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the dark knight · 4 March 2017, 06:33 AM

If his video goes viral should be enough to cover the watch and then some.

Rolexdelight · 4 March 2017, 06:34 AM

That is so bad with the damage to his intending purchase. I feel for him.
Hope he gets over it and move on.
As for returning it to Rolex I would imagine a total rebuild would outweigh the cost of a new watch.

MVP · 4 March 2017, 06:34 AM

I used to date a girl from Phoenix and she would visit me in New York frequently before she moved here (and then moved back home after I had had enough

) One time I was helping her get her bags out of the cab from the airport and for some reason she asked me to hold her phone for a second. I put it on top of the cab as I grabbed the bag out of the trunk and forgot to retrieve. Cab drove away with the phone on the roof and we never got it back. Such a bummer.

TheRolexKingofLV · 4 March 2017, 06:34 AM

Amazing patina

rudestew · 4 March 2017, 06:35 AM

cdmorenot · 4 March 2017, 06:37 AM

Movement is probably OK after a couple of parts and full overhaul.

New bracelet, lots and lots of laser weld, a new bezel and sapphire.

I'd say that's about $2500 to $3000 ?

At that point I would just sell it for like a grand and move on. Let it be someone's project watch.

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cdmorenot · 4 March 2017, 06:38 AM

Oh wait, hands and dial are destroyed too. Yikes, I'll give the victim $50 for it.

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KrismanX · 4 March 2017, 06:40 AM

Hahaha some of you guys are cold as ice... Great thread btw.

2X to soap and water

Cryten · 4 March 2017, 06:42 AM

You never know what you have until it's gone.

All those nights bathing my watch in distilled water and polishing it with a baby rabbit now seem pointless.

rudestew · 4 March 2017, 06:45 AM

i wish the ex wife was a few pounds lighter ,she loved the fresh air and the open road

Bigsykedaddy · 4 March 2017, 06:46 AM

Cape Cod cloth no problem bro

I would NEVER leave a Rolex on top of my car (especially one that wasn't mine) I am aware of where it's at 100% of the time.

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Amazing patina

7shaun7 · 4 March 2017, 06:52 AM

Wow! Frame it for the man cave

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rc51matt · 4 March 2017, 06:57 AM

I'd get someone to fix the movement if needed & get a crystal & hands fitted then rock it on a NATO as a reminder of carelessness & would be a cool conversation piece!!

datejust24 · 4 March 2017, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rudestew

i wish the ex wife was a few pounds lighter ,she loved the fresh air and the open road

Haha!! Hilarious

dbhak22 · 4 March 2017, 07:18 AM

Character.

MVP · 4 March 2017, 07:24 AM

Not to say $5,000 is chump change, but I doubt this is life altering money for him or else he really shouldn't be borrowing an uninsured watch to do the review.

Sublovin · 4 March 2017, 07:27 AM

Fix is a funny word. Will they "fix" the watch as it is....no.
They will replace most of it...so if you consider that fixed, then yes

Melchizedek · 4 March 2017, 07:32 AM

And that's why you insure...

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Rags · 4 March 2017, 07:35 AM

It looks to me that there is entirely too much damage. I highly doubt that RSC will fix it. It needs a new case, bracelet,crystal,hands and the movement I'm sure took quite a beating so that needs to be serviced. I think the expense to fix it will be at least $3-4K. I feel bad for the guy. He looks devastated. Not everyone can absorb a $5K mistake and I'm sure his wife added insult to injury when she found out he had to pay for the watch that is essentially worthless at this point.

lecorsaire · 4 March 2017, 07:46 AM

That watch is totaled unfortunately. I'm sure some independent watchmaker would buy it, restore and flip but paying an RSC to do it is just not worth it considering that it can be had in mint condition with B&P for $5.5k or a couple hundred less.

RationalPragmatist · 4 March 2017, 07:51 AM

I would have sympathized with this expensive accident save for the fact that the gentleman is e-begging as though his viewers are an ATM machine to make up for his negligence. I only feel bad for the watch.

bjw · 4 March 2017, 08:08 AM

Repairable?!! Seriously?
New case
New dial
New hands
New crystal
Any part of the movement is salvageable ? Of course not.
This watch is not repairable.

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droptopman · 4 March 2017, 08:27 AM

How unfortunate, feel bad for the guy.
I have seen some damaged watches over the years but never this bad.
A friend got his vintage DJ caught in a machine in his metal shop and smashed it up pretty bad, but the case and movement were OK. My guy fixed it up for him at a cost of about 1500.
The watch probably saved him from losing his arm...
Hope your friend finds a solution that is not too painful.
Always insure!!!

BladeDogg · 4 March 2017, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Glidelock

Rub some dirt on it...and move on!

I was gonna say that...

Wahlberg · 4 March 2017, 08:34 AM

He should sell it to someone who does case engravings (depending on the state of the movement and if a crystal will fit again).

dietrijj · 4 March 2017, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rc51matt

I'd get someone to fix the movement if needed & get a crystal & hands fitted then rock it on a NATO as a reminder of carelessness & would be a cool conversation piece!!

Bingo - this is exactly what I would do!

Chiboy · 4 March 2017, 08:40 AM

I agree that asking for donations is unseemly. What's next -- a video saying he just saw a Patek Phillippe he had to have and would people donate money so he can wear his dream watch?

He does seem like a decent guy. Putting something valuable on the roof of your car is just a bad idea. I am sure he will bounce back and hopefully be much more careful with stuff he owns, and stuff he borrows. And stuff he loves.

irish john · 4 March 2017, 08:55 AM

Cape cod should do it

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cht · 4 March 2017, 09:02 AM

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Cape cod should do it

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Are you crazy???

There's PLENTY of threads where people say NOT to polish the watch, that it removes too much material and ruins the value of the watch.

Should just send it for service, he can request DO NOT POLISH to the RSC so its value is not destroyed by the polishing.

JacksonStone · 4 March 2017, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RationalPragmatist

I would have sympathized with this expensive accident save for the fact that the gentleman is e-begging as though his viewers are an ATM machine to make up for his negligence. I only feel bad for the watch.

My thoughts exactly. Any sympathy this episode might have engendered is squandered by his shameless request for funds. If you need to beg to support your Rolex habit, you shouldn't have a Rolex habit.

4 March 2017, 06:34 AM	#64
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4 March 2017, 06:37 AM	#66
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,355	Movement is probably OK after a couple of parts and full overhaul. New bracelet, lots and lots of laser weld, a new bezel and sapphire. I'd say that's about $2500 to $3000 ? At that point I would just sell it for like a grand and move on. Let it be someone's project watch. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

4 March 2017, 06:38 AM	#67
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,355	Oh wait, hands and dial are destroyed too. Yikes, I'll give the victim $50 for it. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

4 March 2017, 06:40 AM	#68
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Hahaha some of you guys are cold as ice... Great thread btw. 2X to soap and water __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

4 March 2017, 06:57 AM	#73
rc51matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: MD Watch: 6605 Posts: 470	I'd get someone to fix the movement if needed & get a crystal & hands fitted then rock it on a NATO as a reminder of carelessness & would be a cool conversation piece!! __________________ 6605 TT 16800 matte 16700 coke 16628 blue Breitling Avenger Ti

4 March 2017, 06:33 AM	#61
the dark knight 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,383	If his video goes viral should be enough to cover the watch and then some.

4 March 2017, 06:34 AM	#62
Rolexdelight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30	That is so bad with the damage to his intending purchase. I feel for him. Hope he gets over it and move on. As for returning it to Rolex I would imagine a total rebuild would outweigh the cost of a new watch.

4 March 2017, 06:34 AM	#63
MVP "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: North East, USA Posts: 258	I used to date a girl from Phoenix and she would visit me in New York frequently before she moved here (and then moved back home after I had had enough ) One time I was helping her get her bags out of the cab from the airport and for some reason she asked me to hold her phone for a second. I put it on top of the cab as I grabbed the bag out of the trunk and forgot to retrieve. Cab drove away with the phone on the roof and we never got it back. Such a bummer.

4 March 2017, 06:35 AM	#65
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247

4 March 2017, 06:42 AM	#69
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	You never know what you have until it's gone. All those nights bathing my watch in distilled water and polishing it with a baby rabbit now seem pointless.

4 March 2017, 06:45 AM	#70
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	i wish the ex wife was a few pounds lighter ,she loved the fresh air and the open road

4 March 2017, 06:52 AM	#72
7shaun7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GB Watch: dssd daytonaC AK2 Posts: 178	Wow! Frame it for the man cave Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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4 March 2017, 07:24 AM	#76
MVP "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: North East, USA Posts: 258	Not to say $5,000 is chump change, but I doubt this is life altering money for him or else he really shouldn't be borrowing an uninsured watch to do the review.

4 March 2017, 07:27 AM	#77
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	Fix is a funny word. Will they "fix" the watch as it is....no. They will replace most of it...so if you consider that fixed, then yes

4 March 2017, 07:32 AM	#78
Melchizedek "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Westport, CT Posts: 294	And that's why you insure... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

4 March 2017, 07:35 AM	#79
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	It looks to me that there is entirely too much damage. I highly doubt that RSC will fix it. It needs a new case, bracelet,crystal,hands and the movement I'm sure took quite a beating so that needs to be serviced. I think the expense to fix it will be at least $3-4K. I feel bad for the guy. He looks devastated. Not everyone can absorb a $5K mistake and I'm sure his wife added insult to injury when she found out he had to pay for the watch that is essentially worthless at this point. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

4 March 2017, 07:46 AM	#80
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	That watch is totaled unfortunately. I'm sure some independent watchmaker would buy it, restore and flip but paying an RSC to do it is just not worth it considering that it can be had in mint condition with B&P for $5.5k or a couple hundred less.

4 March 2017, 07:51 AM	#81
RationalPragmatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 500	I would have sympathized with this expensive accident save for the fact that the gentleman is e-begging as though his viewers are an ATM machine to make up for his negligence. I only feel bad for the watch.

4 March 2017, 08:08 AM	#82
bjw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 440	Repairable?!! Seriously? New case New dial New hands New crystal Any part of the movement is salvageable ? Of course not. This watch is not repairable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116710 BLNR 16710 COKE Tudor 7922R Tudor 79220N Tudor 79260P Panda "Opinions are like wrist watches, everyone's shows different time from the other. But all believe that theirs is accurate. "

4 March 2017, 08:27 AM	#83
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	How unfortunate, feel bad for the guy. I have seen some damaged watches over the years but never this bad. A friend got his vintage DJ caught in a machine in his metal shop and smashed it up pretty bad, but the case and movement were OK. My guy fixed it up for him at a cost of about 1500. The watch probably saved him from losing his arm... Hope your friend finds a solution that is not too painful. Always insure!!! __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

4 March 2017, 08:34 AM	#85
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,530	He should sell it to someone who does case engravings (depending on the state of the movement and if a crystal will fit again).

4 March 2017, 08:40 AM	#87
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,380	I agree that asking for donations is unseemly. What's next -- a video saying he just saw a Patek Phillippe he had to have and would people donate money so he can wear his dream watch? He does seem like a decent guy. Putting something valuable on the roof of your car is just a bad idea. I am sure he will bounce back and hopefully be much more careful with stuff he owns, and stuff he borrows. And stuff he loves. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

4 March 2017, 08:55 AM	#88
irish john "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: john Location: ireland Watch: Rolex ,PP Posts: 701	Cape cod should do it Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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