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Old 13 January 2010, 07:08 AM   #1
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HELP!!! 1st Post and need advice

Wife bought me a new TT Ceramic sub for christmas. Love this watch.

My idiot co-worker launched a small black paper clip (the ones that have the little silver finger presses on them) at me and i think it hit the crystal on the watch. I almost threw him out the window.

Nothing appears to be chipped or broken. The crystal and bezel seem to be ok and not chipped or cracked. Do i need to watch out for anything? Do you think any internals could have been harmed?

Please forgive my paranoia. This is my first Rolex and it means a lot to me.

Thanks for any calming words.
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:13 AM   #2
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:15 AM   #3
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:15 AM   #4
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I wouldn't worry if I were you. These watch are tough and built to take quite a bit of abuse. That crystal is sapphire and is not easy to scratch. Congrats on that gorgeous Sub . How about some pics now?
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:16 AM   #5
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Thank you speed. Just how tough are these wathces? Obviously you wouldn't want to beat it with a hammer but I assume they are probably stronger than most?

Again, i appreciate any and all information. This is my first one and i have a feeling it could become an expensive hobby.

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Old 13 January 2010, 07:18 AM   #6
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Thank you speed. Just how tough are these wathces? Obviously you wouldn't want to beat it with a hammer but I assume they are probably stronger than most?

Again, i appreciate any and all information. This is my first one and i have a feeling it could become an expensive hobby.

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Welcome to TRF, buddy......and stop looking so LOST!!

Let me put it this way..........if you damaged the watch while it was still on your wrist, you'd be seriously looking at a very badly injured wrist!! I mean, real serious - hospital stuff!!

Relax and enjoy that beauty - some pics would be welcome!! Hope you enjoy your stay on this great forum of ours.

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Old 13 January 2010, 07:20 AM   #7
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The first scratch is the worse one. I may have had uncanny luck, but I wore a Sub through 3 1/2 years of my active duty service in the US Marine Corps. I was not a paper pusher; it saw infantry and boat company service that entire time. The only problems I ever experienced was catching the clasp and bending it twice. This gave me quite a bit of confidence in the Rolex brand.

I currently wear a GMT ll daily in police work....why spend all that money for dresser decoration- WEAR IT

To answer the question, nothing to worry about
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:21 AM   #8
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The ceramic bezel is scratch resistance...but can shatter if dropped.
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:21 AM   #9
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Sorry for the bad pic. I took it with my IPhone.
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:21 AM   #10
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Thank you speed. Just how tough are these wathces?
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Well, my Sub and myself survived this without any problems ...my friends suggest we try it out for fun
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:23 AM   #11
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This is my first one and i have a feeling it could become an expensive hobby.

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Old 13 January 2010, 07:24 AM   #12
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Thank you everyone. I really appreciate everyone's comments. I have uploaded a pic, but i am waiting for the moderator to approve it.
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:25 AM   #13
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:27 AM   #14
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Typically, if your wrist can take the hit, so can the watch. Just keep and eye on the accuracy. If you take a good whack, you can effect the movement and alter time keeping. Welcome!
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:28 AM   #15
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Well, my Sub and myself survived this without any problems ...my friends suggest we try it out for fun
Hi Arjun,

Been there, not quite done that!! But it wasn't that bad in the '60s and '70s when I travelled by train...........but then the population was much less at the time.

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Old 13 January 2010, 07:30 AM   #16
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Hi Arjun,

Been there, not quite done that!! But it wasn't that bad in the '60s and '70s when I travelled by train...........but then the population was much less at the time.

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Thats how you travelled by train... get the wind in the face experience
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:32 AM   #17
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Thats how you travelled by train
Not me, buddy.........like I said, in the '60s it wasn't bad at all - but now with the ever growing population, that is sadly the reality of it all.

Don't even ask how many of those idiots get killed by passing steel girders which suppport the overhead power cables.

I had my own personal mode of transport.

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Old 13 January 2010, 07:38 AM   #18
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Hi Arjun,

Been there, not quite done that!! But it wasn't that bad in the '60s and '70s when I travelled by train...........but then the population was much less at the time.

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Its too crazy at times, especially at office hours and I try to avoid them at all costs. You must know that the of local people here are used to it, but I just can't see myself traveling by them unless I really really have to. With chaotic traffic here, even people with cars prefer not to drive. Good thing my work place is just under a mile from home so I can easily drive :)
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:38 AM   #19
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Great watch and welcome to TRF. I think your question was more than adequately answered.
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:40 AM   #20
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Its too crazy at times, especially at office hours and I try to avoid them at all costs. You must know that the of local people here are used to it, but I just can't see myself traveling by them unless I really really have to. With chaotic traffic here, even people with cars prefer not to drive. Good thing my work place is just under a mile from home so I can easily drive :)
You're lucky you have less than a mile to drive.

I had to travel from Andheri to Kemps Corner everyday, but I would use my Kawasaki - best way to travel in Bombay (Mumbai)!!
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:42 AM   #21
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Typically, if your wrist can take the hit, so can the watch.....
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:43 AM   #22
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Do i need to watch out for anything?
Yes your co-worker.

No problems, just enjoy your new watch. It's a tool not a puppy.

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Old 13 January 2010, 07:43 AM   #23
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JBat, yes sir, it was. I appreciate it greatly.

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Old 13 January 2010, 07:43 AM   #24
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You're lucky you have less than a mile to drive.

I had to travel from Andheri to Kemps Corner everyday, but I would use my Kawasaki - best way to travel in Bombay (Mumbai)!!
, now THAT is far. Yup, a Kawasaki would really be the best way
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