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SDDS · 30 April 2009, 09:30 AM

hello guys,

i have a small problem.. i was sitting on the bed.. packing some papers and my deepsea was on the bed next to me and for no reason i got off from the bed quickly.. then suddenly i realized that the watch was slipping.. i wasn't able to grab it.. it just happened like a flash so the watch fell on its face. so at that time i was in panic mode.. i didnt want to take it up from the floor i was afraid of what i was going to see. i took it off.. nothing major happened no scratches or whats so ever.. but the small MOP like ball at the 12'oclock position on the ceramic bezel got hit.. there is no like curve shape just flat..so is there is a way i can fix it.. or shall i just leave it like this.. i will post some pics for clarification.. but lets say i want to change this MOP ball shape.. can they do it??

thanx guys but really i am soooo pissed..

Dalton · 30 April 2009, 10:02 AM

leave it alone.

chicagowatchman · 30 April 2009, 10:04 AM

Do ypu have insurance if so they will pay to have it replaced if not i would get a new bezel from a RSC

SDDS · 30 April 2009, 10:06 AM

so this means the whole bezel need to be changed...

Bisquitlips · 30 April 2009, 10:07 AM

Pics would be helpful.

SLS · 30 April 2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalton

leave it alone.

Sounds like some good advice! Just have it fixed when it goes in for service.
~Scott

Mike B · 30 April 2009, 10:12 AM

I'd ether leave it alone, or if you send it to Rolex, they will more then likely give you an entire new bezel.

LocoNBroko · 30 April 2009, 10:13 AM

I have had to replace the "pearl" on numerous Rolex bezel inserts. BUT they were not from a DSSD.
What has happened to your watch is the Sapphire crystal cover over the lume has fallen out. I would suggest that you get down there with a VERY bright light and find it. If you find it, I would think that UV activated clear crystal glue would work to put it back in place.

stnmikita · 30 April 2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LocoNBroko

I have had to replace the "pearl" on numerous Rolex bezel inserts. BUT they were not from a DSSD.
What has happened to your watch is the Sapphire crystal cover over the lume has fallen out. I would suggest that you get down there with a VERY bright light and find it. If you find it, I would think that UV activated clear crystal glue would work to put it back in place.

How do people KNOW stuff like this?!?! I am consistently amazed at the knowledge on this forum.

Z-Sub · 30 April 2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stnmikita

How do people KNOW stuff like this?!?! I am consistently amazed at the knowledge on this forum.

LocoNBroko · 30 April 2009, 10:27 AM

How do we (or least I) know this stuff... Because lets face it, no matter how clumsy you are there is always someone who has done the SAME THING before you.
I would hope that we are all capable of learning from OUR mistakes. I like to assist others by letting them learn from MY mistakes so they do not make the same ones. Im also fairly good at fixing my mistakes, and when I can I pass that information along also!

My fear with your situation is that the lume material in your DSSD is very different (blue) than any other around. If it is left uncovered it could become damaged also.
AND considering the cost of replacing the bezel, I would gladly get on my hands and knees and look for that tiny tiny tiny little piece of sapphire crystal. If you find it let us know and I can give a couple suggestions on how to repair it yourself so that it will look good as new.

SDDS · 30 April 2009, 10:36 AM

thank u all for ur help and advice.. i think i solved my problem.. what i did is i brushed the pearl and removed all the tiny broken pieces around it because they were everywhere.it looked much more better..but there is no longer the round pearl shape where u can touch it with ur fingers but instead its now flat.. its like the pearl cut in half.. do i have to worry later if its going to fall .. or i am fine now..

Wildwing · 30 April 2009, 10:38 AM

Did you actually lose the pearl? Or flatten it? You're talking about the possibility of changing the shape of the pearl, and others are assuming the pearl fell out, at least I think. Pics would definitely help.

Wildwing · 30 April 2009, 10:40 AM

Good timing, you posted just as I asked. Sounds like you cracked the top half of the pearl off. I would just wait until the first servicing and ask them to replace it.

SDDS · 30 April 2009, 10:45 AM

wow feeling much better now...

SDDS · 30 April 2009, 10:56 AM

here is some pics.. sorry for the quality..as u can see there is no round pearl shape.. but its ok..

ippon20 · 30 April 2009, 11:23 AM

oh no....your SDDS is ruined! I'll pay for postage so you can send it to me and I can dispose of it properly.

pdxrolex · 30 April 2009, 11:30 AM

Ahh, leave it.

mcubed · 30 April 2009, 11:35 AM

Lets all repeat " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist"

rkb · 30 April 2009, 11:47 AM

It's trashed, send the SDDS plus 40 bucks to me and I'll shoot back an old Casio that I'm no longer wearing.

LocoNBroko · 30 April 2009, 12:51 PM

As I said earlier, the luminous material is covered by a sapphire crystal dome. If the crystal part was broken. I would suggest something as simple as stealing a bottle of your wifes clear finger nail polish and putting an ever so small dot of that over the lume material.
I have used this method to repair small scratches in standard pearls.
You could also use a clear enamel paint like that from a Testors models.
Or you could leave it the way it is. But I would think that getting the actual lume material wet would not be a good idea.
Here is a pic from the tech section...
[IMG]

[/IMG]

rcher · 30 April 2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDDS

hello guys,

i have a small problem.. i was sitting on the bed.. packing some papers and my deepsea was on the bed next to me and for no reason i got off from the bed quickly.. then suddenly i realized that the watch was slipping.. i wasn't able to grab it.. it just happened like a flash so the watch fell on its face. so at that time i was in panic mode.. i didnt want to take it up from the floor i was afraid of what i was going to see. i took it off.. nothing major happened no scratches or whats so ever.. but the small MOP like ball at the 12'oclock position on the ceramic bezel got hit.. there is no like curve shape just flat..so is there is a way i can fix it.. or shall i just leave it like this.. i will post some pics for clarification.. but lets say i want to change this MOP ball shape.. can they do it??

thanx guys but really i am soooo pissed..

First question.....

What was it doing off your wrist???

I'm such a klutz, I leave mine on 24/7

SDDS · 30 April 2009, 08:58 PM

thank u all guys for ur help

SDDS · 30 April 2009, 09:01 PM

thanx LoconBroko. but would u think if i put nail polish just a little bit on the lume material. it will be fine....

Quote:

Originally Posted by LocoNBroko

As I said earlier, the luminous material is covered by a sapphire crystal dome. If the crystal part was broken. I would suggest something as simple as stealing a bottle of your wifes clear finger nail polish and putting an ever so small dot of that over the lume material.
I have used this method to repair small scratches in standard pearls.
You could also use a clear enamel paint like that from a Testors models.
Or you could leave it the way it is. But I would think that getting the actual lume material wet would not be a good idea.
Here is a pic from the tech section...
[IMG]

[/IMG]

Chris B · 30 April 2009, 09:12 PM

Speak to RSC I'm sure they'll be sympathetic, I accidentally smashed a Sub bezel up real good & even though not covered by the (way out of date) warranty they replaced it FOC

SDDS · 30 April 2009, 09:13 PM

sitting next to me.. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcher

First question.....

What was it doing off your wrist???

I'm such a klutz, I leave mine on 24/7

30 April 2009, 09:30 AM	#1
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	small problem..??? hello guys, i have a small problem.. i was sitting on the bed.. packing some papers and my deepsea was on the bed next to me and for no reason i got off from the bed quickly.. then suddenly i realized that the watch was slipping.. i wasn't able to grab it.. it just happened like a flash so the watch fell on its face. so at that time i was in panic mode.. i didnt want to take it up from the floor i was afraid of what i was going to see. i took it off.. nothing major happened no scratches or whats so ever.. but the small MOP like ball at the 12'oclock position on the ceramic bezel got hit.. there is no like curve shape just flat..so is there is a way i can fix it.. or shall i just leave it like this.. i will post some pics for clarification.. but lets say i want to change this MOP ball shape.. can they do it?? thanx guys but really i am soooo pissed.. __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

30 April 2009, 10:04 AM	#3
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Do ypu have insurance if so they will pay to have it replaced if not i would get a new bezel from a RSC __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

30 April 2009, 10:06 AM	#4
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	so this means the whole bezel need to be changed... __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

30 April 2009, 10:07 AM	#5
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	Pics would be helpful. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

30 April 2009, 10:36 AM	#12
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	thank u all for ur help and advice.. i think i solved my problem.. what i did is i brushed the pearl and removed all the tiny broken pieces around it because they were everywhere.it looked much more better..but there is no longer the round pearl shape where u can touch it with ur fingers but instead its now flat.. its like the pearl cut in half.. do i have to worry later if its going to fall .. or i am fine now.. __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

30 April 2009, 10:02 AM	#2
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	leave it alone.

30 April 2009, 10:12 AM	#7
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	I'd ether leave it alone, or if you send it to Rolex, they will more then likely give you an entire new bezel.

30 April 2009, 10:13 AM	#8
LocoNBroko Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Watch: GMTIIcSUBUBFDSDDS Posts: 334	I have had to replace the "pearl" on numerous Rolex bezel inserts. BUT they were not from a DSSD. What has happened to your watch is the Sapphire crystal cover over the lume has fallen out. I would suggest that you get down there with a VERY bright light and find it. If you find it, I would think that UV activated clear crystal glue would work to put it back in place.

30 April 2009, 10:27 AM	#11
LocoNBroko Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Watch: GMTIIcSUBUBFDSDDS Posts: 334	How do we (or least I) know this stuff... Because lets face it, no matter how clumsy you are there is always someone who has done the SAME THING before you. I would hope that we are all capable of learning from OUR mistakes. I like to assist others by letting them learn from MY mistakes so they do not make the same ones. Im also fairly good at fixing my mistakes, and when I can I pass that information along also! My fear with your situation is that the lume material in your DSSD is very different (blue) than any other around. If it is left uncovered it could become damaged also. AND considering the cost of replacing the bezel, I would gladly get on my hands and knees and look for that tiny tiny tiny little piece of sapphire crystal. If you find it let us know and I can give a couple suggestions on how to repair it yourself so that it will look good as new.

30 April 2009, 10:38 AM	#13
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Did you actually lose the pearl? Or flatten it? You're talking about the possibility of changing the shape of the pearl, and others are assuming the pearl fell out, at least I think. Pics would definitely help.

30 April 2009, 10:40 AM	#14
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Good timing, you posted just as I asked. Sounds like you cracked the top half of the pearl off. I would just wait until the first servicing and ask them to replace it.

30 April 2009, 10:45 AM	#15
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	wow feeling much better now... __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

30 April 2009, 10:56 AM	#16
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	here is some pics.. sorry for the quality..as u can see there is no round pearl shape.. but its ok.. Attached Images __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

30 April 2009, 11:23 AM	#17
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	oh no....your SDDS is ruined! I'll pay for postage so you can send it to me and I can dispose of it properly. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

30 April 2009, 11:30 AM	#18
pdxrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US Posts: 123	Ahh, leave it.

30 April 2009, 11:35 AM	#19
mcubed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: US Posts: 468	Lets all repeat " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist" " The safest place for my Rolex is on my wrist"

30 April 2009, 11:47 AM	#20
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	It's trashed, send the SDDS plus 40 bucks to me and I'll shoot back an old Casio that I'm no longer wearing. __________________

30 April 2009, 12:51 PM	#21
LocoNBroko Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Watch: GMTIIcSUBUBFDSDDS Posts: 334	As I said earlier, the luminous material is covered by a sapphire crystal dome. If the crystal part was broken. I would suggest something as simple as stealing a bottle of your wifes clear finger nail polish and putting an ever so small dot of that over the lume material. I have used this method to repair small scratches in standard pearls. You could also use a clear enamel paint like that from a Testors models. Or you could leave it the way it is. But I would think that getting the actual lume material wet would not be a good idea. Here is a pic from the tech section... [IMG][/IMG]

30 April 2009, 08:58 PM	#23
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	thank u all guys for ur help __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

30 April 2009, 09:12 PM	#25
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Speak to RSC I'm sure they'll be sympathetic, I accidentally smashed a Sub bezel up real good & even though not covered by the (way out of date) warranty they replaced it FOC

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