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jhelms · 1 April 2009, 03:27 PM

Just getting this information in, but definitely incredible - think 'Superman spans the train tracks'... a Rolex Submariner was used to plug a hole in a piston so that a Corvette Z06 could finish a race.

Check out these pics:

Apparently the engine lasted through the weekend with the watch keeping the piston in tact.

After the piston was removed, you can see where the watch was holding it together:

But unfortunately when the thing finally let go, the watch travelled through the engine ending up in the bottom of the crankcase:

You know that Rolexes are made tough but this is taking it to another level!!!! Pretty awesome!

The Second · 1 April 2009, 03:38 PM

Cool pics

RLX-lvr · 1 April 2009, 03:44 PM

Looks like the LS7 was no match for the Sub date.

mixedccr · 1 April 2009, 03:49 PM

april 1st?

TheVTCGuy · 1 April 2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mixedccr

april 1st?

No... I totally belive it!

Chris B · 1 April 2009, 04:07 PM

Great pics

jhelms · 1 April 2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

Great pics

seantk · 1 April 2009, 09:44 PM

Cool pics, however this sounds like

now if this were a DeepSea, I might believe it

Sean

jhelms · 1 April 2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seantk

Cool pics, however this sounds like

now if this were a DeepSea, I might believe it

Sean

ippon20 · 2 April 2009, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seantk

Cool pics, however this sounds like

now if this were a DeepSea, I might believe it

Sean

Nah, the ceramic wouldn't stand the heat....Long Live Aluminum Bezels!

seantk · 4 April 2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ippon20

Nah, the ceramic wouldn't stand the heat....Long Live Aluminum Bezels!

I am going to have to disagree with the statement above. Read below:

Quote:

One of the most interesting high-temperature applications of ceramic materials is their use on the space shuttle. Almost the entire exterior of the shuttle is covered with ceramic tiles made from high purity amorphous silica fibers. Those exposed to the highest temperatures have an added layer of high-emittance glass. These tiles can tolerate temperatures up to 1480 ° C for a limited amount of time

Sean

hflee55 · 1 April 2009, 09:45 PM

well, true of not...cool pics!

Lion · 2 April 2009, 12:06 AM

Me thinks an April fools joke is being played out!!!

postiff · 2 April 2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Me thinks an April fools joke is being played out!!!

You just never know these days.

Other question would be who say hey we could put my watch in there to fix that? And not a $50.00 watch but a Sub of all watches…

SSD · 2 April 2009, 12:26 AM

Anybody check its accuracy after the race was over? <good one jhelms>

jhelms · 2 April 2009, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SSD

Anybody check its accuracy after the race was over? <good one jhelms>

Thanks!

CPTL · 2 April 2009, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSD

Anybody check its accuracy after the race was over? <good one jhelms>

I think the engine temp was a little outside the COSC testing conditions. Also, I don't know if COSC tests the accuracy of the movement above 9:1 compression.

tthopp05 · 2 April 2009, 02:50 AM

?

Spare201 · 2 April 2009, 03:02 AM

oooo... spectacular piston failure. Sleeve the block over-bore and your good to go.

jhelms · 2 April 2009, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Spare201

oooo... spectacular piston failure. Sleeve the block over-bore and your good to go.

Unfortunately it seems that the strength of the watch ended up tearing up the cylinder walls pretty well, so it doesn't look like a resleeve will cut it:

dkpw · 2 April 2009, 04:34 AM

Obviously scratches don't bother you...

jhelms · 2 April 2009, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dkpw

Obviously scratches don't bother you...

Nah... got better things to worry about.

Heck, just wearing the Daytona at my desk job and being VERY careful with it, it got some noticeable wear in a short period of time.

I wear the Submariner everywhere, usually 24/7...

RolexBuckeye · 2 April 2009, 05:47 AM

Did you really blow your engine cause I have heard of those blowing and know someone who has. I have on 08 JSB ZO6. LOVE IT!

jhelms · 2 April 2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexBuckeye

Did you really blow your engine cause I have heard of those blowing and know someone who has. I have on 08 JSB ZO6. LOVE IT!

Awesome cars! Mine is a 2002 Electron Blue Z06, I just finalized the purchase this week of an LS3 to put in it... should be fun!

And yes, this was a hopefully light-hearted attempt at some April-foolery, hope it was enjoyed a little bit!

RolexBuckeye · 4 April 2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhelms

Awesome cars! Mine is a 2002 Electron Blue Z06, I just finalized the purchase this week of an LS3 to put in it... should be fun!

And yes, this was a hopefully light-hearted attempt at some April-foolery, hope it was enjoyed a little bit!

The LS3 is a great motor. Drive safely.

Rebel · 2 April 2009, 06:35 AM

Andad · 4 April 2009, 11:58 AM

Very believable mate.

In Australia we would have plugged that with an can of Fosters.

Scream · 4 April 2009, 12:14 PM

How is this even possible?

Andad · 4 April 2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Scream

How is this even possible?

firefly4423 · 4 April 2009, 12:16 PM

LOL interesting..

1 April 2009, 03:27 PM	#1
jhelms "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: GA, USA Watch: SS Sub / SS DJ Posts: 221	Rolex Saves an Engine - PICS>>> Just getting this information in, but definitely incredible - think 'Superman spans the train tracks'... a Rolex Submariner was used to plug a hole in a piston so that a Corvette Z06 could finish a race. Check out these pics: Apparently the engine lasted through the weekend with the watch keeping the piston in tact. After the piston was removed, you can see where the watch was holding it together: But unfortunately when the thing finally let go, the watch travelled through the engine ending up in the bottom of the crankcase: You know that Rolexes are made tough but this is taking it to another level!!!! Pretty awesome! __________________ His - SS Submariner Date Hers - SS Oyster Date, Blue Dial "SS Daytona Waiting List" Member NO LONGER!

1 April 2009, 09:44 PM	#8
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	Cool pics, however this sounds like now if this were a DeepSea, I might believe it Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau Last edited by seantk; 1 April 2009 at 09:52 PM.. Reason: deepsea

2 April 2009, 12:06 AM	#13
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Me thinks an April fools joke is being played out!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 April 2009, 12:26 AM	#15
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Anybody check its accuracy after the race was over? <good one jhelms> __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

2 April 2009, 04:34 AM	#21
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Obviously scratches don't bother you... __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

1 April 2009, 03:38 PM	#2
The Second Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lost Watch: Watchless(for now) Posts: 267	Cool pics

1 April 2009, 03:44 PM	#3
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Looks like the LS7 was no match for the Sub date.

1 April 2009, 03:49 PM	#4
mixedccr Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: omar Location: singapore Watch: deepsea Posts: 192	april 1st?

1 April 2009, 04:07 PM	#6
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great pics

1 April 2009, 09:45 PM	#12
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	well, true of not...cool pics!

2 April 2009, 02:50 AM	#18
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	?

2 April 2009, 03:02 AM	#19
Spare201 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Spare201 Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1970 Day-Date Posts: 197	oooo... spectacular piston failure. Sleeve the block over-bore and your good to go.

2 April 2009, 05:47 AM	#23
RolexBuckeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 298	Did you really blow your engine cause I have heard of those blowing and know someone who has. I have on 08 JSB ZO6. LOVE IT!

2 April 2009, 06:35 AM	#26
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	__________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

4 April 2009, 11:58 AM	#27
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Very believable mate. In Australia we would have plugged that with an can of Fosters. __________________ E

4 April 2009, 12:14 PM	#28
Scream "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: CNY Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 927	How is this even possible? __________________ .ROLEXROLEX

4 April 2009, 12:16 PM	#30
firefly4423 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 35	LOL interesting..

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