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Yoreese · 26 April 2010, 10:46 PM

I never ride with my watch on. I have a "Dark" Monster also!! Fun bikes.

NorthernPike · 26 April 2010, 11:26 PM

After a motorcycle crash this watch got run over by a car, about 50 years ago.

TempoKing · 26 April 2010, 11:45 PM

I am glad you are ok...

I do not ride in Florida
I feel Floridians are not aware of riders
So driving defensively or offensively for that matter it does not make a bit of difference
they just do not think that a bike is also made for the road
Once I had the case of a daytona changed due to an accident
and it came back with a serial number starting with 44
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Subfiend · 26 April 2010, 11:51 PM

My Sub survived a similar crash back in 2002. The bike did not, and I was in worse shape than my watch. The Sub needed a new bezel ring and bezel insert because they were trashed and the bezel would not turn. I refused to allow the AD to polish the road rash off the case and bracelet. I keep them their as a reminder to how tough the watch is, and how lucky I am.

Kapture1 · 27 April 2010, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

I am glad you are ok...

I do not ride in Florida
I feel Floridians are not aware of riders

I feel that everybody is not aware of riders and that everyone is out to kill you... people will make eye contact and still almost kill you cutting you off or turning in front of you. Expecting the worst to happen (LIKE A HALF TON PICKUP REARENDING YOU AT 45MPH WHILE YOU'RE AT A STANDSTILL), you go through the mental process to plan your escape in every situation.

Again, glad to see you're ok.

joeychitwood · 27 April 2010, 12:14 AM

Glad to hear that you are OK. I think I might be more upset if my Ducati ST2 were damaged than my Sub. The Sub is easy to fix, but the Duc isn't, especially where I live.

t e x · 27 April 2010, 12:22 AM

Glad to hear you're A-ok! ...and the sub/mc too!

motoface · 27 April 2010, 01:23 AM

AGATT - (all gear all the time) could never be a truer statement - glad you are ok. Yes on the gauntlet gloves - head, hands and feet are critical, always the best gear there.

Титан · 27 April 2010, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoface

AGATT - (all gear all the time) could never be a truer statement - glad you are ok. Yes on the gauntlet gloves - head, hands and feet are critical, always the best gear there.

Spot on, I have seen guys get into a wreck with nothing on but shorts, flip flops and a T shirt, talk about road rash and skin Graf's, not to mention asphalt imbedded into the skin, OUCH.

Kapture1 · 27 April 2010, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Титан

Spot on, I have seen guys get into a wreck with nothing on but shorts, flip flops and a T shirt, talk about road rash and skin Graf's, not to mention asphalt imbedded into the skin, OUCH.

Been there. The 8 inches of scarring on both of my forearms will be there forever as a reminder to always gear up... even if its just to run a few miles. A VERY painfull lesson, but have never rode since without my jacket... Skins comes off really quickly at 45 MPH, and jeans dont help at all. Ride safe all

Lol-x · 27 April 2010, 05:28 PM

Oh man, your watch and your bike at the same time damaged.......

not good. I hope you are all back together yourself. Please be careful on your Duc

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernPike

After a motorcycle crash this watch got run over by a car, about 50 years ago.

That watch looks excellent, what a beauty

NorthernPike · 27 April 2010, 11:02 PM

Thanks. The dents are from getting run over, but they're not evident on the inside of the caseback. The crown had a very sharp edged gouge in it too, which my watchmaker buffed smooth when I had it recently repaired, about 50 years after the crash.

birdawg · 3 May 2010, 02:58 AM

2 years ago my wife and I had ahead on with a drunk. He was doing 45 and we were doing 25. Both of us had on our Rolex's. We were on a R1200GSA which sits really high. Of course we were wearing proper gear. My wifes Day Date was stolen at the hospital and not recovered, therefore we don't know the condition. Mine was stolen too, but I got it back. I woke up in the helicopter and heard someone say my watch was stopped. Therefore I knew it was on my wrist at least until that point.
My wife got launched down the road and I came in direct contact with the hood of the car. The crystal was cracked and the hands were all bent flat against the crystal. My AD sent it back to Rolex and $500 later it looks as good as new and keeps better time than ever. I don't have to adjust it at all.

G.J · 3 May 2010, 03:02 AM

Glade you're ok..

sam. · 3 May 2010, 06:39 AM

All us bikers are the same,when we come off all we are interested in is the bike(unless bad accident) or in your case your lovely watch too!

007Sub · 7 July 2010, 02:40 PM

Good to see there are so many motorcycle enthusiasts as well as rolex enthusiasts on here! Thanks everyone for your posts.

GregWormald · 7 July 2010, 07:26 PM

Glad you're OK.
Now that Rolex is *really* yours. Wear it in health.

Greg

Tek · 7 July 2010, 07:40 PM

Always buy & wear the best safety gears when riding 'head to toes'. I'm still supprised seeing some shows from the States riders not wearing helmets and when they cross different states where they have to wear helmets, they'll have a winge. Glad you ok. Nice Monster.Great Sub.

gwozhog · 10 August 2011, 12:19 PM

Glad your ok. I ride with my sub on. Reminds me to ride extra careful and not be a knucklehead. One thing I reccomend to avoid cagers is a high beam headlight modulater. It annoys the heck out them and definately gets there attention. Also practice emergency braking atleast once every couple weeks. Ride safe.

HongNinja · 10 August 2011, 12:43 PM

DANG! Glad you're okay! I also owned a 16800 at one point(GREAT WATCH), and I have also taken a spill on my R6. I would probably be like you and check my wrist first before checking myself for injury. lol

Will your insurance cover the repair of your Sub???

East Bay Rider · 10 August 2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernPike

After a motorcycle crash this watch got run over by a car, about 50 years ago.

Had to google the story behind this watch. Amazing. Hero.

dddrees · 10 August 2011, 02:12 PM

It's been a couple of months, however glad to hear your Ok as that is what matters the most.

oldman2005 · 10 August 2011, 02:58 PM

Glad you're OK. I was riding my motorcycle with the GMTC last weekend, I thought about taking it off but I was already on the bike with the gloves on, next time I leave it at home and wear my Citizen instead.

TheWatchAuction · 10 August 2011, 03:01 PM

wow. glad to know you're ok

skyedog · 10 August 2011, 03:04 PM

Glad you are alright!

mikkolopez · 10 August 2011, 04:50 PM

those Subs are really built to take a beating ... oh and so are you, glad to know you're up and about

George Ab · 10 August 2011, 06:00 PM

The bracelet has character........ nice bike and watch.

travisb · 10 August 2011, 06:42 PM

Looks great considering the fall.

SALTY · 10 August 2011, 09:07 PM

Thankfully you are OK; I am happy for you.

I had my Rolex 16710 (GMT II) on when an 82 year old pulled out of his driveway right (I mean RIGHT) in front of me. I got the helicopter ride, three surgeries (prolly at least 2 more to come) and a bunch of titanium. The GMT made it OK but the bracelet has some bent pins/bars I suspect.

I was blessed to have survived. I was wearing a full coverage helmet, one-piece Aerostich Roadcrafter, good gloves and good boots. Not one inch of road rash! Still got busted up pretty bad and I'll never be the same - but the GMT goes on. It will be my son's when he graduates college.

The honest police officers here gave my watch to my wife, who came to the scene. The accident ocurred on my street and close to our home.

harrishc · 10 August 2011, 09:11 PM

Glad you are ok.

26 April 2010, 11:51 PM	#34
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	My Sub survived a similar crash back in 2002. The bike did not, and I was in worse shape than my watch. The Sub needed a new bezel ring and bezel insert because they were trashed and the bezel would not turn. I refused to allow the AD to polish the road rash off the case and bracelet. I keep them their as a reminder to how tough the watch is, and how lucky I am. __________________ Subfiend

27 April 2010, 12:22 AM	#37
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	Glad to hear you're A-ok! ...and the sub/mc too! __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

3 May 2010, 03:02 AM	#44
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Glade you're ok.. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

7 July 2010, 02:40 PM	#46
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: Milsub Posts: 1,635	Good to see there are so many motorcycle enthusiasts as well as rolex enthusiasts on here! Thanks everyone for your posts. __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

10 August 2011, 02:12 PM	#52
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	It's been a couple of months, however glad to hear your Ok as that is what matters the most. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 April 2010, 10:46 PM	#31
Yoreese Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Maurice Location: Margaritaville Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 212	I never ride with my watch on. I have a "Dark" Monster also!! Fun bikes.

26 April 2010, 11:26 PM	#32
NorthernPike "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: LV, 1949 Everest Posts: 464	After a motorcycle crash this watch got run over by a car, about 50 years ago.

26 April 2010, 11:45 PM	#33
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I am glad you are ok... I do not ride in Florida I feel Floridians are not aware of riders So driving defensively or offensively for that matter it does not make a bit of difference they just do not think that a bike is also made for the road Once I had the case of a daytona changed due to an accident and it came back with a serial number starting with 44 . . . . .

27 April 2010, 12:14 AM	#36
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Glad to hear that you are OK. I think I might be more upset if my Ducati ST2 were damaged than my Sub. The Sub is easy to fix, but the Duc isn't, especially where I live.

27 April 2010, 01:23 AM	#38
motoface Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ca Posts: 37	AGATT - (all gear all the time) could never be a truer statement - glad you are ok. Yes on the gauntlet gloves - head, hands and feet are critical, always the best gear there.

27 April 2010, 11:02 PM	#42
NorthernPike "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: LV, 1949 Everest Posts: 464	Thanks. The dents are from getting run over, but they're not evident on the inside of the caseback. The crown had a very sharp edged gouge in it too, which my watchmaker buffed smooth when I had it recently repaired, about 50 years after the crash.

3 May 2010, 02:58 AM	#43
birdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tennessee Watch: Two Tone Sub Posts: 31	2 years ago my wife and I had ahead on with a drunk. He was doing 45 and we were doing 25. Both of us had on our Rolex's. We were on a R1200GSA which sits really high. Of course we were wearing proper gear. My wifes Day Date was stolen at the hospital and not recovered, therefore we don't know the condition. Mine was stolen too, but I got it back. I woke up in the helicopter and heard someone say my watch was stopped. Therefore I knew it was on my wrist at least until that point. My wife got launched down the road and I came in direct contact with the hood of the car. The crystal was cracked and the hands were all bent flat against the crystal. My AD sent it back to Rolex and $500 later it looks as good as new and keeps better time than ever. I don't have to adjust it at all.

3 May 2010, 06:39 AM	#45
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	All us bikers are the same,when we come off all we are interested in is the bike(unless bad accident) or in your case your lovely watch too!

7 July 2010, 07:26 PM	#47
GregWormald Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Adelaide Posts: 67	Glad you're OK. Now that Rolex is really yours. Wear it in health. Greg

7 July 2010, 07:40 PM	#48
Tek Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aus Watch: ALL Posts: 318	Always buy & wear the best safety gears when riding 'head to toes'. I'm still supprised seeing some shows from the States riders not wearing helmets and when they cross different states where they have to wear helmets, they'll have a winge. Glad you ok. Nice Monster.Great Sub.

10 August 2011, 12:43 PM	#50
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	DANG! Glad you're okay! I also owned a 16800 at one point(GREAT WATCH), and I have also taken a spill on my R6. I would probably be like you and check my wrist first before checking myself for injury. lol Will your insurance cover the repair of your Sub???

10 August 2011, 02:58 PM	#53
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Glad you're OK. I was riding my motorcycle with the GMTC last weekend, I thought about taking it off but I was already on the bike with the gloves on, next time I leave it at home and wear my Citizen instead.

10 August 2011, 03:01 PM	#54
TheWatchAuction Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 34	wow. glad to know you're ok

10 August 2011, 03:04 PM	#55
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	Glad you are alright!

10 August 2011, 04:50 PM	#56
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	those Subs are really built to take a beating ... oh and so are you, glad to know you're up and about

10 August 2011, 06:00 PM	#57
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	The bracelet has character........ nice bike and watch. __________________

10 August 2011, 06:42 PM	#58
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,294	Wow.. Looks great considering the fall.

10 August 2011, 09:07 PM	#59
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Thankfully you are OK; I am happy for you. I had my Rolex 16710 (GMT II) on when an 82 year old pulled out of his driveway right (I mean RIGHT) in front of me. I got the helicopter ride, three surgeries (prolly at least 2 more to come) and a bunch of titanium. The GMT made it OK but the bracelet has some bent pins/bars I suspect. I was blessed to have survived. I was wearing a full coverage helmet, one-piece Aerostich Roadcrafter, good gloves and good boots. Not one inch of road rash! Still got busted up pretty bad and I'll never be the same - but the GMT goes on. It will be my son's when he graduates college. The honest police officers here gave my watch to my wife, who came to the scene. The accident ocurred on my street and close to our home.

10 August 2011, 09:11 PM	#60
harrishc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HK Posts: 176	Glad you are ok.

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