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jets · 13 March 2010, 04:11 AM

Chipped! Can't fathom how this happened. RSC guy says it'll cost around 4 bills to replace but if I wait a few years and get it done with regular service it'll be cheaper. Bah! At least it's not too noticeable in person...

spuds · 13 March 2010, 04:13 AM

OH S**T!!!!
Sorry to see that mate.

2th Dr · 13 March 2010, 04:15 AM

Ouch!

Tools · 13 March 2010, 04:16 AM

Ouch..

You may be able to get it changed at half that at an independent..

Most of the time, Rolex will want to do a service on a broken crystal to ensure no small bits have got into the movement............

ParisDakarBmw · 13 March 2010, 04:16 AM

heck of a chip!

ersnyder · 13 March 2010, 04:22 AM

Ouch, that's got to hurt! Sweet lookin' watch with that bracelet though!!

TheBluePrince · 13 March 2010, 04:25 AM

Should be cheap and easy to replace with a quality aftermarket crystal. Then when it gets RSC serviced they will just replace the crystal with a Rolex one anyway for the lesser cost like the AD said.

smallcandle · 13 March 2010, 04:39 AM

That sucks! If it were me, however, I'd get the crystal replaced now vs. later on. I just couldn't bare to look at that beautiful watch and have my eyes drawn to the chip everytime. Just me, though...

karmatp · 13 March 2010, 04:41 AM

Man that is a bummer. If only it was plastic, then you could easily polish out the little brush that would have been there instead of a chip.

DRAWTOOL · 13 March 2010, 05:18 AM

This is why you should Never Ever expose your Rolex to the real outside world!

Keep'em inna vault where they belong!

Numismatist · 13 March 2010, 05:33 AM

OOHHH, sorry man, nice looking Tuxedo though!

swissautopro · 13 March 2010, 05:37 AM

Well, that hurts. But on the bright side, that Y series LV is sweeeeettttt!

jtwenty · 13 March 2010, 05:57 AM

ouch that stinks!! how did it happen?

imono · 13 March 2010, 07:02 AM

Well, if you had it done by RSC you'd at least get a new lens with the laser etched crown

Gerardus · 13 March 2010, 07:42 AM

Sh*T!

Colorao · 13 March 2010, 08:11 AM

I would replace it in a heartbeat... its my OCD, couldn't live with a chip like that

RolexPete · 13 March 2010, 08:22 AM

Dang! That is one heck of a chip. You have no idea how it happened?

meloncap78 · 13 March 2010, 08:54 AM

Ouch! I personally would have to shell out the 4 bills immediately. That is definitely a downer. Great looking watch though.

Prince Tudor · 13 March 2010, 09:47 AM

OH MAN.....that hurts. On a lighter note; you have a very nice collection there.

Tunacan26 · 13 March 2010, 09:52 AM

My condolances.

JEC · 14 March 2010, 11:27 AM

Acrylic plexi doesn't look so bad anymore, does it? :P

400$? Usually they charge 195$ in Canada when it's part of the normal service.

jets · 15 March 2010, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEC

Acrylic plexi doesn't look so bad anymore, does it? :P

400$? Usually they charge 195$ in Canada when it's part of the normal service.

Ah, must have made a mistake that sounds about right. It was a while ago I was too lazy to take photos and post about it right after it happened :)

nauticajoe · 15 March 2010, 03:53 AM

Ouch! Sorry to hear that.

zeuloa · 15 March 2010, 03:59 AM

Ouch... If it doesn't compromise its water resistance i would wait - You have 2 other awesome watches you can wear!

layne · 15 March 2010, 09:39 AM

Im sorry to see that happened.
If that were me, i would want it fixed right away. It would bother me to look at my collection and see one with a chipped crystal.
Best of luck with it!

1000ftSub · 15 March 2010, 09:42 AM

nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

rfknauss · 15 March 2010, 10:03 AM

Mario, $400 seems like a lot to pay to replace a crystal ........ but that chip would really bother me to the point that I probably would not want to wear the watch.

JMIND · 15 March 2010, 01:00 PM

Everyone's nightmare. Good luck in what you decide to do. If it keeps you from wearing it/enjoying it I would replace it.

13 March 2010, 04:13 AM	#2
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	OH S*T!!!! Sorry to see that mate. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards.* Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

13 March 2010, 04:16 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,342	Ouch.. You may be able to get it changed at half that at an independent.. Most of the time, Rolex will want to do a service on a broken crystal to ensure no small bits have got into the movement............ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 March 2010, 04:41 AM	#9
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Man that is a bummer. If only it was plastic, then you could easily polish out the little brush that would have been there instead of a chip. __________________ My grails:

13 March 2010, 05:33 AM	#11
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	OOHHH, sorry man, nice looking Tuxedo though! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

13 March 2010, 05:37 AM	#12
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Well, that hurts. But on the bright side, that Y series LV is sweeeeettttt! __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

13 March 2010, 04:15 AM	#3
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Ouch!

13 March 2010, 04:16 AM	#5
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	heck of a chip!

13 March 2010, 04:22 AM	#6
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Ouch, that's got to hurt! Sweet lookin' watch with that bracelet though!!

13 March 2010, 04:25 AM	#7
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Should be cheap and easy to replace with a quality aftermarket crystal. Then when it gets RSC serviced they will just replace the crystal with a Rolex one anyway for the lesser cost like the AD said.

13 March 2010, 04:39 AM	#8
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	That sucks! If it were me, however, I'd get the crystal replaced now vs. later on. I just couldn't bare to look at that beautiful watch and have my eyes drawn to the chip everytime. Just me, though...

13 March 2010, 05:57 AM	#13
jtwenty "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: James Location: New York City Watch: Rolex Posts: 110	ouch that stinks!! how did it happen? __________________ Rolex GMT 18k Green Dial Rolex Daytona WG Black Dial Audemars Piguet ROC White Dial

13 March 2010, 07:02 AM	#14
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Well, if you had it done by RSC you'd at least get a new lens with the laser etched crown

13 March 2010, 07:42 AM	#15
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: down the drain Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,008	ShT! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333* Breitling Avenger A17318

13 March 2010, 08:11 AM	#16
Colorao "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somewhere Watch: SS M-Submariner Posts: 151	I would replace it in a heartbeat... its my OCD, couldn't live with a chip like that

13 March 2010, 08:22 AM	#17
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Dang! That is one heck of a chip. You have no idea how it happened? __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

13 March 2010, 08:54 AM	#18
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	Ouch! I personally would have to shell out the 4 bills immediately. That is definitely a downer. Great looking watch though.

13 March 2010, 09:47 AM	#19
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	OH MAN.....that hurts. On a lighter note; you have a very nice collection there. __________________

13 March 2010, 09:52 AM	#20
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	My condolances.

14 March 2010, 11:27 AM	#21
JEC Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: J. Location: Montreal Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 232	Acrylic plexi doesn't look so bad anymore, does it? :P 400$? Usually they charge 195$ in Canada when it's part of the normal service.

15 March 2010, 03:53 AM	#23
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Ouch! Sorry to hear that.

15 March 2010, 03:59 AM	#24
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	Ouch... If it doesn't compromise its water resistance i would wait - You have 2 other awesome watches you can wear!

15 March 2010, 09:39 AM	#25
layne "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 253	Im sorry to see that happened. If that were me, i would want it fixed right away. It would bother me to look at my collection and see one with a chipped crystal. Best of luck with it!

15 March 2010, 09:42 AM	#26
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

15 March 2010, 10:03 AM	#27
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,494	Mario, $400 seems like a lot to pay to replace a crystal ........ but that chip would really bother me to the point that I probably would not want to wear the watch. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

15 March 2010, 01:00 PM	#28
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Everyone's nightmare. Good luck in what you decide to do. If it keeps you from wearing it/enjoying it I would replace it.

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