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Dr.Atom · 6 October 2011, 10:03 AM

So I am kinda having an issue. This morning as I was getting dressed I dropped my watch onto the the bathroom floor where I dinged the bezel of my watch. I have been freaking out over it. Does anyone have advise in regards to this issue, do you thing that I can get it buffed out or am I freaking out over nothing.

Help me! I cant believe I was this clumsy!

-Atom

toph · 6 October 2011, 10:04 AM

mmmm, sorry to see this but c'est la vie:
Try cape cod pads, if its quite deep you will not want to, or be able to, remove it all, just polish over it and buff it out slightly

Vetteman · 6 October 2011, 10:08 AM

Time to take off the protective plastics... Maybe it's not so bad

MB7000 · 6 October 2011, 10:09 AM

it's not that bad, you can have rolex take care of it when it's due for a service. I'm sure nobody will notice.

astrazen · 6 October 2011, 10:17 AM

Doesnt look too bad mate.

Please dont tell me you wear it outdoors with the stickers still on though??

perpetualman88 · 6 October 2011, 10:18 AM

I wouldnt use a cape cod pad on that. I would take it to the AD to see if they can professionally buff it out. If not you can always get a new bezel if it bothers you that much.

Timber Loftis · 6 October 2011, 10:18 AM

You will obsess over this and no one else will notice.

Congrats on your first serious scar. More will come.

And, yeah, take off those plastics.

MortgageGuy · 6 October 2011, 10:26 AM

I would not worry about it myself. Yes it sucks the first time but more will unfortunately come. It is now broken it so to say and YES REMOVE those stickers

Adam

(DMB) · 6 October 2011, 10:51 AM

I would start drinking heavily if I were you. It's ruined.

Time2time · 6 October 2011, 10:51 AM

Depends how deep the "ding" is.
If shallow it'll polish out at service.
If deep then it's a case of tough luck, saying that it doesn't look too bad
and no one will notice.

Also, i'm not sure if this has been mentioned but.................

Take off those stickers!!!

matt4hand · 6 October 2011, 10:59 AM

Stickers!!.....

evilfij · 6 October 2011, 11:07 AM

This is why you leave on the bezel protector in addition to the stickers!

Chipmunk · 6 October 2011, 11:09 AM

Doesn't look too bad. Installing wall to wall carpet will prevent similar mishap in the future.

donas · 6 October 2011, 11:27 AM

First one is the worse one....take off the stickers!!

Byrdguy · 6 October 2011, 11:29 AM

You can have the bezel replaced if it bothers you. Probably won't cost too much.

harry in montreal · 6 October 2011, 11:33 AM

DON'T PANIC
Go to a rolex dealer.
Hand it to the repair guy.
Put your hand in your pocket.
Give them your credit card.
Everything will be ok.
Then I suggest going to a bar and having a serious drink.
Best of luck. The first ding dong is the worst
I hate elevator doors

Dr.Atom · 6 October 2011, 12:55 PM

Sorry I guess I have OCD. I kinda freak out over nothing, but I do notice it everytime i look at the time. Its driving me crazy!

-Atom

Dr.Atom · 6 October 2011, 12:56 PM

And The stickers!

Dr.Atom · 6 October 2011, 01:07 PM

Does anyone know how much it should cost for a new bezel? So I dont get screwed over too much when I may decide to do this

wyattearp · 6 October 2011, 01:14 PM

it adds character.

ecsub44 · 6 October 2011, 01:30 PM

It looks to me like there is zero damage to bezel...I think it's just a mark on those ridiculous stickers you refuse to remove. Peel it off...and it will likely look brand new!

psv · 6 October 2011, 01:32 PM

Dude, you need to move on. Remove the stickers and don't let a watch control your life.

Grissom · 6 October 2011, 01:38 PM

Leave it be......you will indeed be adding a scratch or two, or an additional ding, in the future.....and it can all be brought back to "new" when it is sent in for service.....a basic jewelers polishing cloth can be carefully used over the affected area, by hand, to take the "edge" off of the ding.....I would not think spending the money for a new bezel would be in your best interest unless it REALLY bothers you....sorry for your ding....I know it hurts!

zeuloa · 6 October 2011, 03:49 PM

First of all how is this an emergency???

Second I would suggest you take those stickers off and enjoy your watch!

TSW · 6 October 2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeuloa

first of all how is this an emergency???

Second i would suggest you take those stickers off and enjoy your watch!

x2

normandy · 6 October 2011, 04:59 PM

you can count yourself lucky, the ding is on the bezel rather than on the case.

if it bothers you, get the bezel replaced

randb · 6 October 2011, 05:43 PM

Sorry but I can't believe you're fussing over that. No big deal as already mentioned there will be more.

Engi · 6 October 2011, 06:29 PM

Remove the stickers and check how deep is the scratch; if it is not too much deep you can easily remove with cape code, otherwise go to Rolex service centre and they can fix it.

Ciao

Engi

bayerische · 6 October 2011, 07:10 PM

That little scratch is nothing!

Having the plastics on looks... well to put it nicely... somewhat "special".

The Joker · 6 October 2011, 07:36 PM

If you don't pull them stickers off you may get banned from TRF.

Come on, pull them of and lets have another photo.

6 October 2011, 10:04 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	mmmm, sorry to see this but c'est la vie: Try cape cod pads, if its quite deep you will not want to, or be able to, remove it all, just polish over it and buff it out slightly __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

6 October 2011, 10:08 AM	#3
Vetteman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NC Watch: 16610 Posts: 420	Time to take off the protective plastics... Maybe it's not so bad __________________ His 16610 E serial Her's 178240 Z Serial Salmon Dial Roman Markers 178344 Random Serial MOP Dial Diamond 6/Bezel 114210 M Serial Blue 3-6-9 Sticks 115200/210 M Serial Black / White Dial Stick Markers

6 October 2011, 10:18 AM	#6
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,172	I wouldnt use a cape cod pad on that. I would take it to the AD to see if they can professionally buff it out. If not you can always get a new bezel if it bothers you that much. __________________ Instagram: @SwissWatchTime

6 October 2011, 10:26 AM	#8
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I would not worry about it myself. Yes it sucks the first time but more will unfortunately come. It is now broken it so to say and YES REMOVE those stickers Adam __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

6 October 2011, 11:09 AM	#13
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Doesn't look too bad. Installing wall to wall carpet will prevent similar mishap in the future. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

6 October 2011, 10:09 AM	#4
MB7000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marcus Location: Chicago Watch: Day-Date,Deepsea Posts: 266	it's not that bad, you can have rolex take care of it when it's due for a service. I'm sure nobody will notice.

6 October 2011, 10:17 AM	#5
astrazen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 328	Doesnt look too bad mate. Please dont tell me you wear it outdoors with the stickers still on though??

6 October 2011, 10:18 AM	#7
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	You will obsess over this and no one else will notice. Congrats on your first serious scar. More will come. And, yeah, take off those plastics.

6 October 2011, 10:51 AM	#9
(DMB) "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cajun Country Posts: 211	I would start drinking heavily if I were you. It's ruined.

6 October 2011, 10:51 AM	#10
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Depends how deep the "ding" is. If shallow it'll polish out at service. If deep then it's a case of tough luck, saying that it doesn't look too bad and no one will notice. Also, i'm not sure if this has been mentioned but................. Take off those stickers!!!

6 October 2011, 10:59 AM	#11
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Stickers!!.....

6 October 2011, 11:07 AM	#12
evilfij "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Main Line PA Watch: TT Daytona Panda Posts: 269	This is why you leave on the bezel protector in addition to the stickers!

6 October 2011, 11:27 AM	#14
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	First one is the worse one....take off the stickers!!

6 October 2011, 11:29 AM	#15
Byrdguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: Sub C LV, Posts: 490	You can have the bezel replaced if it bothers you. Probably won't cost too much.

6 October 2011, 11:33 AM	#16
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	DON'T PANIC Go to a rolex dealer. Hand it to the repair guy. Put your hand in your pocket. Give them your credit card. Everything will be ok. Then I suggest going to a bar and having a serious drink. Best of luck. The first ding dong is the worst I hate elevator doors

6 October 2011, 12:55 PM	#17
Dr.Atom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Watch: Cartier Roadster Posts: 143	Sorry I guess I have OCD. I kinda freak out over nothing, but I do notice it everytime i look at the time. Its driving me crazy! -Atom __________________

6 October 2011, 12:56 PM	#18
Dr.Atom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Watch: Cartier Roadster Posts: 143	And The stickers! __________________

6 October 2011, 01:07 PM	#19
Dr.Atom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Watch: Cartier Roadster Posts: 143	Does anyone know how much it should cost for a new bezel? So I dont get screwed over too much when I may decide to do this __________________

6 October 2011, 01:14 PM	#20
wyattearp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Wyatt Location: Toronto Watch: it all fly by. Posts: 311	it adds character.

6 October 2011, 01:30 PM	#21
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	It looks to me like there is zero damage to bezel...I think it's just a mark on those ridiculous stickers you refuse to remove. Peel it off...and it will likely look brand new! __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

6 October 2011, 01:32 PM	#22
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Dude, you need to move on. Remove the stickers and don't let a watch control your life.

6 October 2011, 01:38 PM	#23
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	Leave it be......you will indeed be adding a scratch or two, or an additional ding, in the future.....and it can all be brought back to "new" when it is sent in for service.....a basic jewelers polishing cloth can be carefully used over the affected area, by hand, to take the "edge" off of the ding.....I would not think spending the money for a new bezel would be in your best interest unless it REALLY bothers you....sorry for your ding....I know it hurts! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

6 October 2011, 03:49 PM	#24
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	First of all how is this an emergency??? Second I would suggest you take those stickers off and enjoy your watch!

6 October 2011, 04:59 PM	#26
normandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dominic Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,183	you can count yourself lucky, the ding is on the bezel rather than on the case. if it bothers you, get the bezel replaced

6 October 2011, 05:43 PM	#27
randb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 44	Sorry but I can't believe you're fussing over that. No big deal as already mentioned there will be more.

6 October 2011, 06:29 PM	#28
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	Remove the stickers and check how deep is the scratch; if it is not too much deep you can easily remove with cape code, otherwise go to Rolex service centre and they can fix it. Ciao Engi

6 October 2011, 07:10 PM	#29
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	That little scratch is nothing! Having the plastics on looks... well to put it nicely... somewhat "special". __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

6 October 2011, 07:36 PM	#30
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	If you don't pull them stickers off you may get banned from TRF. Come on, pull them of and lets have another photo.

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