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Caliguy · 10 October 2011, 01:15 PM

I wear my watch every day at work. I am very careful but I knew sooner or later the day would come. And that day was today, I banged my SD against a rail at work. Now there is what appears to be a hairline crack on the glass right above the 11 o'clock marker. It appears superficial and in the shape of halve a circle. Should I have it pressure tested at a Rolex AD? And how much will this cost? I have heard that the glass will cost me around $500. The crack is not noticeable unless you look very close. Any advice would be great guys. Thank you for your time!

normandy · 10 October 2011, 01:25 PM

I don't think it matters as long as it is not leaking.
I would not worry about it.
$500 for crystal is a little high.

z32turbo · 10 October 2011, 01:27 PM

I doubt the AD will charge you to pressure test it if you bought it from them.

Speed · 10 October 2011, 01:28 PM

Pic?

watchf · 10 October 2011, 01:33 PM

If there is a hairline crack wouldn't it eventually get worst with temperature fluctuations and getting wet/dry just like what will happen on a car windscreen if you get a decent crack in it. Its different its its a chip though.

HongNinja · 10 October 2011, 01:51 PM

I called RSC San Francisco to get a quote on replacing my SD crystal as well(scratch) and they quoted me $240 for glass only. Said on a good day, they can get it done right away if you go in to RSC. If there is a crack, as opposed to scratch, I'd get it done right away.

dnagwhogas · 10 October 2011, 02:23 PM

Imo, I'd get it done too....

gwalker · 10 October 2011, 02:25 PM

A crystal is less than $500. Get it fixed. They won't pressure test a watch with a busted crustal and you would be stupid to try.

warren G. · 10 October 2011, 02:28 PM

I think only RSC could pressure test your SD.

MY-WATCH · 10 October 2011, 02:59 PM

Pictures please

Atomant · 10 October 2011, 03:43 PM

yes pls post a picture.

Tank1734 · 10 October 2011, 03:45 PM

By all means, get it fixed!

TSW · 10 October 2011, 03:55 PM

I would get it replaced.

mikkolopez · 10 October 2011, 04:18 PM

I'd get it fixed since seal integrity might have been compromised already even if it is small. No sense in having an SD wrecked bec of a $500 fix.

padi56 · 10 October 2011, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warren G.

I think only RISC could pressure test your SD.

Quite true but if tested to over 200M and most high street watchmakers could do that.If it passes that test watch will be fine for scuba and all normal water activities.And its quite unusual for sapphire to crack perhaps its just a scratch it chips around the edges and can shatter if you hit it Hard enough.

bondtoys · 10 October 2011, 05:24 PM

we need a pic of the damage.

Without having seen it, for Mountain- and Roadbikes there is a golden rule: If it looks like a crack, it is a crack.

bayerische · 10 October 2011, 06:27 PM

If it's a crack, and even the slightest chance of water damage, I would have the glass replaced ASAP.

No fun with a SD that can't swim.

dddrees · 10 October 2011, 08:20 PM

Best to get fixed, before you risk any other potential problems.

rogerrabbit168 · 11 October 2011, 12:09 AM

oouch, get it fix, and then its brand new again

drtooth73 · 11 October 2011, 12:16 AM

"It's a very rare Rail Crystal SD"

Caliguy · 11 October 2011, 01:43 AM

thanks for all your posts, I will try to post a pic as soon as I can. But it is quite difficult to take a pic with all that reflection on the crystal, evern if I try different light settings and angles. thanks again

Lion · 11 October 2011, 02:07 AM

Just a thought.....if you do not swim or dive with the watch why not wait till you need to get it serviced and then have the crystal replaced!!!

siewmaiwatch · 11 October 2011, 02:59 AM

It's a small amount for your peace of mind. Get it fixed and you will be worry free and a lot happier! Cheers

10 October 2011, 01:15 PM	#1
Caliguy Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: california Posts: 32	it happened to my SD! I wear my watch every day at work. I am very careful but I knew sooner or later the day would come. And that day was today, I banged my SD against a rail at work. Now there is what appears to be a hairline crack on the glass right above the 11 o'clock marker. It appears superficial and in the shape of halve a circle. Should I have it pressure tested at a Rolex AD? And how much will this cost? I have heard that the glass will cost me around $500. The crack is not noticeable unless you look very close. Any advice would be great guys. Thank you for your time!

10 October 2011, 01:27 PM	#3
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I doubt the AD will charge you to pressure test it if you bought it from them. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

10 October 2011, 02:23 PM	#7
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	Imo, I'd get it done too.... __________________ P-Club Member # 7 Time is what prevents everything from happening at once.

10 October 2011, 02:28 PM	#9
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	I think only RSC could pressure test your SD. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

10 October 2011, 03:43 PM	#11
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	yes pls post a picture. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

10 October 2011, 01:25 PM	#2
normandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dominic Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,183	I don't think it matters as long as it is not leaking. I would not worry about it. $500 for crystal is a little high.

10 October 2011, 01:28 PM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Pic?

10 October 2011, 01:33 PM	#5
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	If there is a hairline crack wouldn't it eventually get worst with temperature fluctuations and getting wet/dry just like what will happen on a car windscreen if you get a decent crack in it. Its different its its a chip though.

10 October 2011, 01:51 PM	#6
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	I called RSC San Francisco to get a quote on replacing my SD crystal as well(scratch) and they quoted me $240 for glass only. Said on a good day, they can get it done right away if you go in to RSC. If there is a crack, as opposed to scratch, I'd get it done right away.

10 October 2011, 02:25 PM	#8
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	A crystal is less than $500. Get it fixed. They won't pressure test a watch with a busted crustal and you would be stupid to try.

10 October 2011, 02:59 PM	#10
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,781	Pictures please

10 October 2011, 03:45 PM	#12
Tank1734 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Shawn Location: KCOU Watch: 14060M Posts: 106	By all means, get it fixed!

10 October 2011, 03:55 PM	#13
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I would get it replaced. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

10 October 2011, 04:18 PM	#14
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	I'd get it fixed since seal integrity might have been compromised already even if it is small. No sense in having an SD wrecked bec of a $500 fix. __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

10 October 2011, 05:24 PM	#16
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	we need a pic of the damage. Without having seen it, for Mountain- and Roadbikes there is a golden rule: If it looks like a crack, it is a crack.

10 October 2011, 06:27 PM	#17
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	If it's a crack, and even the slightest chance of water damage, I would have the glass replaced ASAP. No fun with a SD that can't swim. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

10 October 2011, 08:20 PM	#18
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Best to get fixed, before you risk any other potential problems. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 October 2011, 12:09 AM	#19
rogerrabbit168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 413	oouch, get it fix, and then its brand new again

11 October 2011, 12:16 AM	#20
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	"It's a very rare Rail Crystal SD"

11 October 2011, 01:43 AM	#21
Caliguy Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: california Posts: 32	thanks for all your posts, I will try to post a pic as soon as I can. But it is quite difficult to take a pic with all that reflection on the crystal, evern if I try different light settings and angles. thanks again

11 October 2011, 02:07 AM	#22
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Just a thought.....if you do not swim or dive with the watch why not wait till you need to get it serviced and then have the crystal replaced!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

11 October 2011, 02:59 AM	#23
siewmaiwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Macau Watch: 16610LV 14060m Posts: 399	It's a small amount for your peace of mind. Get it fixed and you will be worry free and a lot happier! Cheers

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