Got a nice GASH in my fluted bezel.... is there any hope?

[GradyPhilpott]

I wouldn't do anything to it.

No one else will notice and in time you won't either.

[mambo]

Fly specks on the front porch drive me crazy!

Just kidding!

I have worn my 1680 SS Sub since I bought it for $400 in 1984...the best dressed Teamster Truck Driver in Southern California. It's taken a lickin' and kept on tickin', and still looks great, albeit a few minor dings. Wear it, enjoy it, no stress brother. When you get it serviced they do wonders to it, a bit of watch CPR. Then you're good for another long stretch!

[Rolesor]

haha thanks guys - I will leave it be I'd hate to make it worse!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by kcmo

Brandon, I feel for you! But I can't see much damage in your photos. I know it's worse for you. If it's really bothering you, perhaps take it to an AD with a watchmaker on staff and see what can be done.

Totaly agree Brandon, as I have a problem seeing it in these pictures. Sorry to hear that this happened though. I remember when you posted a thread about getting this watch not too long ago. However at least get it checked out to see what can be done. Please keep us informed, and good luck.

[Watch Professor]

I can hardly see it. Don't wory about it and enjoy wearing it.

[ParisDakarBmw]

Jeweler in the house!

Your trusted high end jeweler should need a few specks of Cadmium free 18k white gold solder, and a few minutes.

He would remove the bezel, and then melt a few specks of glitter sized solder in the groove. It would then need a tiny jeweler file to shape it flat. Next is a dip in a chemical called "PICKLE SOLUTION" to remove the fire scale. a very light buff, and re-install

should cost $50 ish

[QueueCumber]

I'm aghast that someone would keep their Rolex on while playing with their dog.

I take my watches off even when I am around the house and don't plan on going out anywhere interesting.

[ParisDakarBmw]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I'm aghast that someone would keep their Rolex on while playing with their dog.

I take my watches off even when I am around the house and don't plan on going out anywhere interesting.

Maybe Rolex should make a certain brand wrisg guard for such activities....

Or get a smaller dog!

[SCD]

That's nothing. Wait til your service...when you have 15 of those and you can treat yourself to a new bezel if you want to.

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Maybe Rolex should make a certain brand wrisg guard for such activities....

Or get a smaller dog!

I bet you could sell those easy on TRF!

[Rolesor]

Originally Posted by SCD

That's nothing. Wait til your service...when you have 15 of those and you can treat yourself to a new bezel if you want to.

Exactly my thinking thanks!

[Rolesor]

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Jeweler in the house!

Your trusted high end jeweler should need a few specks of Cadmium free 18k white gold solder, and a few minutes.

He would remove the bezel, and then melt a few specks of glitter sized solder in the groove. It would then need a tiny jeweler file to shape it flat. Next is a dip in a chemical called "PICKLE SOLUTION" to remove the fire scale. a very light buff, and re-install

should cost $50 ish

hmm thanks i'm going to try to live with it and see if it still bugs me in a month. likely it wont!

[Blue Shadow]

I have 2 gashes in mine.......it bothers me sometimes but not enough to get it fixed.

[Andad]

Forget the watch.

How is puppy's tooth?

[Rolesor]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Forget the watch.

How is puppy's tooth?

her teeth have fallen out and grown back so it was an adult k9 that caught the bezel. She's fine lol

she's had a hankering for my watch ever since I got it, every time we play she seems to focus on it from time to time. She caught me not paying full attention and when she went for it (playfully that is) she succeeded.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Rolesor

her teeth have fallen out and grown back so it was an adult k9 that caught the bezel. She's fine lol

she's had a hankering for my watch ever since I got it, every time we play she seems to focus on it from time to time. She caught me not paying full attention and when she went for it (playfully that is) she succeeded.

My dog likes the light reflection it gives off either on the wall or the floor. My dog is a small Shelte and hopeffully it will never go for the bezel.

[Rolesor]

Phoebe is a Westie - photos attached :)

[Andad]

Harris says hello.

[dieseldragon]

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Brandon...sorry to hear about the nick. I certainly know how easy it is to obsess over things that a "normal" person wouldn't even notice. The only thing that will make the pain go away is time!

The next blemish will dull the pain of the previous one!

[Rolesor]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Harris says hello.

What a beautiful dog! I can't wait for mine to grow a coat like that :) She's only 6 months old so she's still a pretty crazy puppy

How old is yours? And more importantly how old was he when he calmed down

[jnkay]

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Maybe Rolex should make a certain brand wrisg guard for such activities....

Or get a smaller dog!

You're full-body Rolex scratch-repellent suit is awesome.

[ingoodtime]

Done by mans best friend! Well, your watch now has
a real life story. And, the next gash won't hurt
as much.

[mambo]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I'm aghast that someone would keep their Rolex on while playing with their dog.

I take my watches off even when I am around the house and don't plan on going out anywhere interesting.

I had a friend who wouldn't drive his Porsche unless he could step outside and get a visual on it while parked AND there would be no car closer than 8 feet to it.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Rolesor

What a beautiful dog! I can't wait for mine to grow a coat like that :) She's only 6 months old so she's still a pretty crazy puppy

How old is yours? And more importantly how old was he when he calmed down

Hi Brandon,

Harris is 11 years old and is still a 'puppy'.

[Rolesor]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Hi Brandon,

Harris is 11 years old and is still a 'puppy'.

I'm in trouble then aren't I lol