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Drss01 · 29 March 2018, 01:44 AM

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MonBK · 29 March 2018, 02:05 AM

Easy fix.

antbkny · 29 March 2018, 02:07 AM

id leave it, thats a good lookin nic

Ripcode · 29 March 2018, 02:32 AM

Ouch!

rolexforum73 · 29 March 2018, 02:37 AM

Yep, can be laser welded. Never had it done myself but I had a very similar gouge on an explorer 2 lug and was told fine to repair. How did yours occur and how many times did you have to look again with disbelief?

Valenciawatchrepair · 29 March 2018, 02:39 AM

Wow, how did that happen? lol. If you're normally rough on your watches, it really wouldn't be worth a repair.

mobster600 · 29 March 2018, 05:21 AM

I think it adds character Lol

Drss01 · 29 March 2018, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexforum73

Yep, can be laser welded. Never had it done myself but I had a very similar gouge on an explorer 2 lug and was told fine to repair. How did yours occur and how many times did you have to look again with disbelief?

I’m still in dis belief it fell off my bathroom sink where it was sitting on a shirt I grabbed the shirt forgetting the watch was on it and it went airborne and landed on marble floor about 3-4 feet at most I have no idea how that kind of a fall would make that gash

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Drss01 · 29 March 2018, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexforum73

Yep, can be laser welded. Never had it done myself but I had a very similar gouge on an explorer 2 lug and was told fine to repair. How did yours occur and how many times did you have to look again with disbelief?

Did RSC do this for u?

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rolexforum73 · 29 March 2018, 07:07 AM

I never had it done in the end, but the firm was in the UK and were very helpful when I was considering my options. Watchworks in Bristol.

rolexforum73 · 29 March 2018, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drss01

I’m still in dis belief it fell off my bathroom sink where it was sitting on a shirt I grabbed the shirt forgetting the watch was on it and it went airborne and landed on marble floor about 3-4 feet at most I have no idea how that kind of a fall would make that gash

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Wow, sorry to hear it..... it always seems to be these most obscure and dull events that do the worst. The way the hulk prices are going I'm sure you're still in the black even with the damage.,

Fabrice M · 29 March 2018, 07:28 AM

Laser welding is an option, but it will loose its value. Collectors and buyers hates laser welded watches... Leave it.

springer · 29 March 2018, 11:24 AM

That's a bad one for sure.

Drss01 · 29 March 2018, 11:26 AM

Watch isnt going anywhere - will be handed down to one of my sons.. can u tell if it’s been laser welded ? Is it a clean repair ?

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MinMay · 29 March 2018, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabrice M

Laser welding is an option, but it will loose its value. Collectors and buyers hates laser welded watches... Leave it.

either way, it lost it's value already fix or no fix.

DLRIDES · 29 March 2018, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drss01

Watch isnt going anywhere - will be handed down to one of my sons.. can u tell if it’s been laser welded ? Is it a clean repair ?

Contact LAWW, Los Angeles Watch Works, it’s an easy fix.

comanndr · 29 March 2018, 11:47 AM

fix if you want to flip( to non collector) OR if it bothers you
agree with fabrice (collectors hate)
sorta think its got character even if thats an ouch

cop414 · 29 March 2018, 01:02 PM

Not to rub salt in the wound but your bezel as well as the insert have been damaged too.

SearChart · 29 March 2018, 02:52 PM

After a drop like that I'd like to see the hairspring of your watch, I bet it is slightly bent out of place (easy fix).

Drss01 · 29 March 2018, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Not to rub salt in the wound but your bezel as well as the insert have been damaged too.

Looks that way in that pic Bc of a smudge but it’s fine

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cop414 · 29 March 2018, 10:28 PM

These are smudges?

joli160 · 30 March 2018, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabrice M

Laser welding is an option, but it will loose its value. Collectors and buyers hates laser welded watches... Leave it.

And how would you be able to tell if a watch was laser welded ?
Even Rolex does it

Drss01 · 30 March 2018, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

These are smudges?

Correct

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Daveh3196 · 30 March 2018, 04:41 AM

Definitely hurts to see but being a dive watch it adds a bit of character. Just tell everyone that you were doing some underwater demolition setup a hit it on an ordinance.

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cop414 · 30 March 2018, 05:20 AM

I stand corrected

I’d probably end up sending it off to LAWW if it were me. It’s going to bug you every time that you look at it.
If that’s your decision I’m sure that all here would love to see the after pics.

rolexforum73 · 30 March 2018, 06:06 AM

Yep, get it fixed and it'll look perfect, it's like wizardry what they can achieve. I know you don't plan on selling but no-one would ever know it has been done, and i for one wouldn't care less if a case has been welded up. Better that than battle scarred.

mistermann · 30 March 2018, 06:28 AM

Still looks like the bezel has a ding on it that lines up with the one on the lug.

Nelson6 · 30 March 2018, 07:34 AM

I'd leave it as is, but what I'm really curious about it whether the movement suffered any damage. Any knock that can take a chunk out of the case would have to be pretty formidable.

Drss01 · 30 March 2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mistermann

Still looks like the bezel has a ding on it that lines up with the one on the lug.

Maybe in pic but bezel is unscathed

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Drss01 · 30 March 2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nelson6

I'd leave it as is, but what I'm really curious about it whether the movement suffered any damage. Any knock that can take a chunk out of the case would have to be pretty formidable.

That’s what’s odd it just fell from
The bathroom sink counter to the floor - like 3-4 feet

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29 March 2018, 01:44 AM	#1
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29 March 2018, 11:24 AM	#13
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,196	That's a bad one for sure. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

29 March 2018, 11:26 AM	#14
Drss01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 39	Is this case repairable? Watch isnt going anywhere - will be handed down to one of my sons.. can u tell if it’s been laser welded ? Is it a clean repair ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 March 2018, 01:02 PM	#18
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Not to rub salt in the wound but your bezel as well as the insert have been damaged too. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

30 March 2018, 05:20 AM	#25
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	I stand corrected I’d probably end up sending it off to LAWW if it were me. It’s going to bug you every time that you look at it. If that’s your decision I’m sure that all here would love to see the after pics. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

29 March 2018, 02:05 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Easy fix.

29 March 2018, 02:07 AM	#3
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	id leave it, thats a good lookin nic

29 March 2018, 02:32 AM	#4
Ripcode "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Michigan Watch: 16610 Posts: 319	Ouch!

29 March 2018, 02:37 AM	#5
rolexforum73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: UK Posts: 95	Yep, can be laser welded. Never had it done myself but I had a very similar gouge on an explorer 2 lug and was told fine to repair. How did yours occur and how many times did you have to look again with disbelief?

29 March 2018, 02:39 AM	#6
Valenciawatchrepair Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 1,504	Wow, how did that happen? lol. If you're normally rough on your watches, it really wouldn't be worth a repair.

29 March 2018, 05:21 AM	#7
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,477	I think it adds character Lol

29 March 2018, 07:07 AM	#10
rolexforum73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: UK Posts: 95	I never had it done in the end, but the firm was in the UK and were very helpful when I was considering my options. Watchworks in Bristol.

29 March 2018, 07:28 AM	#12
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,640	Laser welding is an option, but it will loose its value. Collectors and buyers hates laser welded watches... Leave it.

29 March 2018, 11:47 AM	#17
comanndr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: rich Location: florida Watch: 16570 polar16610lv Posts: 208	fix if you want to flip( to non collector) OR if it bothers you agree with fabrice (collectors hate) sorta think its got character even if thats an ouch

30 March 2018, 04:41 AM	#24
Daveh3196 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: PA USA Watch: Explorers Posts: 278	Definitely hurts to see but being a dive watch it adds a bit of character. Just tell everyone that you were doing some underwater demolition setup a hit it on an ordinance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 March 2018, 06:06 AM	#26
rolexforum73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: UK Posts: 95	Yep, get it fixed and it'll look perfect, it's like wizardry what they can achieve. I know you don't plan on selling but no-one would ever know it has been done, and i for one wouldn't care less if a case has been welded up. Better that than battle scarred.

30 March 2018, 06:28 AM	#27
mistermann "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Drew Location: Iowa Watch: 116600 Posts: 496	Still looks like the bezel has a ding on it that lines up with the one on the lug.

30 March 2018, 07:34 AM	#28
Nelson6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Arkadelphia Posts: 32	I'd leave it as is, but what I'm really curious about it whether the movement suffered any damage. Any knock that can take a chunk out of the case would have to be pretty formidable.

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