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Cerachrom12 · 4 March 2017, 03:42 AM

I would just take a sledgehammer and finish it off with dignity.
Then go buy a brand new one.

Bo-Dacious · 4 March 2017, 03:58 AM

That guy has a sweet Lego collection.

KDS777 · 4 March 2017, 04:00 AM

I drove off with full bucket of KFC on the roof of my car once.

When I saw what happened in the rear view mirror, I just kept driving.

swils8610 · 4 March 2017, 04:02 AM

Cost to repair may exceed value

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Cologero · 4 March 2017, 04:02 AM

Change the model name to repAIR KING and call it a day!

Onikage · 4 March 2017, 04:07 AM

Total write-off. It's safe to say the case will never be able to accept a crystal again.

Penda_Rex · 4 March 2017, 04:14 AM

Huge shame. I really dig his reviews, especially of the Explorer II:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TYH__c4ezQ

He's a humble enthusiast with a good eye for photography and editing. I hope he doesn't decide to leave Youtube.

AK797 · 4 March 2017, 04:18 AM

I'd send it to Vanessa or a trusted watchmaker, if they can fix it for $2K less than retail it would be worth it imho.

904VT · 4 March 2017, 04:19 AM

I don't understand. Was this guy just carrying the Air King around in his hand and set it on the roof? Never heard of anything so absent minded (not the driving away, but the carrying around of the watch). Like let me carry this Rolex around in my hand for the helluvit. Wrist or storage box, I see no need to ever carry around your timepieces...

SLS · 4 March 2017, 04:19 AM

Laser welding and a polish will fix that.
Scott

BristolCavendish · 4 March 2017, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KDS777

I drove off with full bucket of KFC on the roof of my car once. When I saw what happened in the rear view mirror, I just kept driving.

The worst automotive 'roof-top' incident that I ever witnessed was during the winter when a fully loaded ski rack flew off the top of a car headed down the freeway. As the other vehicles veered and darted to avoid hitting (or getting hit by) the thing, several accidents/collisions did occur. Apparently, the driver of the vehicle with the flying/bouncing ski rack was oblivious to the mishap and just kept motoring along. Whether the CHP (California Highway Patrol) ever caught up with him (or her) remains unknown.

Onikage · 4 March 2017, 04:33 AM

I know it's wrong but I was finding this thread quite humorous.

timeex1 · 4 March 2017, 04:35 AM

it looks really bad, but it can be fixed

Jellitod · 4 March 2017, 04:46 AM

Ouch! hopefully you would get that fix soonest.

Juantxo · 4 March 2017, 04:50 AM

I believe that is quite amazing that the watch remains is such relative good condition after having been run over by cars on the highway. Again, contact Alex or Aaron at ABC Watchwerks and ask for their opinion.

http://www.abcwatchwerks.com/index.html

HogwldFLTR · 4 March 2017, 04:52 AM

Very sad; time to write it up to experience imho.

Chadridv · 4 March 2017, 04:53 AM

So driving on a freeway with a Rolex loose on top of the roof of your car is not safe?

dysondiver · 4 March 2017, 05:12 AM

put a crystal in it , buff the rough edges , service and wear it ,,, what a conversation piece

Chewbacca · 4 March 2017, 05:15 AM

home or auto policy might cover it but since its well advertised here (and else) that he never paid for it before it happened; SOL i imagine.

exador · 4 March 2017, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaky

I would imagine the best place for that would be the bottom of a draw or fixed to the side of his car as a reminder not to leave things on the roof again.

Why people do this is beyond me. It is literally an accident waiting to happen.

I used to be an expert at this. Left a wallet on the roof (handed in hours later by a Good Samaritan), a notebook PC (found in the middle of a busy intersection and still working to this day) and an aluminium dinghy that I forgot to tie down

Uncle00Jesse · 4 March 2017, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 904VT

I don't understand. Was this guy just carrying the Air King around in his hand and set it on the roof? Never heard of anything so absent minded (not the driving away, but the carrying around of the watch). Like let me carry this Rolex around in my hand for the helluvit. Wrist or storage box, I see no need to ever carry around your timepieces...

He was returning it to the owner who let him borrow it. They were going to do a deal but were postponing it to a later date.

Also, have some compassion people. The guy is a good dude and put out some great free content on youtube. He's clearly devastated about this and unlike many of you, writing off 5 grand is a huge deal to him.

GB-man · 4 March 2017, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cologero

Change the model name to repAIR KING and call it a day!

FS: Rolex RepairKing with stunning even patina all over

aridim1 · 4 March 2017, 06:06 AM

Where do I donate?

Left wrist · 4 March 2017, 06:07 AM

eeeeeek! they should have a watch fax, like car fax. lol

GB-man · 4 March 2017, 06:12 AM

I wouldn't give this guy a dime. What a pansy.

antbkny · 4 March 2017, 06:12 AM

i hear those cape cod clothes can perform miracles lol

aeon888 · 4 March 2017, 06:19 AM

Now that's a very expensive paper weight at the office but nevertheless a very interesting piece for conversation with clients or friends. LOL

fishingbear · 4 March 2017, 06:24 AM

Ouch. Should've never taken those stickers off.......

datejust24 · 4 March 2017, 06:27 AM

I would disagree in saying that RSC will be able to save this one...I've seen some pretty wrecked examples but this one takes the cake...what a shame

Tri-Tip · 4 March 2017, 06:28 AM

Jeff Spicoli: Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it.

4 March 2017, 04:07 AM	#36
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	Total write-off. It's safe to say the case will never be able to accept a crystal again. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

4 March 2017, 04:19 AM	#40
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Laser welding and a polish will fix that. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

4 March 2017, 04:33 AM	#42
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	I know it's wrong but I was finding this thread quite humorous. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

4 March 2017, 04:52 AM	#46
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Very sad; time to write it up to experience imho. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 March 2017, 04:53 AM	#47
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	So driving on a freeway with a Rolex loose on top of the roof of your car is not safe? __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

4 March 2017, 03:42 AM	#31
Cerachrom12 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Geoff Location: USA Watch: ing you! Posts: 502	I would just take a sledgehammer and finish it off with dignity. Then go buy a brand new one.

4 March 2017, 03:58 AM	#32
Bo-Dacious "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Unknown Posts: 289	That guy has a sweet Lego collection.

4 March 2017, 04:00 AM	#33
KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	I drove off with full bucket of KFC on the roof of my car once. When I saw what happened in the rear view mirror, I just kept driving.

4 March 2017, 04:02 AM	#34
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	Cost to repair may exceed value Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

4 March 2017, 04:02 AM	#35
Cologero "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: US Posts: 26	Change the model name to repAIR KING and call it a day!

4 March 2017, 04:14 AM	#37
Penda_Rex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 13	Huge shame. I really dig his reviews, especially of the Explorer II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TYH__c4ezQ He's a humble enthusiast with a good eye for photography and editing. I hope he doesn't decide to leave Youtube.

4 March 2017, 04:18 AM	#38
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	I'd send it to Vanessa or a trusted watchmaker, if they can fix it for $2K less than retail it would be worth it imho.

4 March 2017, 04:19 AM	#39
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	I don't understand. Was this guy just carrying the Air King around in his hand and set it on the roof? Never heard of anything so absent minded (not the driving away, but the carrying around of the watch). Like let me carry this Rolex around in my hand for the helluvit. Wrist or storage box, I see no need to ever carry around your timepieces...

4 March 2017, 04:35 AM	#43
timeex1 Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Posts: 57	it looks really bad, but it can be fixed

4 March 2017, 04:46 AM	#44
Jellitod Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Posts: 90	Ouch! hopefully you would get that fix soonest.

4 March 2017, 04:50 AM	#45
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	I believe that is quite amazing that the watch remains is such relative good condition after having been run over by cars on the highway. Again, contact Alex or Aaron at ABC Watchwerks and ask for their opinion. http://www.abcwatchwerks.com/index.html

4 March 2017, 05:12 AM	#48
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	put a crystal in it , buff the rough edges , service and wear it ,,, what a conversation piece

4 March 2017, 05:15 AM	#49
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	home or auto policy might cover it but since its well advertised here (and else) that he never paid for it before it happened; SOL i imagine.

4 March 2017, 06:06 AM	#53
aridim1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Aris Dim Location: Greece Posts: 132	Where do I donate?

4 March 2017, 06:07 AM	#54
Left wrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: NYC Watch: AP PATEK PAM ROLEX Posts: 523	eeeeeek! they should have a watch fax, like car fax. lol

4 March 2017, 06:12 AM	#55
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,864	I wouldn't give this guy a dime. What a pansy.

4 March 2017, 06:12 AM	#56
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	i hear those cape cod clothes can perform miracles lol

4 March 2017, 06:19 AM	#57
aeon888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 746	Now that's a very expensive paper weight at the office but nevertheless a very interesting piece for conversation with clients or friends. LOL

4 March 2017, 06:24 AM	#58
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,389	Ouch. Should've never taken those stickers off.......

4 March 2017, 06:27 AM	#59
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	I would disagree in saying that RSC will be able to save this one...I've seen some pretty wrecked examples but this one takes the cake...what a shame

4 March 2017, 06:28 AM	#60
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,407	Jeff Spicoli: Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it.

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