First "serious" gash.

[RoleXavier]

The other day I was doing some work at home with my laptop when accidentally I strike my 16610LV with a glass table, I tought... "In what way can a glass table harm my Sub"? So I didn't panic.

The next morning while polishing my Sub, I noticed that there was a very minimal imperfection on the "center-to-brushed" area of the lower right lug, very small, almost invisible "at first glance" and to the untrained eye, but enought to reflect light in a way that "bothers and reminds" me what happened.

Sorry for the bad quality low resolution picture from a Blackberry, but if you fine-tune your eyes you will see the gash.

Will this gash be easily and totally removed in the future while at the RSC for the 5th year recomended overhaul?

[moviefreak]

Yup I see it.. it is huge.. the watch will start to break soon from the bump.

It looks good to me.. the RSC will make it look new... or you can always take it to a certified watchmaker for a quick polish just on that place, it is up to you..
good luck.

[PhilM]

I can see it, but to be honest I wouldn't worry about it at all... yes it's there, but unless you want to send it off for a polish there really isn't much you can do about it.

Most of my watches have got minor dings, but I love them all the same


BTW What is it they say, the first cut is the deepest

[RoleXavier]

Originally Posted by PhilM

BTW What is it they say, the first cut is the deepest

Exactly my thoughts!

[RoleXavier]

By the way... the glass table it's like nothing happened!!!!

[PhilM]

Originally Posted by RoleXavier

By the way... the glass table it's like nothing happened!!!!

Maybe Rolex need to make their watches out of that then

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by PhilM

Maybe Rolex need to make their watches out of that then

[dnagwhogas]

I normally wrap my watch in shrink plastic wrap to avoid these accidents. I make sure I use the a packaging tape to make sure the plastic wrap's secure. Magic tape won't do.
Nah, it's quite tiny, you'll be alright.

[TopNotchChach]

samething happened to me when i got my sub c... i had an aluminum macbook and it brushed against the clasp. scratched. oh well... it will go away in 5 years when i get it serviced!

[do or die]

Originally Posted by TopNotchChach

samething happened to me when i got my sub c... i had an aluminum macbook and it brushed against the clasp. scratched. oh well... it will go away in 5 years when i get it serviced!

Exactly the same happened to my new Subc.

[RoleXavier]

It is always good to count on the "Brothers at Wrists" that know for sure what one's experience and sentiments are on this matters.

The funny comments are always welcome, because of it's intrinsic uplifting factor.

[clum19]

i can't see it to be honest.

[psv]

Are you kidding me with this thread?

Just use the watch, be happy and don't worry about it.

[bmrisko]

Not as bad as the brick wall that decided to attack my new Breitling SuperOcean as I was walking next to it. The crystal was unharmed, but the bezel has some nice, deep marks at 5 and 35...oh well, lesson learned.

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by bmrisko

Not as bad as the brick wall that decided to attack my new Breitling SuperOcean as I was walking next to it. The crystal was unharmed, but the bezel has some nice, deep marks at 5 and 35...oh well, lesson learned.

I live in fear of the Dreaded Brick Wall!!!


BTW, I can't see the "gash" either...

[Mosco]

Holy smokes, that's a terrible gash.... Surprised your movement hasn't leaked out of the case!


I think since it is such an eyesore, you should send it to me, I'll nurse it back to health

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Mosco

Holy smokes, that's a terrible gash.... Surprised your movement hasn't leaked out of the case!


I think since it is such an eyesore, you should send it to me, I'll nurse it back to health

[ersnyder]

It'll polish up quite nicely and easily. Not really sure "gash" is the proper term though.

[bayerische]

I can't see anything but a fine looking watch!!!

Enjoy your watch, nothing lasts forever, having a few marks just adds character. I'll take some macro shots of my DSSD's scratches for you after dinner if it makes you feel better?

[Dan2010]

I have a headache from squinting so much trying to see this gash. Therefore, if it is so small that I can't really tell there is a gash, I would not sweat it. Of course, you could make an equal size gash on the other lugs and then it will look like it belongs there. I don't really know what else to say about this.

[EchoBlueUK]

Can't see it. Don't worry.

[RoleXavier]

Well ... I think this will teach me to be more careful next time, because I may not be so lucky...

[GradyPhilpott]

Is that it where the arrow is?

Don't tell me. You took the watch out of its box, didn't you?

I guess you didn't read the part in the instruction manual that said to never under any circumstances take a Submariner out of its box.







If you use the watch the way it was intended, you'll get some more and as has been pointed out, RSC will make it new again.

[Numismatist]

You mean you people actually take your watches out of the safe where they belong???

[RoleXavier]

It's actually at the left of the green dot.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by RoleXavier

It's actually at the left of the green dot.

My God, I had to put on my super-duper, high-powered readers to even see the dot, much less the "gash."

I actually don't consider anything really mine until it gets it's first ding, scratch, scuff, wrinkle, stain, or you name it.

Stuff happens.

Now, you'll be able to distinguish your watch from all the others that came out of the factory looking just like it.

That's good.

[STEELINOX]

So,uh, send it to RSC at year five !

[Richard.]

I'd be more concerned about chipping the table.

[cd1485]

I can't see it even with the arrow. I had a BIG gash on mine when I fell and hit the pavement. It was polished out which amazed me because of how big it was.

[gmh1013]

i cant see it