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Gigaton Punch · 28 August 2017, 10:41 PM

Last night, I dropped my 4-year old Rolex GMT II (which was covered in thin, cotton cloth) about 4 feet onto a wooden ground. So far, time seems to be in line. Since the watch was covered in thin cloth, no scratches or dents.

If the time remains accurate, is there anything I should be worried about (that is not visible), such as accelerated wear? Do I need to take into for full service?

Thanks!

(edited for typos)

mannyv11 · 28 August 2017, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gigaton Punch

Last night, I dropped my 4-year old Rolex GMT II (which was covered in thin, cotton cloth) about 4 feet from the wooden ground. So far, time seems to be in line. Since the watch was covered in thin cloth, no scratches or dents. Thanks!

If the time remains accurate, is there anything I should be worried about (that is not visible), such as accelerated wear? Do I need to take into for full service?

if it is acting as it should, I wouldn't worry about it.

mjclark32 · 28 August 2017, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mannyv11

if it is acting as it should, I wouldn't worry about it.

dr35mm · 28 August 2017, 11:05 PM

Don't worry about it, it can handle more than that

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Terrakot · 28 August 2017, 11:45 PM

Of course I would be worried on your place, but as I can see from forum, the much more worst drops in most cases didn't spoil the mechanism.
Track the accuracy for sure

Melchizedek · 28 August 2017, 11:55 PM

Try 6 feet next time...

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michaelodonnell123 · 29 August 2017, 12:02 AM

You should be very worried. Send it to me and I will give it a complete evaluation for free.

watchwatcher · 29 August 2017, 12:05 AM

Looks like you dodged a bullet...relax.

datejustrms · 29 August 2017, 12:12 AM

Sounds like you got lucky and your watch is fine.

wach16 · 29 August 2017, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyv11

if it is acting as it should, i wouldn't worry about it.

+1

Leeq · 29 August 2017, 01:06 AM

If a problem doesn't arise than I wouldn't worry about it.

BVLDARI · 29 August 2017, 01:26 AM

I have a friend who dropped his out of a moving car... Even though it has battle scars, still keeps time well and works perfectly. I personally wouldn't be worried about it.

Dennisoul · 29 August 2017, 01:36 AM

If it's keeping time no probs

Gigaton Punch · 5 September 2017, 06:18 AM

OP here. Well, it's been one week, and the watch is keeping as good a time as before, so I suppose nothing to worry about. Thanks all!

Boaters · 5 September 2017, 06:22 AM

Great news if it's working fine then it is fine!

Dirt · 5 September 2017, 08:04 AM

Sounds like you got a little lucky this time.
Relax and enjoy

Xerxes77 · 5 September 2017, 08:07 AM

If accuracy it's ok then all it's ok!

AJM914 · 5 September 2017, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dirt

sounds like you got a little lucky this time.
Relax and enjoy

x2

HogwldFLTR · 5 September 2017, 12:07 PM

As long as it is accurate and it's power reserve is unaffected I'd say you're OK.

swils8610 · 5 September 2017, 12:42 PM

Your fine. Avoid tile though!!

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Hairdude1 · 5 September 2017, 12:53 PM

Unless you see any major changes you should be in the clear

Glidelock · 5 September 2017, 01:43 PM

I'd go with the old saying on this on...If it ain't broken, don't try and fix it!

GMT Aviator · 5 September 2017, 07:19 PM

It'll be fine. Keep enjoying it.

Verdi · 5 September 2017, 08:06 PM

Do the hammer test.
Smack it and see if it still keeps good time. If not, for sure it was affected by the drop.

jrs146 · 5 September 2017, 08:43 PM

Seems like you got lucky! I wouldn't worry about it.

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airchitect · 5 September 2017, 09:08 PM

My BBN has seen my hw floor close up on two occasions and any anomalies sorted themselves pretty quick. Came out with two light scratches though

lhawli · 5 September 2017, 09:19 PM

I've actually dropped my SubC Date as I was taking it out of the winder. It fell about 4-5 feet onto my wooden floor lug first.

Wooden floor has a deep dent. The SubC is fine!

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Robbie M. · 5 May 2020, 11:43 PM

Did the same thing to my 2018 GMT Master II Pepsi. Ya the new one. OUCH!

Idiot, had it sitting on a bunch of books on my desk, as I was cleaning another watch. Phone rang, bumped the books to answer, and the watch fell to the ground.

Luckily it was only about a 2.5 foot drop onto hard wood. Landed on the bracelet face up. No dings or dents, but my heart sank. Been over two months now and it is well within tolerance. Last month only gaining 10 seconds.

Think I dodged a bullet, and very thankful. My 2016 two tone Sub has been serviced, and picks up about 45 seconds a month. Go figure, don't think I will drop that one :)

bp1000 · 5 May 2020, 11:57 PM

I've dropped a few of my watches and even stood on a couple of them. Never any damage.

These things are hardy.

28 August 2017, 10:41 PM	#1
Gigaton Punch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 136	Dropped my Rolex! Last night, I dropped my 4-year old Rolex GMT II (which was covered in thin, cotton cloth) about 4 feet onto a wooden ground. So far, time seems to be in line. Since the watch was covered in thin cloth, no scratches or dents. If the time remains accurate, is there anything I should be worried about (that is not visible), such as accelerated wear? Do I need to take into for full service? Thanks! (edited for typos)

28 August 2017, 11:05 PM	#4
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,399	Don't worry about it, it can handle more than that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

5 September 2017, 12:07 PM	#19
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,816	As long as it is accurate and it's power reserve is unaffected I'd say you're OK. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

5 September 2017, 12:53 PM	#21
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Unless you see any major changes you should be in the clear __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

5 September 2017, 08:06 PM	#24
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Do the hammer test. Smack it and see if it still keeps good time. If not, for sure it was affected by the drop. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

28 August 2017, 11:45 PM	#5
Terrakot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Italy-Russia Watch: Rolex LVc/BLNR Posts: 671	Of course I would be worried on your place, but as I can see from forum, the much more worst drops in most cases didn't spoil the mechanism. Track the accuracy for sure

28 August 2017, 11:55 PM	#6
Melchizedek "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Westport, CT Posts: 294	Try 6 feet next time... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

29 August 2017, 12:02 AM	#7
michaelodonnell123 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Michael Location: NJ Watch: Panerai 112 Posts: 1,171	You should be very worried. Send it to me and I will give it a complete evaluation for free.

29 August 2017, 12:05 AM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,196	Looks like you dodged a bullet...relax.

29 August 2017, 12:12 AM	#9
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Sounds like you got lucky and your watch is fine.

29 August 2017, 01:06 AM	#11
Leeq "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 185	If a problem doesn't arise than I wouldn't worry about it.

29 August 2017, 01:26 AM	#12
BVLDARI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 923	I have a friend who dropped his out of a moving car... Even though it has battle scars, still keeps time well and works perfectly. I personally wouldn't be worried about it.

29 August 2017, 01:36 AM	#13
Dennisoul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Andy Location: Scotland Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 1,085	If it's keeping time no probs

5 September 2017, 06:18 AM	#14
Gigaton Punch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 136	OP here. Well, it's been one week, and the watch is keeping as good a time as before, so I suppose nothing to worry about. Thanks all!

5 September 2017, 06:22 AM	#15
Boaters 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 126710BLR 116610LV Posts: 10,664	Great news if it's working fine then it is fine!

5 September 2017, 08:04 AM	#16
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,115	Sounds like you got a little lucky this time. Relax and enjoy

5 September 2017, 08:07 AM	#17
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	If accuracy it's ok then all it's ok!

5 September 2017, 12:42 PM	#20
swils8610 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,273	Your fine. Avoid tile though!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

5 September 2017, 01:43 PM	#22
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,953	I'd go with the old saying on this on...If it ain't broken, don't try and fix it!

5 September 2017, 07:19 PM	#23
GMT Aviator 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,323	It'll be fine. Keep enjoying it.

5 September 2017, 08:43 PM	#25
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Seems like you got lucky! I wouldn't worry about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

5 September 2017, 09:08 PM	#26
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	My BBN has seen my hw floor close up on two occasions and any anomalies sorted themselves pretty quick. Came out with two light scratches though

5 September 2017, 09:19 PM	#27
lhawli "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 1,256	I've actually dropped my SubC Date as I was taking it out of the winder. It fell about 4-5 feet onto my wooden floor lug first. Wooden floor has a deep dent. The SubC is fine! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01] Rolex DateJust 41 [126334] Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV] Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR] Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]

5 May 2020, 11:43 PM	#28
Robbie M. "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 35	Did the same thing to my 2018 GMT Master II Pepsi. Ya the new one. OUCH! Idiot, had it sitting on a bunch of books on my desk, as I was cleaning another watch. Phone rang, bumped the books to answer, and the watch fell to the ground. Luckily it was only about a 2.5 foot drop onto hard wood. Landed on the bracelet face up. No dings or dents, but my heart sank. Been over two months now and it is well within tolerance. Last month only gaining 10 seconds. Think I dodged a bullet, and very thankful. My 2016 two tone Sub has been serviced, and picks up about 45 seconds a month. Go figure, don't think I will drop that one :)

5 May 2020, 11:57 PM	#29
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 5,023	I've dropped a few of my watches and even stood on a couple of them. Never any damage. These things are hardy.

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