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Colin2808 · 9 December 2008, 08:38 AM

Hi one and all and apologies for not putting more on the site - all work and no play - anyway dropped my Rolex in the shower!! and accuracy now poor - I suppose I know the answer but any advice?? Looks like it is off for a service?
Damage was minimal really but looks like it is the inside that is buggered
Cheers.....boo hoo my new GMT II

Bisquitlips · 9 December 2008, 08:45 AM

Ouch! Yep, off to service it goes in my opinion! Hope it is under warranty.

joeyk · 9 December 2008, 08:55 AM

sorry to hear that mate :( good luck with the repair

gettocard · 9 December 2008, 09:29 AM

wow....that's scary. I feel sorry for you and your Rolex. That must have been a hard hit by the way.

timetravel125 · 9 December 2008, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin2808

Hi one and all and apologies for not putting more on the site - all work and no play - anyway dropped my Rolex in the shower!! and accuracy now poor - I suppose I know the answer but any advice?? Looks like it is off for a service?
Damage was minimal really but looks like it is the inside that is buggered
Cheers.....boo hoo my new GMT II

May I ask, how you dropped your watch in the shower?

I am pretty sure, the consensus will be to send it to RSC for repair.

I am pretty sure, it can be fixed. Good luck!

hflee55 · 9 December 2008, 10:10 AM

ouch!! sorry to hear that.

GradyPhilpott · 9 December 2008, 10:13 AM

I was washing my Explorer today when it slipped out of my hand and fell into the sink after hitting the partition between the sinks.

There's no apparent damage and it's too soon to tell if there's anything wrong.

It made quite a thud but it only fell maybe six inches in each fall.

Tools · 9 December 2008, 10:27 AM

I would guess that dropping a Rolex is the leading cause of damage.

You don't really say what the poor running consists of now, but it's pretty hard to just knock it out of adjustment.... Usually something gets broken..

Toxicant · 9 December 2008, 10:34 AM

I threw my 1675 at my ex-wife and unfortuanatly missed, it hit the wall and after that kept perfect time. Go figure

Wingshooter · 9 December 2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Toxicant

I threw my 1675 at my ex-wife and unfortuanatly missed, it hit the wall and after that kept perfect time. Go figure

Well keep in mind the Rolexes that were damaged were dropped on accident as they were not being used for what they were intended to be used for(to be dropped).

You sir, had a completly different reaction in accuracy due to the fact your were using it as intended... A tool for the man wearing it. The "tool" just happened to be a projectile to be hurled at your now ex wife.

It makes perfect sense.

Nica64 · 9 December 2008, 11:36 AM

Sorry to hear that, hopefully is not a big problem.

falken191504 · 10 December 2008, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toxicant

I threw my 1675 at my ex-wife and unfortuanatly missed, it hit the wall and after that kept perfect time. Go figure

You can't just throw a story like that out there without giving more details!!!

cameron · 27 December 2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toxicant

I threw my 1675 at my ex-wife and unfortuanatly missed, it hit the wall and after that kept perfect time. Go figure

So much for the famous Rolex accuracy - you throw it at someone and it misses !
(or should that be Mrs ?)
What are the COSC specs for throwing the watch at someone anyway ?

DRKBC · 27 December 2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toxicant

I threw my 1675 at my ex-wife and unfortuanatly missed, it hit the wall and after that kept perfect time. Go figure

Your my hero.

Wildwing · 27 December 2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toxicant

I threw my 1675 at my ex-wife and unfortuanatly missed, it hit the wall and after that kept perfect time. Go figure

I think I'd have thrown the Casio at the ex-wife instead of the Rolex, but all's well that ends well!

bodybump · 9 December 2008, 12:35 PM

newly pre owned? or newly new?? warranty covers it...man be careful next time!!

SLS · 10 December 2008, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

newly pre owned? or newly new?? warranty covers it...man be careful next time!!

Oscar, the warranty will not cover that, plus you will want to tell the tech exactly what happened so they know what to look for....but who knows, Rolex may give you an early Christmas present and fix it for free!
~Scott

Dr.B · 9 December 2008, 01:08 PM

Ouch.....$$$$$$$$$$$$

Erix · 10 December 2008, 12:50 AM

The good news is that it is fixable and if under warranty probably without cost for you.

Good luck

Gedanken · 10 December 2008, 01:43 AM

I agree with Erix. I dropped my SD in the shower as well, and after a while the rotor started making a buzzing sound when it spun around. I took it straight to the RSC and they fixed it for free under warranty, no questions asked.

Latrodectus · 10 December 2008, 02:30 AM

let us know the outcome, please

alohanakoni · 10 December 2008, 02:36 AM

ouch....i dropped my omega seamaster several times. it can sure take the pain. let us know the outcome of the service.

Dalton · 10 December 2008, 03:29 AM

WTF were you doing removing it while already in the shower?

portable75 · 10 December 2008, 04:21 AM

Its been a year and no drops yet! A few close calls. Sorry man that sucks!

marshallr47 · 10 December 2008, 04:29 AM

Off to service and it will come back running fine. Good luck.

BigHat · 10 December 2008, 07:13 AM

Well when you get it back I'd suggest you adhere to the rule other owners, and now you, have learned the hard way -- never put it on or take it off in a position where it can fall more than a couple of inches on to something soft. This is particularly true for strapped watches without deployants.

That said, sorry for your loss.

Parachrom · 10 December 2008, 06:32 AM

My SD must be defective. having used it twice as a knuckle duster, dropped it three times onto the deck, had my had sandwiched between some coral rocks that shifted, its still fine , never skipped a beat. Must be something about the E series SD. They seem indestructible

BTSinAustin · 10 December 2008, 07:12 AM

I guess I have to dust off these pics again.

Bathroom drops are bad.

full size.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2312/...ab7b8f6b_b.jpg

Ah, just remembered that this happened on Dec 23 2007.

Colin2808 · 27 December 2008, 11:45 AM

It is in at the doctors now - warranty won't cover as they know it was given a severe bash - they quoted couple hundred bucks (aussie) which I thought was pretty reasonable!! Keep you posted when it has been returned - cheers

WatchTimes · 27 December 2008, 02:56 PM

Last week I had a little incident with someone who couldn't let
well enough be and shut their mouth... I had a feeling things weren't
going to go well with this so I opened the clasp on my DSSD and slid
it down my hand and then closed it around my fingers (kinda like
brass knuckes)... Anyway, I started walking out trying to just leave
BUT next thing I knew I was being shoved from behind into the wall
after bumping into the wall I turned around throwing a hook with my DSSD
right into the side of his jaw. Well he was taking a nice nap real quick and I
just walked right out, slid my DSSD back on my wrist and headed home.
When I got home I inspected the watch and everything was PERFECT
except for a bit of someones skin on and between the bezel, nothing a
toothbrush and some soap couldn't handle.
Point of the story is that it is still keeping perfect time.

9 December 2008, 08:38 AM	#1
Colin2808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Colin Daly Location: Auckland NZ Watch: PO liquid metal Posts: 12	I dropped my new Rolex!!! Hi one and all and apologies for not putting more on the site - all work and no play - anyway dropped my Rolex in the shower!! and accuracy now poor - I suppose I know the answer but any advice?? Looks like it is off for a service? Damage was minimal really but looks like it is the inside that is buggered Cheers.....boo hoo my new GMT II

9 December 2008, 08:45 AM	#2
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Ouch! Yep, off to service it goes in my opinion! Hope it is under warranty. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

9 December 2008, 10:13 AM	#7
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Orient Bambino Posts: 34,441	I was washing my Explorer today when it slipped out of my hand and fell into the sink after hitting the partition between the sinks. There's no apparent damage and it's too soon to tell if there's anything wrong. It made quite a thud but it only fell maybe six inches in each fall. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

9 December 2008, 10:27 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,468	I would guess that dropping a Rolex is the leading cause of damage. You don't really say what the poor running consists of now, but it's pretty hard to just knock it out of adjustment.... Usually something gets broken.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 December 2008, 10:34 AM	#9
Toxicant "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ron Location: Maine, USA Posts: 374	I threw my 1675 at my ex-wife and unfortuanatly missed, it hit the wall and after that kept perfect time. Go figure __________________ Time is precious, regulate it with class.

9 December 2008, 08:55 AM	#3
joeyk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk/earth Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 698	sorry to hear that mate :( good luck with the repair

9 December 2008, 09:29 AM	#4
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	wow....that's scary. I feel sorry for you and your Rolex. That must have been a hard hit by the way.

9 December 2008, 10:10 AM	#6
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	ouch!! sorry to hear that.

9 December 2008, 11:36 AM	#11
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Sorry to hear that, hopefully is not a big problem. __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

9 December 2008, 12:35 PM	#16
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SUBMARINER Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,231	newly pre owned? or newly new?? warranty covers it...man be careful next time!! __________________

9 December 2008, 01:08 PM	#18
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Ouch.....$$$$$$$$$$$$

10 December 2008, 12:50 AM	#19
Erix "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nice, France Watch: D Sub date 16610 Posts: 929	The good news is that it is fixable and if under warranty probably without cost for you. Good luck __________________ Nice is nice

10 December 2008, 01:43 AM	#20
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I agree with Erix. I dropped my SD in the shower as well, and after a while the rotor started making a buzzing sound when it spun around. I took it straight to the RSC and they fixed it for free under warranty, no questions asked. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

10 December 2008, 02:30 AM	#21
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,032	let us know the outcome, please __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

10 December 2008, 02:36 AM	#22
alohanakoni "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Anthony Location: USA Watch: Rolex Daytona TT Posts: 860	ouch....i dropped my omega seamaster several times. it can sure take the pain. let us know the outcome of the service. __________________ "Chicka chicka bow wow!"

10 December 2008, 03:29 AM	#23
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	WTF were you doing removing it while already in the shower?

10 December 2008, 04:21 AM	#24
portable75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: MA Watch: Rolex GMT II Posts: 416	Ouch! Its been a year and no drops yet! A few close calls. Sorry man that sucks! __________________ GMT Master II 16710 Yatch-Master 16622

10 December 2008, 04:29 AM	#25
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Off to service and it will come back running fine. Good luck. __________________ Ron

10 December 2008, 07:13 AM	#26
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Well when you get it back I'd suggest you adhere to the rule other owners, and now you, have learned the hard way -- never put it on or take it off in a position where it can fall more than a couple of inches on to something soft. This is particularly true for strapped watches without deployants. That said, sorry for your loss.

10 December 2008, 06:32 AM	#27
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	My SD must be defective. having used it twice as a knuckle duster, dropped it three times onto the deck, had my had sandwiched between some coral rocks that shifted, its still fine , never skipped a beat. Must be something about the E series SD. They seem indestructible

27 December 2008, 11:45 AM	#29
Colin2808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Colin Daly Location: Auckland NZ Watch: PO liquid metal Posts: 12	It is in at the doctors now - warranty won't cover as they know it was given a severe bash - they quoted couple hundred bucks (aussie) which I thought was pretty reasonable!! Keep you posted when it has been returned - cheers

27 December 2008, 02:56 PM	#30
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Last week I had a little incident with someone who couldn't let well enough be and shut their mouth... I had a feeling things weren't going to go well with this so I opened the clasp on my DSSD and slid it down my hand and then closed it around my fingers (kinda like brass knuckes)... Anyway, I started walking out trying to just leave BUT next thing I knew I was being shoved from behind into the wall after bumping into the wall I turned around throwing a hook with my DSSD right into the side of his jaw. Well he was taking a nice nap real quick and I just walked right out, slid my DSSD back on my wrist and headed home. When I got home I inspected the watch and everything was PERFECT except for a bit of someones skin on and between the bezel, nothing a toothbrush and some soap couldn't handle. Point of the story is that it is still keeping perfect time. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

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