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fskywalker · 13 January 2018, 05:28 AM

This morning I wore my 23 yr old 16610 (S serial, purchased new on january 1995) on for work and after a couple of hours noticed it had stopped. It was last serviced about 10 years ago, so said to myself time to take it for service! I took it off and accidentally dropped it on the edge of my vault and cracked the sapphire.

Cyclop is no where to be found!

Immediately pulled the crown and am already coordinating to send it to Rik Dietel for servicing, know it will come back looking like new again!

This morning WRUW picture:

Current condition:

traf · 13 January 2018, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

This morning I wore my 23 yr old 16610 (S serial, purchased new on january 1995) on for work and after a couple of hours noticed it had stopped. It was last serviced about 10 years ago, so said to myself time to take it for service! I took it off and accidentally dropped it on the edge of my vault and cracked the sapphire.

Cyclop is no where to be find!

Immediately pulled the crown and am already coordinating to send it to Rik Dietel for servicing, know it will come back looking like new again!

This morning WRUW picture:

Current condition:

Ouch that hurts, Francisco! Sounds like it was due in for service anyway. I’m sure it’ll come back good as new.

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fskywalker · 13 January 2018, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by traf

Ouch that hurts, Francisco! Sounds like it was due in for service anyway. I’m sure it’ll come back good as new.

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Thanks! It seems the hit was taken completely by the sapphire (which was planning to replace anyway as had a small chip on the edge) so should be fine.

rkim11 · 13 January 2018, 06:01 AM

So as time goes by, the sapphire will get weaker and cyclops looser? Or is this a result of the chip in the sapphire already being there and an unfortunate hard knock vs vault? Do they check the cyclops at a service? Probably no answers to these..

Onikage · 13 January 2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rkim11

So as time goes by, the sapphire will get weaker and cyclops looser? Or is this a result of the chip in the sapphire already being there and an unfortunate hard knock vs vault?

No and no. Just one unlucky watch.

GradyPhilpott · 13 January 2018, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rkim11

So as time goes by, the sapphire will get weaker and cyclops looser? Or is this a result of the chip in the sapphire already being there and an unfortunate hard knock vs vault? Do they check the cyclops at a service? Probably no answers to these..

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

I took it off and accidentally dropped it on the edge of my vault and cracked the sapphire.

Cyclop is no where to be found!

It would be my guess that the cyclops flew off due to the impact that cracked the crystal. They're just glued on, you know.

mjclark32 · 13 January 2018, 06:10 AM

Was it due for a service anyway? Plus side?
Good news if will come back good as New!

douglasf13 · 13 January 2018, 06:26 AM

Sorry to see that, Francisco. At least it was service time anyways!

I love the irony that your vault, which exists to protect your watch, was the thing that was its ultimate demise. That figures!

PanosI · 13 January 2018, 06:41 AM

Ouch ! We 're people and these things just happen. Don't blame yourself. It was time for the service anyways.
I can't mention that you took the best decision after the drop (pulling the crown).

fskywalker · 13 January 2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PanosI

Ouch ! We 're people and these things just happen. Don't blame yourself. It was time for the service anyways.

I can't mention that you took the best decision after the drop (pulling the crown).

Thanks!

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Roger Lococco · 6 March 2018, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PanosI

Ouch ! We 're people and these things just happen. Don't blame yourself. It was time for the service anyways.
I can't mention that you took the best decision after the drop (pulling the crown).

What does pulling the crown after a drop and cracked crystal do?

fskywalker · 6 March 2018, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

What does pulling the crown after a drop and cracked crystal do?

Prevents crystal fragments to get into the moving gear and cause damage

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Roger Lococco · 6 March 2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Prevents crystal fragments to get into the moving gear and cause damage

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Awesome. Very helpful to know. Hope I never need to know it. But helpful for sure.

mikeps2006 · 13 January 2018, 11:45 AM

ouch :(

viper · 13 January 2018, 12:30 PM

It'll come back like new!! Don't worry. Thanks for sharing

semi-ambivalent · 13 January 2018, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Immediately pulled the crown...

What was the purpose of doing this? Something to do with shards of sapphire getting into the movement? Thanks! Sorry to see this.

GradyPhilpott · 13 January 2018, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by semi-ambivalent

What was the purpose of doing this? Something to do with shards of sapphire getting into the movement? Thanks! Sorry to see this.

Yes. You don't want the movement grinding up little pieces of sapphire for 40+ hours. Sapphire is harder than steel, but very brittle.

jrs146 · 13 January 2018, 01:58 PM

Hoping you get it back as good as new soon!

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GradyPhilpott · 13 January 2018, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

This morning I wore my 23 yr old 16610 (S serial, purchased new on january 1995) on for work and after a couple of hours noticed it had stopped.

Sorry about your watch, Francisco.

The good news is that it will come back from Rolex as good as new.

dba · 13 January 2018, 03:42 PM

Makes ya kind of sick to your stomach to look at that!

G'ed · 13 January 2018, 04:58 PM

At least you got the chance to see how it look like without cyclops. It will come back like new.

Kostas · 13 January 2018, 05:45 PM

A mere flesh wound , sorry to see , but since it needs a service anyway , I wonder if a modern crystal with ar on the cyclops will fit?

fskywalker · 14 January 2018, 02:21 AM

Thanks to everyone, already mailed to Rik for service, will update when repaired!

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Rrpdc · 17 January 2018, 10:19 AM

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Thanks to everyone, already mailed to Rik for service, will update when repaired!

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Hi. Who is rik?

fskywalker · 17 January 2018, 10:24 AM

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Hi. Who is rik?

Rik Dietel is a very respected watchmen that services Rolex, among other brands

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Jfullm42 · 14 January 2018, 12:02 PM

So sorry bro! Sucks, but you are in good hands

Jcy90 · 14 January 2018, 12:32 PM

Ouch! Rik will have it back and good as new in no time!

Muzz · 14 January 2018, 01:39 PM

Sorry to see that!! Unfortunately when these crystals break it always looks extreme. Hope it is a fast turnaround!!

Magwitch · 14 January 2018, 01:45 PM

I am sure you will be well pleased when you get the watch back!

LuminousMaximus · 14 January 2018, 02:50 PM

"Takes a lickin' and keeps on...." oops, that's another company...

I forgot what's Rolex jingle is..

13 January 2018, 05:28 AM	#1
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Rolex 16610 Sapphire Cracked on Watch 23rd Birthday 😞 This morning I wore my 23 yr old 16610 (S serial, purchased new on january 1995) on for work and after a couple of hours noticed it had stopped. It was last serviced about 10 years ago, so said to myself time to take it for service! I took it off and accidentally dropped it on the edge of my vault and cracked the sapphire. Cyclop is no where to be found! Immediately pulled the crown and am already coordinating to send it to Rik Dietel for servicing, know it will come back looking like new again! This morning WRUW picture: Current condition: __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

13 January 2018, 06:10 AM	#7
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Was it due for a service anyway? Plus side? Good news if will come back good as New! __________________

13 January 2018, 12:30 PM	#15
viper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 943	It'll come back like new!! Don't worry. Thanks for sharing __________________ 16610LV 16200 116600 116500

13 January 2018, 01:58 PM	#18
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Hoping you get it back as good as new soon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

13 January 2018, 03:42 PM	#20
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,706	Makes ya kind of sick to your stomach to look at that! __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

13 January 2018, 06:01 AM	#4
rkim11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Baltimore Watch: 16610LV Posts: 311	So as time goes by, the sapphire will get weaker and cyclops looser? Or is this a result of the chip in the sapphire already being there and an unfortunate hard knock vs vault? Do they check the cyclops at a service? Probably no answers to these..

13 January 2018, 06:26 AM	#8
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	Sorry to see that, Francisco. At least it was service time anyways! I love the irony that your vault, which exists to protect your watch, was the thing that was its ultimate demise. That figures!

13 January 2018, 06:41 AM	#9
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Ouch ! We 're people and these things just happen. Don't blame yourself. It was time for the service anyways. I can't mention that you took the best decision after the drop (pulling the crown).

13 January 2018, 11:45 AM	#14
mikeps2006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: United States Posts: 875	ouch :(

13 January 2018, 04:58 PM	#21
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	At least you got the chance to see how it look like without cyclops. It will come back like new.

13 January 2018, 05:45 PM	#22
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,275	A mere flesh wound , sorry to see , but since it needs a service anyway , I wonder if a modern crystal with ar on the cyclops will fit?

14 January 2018, 02:21 AM	#23
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Thanks to everyone, already mailed to Rik for service, will update when repaired! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

14 January 2018, 12:02 PM	#26
Jfullm42 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 5513 Posts: 4,235	So sorry bro! Sucks, but you are in good hands __________________ Instagram - Jfullm42time / Jfullm42time2 (backup)

14 January 2018, 12:32 PM	#27
Jcy90 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York Watch: GMT & SUB Posts: 703	Ouch! Rik will have it back and good as new in no time!

14 January 2018, 01:39 PM	#28
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Sorry to see that!! Unfortunately when these crystals break it always looks extreme. Hope it is a fast turnaround!!

14 January 2018, 01:45 PM	#29
Magwitch Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: . Posts: 668	I am sure you will be well pleased when you get the watch back!

14 January 2018, 02:50 PM	#30
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