Repair advice needed

[Bartolo]

It fell from his pocket while he was doing something at the gym, hit the cinderblock wall, and well the damage to the lug can be seen. (It looks like there's a chunk out of the bezel in one photo but it must be a reflection as that's not in the other photo.)

He's NOT interested in "just wear it with the battle scar" advice.

I offered to search out recommendations for craftspeople who -- I think the process is -- can add steel back to the case and then return it to relatively as-original look and condition. At least I think I've heard of such a technique and that in some cases it can be hard to detect.

Or any other advice as to how to remedy? I have no idea what RSC would do. (It's about a year old.)

[00Seven]

Ouch. Sorry to hear / see. There are groups that can laser weld and fix the case. Can’t remember the names off hand but I’m sure others will chime in.

[Hollie_Rollie]

Mike Hui at Rolliworks …I think he’s the best in the business now. LAWW used to be my #1. I’m sure they are still very good I just prefer Mike.

Rick is also very good, he’s based out of Florida. I forget his shops name though


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[DavidSB]

Ouch. I'm pretty sure LA Watch Works can laser weld it and make it like new.Call Edvi or Beau.

[aczaja10]

Rolliworks. I had a similar issue with my BLNR and they exceeded my expectations

[Bartolo]

Originally Posted by aczaja10

Rolliworks. I had a similar issue with my BLNR and they exceeded my expectations

I've gotten some advice that Rolliworks might be much more cost-effective for laser welding than some other places.

Any confirmation?

[aczaja10]

Very reasonable when I did it a few years ago. I can’t remember exactly what I paid but I remember I wanted to add more because I didn’t think the charge was enough

[aczaja10]

I just found my invoice it was $340 at the end of 2018

[Bartolo]

Originally Posted by aczaja10

I just found my invoice it was $340 at the end of 2018

Depending on what was done . . . that sounds awfully reasonable.

[CarlOver]

That can be made to look like new. It’s an amazing process.

[worldofoyster]

rolliworks is the best

[996marty]

It’ll be interesting to see some photos once done of how it looks, I’m sure it’ll be made to look like new again.

[j.mo]

Interested in watching how this plays out.
My sub fell from the bathroom counter onto the tile floor years ago, dinging the case.


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[Cassian739]

Rolliworks
https://www.rolliworks.com

[cdmorenot]

Zimmerman Watch repair , Rolliworks or LAWW … RSC won’t fix that.

[Bartolo]

Originally Posted by 996marty

It’ll be interesting to see some photos once done of how it looks, I’m sure it’ll be made to look like new again.

I promise to post after-treatment pics!