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Koeppenjm · 19 July 2021, 07:10 AM

Wondering if anyone has a ceramic bezel replaced at an RSC. While taking off my watch yesterday before a round of golf I carelessly placed it on the seat of the golf cart and it slid off and fell. The end result is a crack in the bezel.....on the bright side escaped any dings to the case. Curious as to the cost and if it’s worth just waiting until a full service to due to have it replaced. The watch is only 2 years old and keeps good time so probably not in need of a service at this point.

Pissed at myself and probably won’t be able to look at it everyday so most likely will just send it in to be replaced.....just wondering what to expect.

kieselguhr · 19 July 2021, 07:15 AM

Must be frustrating. Would send to RSC anyway as an impact like that would warrant a movement evaluation.

Thanks for the lesson to others. Watch is always safer on the wrist.

Tools · 19 July 2021, 07:17 AM

Now that it is cracked it may not seat in the bezel so the risk of losing the entire thing may have increased if it deteriorates more.

Likely there is little more harm than that in waiting.

Seems like it's around 750 for parts and labor to replace, but prices have been moving since the technology is more accessible

fskywalker · 19 July 2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Koeppenjm

Wondering if anyone has a ceramic bezel replaced at an RSC. While taking off my watch yesterday before a round of golf I carelessly placed it on the seat of the golf cart and it slid off and fell. The end result is a crack in the bezel.....on the bright side escaped any dings to the case. Curious as to the cost and if it’s worth just waiting until a full service to due to have it replaced. The watch is only 2 years old and keeps good time so probably not in need of a service at this point.

Pissed at myself and probably won’t be able to look at it everyday so most likely will just send it in to be replaced.....just wondering what to expect.

Think you can call RSC to inquire

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J-rob · 19 July 2021, 10:14 AM

I’d keep wearing it as is and see if it worsens.

Should have just left it on! Haha

brandrea · 19 July 2021, 10:15 AM

Off to RSC, that’d be a non starter for me

Sorry to hear OP

Singslinger · 19 July 2021, 11:08 AM

I cracked the white bead on the bezel of my Deepsea.

When I sent the watch in for a service, RSC quoted me around US$700 or thereabouts to replace the bezel.

I declined.

Seddyspaghetti · 19 July 2021, 12:25 PM

Sorry to hear. I’d get it fixed asap.

EEpro · 19 July 2021, 12:32 PM

Sorry to hear that. Almost everything that involves taking the watch off to keep it safe likely increases risk to the watch. Especially in my house with little ones.

inadeje · 19 July 2021, 12:33 PM

I wouldn’t be able to spend a minute looking at a watch with that damage, it’d drive me crazy.

Gab27 · 19 July 2021, 01:38 PM

If you aren't getting it fixed pronto, I would definitely put a piece of clear tape over top of it. If any of those pieces come loose, they will probably be razor sharp and go through skin like a hot knife through butter. That would suck.

Also, what model is that? I believe I've read the ceramic bezels with colors are more expensive than the all black ones.

Casotakar · 19 July 2021, 02:25 PM

I’d fix it, scratches are one thing and shattered material that could crack away is another…and I’d never take it off during a round of golf again!

TswaneNguni · 19 July 2021, 02:28 PM

What to do ..high impact .Replace and service at RSC.

joli160 · 19 July 2021, 03:46 PM

As long as the watch keeps good time there is no rush imho. Still I would fix it, looking at this would bother me too much

Daveh777 · 19 July 2021, 07:47 PM

Ouch! I would definitely struggle seeing the broken bezel all the time…

SearChart · 19 July 2021, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Now that it is cracked it may not seat in the bezel so the risk of losing the entire thing may have increased if it deteriorates more.

Likely there is little more harm than that in waiting.

Seems like it's around 750 for parts and labor to replace, but prices have been moving since the technology is more accessible

Should be way less, official price for the part is €240 and labour would be €90 if the watch is damage free for the rest.

JSolution · 19 July 2021, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Should be way less, official price for the part is €240 and labour would be €90 if the watch is damage free for the rest.

That’s good to know

Dennisoul · 19 July 2021, 10:06 PM

If it were mine I’d send it in to RSC, get it fixed. Peace of mind and all that.

ROLEX MAN · 19 July 2021, 10:13 PM

I thought "Ceramic" is Bombproof!

Give the old "aluminum"!!

SCrolex1977 · 19 July 2021, 10:18 PM

My father owns a jewelry store, he does not carry watches but owns several Rolex watches. He sends his and his customers to zimbals in Florida (I cannot post website since I am new for forum) for repair. I don’t know if you can send as an individual or if you must have a jeweler send.
They use Rolex parts and warranty their work. They have repaired my wife’s several times as she is rough on watches.

Cdaddylutz · 20 July 2021, 12:19 AM

I’d be concerned of little sharp pieces falling off. Send it in.

Kliminator · 20 July 2021, 12:21 AM

I'd send it in - that's drive me nuts. Keep us posted if you do in how much it actually ended up being to replace it! Would be good just for reference

I'm assuming it'll be around what Bas said in his post!

mike morris · 20 July 2021, 12:32 AM

order from ebay used 400$(if it LN) or aftermarket and wait minimum 5 years to send to service.

padi56 · 20 July 2021, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX MAN

I thought "Ceramic" is Bombproof!

Give the old "aluminum"!!

One of the downfalls of ceramic even though a bit more scratch resistant they will shatter and even scratch. Then afraid quite costly to replace I would take a aluminium insert every time over the ceramic. Very cheap to replace and a possible DIY change where the ceramic is not.

Calatrava r · 20 July 2021, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-rob

I’d keep wearing it as is and see if it worsens.

Should have just left it on! Haha

This seems like the best course of action to me unless you cannot look at it.

Koeppenjm · 22 July 2021, 10:13 AM

Off to the RSC....I Just can’t deal with looking at it.

Teksurv · 22 July 2021, 10:36 AM

I would do the same.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koeppenjm

Off to the RSC....I Just can’t deal with looking at it.

ROLEX* · 22 July 2021, 12:03 PM

You can churn to some fun by replacing with the custom made gem set bezel

zewill · 22 July 2021, 12:14 PM

Sorry to hear, that’s an expensive round of golf.

Rolex will charge for the bezel change (I heard they are expensive, 240 euros sound too little who can confirm?) and will want to do service on the watch…

Not sure what I would do… maybe keep it as is for a few year as a daily reminder to be careful (and stop slicing into the woods) :)

1665fan · 22 July 2021, 12:31 PM

Sorry to hear about the bad luck….nice to see the Crystal held up with no chipping or cracking……I would think most of the times they would both crack or chip…..but the Crystal is much thicker

19 July 2021, 07:17 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	Now that it is cracked it may not seat in the bezel so the risk of losing the entire thing may have increased if it deteriorates more. Likely there is little more harm than that in waiting. Seems like it's around 750 for parts and labor to replace, but prices have been moving since the technology is more accessible __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 July 2021, 12:32 PM	#9
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19 July 2021, 12:33 PM	#10
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19 July 2021, 03:46 PM	#14
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	As long as the watch keeps good time there is no rush imho. Still I would fix it, looking at this would bother me too much __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

19 July 2021, 10:13 PM	#19
ROLEX MAN 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: land down under Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,684	I thought "Ceramic" is Bombproof! Give the old "aluminum"!! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

19 July 2021, 07:15 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,423	Must be frustrating. Would send to RSC anyway as an impact like that would warrant a movement evaluation. Thanks for the lesson to others. Watch is always safer on the wrist.

19 July 2021, 10:14 AM	#5
J-rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Southeast Posts: 357	I’d keep wearing it as is and see if it worsens. Should have just left it on! Haha

19 July 2021, 10:15 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,712	Off to RSC, that’d be a non starter for me Sorry to hear OP

19 July 2021, 11:08 AM	#7
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I cracked the white bead on the bezel of my Deepsea. When I sent the watch in for a service, RSC quoted me around US$700 or thereabouts to replace the bezel. I declined.

19 July 2021, 12:25 PM	#8
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,622	Sorry to hear. I’d get it fixed asap.

19 July 2021, 01:38 PM	#11
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	If you aren't getting it fixed pronto, I would definitely put a piece of clear tape over top of it. If any of those pieces come loose, they will probably be razor sharp and go through skin like a hot knife through butter. That would suck. Also, what model is that? I believe I've read the ceramic bezels with colors are more expensive than the all black ones.

19 July 2021, 02:25 PM	#12
Casotakar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Posts: 318	I’d fix it, scratches are one thing and shattered material that could crack away is another…and I’d never take it off during a round of golf again!

19 July 2021, 02:28 PM	#13
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	What to do ..high impact .Replace and service at RSC.

19 July 2021, 07:47 PM	#15
Daveh777 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Australia Posts: 207	Ouch! I would definitely struggle seeing the broken bezel all the time…

19 July 2021, 10:06 PM	#18
Dennisoul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Andy Location: Scotland Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 1,085	If it were mine I’d send it in to RSC, get it fixed. Peace of mind and all that.

19 July 2021, 10:18 PM	#20
SCrolex1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1	My father owns a jewelry store, he does not carry watches but owns several Rolex watches. He sends his and his customers to zimbals in Florida (I cannot post website since I am new for forum) for repair. I don’t know if you can send as an individual or if you must have a jeweler send. They use Rolex parts and warranty their work. They have repaired my wife’s several times as she is rough on watches.

20 July 2021, 12:19 AM	#21
Cdaddylutz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: USA Watch: N/A Posts: 249	I’d be concerned of little sharp pieces falling off. Send it in.

20 July 2021, 12:21 AM	#22
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,349	I'd send it in - that's drive me nuts. Keep us posted if you do in how much it actually ended up being to replace it! Would be good just for reference I'm assuming it'll be around what Bas said in his post!

20 July 2021, 12:32 AM	#23
mike morris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: New York-Miami Watch: 116610LN -116234 Posts: 940	order from ebay used 400$(if it LN) or aftermarket and wait minimum 5 years to send to service.

22 July 2021, 10:13 AM	#26
Koeppenjm "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: CT Posts: 23	Off to the RSC....I Just can’t deal with looking at it.

22 July 2021, 12:03 PM	#28
ROLEX* "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: ROLEXROLEXRO Location: ROLEXROLEXROLE Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 750	Ceramic Bezel Replacement You can churn to some fun by replacing with the custom made gem set bezel __________________ To each their own and your mileage may vary. "In the time of our life, live—so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it." — William Saroyan

22 July 2021, 12:14 PM	#29
zewill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montréal Posts: 540	Sorry to hear, that’s an expensive round of golf. Rolex will charge for the bezel change (I heard they are expensive, 240 euros sound too little who can confirm?) and will want to do service on the watch… Not sure what I would do… maybe keep it as is for a few year as a daily reminder to be careful (and stop slicing into the woods) :)

22 July 2021, 12:31 PM	#30
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,591	Sorry to hear about the bad luck….nice to see the Crystal held up with no chipping or cracking……I would think most of the times they would both crack or chip…..but the Crystal is much thicker

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