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syahriltaher · 2 April 2019, 12:27 PM

Guys,

Just notice this morning, a hidden but annoying dent on the bezel of my RG Daytona 116505.....

Can it be polished away? What should I do about it? Polish it away or leave it.....?

I know some would say that it would give character, but to be honest, its quite annoying for me every time I look at the watch.....

Regards,

RobearH · 2 April 2019, 12:29 PM

Laser weld before polish or your edge may be wonky.

RHIII · 2 April 2019, 12:33 PM

I’d leave it for a while - and see if you can forget about it — but if it still bothers you best thing to do is replace the bezel - being on the edge it could end up not being uniform....

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Steerpike999 · 2 April 2019, 12:40 PM

If it were mine I would leave it. its the price you pay for wearing a gold watch unfortunately. its a soft metal. Put it down to experience.

ppalasthira · 2 April 2019, 12:46 PM

I would leave it if I was you. A PM piece would dent easily like that.

Great piece btw.

imgook · 2 April 2019, 12:52 PM

Damn that sux! Would bother me, but i'm sure over time I'd learn to live with it.

AdamG · 2 April 2019, 01:39 PM

i believe RSC do not polish Daytona bezels,

only replace

ltmgeller · 2 April 2019, 01:41 PM

Ads character

007timer · 2 April 2019, 01:58 PM

Makes it yours!

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Starwalker · 2 April 2019, 02:05 PM

LOL!! add more dents! live a little! replace it after 10 years!

easterbunny · 2 April 2019, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starwalker

LOL!! add more dents! live a little! replace it after 10 years!

i love comments like this because it makes me feel a little better about my own dents and dings (just a little)

WatchLurv · 2 April 2019, 03:04 PM

I got dents on all my gold pieces. Annoying? Extremely. What can I do? Nothing.

MinMay · 2 April 2019, 03:24 PM

you answer your own question..not sure why you need to make a thread of it LOL...it's annoying then fix it :)

syahriltaher · 2 April 2019, 03:36 PM

Went to the local watch maker this morning....who agreed to work on my daytona.....they ve successfully rescued my DD (lug damage due to dropping) and my wife's datejust (back case damage due to dropping too).....

Hopefully he can rescue my RG Daytona....will keep you posted the update

sensui · 2 April 2019, 04:03 PM

You're going to regret hard if they polish that......going to take off a lot of metal surrounding to smooth that out. Need someone to laser weld some on top and then polish down.....problem is finding the right rose gold that Rolex uses.....there's only a couple players in the US I'd trust with something like this. Good luck.

Pongster · 2 April 2019, 04:41 PM

Laserweld. Michael young of HK. The best.

SkyJuice · 2 April 2019, 05:13 PM

You can polish it now, only to get more dents and more annoyed later. I would collect more dents and get it sorted at the next RSC service.

rambo99 · 2 April 2019, 07:16 PM

just a very minor scratch, you better forget it otherwise you cant enjoy wearing it.

Onikage · 2 April 2019, 07:21 PM

Tiny. People seriously suggesting you laser weld that?

padi56 · 2 April 2019, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pongster

Laserweld. Michael young of HK. The best.

Not worth the cost or trouble whats the OP going to do rush out and laser weld for ever slightest ding plus laser welding gold is almost impossible.Gold is a softer metal than SS but just like SS they will all get marks dings thats just a fact of wearing any watch.

Devildog · 2 April 2019, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Tiny. People seriously suggesting you laser weld that?

Not to mention you laser weld steel. Gold just needs to be soldered (not welded) at significantly lower temperature. Its a much simpler fix than a dent in steel.

Talk about overkill

Dennisoul · 2 April 2019, 08:18 PM

It’s gonna collect other such dings and scratches....I’d just leave it and when it’s collect enough of these maybe worth replacing it.....looks ok to me

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1William · 2 April 2019, 08:50 PM

I know it is tough but leave it alone.

syahriltaher · 2 April 2019, 09:05 PM

Got a call from the polisher....he assures that it can be fixed....he saved my DD (horrible lug damage due to dropping) once and my wife's date just (case back dinged due to dropping) once....so I believe he has the capability...

His asking price is USD 200 for polishing only....

I said yes....will keep you guys updated...

Regards,

Syahril

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Chester01 · 2 April 2019, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syahriltaher

Guys,

Just notice this morning, a hidden but annoying dent on the bezel of my RG Daytona 116505.....

Can it be polished away? What should I do about it? Polish it away or leave it.....?

I know some would say that it would give character, but to be honest, its quite annoying for me every time I look at the watch.....

Regards,

It’s imperceptable. Leave it.

904VT · 3 April 2019, 12:26 AM

I'd leave it and replace the entire bezel later at service.

In the meanwhile, find what is causing the mark. Judging by the location, I would make sure to look into buttons and zippers on your shirts/jackets. Really not so bad though, and luckily you caught the bezel instead of the case.

artp1085 · 3 April 2019, 01:11 AM

Bottom line dont buy gold watches. I had same issue with multiple gold watches. Now I only buy steel. I dont have anymore gold watches. Once in awhile I get tempted to get another one but come to my senses. No matter how careful you are with gold this will happen

Rsubnodate · 3 April 2019, 01:29 AM

Just leave it. I have a few of those on my ss Daytona bezel.

LuminousMaximus · 3 April 2019, 01:39 AM

You have the older bezel. The one with the Recessed indices. I’m not sure but I would call RSC and ask if they replace with the recessed or with the newer ones that are smooth.

I don’t even know what to call the new bezels. Looks like it is printed on the bezelI.

Gmt21 · 3 April 2019, 01:42 AM

You just left the honeymoon stage. Just like in marriage you’re in it for the long haul. Hopefully you both age gracefully together :) M2C

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2 April 2019, 02:05 PM	#10
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,239	LOL!! add more dents! live a little! replace it after 10 years! __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

2 April 2019, 03:36 PM	#14
syahriltaher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Syahril Location: Bogor, Indonesia Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 650	Went to the local watch maker this morning....who agreed to work on my daytona.....they ve successfully rescued my DD (lug damage due to dropping) and my wife's datejust (back case damage due to dropping too)..... Hopefully he can rescue my RG Daytona....will keep you posted the update __________________ - Rolex RG Daytona 116505 - Rolex SS Submariner "Hulk" - Rolex SS Sky Dweller "Black Dial" - Rolex SS GMT Master II 16710 "Coke" - Rolex GMT Master II CHNR "Rootbeer" TT - Rolex SS Daytona Ceramic 116500LN "Black Dial" - Rolex 126710 "New Batman" 2022 - Rolex SS/WG Datejust 41 126334 "Blue Roman" - Panerai "PAM 88" GMT - Omega New Moonwatch 3861

2 April 2019, 07:21 PM	#19
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Tiny. People seriously suggesting you laser weld that? __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

2 April 2019, 09:05 PM	#24
syahriltaher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Syahril Location: Bogor, Indonesia Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 650	Got a call from the polisher....he assures that it can be fixed....he saved my DD (horrible lug damage due to dropping) once and my wife's date just (case back dinged due to dropping) once....so I believe he has the capability... His asking price is USD 200 for polishing only.... I said yes....will keep you guys updated... Regards, Syahril Envoyé de mon SM-N960F en utilisant Tapatalk __________________ - Rolex RG Daytona 116505 - Rolex SS Submariner "Hulk" - Rolex SS Sky Dweller "Black Dial" - Rolex SS GMT Master II 16710 "Coke" - Rolex GMT Master II CHNR "Rootbeer" TT - Rolex SS Daytona Ceramic 116500LN "Black Dial" - Rolex 126710 "New Batman" 2022 - Rolex SS/WG Datejust 41 126334 "Blue Roman" - Panerai "PAM 88" GMT - Omega New Moonwatch 3861

2 April 2019, 12:29 PM	#2
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	Laser weld before polish or your edge may be wonky.

2 April 2019, 12:33 PM	#3
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	I’d leave it for a while - and see if you can forget about it — but if it still bothers you best thing to do is replace the bezel - being on the edge it could end up not being uniform.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 April 2019, 12:40 PM	#4
Steerpike999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Watch: A few..... Posts: 910	If it were mine I would leave it. its the price you pay for wearing a gold watch unfortunately. its a soft metal. Put it down to experience.

2 April 2019, 12:46 PM	#5
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	I would leave it if I was you. A PM piece would dent easily like that. Great piece btw.

2 April 2019, 12:52 PM	#6
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	Damn that sux! Would bother me, but i'm sure over time I'd learn to live with it.

2 April 2019, 01:39 PM	#7
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	i believe RSC do not polish Daytona bezels, only replace

2 April 2019, 01:58 PM	#9
007timer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,383	Makes it yours! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 April 2019, 03:04 PM	#12
WatchLurv Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Moon Watch: Swiss Posts: 2,270	I got dents on all my gold pieces. Annoying? Extremely. What can I do? Nothing.

2 April 2019, 03:24 PM	#13
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	you answer your own question..not sure why you need to make a thread of it LOL...it's annoying then fix it :)

2 April 2019, 04:03 PM	#15
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,378	You're going to regret hard if they polish that......going to take off a lot of metal surrounding to smooth that out. Need someone to laser weld some on top and then polish down.....problem is finding the right rose gold that Rolex uses.....there's only a couple players in the US I'd trust with something like this. Good luck.

2 April 2019, 04:41 PM	#16
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Laserweld. Michael young of HK. The best.

2 April 2019, 05:13 PM	#17
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	You can polish it now, only to get more dents and more annoyed later. I would collect more dents and get it sorted at the next RSC service.

2 April 2019, 07:16 PM	#18
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	just a very minor scratch, you better forget it otherwise you cant enjoy wearing it.

2 April 2019, 08:18 PM	#22
Dennisoul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Andy Location: Scotland Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 1,085	It’s gonna collect other such dings and scratches....I’d just leave it and when it’s collect enough of these maybe worth replacing it.....looks ok to me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 April 2019, 08:50 PM	#23
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,128	I know it is tough but leave it alone.

3 April 2019, 12:26 AM	#26
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	I'd leave it and replace the entire bezel later at service. In the meanwhile, find what is causing the mark. Judging by the location, I would make sure to look into buttons and zippers on your shirts/jackets. Really not so bad though, and luckily you caught the bezel instead of the case.

3 April 2019, 01:11 AM	#27
artp1085 Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: nj Posts: 47	Bottom line dont buy gold watches. I had same issue with multiple gold watches. Now I only buy steel. I dont have anymore gold watches. Once in awhile I get tempted to get another one but come to my senses. No matter how careful you are with gold this will happen

3 April 2019, 01:29 AM	#28
Rsubnodate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA Posts: 290	Just leave it. I have a few of those on my ss Daytona bezel.

3 April 2019, 01:39 AM	#29
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	Bezel Dent on RG Daytona (116505)..... You have the older bezel. The one with the Recessed indices. I’m not sure but I would call RSC and ask if they replace with the recessed or with the newer ones that are smooth. I don’t even know what to call the new bezels. Looks like it is printed on the bezelI. __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

3 April 2019, 01:42 AM	#30
Gmt21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Earth Watch: Rolex 1665 Posts: 295	You just left the honeymoon stage. Just like in marriage you’re in it for the long haul. Hopefully you both age gracefully together :) M2C

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