weld only flat surfaces or would do angles like in crown lugs or dents on the polished lines on the sides of the case???

Borsika · 22 May 2018, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Luv rolex

Hi trf family,
Although its not interrupting me alot strangly i feel more comfortable wearing and scratching AP ROO more than my TT sub c. Somehow i feel that If the sub case got dinged badly at a degree that i need to change the middle case i would take a hit in the watch value as the serial number will chamge while in AP, there is no serial number on the case only caseback and movement. Thus it gives me feeling to wear my APs comfortably while it might not be the case
But some marks i got on the AP got me thinking if its repairable or not or how APSC would fix such the below ding appear on the pics
Its the ding on the corner polished side of crown guards its a bit small but catch the light a bit

I think your brain should be laser welded...

tyler1980 · 22 May 2018, 05:55 PM

any "damage" that can only be seen in a macro isnt damage. IMO

If you get a new case resale is the least of your concerns as a new case isnt cheap. So you will maybe take a resale hit (although there will be documentation noting the case change) but the bigger issue is all the extra money you are into your watch as a result of the case replacement.

Luv rolex · 25 May 2018, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Borsika

I think your brain should be laser welded...

Wow, very informative and useful response from respected member

15 May 2018, 01:38 AM	#4
Luv rolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Islam Location: Montreal, Canada Watch: DJ,SD 4000,LV Posts: 742	Sorry but could not attach all pics in one post. So will they just polished without rubbing mubc metals or just laser weld??? __________________ current: ROO elephant, ROO 44 panda, datejust 16013, omega const. day date Sold: Gmt 16710, sub 16610LV, SD 16600, SD 4000, sub c 116610,sub c 116613, Daytona116503 , ROO navy, ROO vampire, omega seamaster

15 May 2018, 04:05 AM	#5
Chary 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 954	Not sure how they would fix that, but from the size of it, I would just enjoy the watch and let it go. I’ve had some nasty nicks and have always found a buyer for my pieces when done w them. I doubt I had ever thought about replacing a case on a watch. Nicks scratches dents are all part of enjoying them. Bound to happen. Same as people that buy exotics but dont want to drive them for fear of depreciation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ AP 26238 RG BRICK, AP 26420 TAUPE AP 15407ST SKELLY, AP 26470ST BATMAN Rolex SD43 Instagram: Chary1

15 May 2018, 05:39 AM	#6
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,116	They can definitely laser weld to bring it back to factory if need be. Enjoy it til its ready for service and ask them to repair it when it goes in for the spa treatment! __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

15 May 2018, 06:03 AM	#7
Luv rolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Islam Location: Montreal, Canada Watch: DJ,SD 4000,LV Posts: 742	Thanks guys for your response, but dont laser weld keep the area weak and have the risk of fallen. I think i read that somewhere __________________ current: ROO elephant, ROO 44 panda, datejust 16013, omega const. day date Sold: Gmt 16710, sub 16610LV, SD 16600, SD 4000, sub c 116610,sub c 116613, Daytona116503 , ROO navy, ROO vampire, omega seamaster

15 May 2018, 10:15 PM	#9
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,150	How could these be done? Bubble wrap it, put it in a safe and don’t wear it. That should prevent damage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

15 May 2018, 09:33 AM	#8
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Spoken to APSC and according to the lady over the counter, they do laser welding but only for gold material at flat surfaces. Edge section will no be laser welded. Steel? Just polish.

15 May 2018, 10:46 PM	#10
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,130	Have you ever received a quote on a new mid-case? Your loss on selling a dented Rolex would be less than replacing a case and that's not even considering any other factors (e.g. non-matching serial #'s). Wear and enjoy the small blemishes.

15 May 2018, 11:02 PM	#11
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,987	Did not realize AP only puts serial on caseback... not sure how I feel about that? On the other hand my recommendation is to wear and enjoy. __________________

16 May 2018, 11:16 PM	#15
Luv rolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Islam Location: Montreal, Canada Watch: DJ,SD 4000,LV Posts: 742	So would they laser weld only flat surfaces or would do angles like in crown lugs or dents on the polished lines on the sides of the case??? __________________ current: ROO elephant, ROO 44 panda, datejust 16013, omega const. day date Sold: Gmt 16710, sub 16610LV, SD 16600, SD 4000, sub c 116610,sub c 116613, Daytona116503 , ROO navy, ROO vampire, omega seamaster

22 May 2018, 05:55 PM	#17
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	any "damage" that can only be seen in a macro isnt damage. IMO If you get a new case resale is the least of your concerns as a new case isnt cheap. So you will maybe take a resale hit (although there will be documentation noting the case change) but the bigger issue is all the extra money you are into your watch as a result of the case replacement. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

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