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AdrianQ · 2 September 2020, 01:56 AM

Can somebody recommend me to someone reliable that can fix this ding? Thank you

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dddrees · 2 September 2020, 02:02 AM

To fix a ding you"ll have to remove metal around the ding. The more you ding the more you polish the more metal you remove.

rodo · 2 September 2020, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

To fix a ding you"ll have to remove metal around the ding. The more you ding the more you polish the more metal you remove.

Not necessarily. Can be laser welded.

Tools · 2 September 2020, 02:13 AM

If you try to fix every ding or scratch, you end up with a patchwork case and are not really doing your watch a good deed.

padi56 · 2 September 2020, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

If you try to fix every ding or scratch, you end up with a patchwork case and are not really doing your watch a good deed.

Have to agree .

SearChart · 3 September 2020, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

If you try to fix every ding or scratch, you end up with a patchwork case and are not really doing your watch a good deed.

Trying to fix every small stuff, yeah I wouldn't do that. But for large dents or sometimes deformities I'd highly recommend laser welding...

dddrees · 2 September 2020, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rodo

Not necessarily. Can be laser welded.

Yeah, so great, so popular, looks so good, it's not even on my radar.

But please do tell an educate me and provide any proof where this is something that I should even possibly consider for my Rolex especially for such a small ding as the one the OP has.

SearChart · 2 September 2020, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Yeah, so great, so popular, looks so good, it's not even on my radar.

But please do tell an educate me and provide any proof where this is something that I should even possibly consider for my Rolex especially for such a small ding as the one the OP has.

It's certainly possible to weld small dings like this, have done it myself plenty of times. Actually much easier to do something like this than a large dent.

dddrees · 2 September 2020, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

It's certainly possible to weld small dings like this, have done it myself plenty of times. Actually much easier to do something like this than a large dent.

I'm listening, still thinking it wouldn't be something I wouldn't chose to do, but I'm still listening as I might learn something.

Blansky · 2 September 2020, 02:09 AM

Yup the only way is polish it down which removes metal, or the adding metal to fill the hole which is a whole different can of worms.

Some of the different polishing cloths and pastes will get it down without too much work but you are still taking away metal.

btinl · 2 September 2020, 02:10 AM

It’s so small. Don’t bother. Watches are meant to be worn.

sco · 2 September 2020, 02:37 AM

I have almost the exact same ding in the same place on my sub. Personally I'm just waiting until service time to have it taken care of.

AdrianQ · 2 September 2020, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sco

I have almost the exact same ding in the same place on my sub. Personally I'm just waiting until service time to have it taken care of.

Okay might just wait until I send for service. Any idea what Rolex charges for something like this? Thanks

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AzPaul · 2 September 2020, 02:38 AM

Your effort would be better spent coming up with a great 'ding' story.

beshannon · 2 September 2020, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AdrianQ

Can somebody recommend me to someone reliable that can fix this ding? Thank you

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RSC?

Personally I would leave it

RichM · 2 September 2020, 02:56 AM

How close are you to needing a full service? If close, I’d send it to Rolliworks in Ca. They’ll take care of that.

If not close to service, leave it be.

42itus · 2 September 2020, 02:56 AM

I had a bigger accident with my one week old watch. I have dings on older watches that I won’t repair but I really wanted to fix this one because it was brand new. Rolliworks did an amazing job.

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AdrianQ · 2 September 2020, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

I had a bigger accident with my one week old watch. I have dings on older watches that I won’t repair but I really wanted to fix this one because it was brand new. Rolliworks did an amazing job.

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Niceee great work. I will look into them, thanks

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swils8610 · 2 September 2020, 02:58 AM

I’d leave it alone personally. If not, send it to Rikki. His laser welding is amazing. Again...leave it alone.

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AdrianQ · 2 September 2020, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

I’d leave it alone personally. If not, send it to Rikki. His laser welding is amazing. Again...leave it alone.

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How can I find Rikki contact info? Thanks

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AdrianQ · 2 September 2020, 02:58 AM

I've only had the watch for about 2 years

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JParm · 2 September 2020, 03:14 AM

That's nothing!

I've got a similar ding on my Hulk; no big deal.

AdrianQ · 2 September 2020, 03:58 AM

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That's nothing!

I've got a similar ding on my Hulk; no big deal.

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The Joker · 2 September 2020, 04:09 AM

Adds character.

You'll ding it again few weeks.

Ferdelious · 2 September 2020, 06:53 AM

OP are you trying to sell or trade the watch? If not, I would leave it alone. That ding is too small to fret over.

If you must have it repaired, Rolliworks seems to be the best place to send it. Those guys do magic when restoring cases.

k_buckle · 2 September 2020, 07:44 AM

I see nothing, not obvious enough to be worried about though.

Lol-x · 2 September 2020, 11:02 PM

Laser welding dings works 100% if it is done with specialist equipment by a specialist.
I don't think Rolex will laser weld at a service, but some private watchmakers offer that service.
Sometimes a ding can be heartbreaking, and to polish it out would require the removal of substantial metal. Laser welding is done with stainless steel and it brings the case back to 'as new'.
We did this several years ago with a giveaway vintage Rolex GMT Rootbeer, and the result was sensational.

DonRickles · 2 September 2020, 11:10 PM

Is it a ding or a dink? My doorbell goes ding dong...Im so confused

TRS1 · 2 September 2020, 11:13 PM

I would leave that and view as character of an enjoyed watch.

Speedbird-1 · 2 September 2020, 11:42 PM

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Is it a ding or a dink? My doorbell goes ding dong...Im so confused

Surely, you mean, Bing-Bong!

2 September 2020, 01:56 AM	#1
AdrianQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 72	Fixing a ding Can somebody recommend me to someone reliable that can fix this ding? Thank you Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk

2 September 2020, 02:02 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	To fix a ding you"ll have to remove metal around the ding. The more you ding the more you polish the more metal you remove. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 September 2020, 02:13 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	If you try to fix every ding or scratch, you end up with a patchwork case and are not really doing your watch a good deed. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 September 2020, 02:09 AM	#10
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,809	Yup the only way is polish it down which removes metal, or the adding metal to fill the hole which is a whole different can of worms. Some of the different polishing cloths and pastes will get it down without too much work but you are still taking away metal. __________________ OlllllllO

2 September 2020, 02:38 AM	#14
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,903	Your effort would be better spent coming up with a great 'ding' story. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

2 September 2020, 02:10 AM	#11
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,973	It’s so small. Don’t bother. Watches are meant to be worn.

2 September 2020, 02:37 AM	#12
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I have almost the exact same ding in the same place on my sub. Personally I'm just waiting until service time to have it taken care of.

2 September 2020, 02:56 AM	#16
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,779	How close are you to needing a full service? If close, I’d send it to Rolliworks in Ca. They’ll take care of that. If not close to service, leave it be. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

2 September 2020, 02:56 AM	#17
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	I had a bigger accident with my one week old watch. I have dings on older watches that I won’t repair but I really wanted to fix this one because it was brand new. Rolliworks did an amazing job. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2020, 02:58 AM	#19
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	I’d leave it alone personally. If not, send it to Rikki. His laser welding is amazing. Again...leave it alone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

2 September 2020, 03:14 AM	#22
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	That's nothing! I've got a similar ding on my Hulk; no big deal. __________________

2 September 2020, 04:09 AM	#24
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Adds character. You'll ding it again few weeks.

2 September 2020, 06:53 AM	#25
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,203	OP are you trying to sell or trade the watch? If not, I would leave it alone. That ding is too small to fret over. If you must have it repaired, Rolliworks seems to be the best place to send it. Those guys do magic when restoring cases. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

2 September 2020, 07:44 AM	#26
k_buckle Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: usa Posts: 106	I see nothing, not obvious enough to be worried about though.

2 September 2020, 11:02 PM	#27
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Laser welding dings works 100% if it is done with specialist equipment by a specialist. I don't think Rolex will laser weld at a service, but some private watchmakers offer that service. Sometimes a ding can be heartbreaking, and to polish it out would require the removal of substantial metal. Laser welding is done with stainless steel and it brings the case back to 'as new'. We did this several years ago with a giveaway vintage Rolex GMT Rootbeer, and the result was sensational. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

2 September 2020, 11:10 PM	#28
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	Is it a ding or a dink? My doorbell goes ding dong...Im so confused

2 September 2020, 11:13 PM	#29
TRS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: US Posts: 425	I would leave that and view as character of an enjoyed watch.

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