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rolex0000 · 24 March 2018, 08:05 AM

Hi Guys

I bought the black submariner brand new from an AD about a week ago and I already dropped it on a tile floor!!! Since its only a week old I guess I am oversensitive about it. What do you folks recommend? Can I get it polished out? The dent/scratch is towards the bottom edge of the watch (pic attached)

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wfitch · 24 March 2018, 08:10 AM

I wouldn't do anything about it. Especially on the underside. Part of the story of the watch

TarponGeorge · 24 March 2018, 08:11 AM

I would just let it be, and avoid dropping your watch going forward.

tubojunk · 24 March 2018, 08:11 AM

Definitely would annoy me since it’s brand new. But since it’s on the underside I wouldn’t worry about it for the time being.

sensui · 24 March 2018, 08:12 AM

Leave it alone. Can't even see it wearing the watch.

dmash · 24 March 2018, 08:13 AM

Really? Be more excited that you dropped it on a tile floor and that's the only damage. Half empty or half full my friend?

tyler1980 · 24 March 2018, 08:14 AM

A. i would leave it.
B. dont take it off unless you are in a carpeted room. Tile is brutal.

JayG · 24 March 2018, 08:15 AM

Don't touch it. The bezel is perfect. Scars give it character

dnpina · 24 March 2018, 08:15 AM

The 1st cut is the deepest. Enjoy your Sub. Great watch

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101031-28 · 24 March 2018, 08:16 AM

Tough call, initially my OCD would remind me the dent is there every time I pick it up.. But being on the underside, I would just let it be as I know I would eventually get over it and even forget it's there..

lecorsaire · 24 March 2018, 08:17 AM

If you have even a little bit of OCD that’s got to hurt. Even though the damage is minimal, it still sucks that this happened so soon after being in complete mint condition. You can either leave it alone or if you know it will keep bothering you every time you put it on get it buffed out. It will suck not having the watch while it’s being done but at least you’ll be happen that it’s gone. It shouldn’t be deep so it won’t impact the shape much if at all.

Boy_312 · 24 March 2018, 08:19 AM

Does it bother you when wearing it where the cut is on your wrist? If not, I'd just leave it alone since it's not noticeable unless you take off your watch

TitanCi · 24 March 2018, 08:20 AM

I've dropped an Omega on tile before. Guess which won? The omega left a nice chip in the tile. No damage to the watch.

Since yours is on the underside, I'd leave it be.

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watchmework · 24 March 2018, 08:22 AM

Let it be, let it be.

MHB · 24 March 2018, 08:22 AM

Looks great!

Chadridv · 24 March 2018, 08:24 AM

you got lucky IMO. Could have been a lot worse. that said I know it sucks, but it will be a blip in the lifetime of that bad boy!

It's safe to take the stickers off now too lol. The damage has been done.

omx5o · 24 March 2018, 08:24 AM

Give it a few years and you'll struggle to find it among the other scuffs.

codester · 24 March 2018, 08:29 AM

I’d leave it alone.

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jstan9 · 24 March 2018, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wfitch

I wouldn't do anything about it. Especially on the underside. Part of the story of the watch

I agree. There will be more. The first one always hurts the most but it’s a rite of passage for any fine watch that most likely will be with you for many years.

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Mystro · 24 March 2018, 08:37 AM

Let it go. It’s on the bottom and you lucked out.

mountainjogger · 24 March 2018, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

you got lucky IMO. Could have been a lot worse. that said I know it sucks, but it will be a blip in the lifetime of that bad boy!

It's safe to take the stickers off now too lol. The damage has been done.

x2

The Libertine · 24 March 2018, 09:03 AM

Looks terrible to you now - hideous. Give it a week, and you’ll forget it is even there.

damoore · 24 March 2018, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Libertine

Looks terrible to you now - hideous. Give it a week, and you’ll forget it is even there.

This ^^^^.

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ap1 · 24 March 2018, 09:09 AM

First cut is the deepest

DoctorA · 24 March 2018, 09:11 AM

I wouldn’t worry about it! First of many to come and to give it character

77T · 24 March 2018, 09:12 AM

As for the aesthetic angle, I agree with others that it is not worth addressing now.

If you notice any change in accuracy now (compared to that before the incident), then consider having it looked at by AD’s watchmaker or RSC or just regulated. You’d want to know now if anything is amiss inside from the impact.

I hope nothing’s wrong - you did dodge a bullet. Landing on the topside could’ve been really shattering (purposely punful)

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indigo993 · 24 March 2018, 09:14 AM

The first one always hurts the most but you get over it quickly. Leave it alone it's still a great looking piece.

liuk3 · 24 March 2018, 09:14 AM

Part of your watch's history.

Watch This · 24 March 2018, 09:18 AM

That wouldn't have happened with the new Oystersteel.

rodo · 24 March 2018, 09:20 AM

Oh man, i had a similar (but worse) dent on my first hulk. I feel your pain!

24 March 2018, 08:05 AM	#1
rolex0000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Vancouver Posts: 89	Incoming and Dropped Hi Guys I bought the black submariner brand new from an AD about a week ago and I already dropped it on a tile floor!!! Since its only a week old I guess I am oversensitive about it. What do you folks recommend? Can I get it polished out? The dent/scratch is towards the bottom edge of the watch (pic attached) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 March 2018, 08:11 AM	#4
tubojunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 507	Definitely would annoy me since it’s brand new. But since it’s on the underside I wouldn’t worry about it for the time being. __________________ Audemars 15707ce Lange 191.032 Patek 5990/1a Rolex 126610LN

24 March 2018, 08:14 AM	#7
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	A. i would leave it. B. dont take it off unless you are in a carpeted room. Tile is brutal. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

24 March 2018, 08:16 AM	#10
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,741	Tough call, initially my OCD would remind me the dent is there every time I pick it up.. But being on the underside, I would just let it be as I know I would eventually get over it and even forget it's there.. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

24 March 2018, 08:17 AM	#11
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	If you have even a little bit of OCD that’s got to hurt. Even though the damage is minimal, it still sucks that this happened so soon after being in complete mint condition. You can either leave it alone or if you know it will keep bothering you every time you put it on get it buffed out. It will suck not having the watch while it’s being done but at least you’ll be happen that it’s gone. It shouldn’t be deep so it won’t impact the shape much if at all. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

24 March 2018, 08:10 AM	#2
wfitch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Bill Location: New York Watch: DJ II 116330 Posts: 81	I wouldn't do anything about it. Especially on the underside. Part of the story of the watch

24 March 2018, 08:11 AM	#3
TarponGeorge Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern US Posts: 112	I would just let it be, and avoid dropping your watch going forward.

24 March 2018, 08:12 AM	#5
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Leave it alone. Can't even see it wearing the watch.

24 March 2018, 08:13 AM	#6
dmash "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 5,912	Really? Be more excited that you dropped it on a tile floor and that's the only damage. Half empty or half full my friend?

24 March 2018, 08:15 AM	#8
JayG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: FP Journe CB/ 5711 Posts: 345	Don't touch it. The bezel is perfect. Scars give it character

24 March 2018, 08:15 AM	#9
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	The 1st cut is the deepest. Enjoy your Sub. Great watch Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

24 March 2018, 08:19 AM	#12
Boy_312 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: San Francisco Posts: 15	Does it bother you when wearing it where the cut is on your wrist? If not, I'd just leave it alone since it's not noticeable unless you take off your watch

24 March 2018, 08:20 AM	#13
TitanCi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: California Posts: 555	I've dropped an Omega on tile before. Guess which won? The omega left a nice chip in the tile. No damage to the watch. Since yours is on the underside, I'd leave it be. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 March 2018, 08:22 AM	#14
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Let it be, let it be.

24 March 2018, 08:22 AM	#15
MHB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: VTNR, 214270, FXD Posts: 439	Looks great!

24 March 2018, 08:24 AM	#16
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	you got lucky IMO. Could have been a lot worse. that said I know it sucks, but it will be a blip in the lifetime of that bad boy! It's safe to take the stickers off now too lol. The damage has been done. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

24 March 2018, 08:24 AM	#17
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,611	Give it a few years and you'll struggle to find it among the other scuffs.

24 March 2018, 08:29 AM	#18
codester "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S. Watch: Bluesy and others Posts: 220	I’d leave it alone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 March 2018, 08:37 AM	#20
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,710	Let it go. It’s on the bottom and you lucked out. __________________

24 March 2018, 09:03 AM	#22
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Looks terrible to you now - hideous. Give it a week, and you’ll forget it is even there.

24 March 2018, 09:09 AM	#24
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	First cut is the deepest

24 March 2018, 09:11 AM	#25
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	I wouldn’t worry about it! First of many to come and to give it character __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

24 March 2018, 09:12 AM	#26
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,718	As for the aesthetic angle, I agree with others that it is not worth addressing now. If you notice any change in accuracy now (compared to that before the incident), then consider having it looked at by AD’s watchmaker or RSC or just regulated. You’d want to know now if anything is amiss inside from the impact. I hope nothing’s wrong - you did dodge a bullet. Landing on the topside could’ve been really shattering (purposely punful) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 March 2018, 09:14 AM	#27
indigo993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: CA Posts: 123	The first one always hurts the most but you get over it quickly. Leave it alone it's still a great looking piece.

24 March 2018, 09:14 AM	#28
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	Part of your watch's history. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

24 March 2018, 09:18 AM	#29
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	That wouldn't have happened with the new Oystersteel.

24 March 2018, 09:20 AM	#30
rodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 640	Oh man, i had a similar (but worse) dent on my first hulk. I feel your pain!

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