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ElliotJ · 28 September 2010, 11:09 AM

Hi,

So, as my first post, I am curious if anyone can help with my concern.

Can't wait 30-35hrs to find out...

My 3 1/2 yr old just threw my Oyster Perpetual Datejust across the room, crashing to the floor.

It's not sounding right - the self-winding mechanism doesn't sound right.

Anyone have any experience with the durability of the self-winding mechanism?

If it needs to be repaired, does anyone have similar experiences, and what was the cost associated with this?

Thanks!!!!!

ElliotJ

GradyPhilpott · 28 September 2010, 11:11 AM

Well, if you can hear the rotor, I'm guessing that it will need repair. Rolex rotors are usually silent.

I'd recommend that you pull out the stem and put in a safe place until you can get it to a watchmaker.

Good luck.

Mockingbird · 28 September 2010, 11:12 AM

Well there could've been a good amount of damage to the movement or the rotor in the crash... I would advise driving to your closest Rolex AD and having them check out the watch. Pull out the crown to stop the movement as well to prevent further damage.

niner niner seven · 28 September 2010, 11:14 AM

family first

that said, what was the little sport doing w a DJ in their hand?

Blue Shadow · 28 September 2010, 11:17 AM

Ouch.....note to self...put watches out of harms way/hands of 3 year old son.

ElliotJ · 28 September 2010, 11:23 AM

Thanks!

Pulled the crown out. It was due for a tune up anyway I guess...

Well, she was taking my blood pressure with her doctor set and the strap didn't fit around my wrist with the watch on, so I took it off.

20 min later, she has turned the sofa into a trampoline. during one of the jumps, she discovers the watch.

I asked her to bring it to me, and she threw it across the room.

Think I may have inhaled all the air in the room when it was flying across the room.

She of course was smiling.

During explaining to her that I was really unhappy with her, she looked at me and told me that "Daddy, you have to relax your body, ok..."

Had a difficult time controlling my laughter when I waqs trying to be stern.

Thanks again for your input.

But what is this nast going to cost me?

The watch was purchased during a previous life when money was not a concern. Now it is.

EJ

Submarino · 28 September 2010, 01:08 PM

Service at the RSC is $450+ depending on the model I believe.

z32turbo · 28 September 2010, 01:13 PM

My guess would be around $350+

vitix · 28 September 2010, 01:28 PM

Elliot, Welcome to the forum, hope all turn ok with the timepiece... and yes, relax your body, like your baby said, everyting is going to be alright!!

28 September 2010, 11:09 AM	#1
ElliotJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2	Crash... Hi, So, as my first post, I am curious if anyone can help with my concern. Can't wait 30-35hrs to find out... My 3 1/2 yr old just threw my Oyster Perpetual Datejust across the room, crashing to the floor. It's not sounding right - the self-winding mechanism doesn't sound right. Anyone have any experience with the durability of the self-winding mechanism? If it needs to be repaired, does anyone have similar experiences, and what was the cost associated with this? Thanks!!!!! ElliotJ

28 September 2010, 11:11 AM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,350	Well, if you can hear the rotor, I'm guessing that it will need repair. Rolex rotors are usually silent. I'd recommend that you pull out the stem and put in a safe place until you can get it to a watchmaker. Good luck. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

28 September 2010, 11:14 AM	#4
niner niner seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Rolex&911Nation Watch: GV Posts: 547	family first that said, what was the little sport doing w a DJ in their hand? __________________ 16710 116400GV 116710LN 116500LN 116610LV

28 September 2010, 01:08 PM	#7
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Service at the RSC is $450+ depending on the model I believe. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

28 September 2010, 01:13 PM	#8
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	My guess would be around $350+ __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

28 September 2010, 11:12 AM	#3
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Well there could've been a good amount of damage to the movement or the rotor in the crash... I would advise driving to your closest Rolex AD and having them check out the watch. Pull out the crown to stop the movement as well to prevent further damage.

28 September 2010, 11:17 AM	#5
Blue Shadow "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tyler Location: Orlando Watch: Datejust 16234 Posts: 158	Ouch.....note to self...put watches out of harms way/hands of 3 year old son.

28 September 2010, 11:23 AM	#6
ElliotJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2	Thanks! Pulled the crown out. It was due for a tune up anyway I guess... Well, she was taking my blood pressure with her doctor set and the strap didn't fit around my wrist with the watch on, so I took it off. 20 min later, she has turned the sofa into a trampoline. during one of the jumps, she discovers the watch. I asked her to bring it to me, and she threw it across the room. Think I may have inhaled all the air in the room when it was flying across the room. She of course was smiling. During explaining to her that I was really unhappy with her, she looked at me and told me that "Daddy, you have to relax your body, ok..." Had a difficult time controlling my laughter when I waqs trying to be stern. Thanks again for your input. But what is this nast going to cost me? The watch was purchased during a previous life when money was not a concern. Now it is. EJ

28 September 2010, 01:28 PM	#9
vitix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Victor Location: Santo Domingo Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 2,030	Elliot, Welcome to the forum, hope all turn ok with the timepiece... and yes, relax your body, like your baby said, everyting is going to be alright!! __________________ ViTiX - Instagram: vitix11 Twitter: @vitix Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Z series / DSSD / GMT MII BNLR / Daytona 116500LN Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 17 / Formula 1 Orange dial Panerai Luminor Power Reserve / PAM49

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