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Brittain73 · 22 July 2016, 03:27 PM

I recently purchased my first Rolex, an Explorer 2. Not intending to baby it I brought it to work, I work as a Bartender, I unfortunately caught the clasp on a corner of a low boy fridge, yanked and ended up bending the blade. What options do I have to get this fixed? Don't want to buy a new blade as I know this will diminish the value of the watch, right? Thanks in advance Brittain

Fredrik · 22 July 2016, 04:49 PM

Post some pictures of the damage.

I do not think replacing broken parts on a modern watch does anything to its value.

Vincent65 · 22 July 2016, 05:52 PM

Damage has already diminished the value - getting it replaced will restore the value and make you happy again! Sorry it happened.

dysondiver · 22 July 2016, 06:08 PM

maybe it will bend back into shape ,,,,

1William · 22 July 2016, 09:14 PM

Let's see the damage.

crowncollection · 22 July 2016, 09:19 PM

An experienced watchmaker may be able to straighten it. Otherwise value is not effected by replacement on this modern watch

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Brittain73 · 25 July 2016, 08:49 AM

Here are the pics! Thank you

dysondiver · 25 July 2016, 08:50 AM

not seeing it

Brittain73 · 25 July 2016, 08:51 AM

just posted sorry

dysondiver · 25 July 2016, 08:54 AM

ah , got it ,,, not looking too bad ,,, small pair of smooth faced round nose pliers would straighten that out ,, two mins for a decent jeweler.

omitohud · 25 July 2016, 09:35 AM

Easy fix for a competent watchmaker. Not expensive and no effect on value if done right. 👌

I blame it on the autoconnect.

marcusjcw21 · 25 July 2016, 11:45 AM

jewelers usually have a lot more experience with metal working than standard watch repair watchmakers. I would try to see if you can find a good master jeweler with fabrication experience. They have many more tools that most watchmakers don't have.

janice&fred · 25 July 2016, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by marcusjcw21

jewelers usually have a lot more experience with metal working than standard watch repair watchmakers. I would try to see if you can find a good master jeweler with fabrication experience. They have many more tools that most watchmakers don't have.

yes i agree. i'm not sure exactly where in NY the OP is located but i would also suggest taking the thing to a jeweler on 47th st in manhattan or at the very least a jeweler in his area that does repairs. an experienced jeweler can do as another poster mentioned and fix it with one move with jeweler's pliers rather than a few moves which may weaken the metal. the bend shown in the pics is certainly nothing uncommon and an easy fix for the right guy

22 July 2016, 03:27 PM	#1
Brittain73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 6	Help damaged the Clasp blade on my explorer 2!:( I recently purchased my first Rolex, an Explorer 2. Not intending to baby it I brought it to work, I work as a Bartender, I unfortunately caught the clasp on a corner of a low boy fridge, yanked and ended up bending the blade. What options do I have to get this fixed? Don't want to buy a new blade as I know this will diminish the value of the watch, right? Thanks in advance Brittain

22 July 2016, 05:52 PM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Damage has already diminished the value - getting it replaced will restore the value and make you happy again! Sorry it happened. __________________

22 July 2016, 09:19 PM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	An experienced watchmaker may be able to straighten it. Otherwise value is not effected by replacement on this modern watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

22 July 2016, 04:49 PM	#2
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,874	Post some pictures of the damage. I do not think replacing broken parts on a modern watch does anything to its value.

22 July 2016, 06:08 PM	#4
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	maybe it will bend back into shape ,,,,

22 July 2016, 09:14 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,580	Let's see the damage.

25 July 2016, 08:50 AM	#8
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	not seeing it

25 July 2016, 08:51 AM	#9
Brittain73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 6	just posted sorry

25 July 2016, 08:54 AM	#10
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	ah , got it ,,, not looking too bad ,,, small pair of smooth faced round nose pliers would straighten that out ,, two mins for a decent jeweler.

25 July 2016, 09:35 AM	#11
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Easy fix for a competent watchmaker. Not expensive and no effect on value if done right. 👌 I blame it on the autoconnect.

25 July 2016, 11:45 AM	#12
marcusjcw21 Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Marcus Location: Buffalo, NY Watch: Rolex 2 tone 1005 Posts: 351	jewelers usually have a lot more experience with metal working than standard watch repair watchmakers. I would try to see if you can find a good master jeweler with fabrication experience. They have many more tools that most watchmakers don't have.

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