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datejust24 · 17 August 2018, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Acetone is fine, just don't dunk the watch in it.. Most of the time superglue can be removed from solid surfaces with your fingernail after it dries.

. Fingernail polish remover contains acetone and works.

. Goo Gone contains acetone and works too... then you have a good product left over to use around the house.

Goo-Gone is what I was goin to suggest as well...fantastic product.

SLS · 17 August 2018, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

wow. never seen this but nice fixing it.

The true definition of rare!

Danny83 · 17 August 2018, 11:03 AM

I need some after pics !!!

Chewbacca · 17 August 2018, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clandrel

Fixed!

Wam water on the sapphire, and rubbed the glue off with my nail. And using a mild nail polish remover which has acetone. Used cotton sticks and tooth pick.

Washed it off with soap!

It's as new. Will check the gaskets though...

So much for the hot tub, and beer.

lenfried29 · 17 August 2018, 12:41 PM

Rolex vs. Super Glue!!! And the winner is ......

HogwldFLTR · 17 August 2018, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cht

Guess this answers the "Is it safe to wear your Rolex whilst working with superglue" question...

You forgot the part about imbibing large amounts of ethanol while working with the cyanoacrylate.

Andad · 17 August 2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Yup, it's fine on the steel and crystal but use it too royally and it will definitely get to the crystal gasket, which is made of hytril (a plastic), plastics dissolve in acetone.

Pure cleaning alcohol might be a safer option if warm water and soap doesn't work.

Hytrel?

Burlington · 17 August 2018, 01:27 PM

Superglue can be awkward stuff. Hope you can fix it up !

Ckci · 17 August 2018, 02:59 PM

That’s a bummer.

Smokey.Bubbles · 17 August 2018, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickettt

Put down the loupe, just enjoy the watch. Oh, that's not the right answer to this one.

Sometime you read something that makes you really LOL!

Very good Sir, I dock my cap to you :)

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jimcameron · 17 August 2018, 04:34 PM

Just to spare any others of us that might find themselves in the same spot, how the hell did you do this?

siempreko · 17 August 2018, 04:53 PM

Problem Solved! Congratulations!

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Kostas · 17 August 2018, 04:57 PM

Glad it ended well.

bondtoys · 17 August 2018, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelair007

I’ve never tried removing it from a Rolex so be careful with the advice I’m going to give:

#1 Warm water and soap. Soak it in and then you should be able to peel it without damage to the substrate. I think you can try that safely
#2 Acetone will do wonders on superglue but I’m not sure what it will do to the finish on the crystal
#3 Mineral Oils could help peel it off but again, may change the surface feel and look of the SS

I'd be very careful with acetone.
While it may not harm the crystal or Stainless steel, it will certainly damage the crystal gasket or other seals.

challer · 17 August 2018, 06:00 PM

Hytrel is resistant to acetone. Cynoacralate is not. Get some acetone to clean things up. Rinse thoroughly and get pressure tested.

imperio · 18 August 2018, 03:49 AM

Glad to see you got this fixed OP.

Otherwise I would say hey it adds character

DahMan · 18 August 2018, 05:10 AM

It’s not real

bradyb · 18 August 2018, 06:02 AM

Safe!

GradyPhilpott · 18 August 2018, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clandrel

Fixed!

Wam water on the sapphire, and rubbed the glue off with my nail. And using a mild nail polish remover which has acetone. Used cotton sticks and tooth pick.

Washed it off with soap!

It's as new. Will check the gaskets though...

77T · 18 August 2018, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clandrel

Fixed!

Wam water on the sapphire, and rubbed the glue off with my nail. And using a mild nail polish remover which has acetone. Used cotton sticks and tooth pick.

Washed it off with soap!

It's as new. Will check the gaskets though...

Great!
Now you’ve invented a way to avoid scratches on your watch. Superglue all over before going out. Clean it later...

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mj1214 · 18 August 2018, 12:43 PM

That’s a hell of a “drop”. You sure it wasn’t the whole tube?

AJM914 · 18 August 2018, 01:38 PM

Glad it all worked out!

Fat_ninja · 19 August 2018, 12:09 AM

I feel like ive seen this in american pie

Cant place it tho

101031-28 · 19 August 2018, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clandrel

Fixed!

Wam water on the sapphire, and rubbed the glue off with my nail. And using a mild nail polish remover which has acetone. Used cotton sticks and tooth pick.

Washed it off with soap!

It's as new. Will check the gaskets though...

Happy to hear

17 August 2018, 01:27 PM	#38
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18 August 2018, 01:38 PM	#52
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17 August 2018, 11:03 AM	#33
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17 August 2018, 12:41 PM	#35
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Rolex vs. Super Glue!!! And the winner is ......

17 August 2018, 02:59 PM	#39
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	That’s a bummer.

17 August 2018, 04:34 PM	#41
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,520	Just to spare any others of us that might find themselves in the same spot, how the hell did you do this?

17 August 2018, 04:53 PM	#42
siempreko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Sometimes Posts: 1,197	Problem Solved! Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 August 2018, 04:57 PM	#43
Kostas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,241	Glad it ended well.

17 August 2018, 06:00 PM	#45
challer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DC Posts: 679	Hytrel is resistant to acetone. Cynoacralate is not. Get some acetone to clean things up. Rinse thoroughly and get pressure tested.

18 August 2018, 05:10 AM	#47
DahMan Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 635	It’s not real

18 August 2018, 06:02 AM	#48
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 945	Safe!

18 August 2018, 12:43 PM	#51
mj1214 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 74	That’s a hell of a “drop”. You sure it wasn’t the whole tube?

19 August 2018, 12:09 AM	#53
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I feel like ive seen this in american pie Cant place it tho

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