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topcat30093 · 24 February 2012, 06:37 PM

My Explorer II has become the tool watch that it was intended for.

While splitting some logs, this happened.

At least I no longer have to treat it with kid gloves

general · 24 February 2012, 06:42 PM

Look at the bright side. At least nothing happened to you. The first scratch is the hardest one to take. After that you say what the heck it's just a watch.

thewatchguy93 · 24 February 2012, 06:44 PM

Ouch!!!

I don't think that one will buff out at service!!!

rockyn · 24 February 2012, 06:51 PM

Battle scars are just a part of a watches history.

globalmedia33 · 24 February 2012, 07:40 PM

Ouch.

capote · 24 February 2012, 08:14 PM

Nasty mark

nim · 24 February 2012, 08:53 PM

that is deep

Preacher · 24 February 2012, 09:04 PM

You're lucky you didn't buy one with a ceramic bezel!

mjclark32 · 24 February 2012, 09:07 PM

You're taking it much better than others have

TimingIsEverything · 24 February 2012, 09:21 PM

I wonder how ridiculously overpriced that bezel is if you wanted to fix it. Probably $1200 or higher...

bigwatchman · 24 February 2012, 10:14 PM

A little spit on your T-shirt ought to care of it. Sorry for your loss... wear it proud.

nauticajoe · 24 February 2012, 10:18 PM

Ouch!

Puffy · 24 February 2012, 10:22 PM

nasty!!!!

new bezel about 4-500 quid tony!!

GradyPhilpott · 24 February 2012, 10:23 PM

Excellent!

MoBe · 24 February 2012, 10:35 PM

Time for a new watch.

FremStar · 24 February 2012, 10:36 PM

That is painful to see...

How did that happen? Edit- Splitting logs!!!!

FremStar · 24 February 2012, 10:36 PM

Double....

jdc · 24 February 2012, 10:40 PM

next time use an axe Tony

Transcon · 24 February 2012, 11:03 PM

I say wear it proudly, it adds character

Cru Jones · 25 February 2012, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

next time use an axe Tony

x2!

masterserg · 24 February 2012, 11:12 PM

Ouch! Quite a way to start the character buildup

captiva · 25 February 2012, 12:52 AM

Time to buy a DSSD :p

kilyung · 25 February 2012, 12:56 AM

Hey Tony, I think Rolex made it 42mm for reasons other than as a shield!

LightOnAHill · 25 February 2012, 01:02 AM

hawt

my first major scratch on my dd came when the door slammed on it in immigration court hitting bezel under the six. I'm proud of that mark now

dpkong · 25 February 2012, 02:33 AM

better the watch than your arm...

FX44 · 25 February 2012, 02:43 AM

It's a battle scar

JimSnyder · 25 February 2012, 02:49 AM

And in 30 years with a few more nics and scuffs it will still look awsome. Don't worry and enjoy it

JasoninDenver · 25 February 2012, 02:54 AM

Now you have made it truly yours. You will look at that scratch in a few months and be able to laugh. Trust me - I know.

tkc324 · 25 February 2012, 03:04 AM

First one is always the hardest to take...

KNMAD · 25 February 2012, 03:10 AM

That will sting for a bit!!!!

24 February 2012, 06:37 PM	#1
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,449	Well, in less than a week............ My Explorer II has become the tool watch that it was intended for. While splitting some logs, this happened. At least I no longer have to treat it with kid gloves __________________

24 February 2012, 06:44 PM	#3
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	Ouch!!! I don't think that one will buff out at service!!! __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

24 February 2012, 07:40 PM	#5
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Ouch. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

24 February 2012, 09:07 PM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	You're taking it much better than others have __________________

24 February 2012, 10:22 PM	#13
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	nasty!!!! new bezel about 4-500 quid tony!! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

24 February 2012, 06:42 PM	#2
general "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 723	Look at the bright side. At least nothing happened to you. The first scratch is the hardest one to take. After that you say what the heck it's just a watch.

24 February 2012, 06:51 PM	#4
rockyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Robyn Location: nanaimo canada Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 479	Battle scars are just a part of a watches history.

24 February 2012, 08:14 PM	#6
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Nasty mark

24 February 2012, 08:53 PM	#7
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	that is deep

24 February 2012, 09:04 PM	#8
Preacher "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middle England Watch: Rolex of course Posts: 526	You're lucky you didn't buy one with a ceramic bezel!

24 February 2012, 09:21 PM	#10
TimingIsEverything Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: WatchULookinAt Location: US Posts: 564	I wonder how ridiculously overpriced that bezel is if you wanted to fix it. Probably $1200 or higher...

24 February 2012, 10:14 PM	#11
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	A little spit on your T-shirt ought to care of it. Sorry for your loss... wear it proud.

24 February 2012, 10:18 PM	#12
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Ouch!

24 February 2012, 10:23 PM	#14
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	Excellent! __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

24 February 2012, 10:35 PM	#15
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Time for a new watch.

24 February 2012, 10:36 PM	#16
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	That is painful to see... How did that happen? Edit- Splitting logs!!!! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

24 February 2012, 10:36 PM	#17
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Double.... __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

24 February 2012, 10:40 PM	#18
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	next time use an axe Tony

24 February 2012, 11:03 PM	#19
Transcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Watch: 1675/126710 Posts: 272	I say wear it proudly, it adds character

24 February 2012, 11:12 PM	#21
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Ouch! Quite a way to start the character buildup __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

25 February 2012, 12:52 AM	#22
captiva Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: US Posts: 138	Time to buy a DSSD :p

25 February 2012, 12:56 AM	#23
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Hey Tony, I think Rolex made it 42mm for reasons other than as a shield!

25 February 2012, 01:02 AM	#24
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	hawt my first major scratch on my dd came when the door slammed on it in immigration court hitting bezel under the six. I'm proud of that mark now

25 February 2012, 02:33 AM	#25
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	better the watch than your arm...

25 February 2012, 02:43 AM	#26
FX44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 518	It's a battle scar __________________ Submariner 114060

25 February 2012, 02:49 AM	#27
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,722	And in 30 years with a few more nics and scuffs it will still look awsome. Don't worry and enjoy it __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

25 February 2012, 02:54 AM	#28
JasoninDenver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,277	Now you have made it truly yours. You will look at that scratch in a few months and be able to laugh. Trust me - I know. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

25 February 2012, 03:04 AM	#29
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	First one is always the hardest to take...

25 February 2012, 03:10 AM	#30
KNMAD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Adam Location: NYC Posts: 280	That will sting for a bit!!!! __________________ 16610 16610LV 116610LV 16622 116710 216570

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