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wiswrist · 24 January 2015, 07:55 AM

I managed to take a small nick/chunk out of my DSSD bezel on a door strike plate (I think) ... the worst of the damage is between the 37 and 38 minute markers.

It's aggravating me a little bit so I brought it to the RSC in NYC thinking they could just replace the metal part of the bezel because the ceramic is still completely fine. Unfortunately, I was told the exact opposite. They can replace the ceramic without replacing the metal but not the other way around. In my case they would have to replace both.

They quoted me $825.

Thoughts?

Brian Page · 24 January 2015, 07:57 AM

ouch!

nch209 · 24 January 2015, 07:57 AM

Battlescar.... Leave it be!

wiswrist · 24 January 2015, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Page

ouch!

It actually looks worse in the pictures than it does in person. I had get the right angle in the pictures to show you guys what I was talking about ...

Old Expat Beast · 24 January 2015, 07:59 AM

Shocking that they don't offer bezels only.

Mystro · 24 January 2015, 07:59 AM

If it is your everyday watch, then I am not sure if that bothers me $825 worth.

CDNWatchNut · 24 January 2015, 08:00 AM

For $825 I'd take a pass and leave it as is and just continue enjoy wearing it. If it was a broken ceramic insert, then I would replace it.

MikelSS · 24 January 2015, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDNWatchNut

For $825 I'd take a pass and leave it as is and just continue enjoy wearing it. If it was a broken ceramic insert, then I would replace it.

I agree.

sco · 24 January 2015, 08:13 AM

Nasty, but luckily and a little surprisingly the ceramic is perfect!

Wllnv19 · 24 January 2015, 08:15 AM

Doesn't look horrible..but if it bothers you 825 isn't as much as I thought it would cost.

ocean2059 · 24 January 2015, 08:16 AM

I also agree. Just keep wearing and enjoying it.

otisc · 24 January 2015, 08:17 AM

I think it adds character. I would just keep it that way and maybe at the next normal service think about replacing it if it really gnawed at me. You also have to keep in mind that you could drop $800 to fix it and knock it again a day later.

116680 · 24 January 2015, 08:20 AM

I think it looks cool - enjoy this personal mark

SC11 · 24 January 2015, 08:22 AM

Here's a thought as they are quoting for bezel inc insert and I guess they will keep your insert why don't you remove your current bezel and sell it!

Might not shift like the Sub insert would but I bet you'll find a buyer at some point and these ceramics tend to go for good money.

doc.kool · 24 January 2015, 08:28 AM

I would replace it. I tolerate scratches and swirls on the bracelet much better than the case, bezel or sapphire.

AS1 · 24 January 2015, 08:30 AM

I think only you can really answer this. I suspect the consensus on here will be to just accept it and move on, and clearly that's the best option... IF it works for you. However, if everytime you look at the watch that bothers you then I think the $825 is totally worth it...

mjclark32 · 24 January 2015, 08:45 AM

for $800, I'd leave it for now

captainnice · 24 January 2015, 08:45 AM

Leave it alone

bigwatchman · 24 January 2015, 08:49 AM

Learn to like it. Replace it and you will almost definitely do it again someday. Character marks from real wear...

rmfnla · 24 January 2015, 08:54 AM

Are you handy?

I bet if you clean it up a bit with a Dremel polishing wheel it will be barely noticeable.

Or you could have a jeweler do a light polish just in that area...

crowncollection · 24 January 2015, 08:57 AM

Get it polished and I would live with it

Cyclops888 · 24 January 2015, 09:03 AM

If I were I will just leave it. Yes it is disturbing in the beginning, but after a while it won't bother you especially when you hit it again within a few weeks/months. Than you only would think luckily I haven't replace anything.

Gerry62 · 24 January 2015, 09:04 AM

increases the charm, beautiful watch ......

Matt93 · 24 January 2015, 09:04 AM

I think it looks fine. It's a Rolex, its built to take a lot more than that.

Lgear080 · 24 January 2015, 09:09 AM

I think abc or mike young could probably get it to 90%...

Henry C. · 24 January 2015, 09:11 AM

I'd wait to see if it bothers me after a bit of time. In 90 days, it might be a non-issue.

samwill** · 24 January 2015, 09:13 AM

I'd leave it too ... it looks legit like you fought a shark or something ;)

mfer · 24 January 2015, 09:13 AM

I can't believe that nobody's upset that Rolex won't replace the bezel and leave the insert. Why can't they replace the bezel? They are two separate pieces.

dazzpowder · 24 January 2015, 09:17 AM

Two months from now it may not bother you, take the view that you at least have the option to replace it, don't be too hasty You never know you could have it repaired tomorrow and chances are you will put another ding in it the day after.

Kyle89 · 24 January 2015, 09:17 AM

Let it be! Chicks dig scars

24 January 2015, 07:55 AM	#1
wiswrist 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,086	I damaged the bezel on my DSSD I managed to take a small nick/chunk out of my DSSD bezel on a door strike plate (I think) ... the worst of the damage is between the 37 and 38 minute markers. It's aggravating me a little bit so I brought it to the RSC in NYC thinking they could just replace the metal part of the bezel because the ceramic is still completely fine. Unfortunately, I was told the exact opposite. They can replace the ceramic without replacing the metal but not the other way around. In my case they would have to replace both. They quoted me $825. Thoughts?

24 January 2015, 07:57 AM	#3
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	Battlescar.... Leave it be! __________________ nch209

24 January 2015, 07:59 AM	#6
Mystro 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,361	If it is your everyday watch, then I am not sure if that bothers me $825 worth. __________________

24 January 2015, 08:45 AM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	for $800, I'd leave it for now __________________

24 January 2015, 08:49 AM	#19
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	Learn to like it. Replace it and you will almost definitely do it again someday. Character marks from real wear... __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

24 January 2015, 07:57 AM	#2
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,610	ouch!

24 January 2015, 07:59 AM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,741	Shocking that they don't offer bezels only.

24 January 2015, 08:00 AM	#7
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	For $825 I'd take a pass and leave it as is and just continue enjoy wearing it. If it was a broken ceramic insert, then I would replace it.

24 January 2015, 08:13 AM	#9
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Nasty, but luckily and a little surprisingly the ceramic is perfect!

24 January 2015, 08:15 AM	#10
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Doesn't look horrible..but if it bothers you 825 isn't as much as I thought it would cost.

24 January 2015, 08:16 AM	#11
ocean2059 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: US Watch: Chronograph Posts: 81	I also agree. Just keep wearing and enjoying it.

24 January 2015, 08:17 AM	#12
otisc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LV HULK Posts: 637	I think it adds character. I would just keep it that way and maybe at the next normal service think about replacing it if it really gnawed at me. You also have to keep in mind that you could drop $800 to fix it and knock it again a day later.

24 January 2015, 08:20 AM	#13
116680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 214	I think it looks cool - enjoy this personal mark

24 January 2015, 08:22 AM	#14
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Here's a thought as they are quoting for bezel inc insert and I guess they will keep your insert why don't you remove your current bezel and sell it! Might not shift like the Sub insert would but I bet you'll find a buyer at some point and these ceramics tend to go for good money.

24 January 2015, 08:28 AM	#15
doc.kool "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 610	I would replace it. I tolerate scratches and swirls on the bracelet much better than the case, bezel or sapphire.

24 January 2015, 08:30 AM	#16
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	I think only you can really answer this. I suspect the consensus on here will be to just accept it and move on, and clearly that's the best option... IF it works for you. However, if everytime you look at the watch that bothers you then I think the $825 is totally worth it...

24 January 2015, 08:45 AM	#18
captainnice Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Watch: Timex Posts: 668	Leave it alone

24 January 2015, 08:54 AM	#20
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Are you handy? I bet if you clean it up a bit with a Dremel polishing wheel it will be barely noticeable. Or you could have a jeweler do a light polish just in that area... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

24 January 2015, 08:57 AM	#21
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,209	Get it polished and I would live with it __________________ watches many

24 January 2015, 09:03 AM	#22
Cyclops888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Europe Posts: 320	If I were I will just leave it. Yes it is disturbing in the beginning, but after a while it won't bother you especially when you hit it again within a few weeks/months. Than you only would think luckily I haven't replace anything.

24 January 2015, 09:04 AM	#23
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,443	increases the charm, beautiful watch ...... __________________ Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 115200 Submariner 14060M Sea-Dweller 16600T Submariner Date 116610LN Panerai Luminor 176

24 January 2015, 09:04 AM	#24
Matt93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 116	I think it looks fine. It's a Rolex, its built to take a lot more than that.

24 January 2015, 09:09 AM	#25
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	I think abc or mike young could probably get it to 90%...

24 January 2015, 09:11 AM	#26
Henry C. "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Great Lakes Watch: ing out. Posts: 51	I'd wait to see if it bothers me after a bit of time. In 90 days, it might be a non-issue.

24 January 2015, 09:13 AM	#27
samwill** "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Sam Location: USA Posts: 49	I'd leave it too ... it looks legit like you fought a shark or something ;)

24 January 2015, 09:13 AM	#28
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I can't believe that nobody's upset that Rolex won't replace the bezel and leave the insert. Why can't they replace the bezel? They are two separate pieces. __________________ member#3242

24 January 2015, 09:17 AM	#29
dazzpowder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 298	Two months from now it may not bother you, take the view that you at least have the option to replace it, don't be too hasty You never know you could have it repaired tomorrow and chances are you will put another ding in it the day after.

24 January 2015, 09:17 AM	#30
Kyle89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Carolina Watch: BLNR Posts: 290	Let it be! Chicks dig scars

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