Daytona -pusher broke off

[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by Strad

I really wanted a Daytona. Now I'm not so sure. I don't think a pusher should fail through normal use.

With this logic, you should never buy anything. I don't mean that as an insult, but even the best of things can fail at times.

[ag986]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

After a quick search, I see this isn't the first time seen, like a poster said above...Particular the WG model.

I really don't think it was too tight but if you think that might be a possibility I'll keep it in mind in the future.

Anyone know if the RCS in NY has reopened yet?

Not much can be done at the moment.....

Thanks again Larry

I just checked to make sure that mine were not too tight.

[brandrea]

Bummer, I hope you get it sorted.

Maybe you want to come over and hang in my basement

[campfire]

Sorry to read this Don. I'm sure it will get resolved soon enough.

All the best.

[nachopc]

But how many people really use the pushers? Me personally not that much, maybe that’s the reason why we don’t have so many cases ? I really don’t know but shouldn’t happen, that’s clear.


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[garyk]

Dang, that's weird...

[acheronsgrief]

Originally Posted by nachopc

But how many people really use the pushers? Me personally not that much, maybe that’s the reason why we don’t have so many cases ? I really don’t know but shouldn’t happen, that’s clear.


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I use them all the time but I might stop now just in case

[Solo118]

That is tough to see, but RSC will make it right.

Just keep the watch in a ziploc bag with the bits in a smaller ziploc so nothing gets lost or damaged.

[77T]

Originally Posted by SearChart

It happens... Sometimes the pusher head itself breaks, sometimes the screw comes loose, sometimes the screw breaks. It just happens.

Bas
Wouldn’t monobloc pushers be a better idea? I’m sure it’s more expensive, but functionally it would seem to eliminate most of the Daytona pusher problems I see on the forum.



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[iTreelex]

ouch... hope it gets fixed OP

[Strad]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

With this logic, you should never buy anything. I don't mean that as an insult, but even the best of things can fail at times.

I don't know how often this happens. However, the push buttons on a chronograph are a significant part of the watch. I hope Rolex is analyzing the problem and making appropriate corrections or enhancements.

Rolex is marketing not only beauty, but durability and longevity. They don't want pieces of their most sought after watches falling off.

If you have a significant failure on your new $30K car, you don't go "well it happens sometimes".

I bought my first Rolex in 1985. I still have it along with several others. I think Rolex makes incredible watches. I just want to keep thinking that.

[bp1000]

Yes hope they fix this

Was planing on buying a wg oyster flex Daytona as my weekend and holiday watch - that thing will be in the sea plenty of times

[18078pres]

Originally Posted by SearChart

It happens... Sometimes the pusher head itself breaks, sometimes the screw comes loose, sometimes the screw breaks. It just happens. It doesn't happen too much though, with any product there is a chance that something fails. RSC will sort it out just fine, don't worry.



Please don't post if you don't have anything valuable to add.



Press fit with knurled ends, they will never come apart by themselves.

I've seen more 'cheap engineering' from the so called holy trinity than on Rolex, they're about as sturdy as you can go for a luxury mechanical timepiece.

Just my opinion!! I Can't post my opinion?

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by 18078pres

Just my opinion!! I Can't post my opinion?

Whatever

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by 77T

Bas
Wouldn’t monobloc pushers be a better idea? I’m sure it’s more expensive, but functionally it would seem to eliminate most of the Daytona pusher problems I see on the forum.



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The pusher head itself is monobloc, the tube with the screw thread to which the screw attaches broke off. Not much you can do, just a weak point in the metal I guess.

Usually it is just the screw that comes undone.

[ratty]

Bas can you confirm that the pin / rod the pusher screws onto is made of the same material as the pusher itself, so the pins in the WG version of the watch will be made of WG?

Thanks.

[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by Mystro

This has happened more than you think with the Daytona on the forum. It’s a quick fix but a easy freak out moment when it fails like that and has to go back to RSC.

Didn't know there was a separate Daytona Forum!

Originally Posted by 1William

Sorry that it happened. I would go to Dallas over NY for any service or warranty work.

Please explain the reason for Dallas over NY? I did buy it from a NY city AD> I thought I might need them in my corner?

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Any easy fix Don but if under warranty I’d send it to RSC. Let them check all the pushers, crown et al.

Thank pal!

Originally Posted by Strad

I

If you have a significant failure on your new $30K car, you don't go "well it happens sometimes".

Shit happens, things break. Not the end of my world....

Originally Posted by ratty

Bas can you confirm that the pin / rod the pusher screws onto is made of the same material as the pusher itself, so the pins in the WG version of the watch will be made of WG?

Thanks.

I don't think they are the same metal.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

So this just happened.....No drops, no abuse, I picked it up from it's microfiber towel and the pusher fell off.

How bad is this repair, the watch only 3 months old......somewhat bummed.

Unfortunately, I’ve seen a few posts like this on the forum Don. Daytona pushers falling off :(

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

And this is a tool watch? Lol....

I know. I wonder how often this happens with the Speedmaster, the “inferior chronograph”

I know the pushers on the speedy don’t screen down, but do parts ever randomly fall out?

[schoolboy]

That is one of my favorite watches by the way, love the steel dial.


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[Hollie_Rollie]

Woah! That’s crazy. This should be fixed under warranty though, just sucks to have to deal with the headache

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by ratty

Bas can you confirm that the pin / rod the pusher screws onto is made of the same material as the pusher itself, so the pins in the WG version of the watch will be made of WG?

Thanks.

Yes they're made of gold.

[MilesB]

It happened to my SS Daytona, but it was after five years of wear including using the chronograph a lot. As this snippet from the service quote shows, it was used as a tool watch.



At the time (2014) it was £135 to replace and fix as part of the service.

[David5807]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

This isn’t the first time I’ve seen this posted on a gold Daytona, never on a SS version. Kind of sucks to have it happen but will be an easy fix.

Yeah I've seen a couple of treads where people posted about this happening to their Oysterflex models.

[2nastie]

Originally Posted by Strad

I don't know how often this happens. However, the push buttons on a chronograph are a significant part of the watch. I hope Rolex is analyzing the problem and making appropriate corrections or enhancements.

Rolex is marketing not only beauty, but durability and longevity. They don't want pieces of their most sought after watches falling off.

If you have a significant failure on your new $30K car, you don't go "well it happens sometimes".

I bought my first Rolex in 1985. I still have it along with several others. I think Rolex makes incredible watches. I just want to keep thinking that.

Actually most people would go "well it happens sometimes" when a failure happens especially with a car. You now how many recalls there are for safety related items on a car. Might decide to walk when you hear some issues.

It applies to anything manufactured. Rolex is still massed produced and therefore is still bound to have parts fail here and there.

All watch brands face this including Patek, AP, etc. Just like all car brands including Ferrari, Porsche.

Price and value is irrelevant. Things happen. Sucks that the OP has to run through the process to fix it, but it should fixed fairly easily.

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by acheronsgrief

I use them all the time but I might stop now just in case

That’s not the solution, It shouldn’t happened.

Use it that’s why it was made for.

All the best

N


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[Strad]

Originally Posted by 2nastie

Actually most people would go "well it happens sometimes" when a failure happens especially with a car. You now how many recalls there are for safety related items on a car. Might decide to walk when you hear some issues.

It applies to anything manufactured. Rolex is still massed produced and therefore is still bound to have parts fail here and there.

All watch brands face this including Patek, AP, etc. Just like all car brands including Ferrari, Porsche.

Price and value is irrelevant. Things happen. Sucks that the OP has to run through the process to fix it, but it should fixed fairly easily.

Exactly! When there are failures with a car, there are recalls. The manufacturer recognizes a problem and repairs it.

[RHIII]

Not all that uncommon at all - and could happen with ANY watch. It happens. Also a very easy fix.


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[honkymf]

3 months old? That's a little ridiculous. I'd expect the Daytonas to be super robust.

Good thing it happened when you picked it up. If that had happened while wearing it, you'd have never found that thing.

[101031-28]

My RG Daytona 116505 lower pusher came off just like that, a couple of years ago. Watch is barely worn and sits most of the time. Easy fix at RSC but quite the inconvenience.