Dropped watch

[Olliepem]

Hi All,

Last night my submariner took a fairly nasty fall off my kitchen table. All seemed fine but it’s running massively fast now. I reset it this morning and has gained nearly 20secs in 6 hours. Could the movement be badly damaged? Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks

[UnderTheRadar]

If it's suddenly running that fast after the drop I'd have it looked at.

[RaZCaL]

Definitely send it in to RSC.

[m j b]

That's a cry for help. It needs some attention. You might even damage it more by letting it continue running...

[omx5o]

Pull the crown out to stop the movement. Send to RSC. Install some soft rugs around the kitchen table.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Olliepem

Hi All,

Last night my submariner took a fairly nasty fall off my kitchen table. All seemed fine but it’s running massively fast now. I reset it this morning and has gained nearly 20secs in 6 hours. Could the movement be badly damaged? Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks

Would doubt if it's badly damaged,give your watch a full manual wind 40 full crown turns clockwise only.Then set time with a reliable time source wear for 24 hours then check time with same settings source.If then well out timekeeping get watch looked at by RSC.

[Dirt]

The watch is running exceptionally fast.
Verify this and send it off for repair but it wouldn't hurt to simply hack the movement to limit any further issues.

My guess is the Hair spring has got hung up on itself or it may even be distorted.
Dropping a watch on the floor is going to be a lottery in terms of the end result

If you send it in to be repaired, do you intend to send it to a Rolex Service Centre?

[Feb_29]

Four yers ago dropped DSSD on bathroom tile floor. Nothing happened, not even scratch.

[EEpro]

If you've confirmed the 20 seconds it needs to be sent to RSC. Glad the crystal didn't break

[Mwilsey103]

I am well aware my following comments will rub all the Sub lovers the wrong way but I just gotta throw it out there....Thought the Sub's movement was robust and dare I say shock resistant. Guess not if a simple drop from a tabletop causes issues.
Makes me wonder why people wait years or pay a premium above retail. Is it really worth it or are we looking at an overpriced status symbol ?
OK I said it. I will now stand by for all the hate postings.

[Pete_mcC]

Originally Posted by Feb_29

Four yers ago dropped DSSD on bathroom tile floor. Nothing happened, not even scratch.

DSSD would have done more damage to the tiled floor. It’s like those old Chuck Norris jokes - when a DSSD gets dropped on the floor it pushes the Earth down

[Cellbuster]

Originally Posted by Mwilsey103

I am well aware my following comments will rub all the Sub lovers the wrong way but I just gotta throw it out there....Thought the Sub's movement was robust and dare I say shock resistant. Guess not if a simple drop from a tabletop causes issues.
Makes me wonder why people wait years or pay a premium above retail. Is it really worth it or are we looking at an overpriced status symbol ?
OK I said it. I will now stand by for all the hate postings.

Not a hate post, but I think most people realize that it's a luxury product that isn't life proof. I mean if I crash my Porsche into a brick wall, I'm not expecting it to fair better than a Kia. Probably worse, Kia are pretty good these days.

[Mwilsey103]

Originally Posted by Cellbuster

Not a hate post, but I think most people realize that it's a luxury product that isn't life proof. I mean if I crash my Porsche into a brick wall, I'm not expecting it to fair better than a Kia. Probably worse, Kia are pretty good these days.

Great point. My problem is the higher the price, the higher my expectations. I would have thought a Submariner would withstand a modest fall. Bad luck I guess

[alweisenberger]

yeah definitely dinged up the mvmt

[Zazzles]

What kinds of times are you guys seeing from RSC lately? I sent my Daytona in about a month back. They quoted me 4 months :(. Naively hoping someone here will give me better news.

[csaltphoto]

Originally Posted by Mwilsey103

I am well aware my following comments will rub all the Sub lovers the wrong way but I just gotta throw it out there....Thought the Sub's movement was robust and dare I say shock resistant. Guess not if a simple drop from a tabletop causes issues.
Makes me wonder why people wait years or pay a premium above retail. Is it really worth it or are we looking at an overpriced status symbol ?
OK I said it. I will now stand by for all the hate postings.

Well... Even with all the improvements any Rolex movement is composed of a LOT of teeny moving parts that are required to each do their job perfectly to maintain good timekeeping. A Rolex is a precision anachronism.

[swiss_seth]

Originally Posted by Mwilsey103

I am well aware my following comments will rub all the Sub lovers the wrong way but I just gotta throw it out there....Thought the Sub's movement was robust and dare I say shock resistant. Guess not if a simple drop from a tabletop causes issues.
Makes me wonder why people wait years or pay a premium above retail. Is it really worth it or are we looking at an overpriced status symbol ?
OK I said it. I will now stand by for all the hate postings.

Wrong, each situation is unique. I dropped mine from 6 ft height onto the tile bathroom floor. Went from running -2 daily to +6 and had held there. I am not concerned. I beat the hell out of my 116610 and it keeps on ticking/kicking. Very robust movement. Not sure about the new ball bearing rotors but I am sure they are tough too.

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Mwilsey103

Great point. My problem is the higher the price, the higher my expectations. I would have thought a Submariner would withstand a modest fall. Bad luck I guess

If anything I’d say the inverse is true. A $200,000 Patek would not be expected to survive that drop, but a $20 quartz Casio definitely would.

The money you’re paying isn’t so you can bash it about. Just like when you buy a Ferrari it isn’t so you can take it off-roading.

[Soultime]

My one Rolex tip:

Always handle your watch where its not an issue if you drop it.

I learnt this from hard experience.

Even if just putting it on, I will do it over a table or carpeted floor. Never over a tiled / concrete floor.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Mwilsey103

I am well aware my following comments will rub all the Sub lovers the wrong way but I just gotta throw it out there....Thought the Sub's movement was robust and dare I say shock resistant. Guess not if a simple drop from a tabletop causes issues.
Makes me wonder why people wait years or pay a premium above retail. Is it really worth it or are we looking at an overpriced status symbol ?
OK I said it. I will now stand by for all the hate postings.

From the Rolex web site:

THE CRASH TEST
Rolex watches have to pass more than 20 different drop tests before their launch. The most severe homologation test is the bélier, tellingly named after the ram. This exclusive shock-testing equipment submits the watch to an impact equivalent to 5,000 G – hundreds of times more than a car crash test. Yet the watch has to remain unharmed and fully functional afterwards, maintaining the highest real-life standards of accuracy and appearance befitting of a Rolex.

I would give Padi’s suggestion a try.

[Olliepem]

Just noticed a huge error in my post, sadly I should have said 20mins fast not secs. I timed a full 60secs on the watch with my phone stopwatch and it was 56.8secs, will be a bit tolerance in that. I’m going to send it to RSC, just a bit nervous about how much this will sting me. The watch crown is now pulled out as a few people advised. Going to feel totally alien not wearing it for what will likely be a number of months.

[bp1000]

Originally Posted by Olliepem

Just noticed a huge error in my post, sadly I should have said 20mins fast not secs. I timed a full 60secs on the watch with my phone stopwatch and it was 56.8secs, will be a bit tolerance in that. I’m going to send it to RSC, just a bit nervous about how much this will sting me. The watch crown is now pulled out as a few people advised. Going to feel totally alien not wearing it for what will likely be a number of months.

I would be surprised if it was that much more than a normal service. Doesn’t sound like anything is broken, just out of tolerance from the shock of the fall.

[Olliepem]

Originally Posted by bp1000

I would be surprised if it was that much more than a normal service. Doesn’t sound like anything is broken, just out of tolerance from the shock of the fall.

Fingers crossed! how much is a service now?