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GradyPhilpott · 19 June 2012, 09:25 AM

I was doing something outside when I decided to put my DJ in my front shirt pocket.

I missed! (Gulp!)

It fell a good five feet to the concrete and put a dent in the upper left lug.

Everything else is fine.

No pics because it's so insignificant, unlike the spike in my blood pressure.

Rolex quality!

mjclark32 · 19 June 2012, 09:28 AM

Ouch, at least it's still kicking and no crystal is broken

GradyPhilpott · 19 June 2012, 09:30 AM

I felt so much better when I realized that hearing only a thud was a good thing.

A.Sharp · 19 June 2012, 09:33 AM

you stomach must have dropped to the floor as well...

Hairdude1 · 19 June 2012, 09:38 AM

Glad you and your timepiece is ok! Rolex durability!

GradyPhilpott · 19 June 2012, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.Sharp

you stomach must have dropped to the floor as well...

I think I came close to going into apoplectic shock.

SaddleSC · 19 June 2012, 09:44 AM

Glad to hear it remained relatively unscathed.
Although it wouldn't be a proper TRF reply if I didn't say "pics or it didn't happen!"

superdog · 19 June 2012, 09:46 AM

whew. glad it wasnt worse

GradyPhilpott · 19 June 2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

...it wouldn't be a proper TRF reply if I didn't say "pics or it didn't happen!"

You're right and I'll break out the camera after awhile and put one up.

One must honor tradition.

azguy · 19 June 2012, 10:08 AM

You dodge one there

I can only imagine your heart rate as you knew it was falling

up2nogood · 19 June 2012, 10:08 AM

Front shirt pocket is a bit like leaving the kids in the car with the keys!!!!

Sounds like it's a small thing, glad it wasn't worse!!

mrbill2mrbill2 · 19 June 2012, 10:11 AM

Good deal.

Glad to hear your DJ and your health are in normal working order.

Did you have to throw out your shorts?

Oyster1982 · 19 June 2012, 10:12 AM

Thank god the DJ is okay, I would have soiled myself in your situation.

floater156 · 19 June 2012, 10:37 AM

damn man, good thing only minor damage. I'm so paranoid when i'm carying my DJII in my hand :)

Z-Sub · 19 June 2012, 10:56 AM

Check the timing as the accuracy maybe off with the shock to the movement.

Trouble15 · 19 June 2012, 10:57 AM

Not good, luckily it was only minor damage. Hopefully that won't happen ever again.

HL65 · 19 June 2012, 10:57 AM

Very lucky Grady--could have been a lot uglier!

incontrol · 19 June 2012, 11:11 AM

I am happy it was not much worst! It could have gone over the side of a bridge. Yikes!

TimothyNelson · 19 June 2012, 11:13 AM

After reading the horror stories of drops on TRF, I must admit I baby my 14203 when in hand and off wrist... Over carpet. Bracelet wrapped around center of palm... Happy to hear the piece is okay!

drockadam · 19 June 2012, 11:24 AM

I soiled myself, reading this thread!

JohnBoy · 19 June 2012, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drockadam

I soiled myself, reading this thread!

OH NO! Can you do that wearing a Rolex???

It will probably wash out!

Othewise, I'm glad nothing else was hurt in the OP's accident.

Rolex Freak · 19 June 2012, 12:46 PM

It's a good thing you weren't standing on the roof of your house. Man that would hurt.

DCgator · 19 June 2012, 01:10 PM

Sorry to hear, Grady. As long as you're okay, all is well.

GradyPhilpott · 19 June 2012, 01:26 PM

Thanks for all the concern, guys. I really appreciate the support.

After my last post, I decided to go get something to eat and on my way I was thinking about the accident and I realized that my previous description didn't match the fall and impact that had occurred, so at the next stoplight, I took off my DJ and the damage was somewhat more than I'd initially realized.

Sadly, this is the first series of macro shots with my new 105mm lens that I bought in anticipation of setting up a little corner studio in my small, but dingy and cluttered apartment.

The underside edge got chewed up pretty badly, but I'm just thankful it was the underside and not the topside.

Oh, well. The watch is still quite a bit less beaten up than it's owner.

There is of course only one thing to do and that's to just suck it up until service time. It's just a little salt, that's all.

springbar · 19 June 2012, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Everything else is fine.

No pics because it's so insignificant, unlike the spike in my blood pressure.

Rolex quality!

Check the timekeeping.

GradyPhilpott · 19 June 2012, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springbar

Check the timekeeping.

I'll keep an eye on it.

I'm obsessive that way.

wishywatchy · 19 June 2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Thanks for all the concern, guys. I really appreciate the support.

After my last post, I decided to go get something to eat and on my way I was thinking about the accident and I realized that my previous description didn't match the fall and impact that had occurred, so at the next stoplight, I took off my DJ and the damage was somewhat more than I'd initially realized.

Sadly, this is the first series of macro shots with my new 105mm lens that I bought in anticipation of setting up a little corner studio in my small, but dingy and cluttered apartment.

The underside edge got chewed up pretty badly, but I'm just thankful it was the underside and not the topside.

Oh, well. The watch is still quite a bit less beaten up than it's owner.

There is of course only one thing to do and that's to just suck it up until service time. It's just a little salt, that's all.

Nice Wabi!

77T · 19 June 2012, 07:24 PM

Grady
I'm glad you posted this - we now know the answer to one of life's nagging questions, "Is it safe to wear my Rolex while doing something outside?"

And for the Final Jeopardy question, "Alex, what is a Dremel, a fine grit wheel, and 100 Cape Cod cloths?"

Hope the time checks reveal nothing amiss inside.

Andad · 19 June 2012, 07:31 PM

Sorry to read about this G.

It's a sad day for us all.

Bangel · 19 June 2012, 08:58 PM

Ouch!

You've probably done the shirt pocket maneuver countless times and the one time you may have been a bit distracted the wrath of the evil scratch demon comes to bite you in the proverbial.

Fingers crossed all the damage is external only and not bothersomely noticeable when the watch is on your wrist.

I must say though, your pragmatic approach to the situation is a lesson to us all.

19 June 2012, 09:25 AM	#1
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	Whew! I was doing something outside when I decided to put my DJ in my front shirt pocket. I missed! (Gulp!) It fell a good five feet to the concrete and put a dent in the upper left lug. Everything else is fine. No pics because it's so insignificant, unlike the spike in my blood pressure. Rolex quality! __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

19 June 2012, 09:28 AM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Ouch, at least it's still kicking and no crystal is broken __________________

19 June 2012, 09:30 AM	#3
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	I felt so much better when I realized that hearing only a thud was a good thing. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

19 June 2012, 09:33 AM	#4
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	you stomach must have dropped to the floor as well... __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

19 June 2012, 09:44 AM	#7
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Glad to hear it remained relatively unscathed. Although it wouldn't be a proper TRF reply if I didn't say "pics or it didn't happen!" __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

19 June 2012, 09:38 AM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Glad you and your timepiece is ok! Rolex durability!

19 June 2012, 09:46 AM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	whew. glad it wasnt worse __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

19 June 2012, 10:08 AM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	You dodge one there I can only imagine your heart rate as you knew it was falling

19 June 2012, 10:08 AM	#11
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Front shirt pocket is a bit like leaving the kids in the car with the keys!!!! Sounds like it's a small thing, glad it wasn't worse!!

19 June 2012, 10:11 AM	#12
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Good deal. Glad to hear your DJ and your health are in normal working order. Did you have to throw out your shorts? __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

19 June 2012, 10:12 AM	#13
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	Thank god the DJ is okay, I would have soiled myself in your situation. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

19 June 2012, 10:37 AM	#14
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	damn man, good thing only minor damage. I'm so paranoid when i'm carying my DJII in my hand :) __________________ Lead by example through production.

19 June 2012, 10:56 AM	#15
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Check the timing as the accuracy maybe off with the shock to the movement. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

19 June 2012, 10:57 AM	#16
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,881	Not good, luckily it was only minor damage. Hopefully that won't happen ever again.

19 June 2012, 10:57 AM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Very lucky Grady--could have been a lot uglier! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 June 2012, 11:11 AM	#18
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I am happy it was not much worst! It could have gone over the side of a bridge. Yikes! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

19 June 2012, 11:13 AM	#19
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	After reading the horror stories of drops on TRF, I must admit I baby my 14203 when in hand and off wrist... Over carpet. Bracelet wrapped around center of palm... Happy to hear the piece is okay! __________________ Best, Timothy

19 June 2012, 11:24 AM	#20
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	I soiled myself, reading this thread!

19 June 2012, 12:46 PM	#22
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	It's a good thing you weren't standing on the roof of your house. Man that would hurt.

19 June 2012, 01:10 PM	#23
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Sorry to hear, Grady. As long as you're okay, all is well.

19 June 2012, 01:26 PM	#24
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	Thanks for all the concern, guys. I really appreciate the support. After my last post, I decided to go get something to eat and on my way I was thinking about the accident and I realized that my previous description didn't match the fall and impact that had occurred, so at the next stoplight, I took off my DJ and the damage was somewhat more than I'd initially realized. Sadly, this is the first series of macro shots with my new 105mm lens that I bought in anticipation of setting up a little corner studio in my small, but dingy and cluttered apartment. The underside edge got chewed up pretty badly, but I'm just thankful it was the underside and not the topside. Oh, well. The watch is still quite a bit less beaten up than it's owner. There is of course only one thing to do and that's to just suck it up until service time. It's just a little salt, that's all. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

19 June 2012, 07:24 PM	#28
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,920	Grady I'm glad you posted this - we now know the answer to one of life's nagging questions, "Is it safe to wear my Rolex while doing something outside?" And for the Final Jeopardy question, "Alex, what is a Dremel, a fine grit wheel, and 100 Cape Cod cloths?" Hope the time checks reveal nothing amiss inside. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

19 June 2012, 07:31 PM	#29
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,480	Sorry to read about this G. It's a sad day for us all. __________________ E

19 June 2012, 08:58 PM	#30
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Ouch! You've probably done the shirt pocket maneuver countless times and the one time you may have been a bit distracted the wrath of the evil scratch demon comes to bite you in the proverbial. Fingers crossed all the damage is external only and not bothersomely noticeable when the watch is on your wrist. I must say though, your pragmatic approach to the situation is a lesson to us all.

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