Help needed with a replacement case set for my Datejust 16234

[rmurphy]

Good morning everyone...... I was riding in a golf cart with my buddy and he tipped the darn thing and could have killed us but instead he ended up injuring my watch. I have a 16234 silver stick dial Datejust and it has scratched the case deeply.
I've been looking on the bay for a replacement case .... NO LUCK
Is there another case that i could use? I haven't even called Rolex because I know the cost would be more than I can afford right now. For those of you that know me know that I have a lot of health issues and along with those health issues come major health bills… LOL, so any money I could save would be a blessing.

Thanks,
Rich Murphy



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[japenney]

Unfortunately i do not think there is a cheap option for case replacement. You could get a quote from a reputable grey market company that does lazer welding. Maybe its not as deep as you think. Hard to tell without a picture? Its possible that the right watchmaker could polish it down for a much lower cost.

[rmurphy]

Yeah I'm not wearing it today of course and I'm not home. It's not good ..... Photo or not. It just about made me sick to look at it. Im almost glad I didn't take a photo😱


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[japenney]

Originally Posted by rmurphy

Yeah I'm not wearing it today of course and I'm not home. It's not good ..... Photo or not. It just about made me sick to look at it. Im almost glad I didn't take a photo😱


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That's too bad. Its hard for people to recommend how to repair damage they cannot see. Pictures also generate more interest and responses for a thread. Which translates to more help for you. Almost any case damage can be salvaged by welding but it is expensive. Take it to a reputable watchmaker and ask what they can do with their polish tools....this is the least expensive option.

[dysondiver]

some of the before and after pics of laser welding are amazing ,,, cases are expensive.

[rmurphy]

Yes I agree, but looking at Startime's website, there seems to be several cases with the same specs as mine.



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[LeDandy]

If it is a serious cut I'd go the laser welding route. Polishing removes metal whereas laser keeps the integrity of the case, if done correctly. Shop around and don't worry.

[rmurphy]

Originally Posted by LeDandy

If it is a serious cut I'd go the laser welding route. Polishing removes metal whereas laser keeps the integrity of the case, if done correctly. Shop around and don't worry.

Thanks for the good vibes LeDandy👍🤔


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[crowncollection]

Laser welding is your best option


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[Etschell]

Originally Posted by rmurphy

Good morning everyone...... I was riding in a golf cart with my buddy and he tipped the darn thing and could have killed us but instead he ended up injuring my watch. I have a 16234 silver stick dial Datejust and it has scratched the case deeply.
I've been looking on the bay for a replacement case .... NO LUCK
Is there another case that i could use? I haven't even called Rolex because I know the cost would be more than I can afford right now. For those of you that know me know that I have a lot of health issues and along with those health issues come major health bills… LOL, so any money I could save would be a blessing.

Thanks,
Rich Murphy




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was this at augusta national? please tell me it was.

[rmurphy]

Originally Posted by Etschell

was this at augusta national? please tell me it was.

Ha! No it wasn't the National but it is a very nice course. It's called the "River Course"


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