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Wayno · 1 November 2005, 01:30 PM

I have read some threads on broken crystals. My Rolex was only days old. I came in from doing some woodworking in my garage, I was hot sweaty and full of sawdust. I took my Rollie off to wash my arms and hands....then placed it on the counter....on a dish towel. I washed my arms and hands......grabed for a towel ....and in slow motion I saw my Rolex (like in a movie) flip once and land.....SMACK....face down.....The crystal was smashed.

Shattered. $700.00 later it was back on my wrist. Im am now so cautious of even bumping my wrist into anything ...I can hardly swing my arm.....I now walk with a noticeable limp...ever happen to you?

BruceS · 1 November 2005, 01:32 PM

Man that's a lot for a crystal replacement! I guess they must've adjusted the movement too?

Oh I dropped a couple of Speedys. They both landed on the side of the case. Didn't even phase 'em

Rockrolex · 1 November 2005, 01:35 PM

Sorry, Wayno, fortunately I never had that happen to me. I don't knock into door jambs, don't bang my arm around. Just lucky, I guess.

Wayno · 1 November 2005, 01:37 PM

I didn't know anything at the time..LOL...I still don't...I just wanted my Rolex back.....The longer I hang here the better I'll be

dman · 1 November 2005, 01:43 PM

Unfortuantely anytime a watch is off for service it seems like forever.

mailman · 1 November 2005, 01:59 PM

That sucks Wayno. At least you got it back. Too bad it cost so much.

s7horton · 1 November 2005, 02:30 PM

Yeah, that definitely sucks. Glad to hear you got it back though. Wayno, I had a similar experience to you. I had just gotten back to my truck from jet skiing where my rolex was wrapped up in my towel. Totally forgetting, I pulled the towel out of my truck to dry off my face. It was slow motion that I saw my sub about to hit the gravel road.

Luckily I ended up with a VERY minute scratch that bugged that crap out of me till I got it fixed..

dman · 1 November 2005, 02:31 PM

One common theme boys, they are safer on your arm, than anywhere else.

JJ Irani · 1 November 2005, 03:03 PM

OUCH!!

Sorry to hear about your accident, Wayno. Just goes to show that the watch must be in your vision at all times when carrying out such manouveurs.

700 bucks is a rather steep amount....but I know that when a crystal gets smashed, Rolex automatically carry out a full service too in case some tiny pieces of the crystal have entered the movement.

Just be a little more cautious the next time.

Cheers - JJ

molex · 1 November 2005, 03:04 PM

Moral of the story? Leave your Rolex on your wrist!

In the years I've been posting on these forums, I would say that over 95% of the stories where a watch gets damaged start with "...I took my Rolex off..." and end with "...$XXX later..."

Keep 'em on, boys and girls, they're safer that way!

padi56 · 1 November 2005, 07:31 PM

Most of what I have read seems to be accidents, like dropping on to
tiles in bathroom.Sapphire in very tough but can chip especially on the
edges.

1 November 2005, 10:03 PM

Wayno - sorry to hear about your little accident. I agree with the others that $700 US is a lot to have the crystal replaced. With a full service it makes more sense. For comparison, when I sent my YM in for a full service plus new crystal is cost me a little over $800 Canadian.......

Uncle-AJ · 1 November 2005, 10:42 PM

Sorry to hear of your woes Wayno. I had my crystal replaced recently after my wife accidentally scratched it with her ring. Mine cost about £60, you were fleeced by the sound of it.

dman · 1 November 2005, 11:06 PM

Speaking from expierence, when I challenged a door frame with my Tudor Chrono and smashed the crystal, Rolex Dallas insisted on a full check of the movement, so I am sure they did the same in Waynes case.

Rockrolex · 1 November 2005, 11:13 PM

Having posted the following last night:
"I don't knock into door jambs, don't bang my arm around," guess what I did this morning. Banged the GMT into the door jamb in the bathroom. Fortunately, the wood is softer than the crystal. The watch came through the experience with flying colors - took the bang in stride. I'm not sure I can say the same about the door jamb, though.

Just goes to show you, don't speak too soon. It may happen to you.

JJ Irani · 2 November 2005, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Sorry to hear of your woes Wayno. I had my crystal replaced recently after my wife accidentally scratched it with her ring. Mine cost about £60, you were fleeced by the sound of it.

Adrian,

He wasn't really fleeced.....remember, in your case it was just a scratch and a replacement - that's all - no service.

In his case, since the crystal was smashed, Rolex had no alternative but to open up the entire movement to check for tiny broken fragments of crystal. Hence, a full service was also essential. I've been told this by David (Mansor) himself when I once asked him what would happen if the crystal was smashed.

JJ

dman · 2 November 2005, 03:37 AM

We need to ask James(Gedaken) about how these watches take being dribbled in the shower like a basket ball.

1 November 2005, 01:30 PM	#1
Wayno Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Wayne Location: Nashville, TN. Watch: TTDJ Posts: 275	Worst nightmare I have read some threads on broken crystals. My Rolex was only days old. I came in from doing some woodworking in my garage, I was hot sweaty and full of sawdust. I took my Rollie off to wash my arms and hands....then placed it on the counter....on a dish towel. I washed my arms and hands......grabed for a towel ....and in slow motion I saw my Rolex (like in a movie) flip once and land.....SMACK....face down.....The crystal was smashed. Shattered. $700.00 later it was back on my wrist. Im am now so cautious of even bumping my wrist into anything ...I can hardly swing my arm.....I now walk with a noticeable limp...ever happen to you?

1 November 2005, 01:35 PM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,955	Sorry, Wayno, fortunately I never had that happen to me. I don't knock into door jambs, don't bang my arm around. Just lucky, I guess. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

1 November 2005, 01:43 PM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Unfortuantely anytime a watch is off for service it seems like forever. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

1 November 2005, 01:59 PM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	That sucks Wayno. At least you got it back. Too bad it cost so much. __________________ JJ

1 November 2005, 02:31 PM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	One common theme boys, they are safer on your arm, than anywhere else. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

1 November 2005, 01:32 PM	#2
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Man that's a lot for a crystal replacement! I guess they must've adjusted the movement too? Oh I dropped a couple of Speedys. They both landed on the side of the case. Didn't even phase 'em

1 November 2005, 01:37 PM	#4
Wayno Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Wayne Location: Nashville, TN. Watch: TTDJ Posts: 275	I didn't know anything at the time..LOL...I still don't...I just wanted my Rolex back.....The longer I hang here the better I'll be

1 November 2005, 02:30 PM	#7
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 995	Yeah, that definitely sucks. Glad to hear you got it back though. Wayno, I had a similar experience to you. I had just gotten back to my truck from jet skiing where my rolex was wrapped up in my towel. Totally forgetting, I pulled the towel out of my truck to dry off my face. It was slow motion that I saw my sub about to hit the gravel road. Luckily I ended up with a VERY minute scratch that bugged that crap out of me till I got it fixed..

1 November 2005, 03:03 PM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	OUCH!! Sorry to hear about your accident, Wayno. Just goes to show that the watch must be in your vision at all times when carrying out such manouveurs. 700 bucks is a rather steep amount....but I know that when a crystal gets smashed, Rolex automatically carry out a full service too in case some tiny pieces of the crystal have entered the movement. Just be a little more cautious the next time. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 November 2005, 03:04 PM	#10
molex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 220	Moral of the story? Leave your Rolex on your wrist! In the years I've been posting on these forums, I would say that over 95% of the stories where a watch gets damaged start with "...I took my Rolex off..." and end with "...$XXX later..." Keep 'em on, boys and girls, they're safer that way! __________________ "Through the tool watch, Rolex became allied not just with dependability and accuracy, but with great human achievement." Vintage Rolex Sports Models Skeet & Urul

1 November 2005, 07:31 PM	#11
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,045	Most of what I have read seems to be accidents, like dropping on to tiles in bathroom.Sapphire in very tough but can chip especially on the edges. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

1 November 2005, 10:03 PM	#12
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Wayno - sorry to hear about your little accident. I agree with the others that $700 US is a lot to have the crystal replaced. With a full service it makes more sense. For comparison, when I sent my YM in for a full service plus new crystal is cost me a little over $800 Canadian.......

1 November 2005, 10:42 PM	#13
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Sorry to hear of your woes Wayno. I had my crystal replaced recently after my wife accidentally scratched it with her ring. Mine cost about £60, you were fleeced by the sound of it. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

1 November 2005, 11:06 PM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Speaking from expierence, when I challenged a door frame with my Tudor Chrono and smashed the crystal, Rolex Dallas insisted on a full check of the movement, so I am sure they did the same in Waynes case. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

1 November 2005, 11:13 PM	#15
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,955	Having posted the following last night: "I don't knock into door jambs, don't bang my arm around," guess what I did this morning. Banged the GMT into the door jamb in the bathroom. Fortunately, the wood is softer than the crystal. The watch came through the experience with flying colors - took the bang in stride. I'm not sure I can say the same about the door jamb, though. Just goes to show you, don't speak too soon. It may happen to you. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

2 November 2005, 03:37 AM	#17
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	We need to ask James(Gedaken) about how these watches take being dribbled in the shower like a basket ball. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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