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rolexsubdate · 29 June 2010, 11:31 PM

Has any one experienced the following:

1) A lug cracking or breaking off??

2) On rotating bezels, one or more of the "teeth" breaking off??

Just curious ...

thanks,

nickriebe · 29 June 2010, 11:46 PM

Thats some serious damage! Hopefully none of us have experianced damage that severe!

rad87gn · 29 June 2010, 11:50 PM

Nothing. Just the normal scratches and minor dings.

Roselló · 30 June 2010, 12:02 AM

Nothing... I'm over protective.

MortgageGuy · 30 June 2010, 12:03 AM

Nope, nothing here.

Watch Professor · 30 June 2010, 01:21 AM

Nothing so far. The way I protected my GMT IIC PCL's from scratches was buy a SUB Date.

Foneguy · 30 June 2010, 01:23 AM

Nothing yet ...perish the thought

tgoose1 · 30 June 2010, 03:41 AM

I don't think many here really use their watches. I once had a spring bar break while rig fishing in 135 feet of water. Fortunately the head of my 1680 fell back into the boat while landing a big fish.

2th Dr · 30 June 2010, 04:23 AM

Knock on wood, nothing yet!

gone-rolex-mad · 30 June 2010, 04:37 AM

Nope, so far so good!

landroverking · 1 July 2010, 10:15 AM

I was replacing a reel to reel tape motor in a rack when it fell about two feet and hit the bezel of my vintage Daytona, one big dent!

justrolexes · 1 July 2010, 10:50 AM

Here you go guys

I was trying to remove the bezel and here is where I ended up

sleddog · 1 July 2010, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justrolexes

Here you go guys

I was trying to remove the bezel and here is where I ended up

At least you got the bezel off Tony!!..

Now how did you manage to twist the crystal??

landeriv · 1 July 2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justrolexes

Here you go guys

I was trying to remove the bezel and here is where I ended up

Wow! I thought it was an Explorer II at first!

Yazo · 1 July 2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justrolexes

Here you go guys

I was trying to remove the bezel and here is where I ended up

Damn man.

datejust1 · 1 July 2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justrolexes

Here you go guys

I was trying to remove the bezel and here is where I ended up

I'm sorry, Tony! But I just burst into laughter!

dsio · 1 July 2010, 11:30 AM

Though it wasn't to a Rolex, resting my soldering iron mid job on the desk and having the cord drag the tip into contact with my seamaster chrono caused much swearing and frantic tugging at the clasp. No damage visible or to timekeeping and it still passed 300m pressure test, but it left a giant red hippocampus on my wrist for a few days.

justrolexes · 1 July 2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

At least you got the bezel off Tony!!..

Now how did you manage to twist the crystal??

Sure I did get it off

justrolexes · 1 July 2010, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Nope, nothing here.

What do you mean nothing here Adam...
What you don't know is I keep track of what's going on here my Friend.
Does the word " LOCTITE " ring a bell????
Just checking

justrolexes · 1 July 2010, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

!!..

Now how did you manage to twist the crystal??

This is when Dr's visit is needed

Quote:

Originally Posted by landeriv

Wow! I thought it was an Explorer II at first!

It does look like it with no bezel I agree

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust1

I'm sorry, Tony! But I just burst into laughter!

Gaby I brusted into tears when that happened

Hill Raiser · 1 July 2010, 12:12 PM

I must be the only dumb ass here. I have a standard, no date Sub. Upon landing in a different time zone, I unscrewed the crown and there was instantly moisture under the crystal (I have no idea what happened and still refuse to change the time when I travel now.)

My solution was to try and boil the moisture off. I unwound the crown and placed it on my halogen room light. Within 5 minutes, there was a "pop" and my watch was now a three piece suit - case, crystal, and bezel, all separate. 10 years later, runs like a top.

2th Dr · 1 July 2010, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justrolexes

Here you go guys

I was trying to remove the bezel and here is where I ended up

D'oh!

tgoose1 · 1 July 2010, 01:26 PM

Looks like that watch had a little too much to drink.

FlyingMoose · 1 July 2010, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hill Raiser

I must be the only dumb ass here. I have a standard, no date Sub. Upon landing in a different time zone, I unscrewed the crown and there was instantly moisture under the crystal (I have no idea what happened and still refuse to change the time when I travel now.)

My solution was to try and boil the moisture off. I unwound the crown and placed it on my halogen room light. Within 5 minutes, there was a "pop" and my watch was now a three piece suit - case, crystal, and bezel, all separate. 10 years later, runs like a top.

Now you see, if you had a Sea Dweller, the HRV would have let the pressure out. xD

slevin kelevra · 1 July 2010, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hill Raiser

I must be the only dumb ass here. I have a standard, no date Sub. Upon landing in a different time zone, I unscrewed the crown and there was instantly moisture under the crystal (I have no idea what happened and still refuse to change the time when I travel now.)

My solution was to try and boil the moisture off. I unwound the crown and placed it on my halogen room light. Within 5 minutes, there was a "pop" and my watch was now a three piece suit - case, crystal, and bezel, all separate. 10 years later, runs like a top.

Very strange behaviour! Even with the crown unscrewed there is still protection from water and you would think moisture.

Alcan · 1 July 2010, 10:03 PM

I accidentally brushed my Sea-Dweller against a wooden door frame the other day.

sheldonsmith · 1 July 2010, 11:10 PM

So far I have been lucky, other than landing on my DateJust while riding my bike (car pulled out in front of me and I super-manned it over the hood). Unfortunately, no pictures (and was 20 years ago).

The image above is from Hannes of a Lady DateJust after going through the wash.

The crystals are one of the most vulnerable parts. If this happens, hack the movement (pull out the crown) and send to an RSC or good watchmaker with a Rolex parts account...

I have more images like this posted at http://www.minus4plus6.com/ouch.htm

-Sheldon

Rolesor · 1 July 2010, 11:44 PM

Tony that's hilarious but only because it was self inflicted haha

justrolexes · 2 July 2010, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolesor

Tony that's hilarious but only because it was self inflicted haha

I know I know

I almost had a heart attack

29 June 2010, 11:31 PM	#1
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,245	Share your strangest damage to your Rolex Has any one experienced the following: 1) A lug cracking or breaking off?? 2) On rotating bezels, one or more of the "teeth" breaking off?? Just curious ... thanks,

29 June 2010, 11:46 PM	#2
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	Thats some serious damage! Hopefully none of us have experianced damage that severe! __________________ ~Nick Riebe~

29 June 2010, 11:50 PM	#3
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,532	Nothing. Just the normal scratches and minor dings. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

30 June 2010, 12:02 AM	#4
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 925	Nothing... I'm over protective. __________________ ......... All In.

30 June 2010, 12:03 AM	#5
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,931	Nope, nothing here. __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

30 June 2010, 01:21 AM	#6
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,168	Nothing so far. The way I protected my GMT IIC PCL's from scratches was buy a SUB Date.

30 June 2010, 01:23 AM	#7
Foneguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Buddy Location: Florida Watch: 116234 Posts: 828	Nothing yet ...perish the thought __________________ 116234 Breitling SOH 46, SA, Bentley LE GMT Omega 2908.50.82 Member # 6132

30 June 2010, 03:41 AM	#8
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alabama Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 608	I don't think many here really use their watches. I once had a spring bar break while rig fishing in 135 feet of water. Fortunately the head of my 1680 fell back into the boat while landing a big fish.

30 June 2010, 04:23 AM	#9
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,736	Knock on wood, nothing yet!

30 June 2010, 04:37 AM	#10
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,347	Nope, so far so good! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

1 July 2010, 10:15 AM	#11
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,493	I was replacing a reel to reel tape motor in a rack when it fell about two feet and hit the bezel of my vintage Daytona, one big dent!

1 July 2010, 10:50 AM	#12
justrolexes 2019 GMT TT Giveaway Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 36,319	Here you go guys I was trying to remove the bezel and here is where I ended up __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes

1 July 2010, 11:30 AM	#17
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,300	Though it wasn't to a Rolex, resting my soldering iron mid job on the desk and having the cord drag the tip into contact with my seamaster chrono caused much swearing and frantic tugging at the clasp. No damage visible or to timekeeping and it still passed 300m pressure test, but it left a giant red hippocampus on my wrist for a few days.

1 July 2010, 12:12 PM	#21
Hill Raiser "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vice City Posts: 6	I must be the only dumb ass here. I have a standard, no date Sub. Upon landing in a different time zone, I unscrewed the crown and there was instantly moisture under the crystal (I have no idea what happened and still refuse to change the time when I travel now.) My solution was to try and boil the moisture off. I unwound the crown and placed it on my halogen room light. Within 5 minutes, there was a "pop" and my watch was now a three piece suit - case, crystal, and bezel, all separate. 10 years later, runs like a top.

1 July 2010, 01:26 PM	#23
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alabama Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 608	Looks like that watch had a little too much to drink.

1 July 2010, 11:10 PM	#27
sheldonsmith 2019 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,608	So far I have been lucky, other than landing on my DateJust while riding my bike (car pulled out in front of me and I super-manned it over the hood). Unfortunately, no pictures (and was 20 years ago). The image above is from Hannes of a Lady DateJust after going through the wash. The crystals are one of the most vulnerable parts. If this happens, hack the movement (pull out the crown) and send to an RSC or good watchmaker with a Rolex parts account... I have more images like this posted at http://www.minus4plus6.com/ouch.htm -Sheldon __________________ Twitter \| Facebook

1 July 2010, 11:44 PM	#28
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,152	Tony that's hilarious but only because it was self inflicted haha __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet

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