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Old 13 April 2023, 09:59 PM   #1
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So this happened… poor Tudor


It was 2am in the middle of a huge storm and freezing waters off the coast of Alaska. Our crab fishing vessel veered off course in the heavy winds. To save my crew and our boat, I cut the baskets loose and my wrist was caught in the last cage. Luckily, my BB58 saved my hand from being severed.


Kidding. We had a light morning rain and my one stair (yes, one stair) on my patio froze and I took and I took a digger. Did a number on my wrist. (I’m just glad I wasn’t wearing one of my Rolex!)

Anyone else take a digger with their watch? And did you come up with a better story too?


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Old 13 April 2023, 10:10 PM   #2
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Ouch!

Better take care of that. Never mind the bracelet, it can be polished.
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Old 13 April 2023, 10:10 PM   #3
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Man that looks nasty

Glad you didn’t get more seriously hurt.
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Old 13 April 2023, 10:12 PM   #4
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OUCH! Glad you're ok, and sorry to hear about the slippery stairs.
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Old 13 April 2023, 10:13 PM   #5
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I like the crab fishing story better. Lol
Glad you’re ok.


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Old 13 April 2023, 10:16 PM   #6
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Ouch! Is it fair to say that the bracelet is what caused the wound? Had you not worn a watch, you wouldn't have hurt yourself that much?
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Old 13 April 2023, 10:20 PM   #7
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Damn man. Looks like minimal watch damage. Link swapping is an easy fix.

Glad you didn't hit your head that hard.
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Old 13 April 2023, 10:22 PM   #8
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Glad you're still here to tell the story.......or stories.
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Old 13 April 2023, 10:22 PM   #9
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Thanks ya’ll. I’ll be fine (but I’ll be sure to milk my injury for a while :)


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Ouch! Is it fair to say that the bracelet is what caused the wound? Had you not worn a watch, you wouldn't have hurt yourself that much?

Yes, I think the sharp and not-as-refined-as-Rolex Tudor bracelet did it. Probably nothing really would have happened if I wasn’t wearing a watch. I think the bracelet caught the edge of the stair. (I mean crab boat basket)


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Old 13 April 2023, 10:27 PM   #10
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Ouch! Love the crab boat story, I was totally hooked!
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Old 13 April 2023, 10:28 PM   #11
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Wow, your watch basically saved your life. Amazing.

Glad you're still with us, kid.
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Old 13 April 2023, 10:47 PM   #12
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Yes, thank you thank you.

Glad I’m still here, against all odds.


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Old 13 April 2023, 10:53 PM   #13
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Ouch - glad it wasn't worse. The watch bracelet should be an easy fix but I personally think the scratches add character.
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Old 13 April 2023, 10:59 PM   #14
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Ouch - glad it wasn't worse. The watch bracelet should be an easy fix but I personally think the scratches add character.
To the watch or his wrist???
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Old 13 April 2023, 11:00 PM   #15
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Yes, thank you thank you.

Glad I’m still here, against all odds.


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Ya know....I was just thinking....if you had some protective plastic sheets on your wrists, those scratches might have never happened. Something to think about
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Old 13 April 2023, 11:13 PM   #16
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Ya know....I was just thinking....if you had some protective plastic sheets on your wrists, those scratches might have never happened. Something to think about

For sure. Watch shells for $100 could have prevent the whole ordeal.
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Old 13 April 2023, 11:25 PM   #17
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Ya know....I was just thinking....if you had some protective plastic sheets on your wrists, those scratches might have never happened. Something to think about


Sorry OP. Hope you and the watch heal up quickly.
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Old 13 April 2023, 11:29 PM   #18
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That'll buff right out.....bracelet too!!!

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Old 13 April 2023, 11:44 PM   #19
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Poo. Glad you are ok. The first story was more interesting in my mind’s eye.
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Old 13 April 2023, 11:58 PM   #20
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Ouch - glad it wasn't worse. The watch bracelet should be an easy fix but I personally think the scratches add character.
Yeah, and serve as a constant reminder of that time the OP wasn't paying attention and fell on his patio.

The crab story? Hell yeah

The reality? Hell no
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Old 14 April 2023, 05:50 AM   #21
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Ouch! Looks painful
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Old 14 April 2023, 05:57 AM   #22
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Glad you weren't hurt worse and that your sense of humor is in intact. I got a chuckle of out the crab boat bit. I feel for it reading it. A little trip to the spa and she'll be as good as new!
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Old 14 April 2023, 06:07 AM   #23
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Oh man you had me going with the crab fishing story for a minute LOL!!!

Glad you are ok. Looks painful
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Old 14 April 2023, 12:54 PM   #24
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Ouch, it stings just to look at that. Hope you heal quickly!
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Ouch! Love the crab boat story, I was totally hooked!
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Old 14 April 2023, 06:13 PM   #27
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Oof! Get well soon

I recently fell during an evening run and broke my left elbow, I was very glad to not have been wearing my Rolex at that moment.
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Oof! Get well soon

I recently fell during an evening run and broke my left elbow, I was very glad to not have been wearing my Rolex at that moment.
That must have got in the way of the day job Bas! Hope you’re on the mend.
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That must have got in the way of the day job Bas! Hope you’re on the mend.
It was a small fracture and only needed a pressure bandage for about a week, took 5 weeks to fully recover.
Due to the way the watchmakers' bench is designed I could work quite well, it was nice to rest my arm on the bench pads, only called in sick for the first 3 days.
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I remember an old joke, someone lost his left arm in a motorcycle accident
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