ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

AKbuckeye · 25 April 2016, 12:31 PM

So the watch itself is only about 1 year old. Unfortunately it fell off a nightstand at a hotel (lesson learned). What would you recommend? I wouldn't think this would be covered by a rolex cleaning which does say it includes polish and replacement parts. Also, could I get a replacement case from Rolex as part of a restore? Any clue what would that cost? I took it to a local Rolex dealer and they said since the scratch is on the corner it is difficult to repair.

Finally, what does this do to the value of the watch? obviously it hurts it but by how much? (currently have no interest in selling it probably ever since it is my first Rolex).

NKflyer · 25 April 2016, 10:32 PM

Laser welding.

Ryuden · 25 April 2016, 11:21 PM

OUCH...!

Case replacement will surely cost a bomb. Laser welding is surely the best way to go.

Value? I won't even want to go there.

All the best of luck.

antbkny · 25 April 2016, 11:24 PM

ouch, sorry you got a little ding. id hate to see what happened to the floor lol

padi56 · 26 April 2016, 12:58 AM

Laser welding would be the best option as a new case ring would be a crazy price.After laser welding you would never know the ding was there.

AKbuckeye · 26 April 2016, 04:53 AM

thanks for the replies guys. Would laser welding be through a Rolex service center or a separate source? Any potential risk in that? Since I will likely never sell my first I also think I can live with it depending on cost/risk.

Suboc · 26 April 2016, 09:04 AM

Rolex won't do that type of work. I've heard very good things about ABC Watchwerks out in California.

psv · 26 April 2016, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKbuckeye

thanks for the replies guys. Would laser welding be through a Rolex service center or a separate source? Any potential risk in that? Since I will likely never sell my first I also think I can live with it depending on cost/risk.

To the best of my knowledge, Rolex doesn't do laser-welding. You may also want to check with your insurance, maybe case replacement is covered?

The problem is that it is a Deepsea. Many shops don't have the right equipment to open it, if they do, they certainly don't have the right gear to test it for waterproofness afterwards.

I'd say call http://www.abcwatchwerks.com and see what they say.

Or just live with the dent, that is what I would do, you put it there, there will certainly be more...

smh223 · 26 April 2016, 02:06 PM

Is it just me, or are the new style cases more prone to this sort of damage?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

AKbuckeye · 28 April 2016, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

To the best of my knowledge, Rolex doesn't do laser-welding. You may also want to check with your insurance, maybe case replacement is covered?

The problem is that it is a Deepsea. Many shops don't have the right equipment to open it, if they do, they certainly don't have the right gear to test it for waterproofness afterwards.

I'd say call http://www.abcwatchwerks.com and see what they say.

Or just live with the dent, that is what I would do, you put it there, there will certainly be more...

Great suggestion- It seems the case replacement is covered but the policy would go up roughly $500 yearly for 3 years. Would I have to call Rolex directly for pricing on the case to see if that's worth it? i'm leaning toward yes.

Lukanbess · 25 May 2016, 02:39 AM

Michael Young,Hong Kong,guaranteed as new,give him a call.

e46DTM · 25 May 2016, 09:29 AM

Insurance 100%, thats why we have it. I wouldn't screw around with a watch like that, get it fixed, get it fixed right.

If it wasn't covered, then thats a whole different story. Most likely, if covered, your deductible is 500 dollars. Get that things evaluated by Rolex and start a claim, guaranteed that repair is expensive.

No way I could deal with it being banged up like that

Lol-x · 25 May 2016, 04:53 PM

As suggested above laser welding is your best option.
Rikki (a member here) has done laser welding for me previously on a Rolex GMT, and the watch was effectively restored to factory original condition.

Polishing will only remove metal and result in a noticeable difference.

Alternatively, you can leave it as it is and put it down to experience and show others that your watch has character

26 April 2016, 12:58 AM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,232	Laser welding would be the best option as a new case ring would be a crazy price.After laser welding you would never know the ding was there. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

25 May 2016, 04:53 PM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,228	As suggested above laser welding is your best option. Rikki (a member here) has done laser welding for me previously on a Rolex GMT, and the watch was effectively restored to factory original condition. Polishing will only remove metal and result in a noticeable difference. Alternatively, you can leave it as it is and put it down to experience and show others that your watch has character __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

25 April 2016, 10:32 PM	#2
NKflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,834	Laser welding.

25 April 2016, 11:21 PM	#3
Ryuden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Miki Location: SG Posts: 1,575	OUCH...! Case replacement will surely cost a bomb. Laser welding is surely the best way to go. Value? I won't even want to go there. All the best of luck.

25 April 2016, 11:24 PM	#4
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	ouch, sorry you got a little ding. id hate to see what happened to the floor lol

26 April 2016, 04:53 AM	#6
AKbuckeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 5	thanks for the replies guys. Would laser welding be through a Rolex service center or a separate source? Any potential risk in that? Since I will likely never sell my first I also think I can live with it depending on cost/risk.

26 April 2016, 09:04 AM	#7
Suboc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my forge Posts: 494	Rolex won't do that type of work. I've heard very good things about ABC Watchwerks out in California.

26 April 2016, 02:06 PM	#9
smh223 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 323	Is it just me, or are the new style cases more prone to this sort of damage? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2016, 02:39 AM	#11
Lukanbess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: East Sussex U.K. Posts: 2	Michael Young,Hong Kong,guaranteed as new,give him a call.

25 May 2016, 09:29 AM	#12
e46DTM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Buckhead Watch: 16750 Posts: 31	Insurance 100%, thats why we have it. I wouldn't screw around with a watch like that, get it fixed, get it fixed right. If it wasn't covered, then thats a whole different story. Most likely, if covered, your deductible is 500 dollars. Get that things evaluated by Rolex and start a claim, guaranteed that repair is expensive. No way I could deal with it being banged up like that

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)