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bkertzer89 · 13 August 2015, 01:15 AM

Hey Guys,

Just curious if anyone has broken or seriously damaged their rolex from use (other than scratches)? Given the fact that these watches are highly engineered I was wondering if anyone has been in a situation where their rolex failed to live up to its specs.

Thanks

anothernewphone · 13 August 2015, 01:20 AM

There have been a bunch of people here that have dropped their watches, scratched them in motorcycle accidents etc. I've never read about any watches failing while in use, except for maybe an errant springbar breaking at the wrong time.

watchwatcher · 13 August 2015, 01:24 AM

No, but there's always a first time...

kepr · 13 August 2015, 01:28 AM

In 2006, my DateJust 16234 stopped working aged 2 years and 3 months. No obvious reason. Out of warranty, I was forced to pay to give it a service, which got it working again.

kilyung · 13 August 2015, 01:35 AM

I've broken a Rolex. Disassembled one while self-learning watch repair. Finally got it put back together... a year later.

Rogue884 · 13 August 2015, 01:36 AM

In 1999, I was working the last day of Mardi Gras on the parade route, and a trombone player with one of the high school bands that was marching hit my Sea Dweller with its slide when he swung around dancing. My watch stopped, and had to be sent to RSC. Luckily it was right around the 5 year mark, so I was going to send it in anyway. 😜

HogwldFLTR · 13 August 2015, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue884

In 1999, I was working the last day of Mardi Gras on the parade route, and a trombone player with one of the high school bands that was marching hit my Sea Dweller with its slide when he swung around dancing. My watch stopped, and had to be sent to RSC. Luckily it was right around the 5 year mark, so I was going to send it in anyway. ��

There you have it, the definitive "is it safe?" Stay away from dancing trombone players during Mardi Gras!!!

brandrea · 13 August 2015, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I've broken a Rolex. Disassembled one while self-learning watch repair. Finally got it put back together... a year later.

not much longer than some RSC

123Blueface · 13 August 2015, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkertzer89

Hey Guys,

Just curious if anyone has broken or seriously damaged their rolex from use (other than scratches)? Given the fact that these watches are highly engineered I was wondering if anyone has been in a situation where their rolex failed to live up to its specs.

Thanks

Yup.

Me - beating the heck out my mailbox post with an aluminum bat trying to do a temporary fix after a vehicles knocked it down on me. Rolex DateJust simply stopped after that from the severe vibrations and needed to be sent for service. $900 and a month or so later, was back and ready to pound on mailbox again if need be.

Wife - dropped her DateJust on tile floor, destroying the crystal as well as hands and dial. $2,700 later and a month or so, back in business.

It happens at one point or another but usually from abuse like this, not regular use.

MCO1 · 13 August 2015, 02:15 AM

I went to wind my sub the first of the year and nothing...I don't really think it was anything I did but it was the first one that I had the broke down.

jonnyz1245 · 13 August 2015, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I've broken a Rolex. Disassembled one while self-learning watch repair. Finally got it put back together... a year later.

At least you got it back together. If I had tried that, it would still be all over my desk and I would have lost half the parts, if I didn't break them using the wrong tools

Etschell · 13 August 2015, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jonnyz1245

At least you got it back together. If I had tried that, it would still be all over my desk and I would have lost half the parts, if I didn't break them using the wrong tools

springbar · 13 August 2015, 02:25 AM

Sure. I've had the date mechanism quit working after a hard knock. I've also had a mainspring break. And they need regulation from time to time.

Gasoil4ever · 13 August 2015, 02:27 AM

Broke my bank account twice with a Rolex... But never a watch itself...

locutus49 · 13 August 2015, 02:45 AM

Never. And I tried.

johneh · 13 August 2015, 02:57 AM

There was a post a little while back about a diver who's DSSD was letting moisture into the case.

KrismanX · 13 August 2015, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I've broken a Rolex. Disassembled one while self-learning watch repair. Finally got it put back together... a year later.

Hehe sounds like an expensive course!

Etschell · 13 August 2015, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

Never. And I tried.

"An interesting room is the stress test room. Here watch movements, bracelets, and cases undergo simulated wear and abuse on custom-made machines and robots. Let's just say that it would not be unreasonable to assume your typical Rolex is designed to last a lifetime (or two)."

http://www.businessinsider.com/10-th...ld-know-2015-1

LumpHammer · 13 August 2015, 03:33 AM

No Rolex has ever broken. It's a fact.

Gasoil4ever · 13 August 2015, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

"An interesting room is the stress test room. Here watch movements, bracelets, and cases undergo simulated wear and abuse on custom-made machines and robots. Let's just say that it would not be unreasonable to assume your typical Rolex is designed to last a lifetime (or two)."

http://www.businessinsider.com/10-th...ld-know-2015-1

Amazing report there, you should make a topic out of it.

jjnd08 · 13 August 2015, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I've broken a Rolex. Disassembled one while self-learning watch repair. Finally got it put back together... a year later.

You are very...let's call it brave(

)...to test these skills while learning on a Rolex!

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

not much longer than some RSC

I'm not sure about RSC, but from the looks at the Patek subforum, it sounds similar to their duration!

HogwldFLTR · 13 August 2015, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Gasoil4ever

Amazing report there, you should make a topic out of it.

It's been a topic in the past...

AzHadEnuf · 13 August 2015, 12:25 PM

After 21 years of daily winding the crown broke off of my 6263. 23 years later broke a mainspring. Considering my terrible maintenance schedual, two services in 44 years, I'd say Rolex builds a pretty solid product. Getting ready to send my 21 year old Sub out for its first service. Still running but it's running about 15 sec fast a day. I know, bad watch care!

Please don't judge me.

Rolex fan 61 · 13 August 2015, 04:41 PM

Not yet but I have an "All risks" insurance policy

rootbeer7 · 13 August 2015, 07:31 PM

Slight altercation with stone floor! Back from RSC tomorrow hopefully.

Naz737 · 13 August 2015, 07:35 PM

I thought someone on here had shattered the sapphire crystal... A drop I think... It was either a hulk or a Kermit...

crowncollection · 13 August 2015, 08:46 PM

Yes a few times. Dropped it and broke the balance staff and mainspring broke on me also once

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

kilyung · 13 August 2015, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrismanX

Hehe sounds like an expensive course!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

You are very...let's call it brave(

)...to test these skills while learning on a Rolex!

You should see how many ETAs I broke before I got around to a Rolex movement.

simex · 13 August 2015, 09:45 PM

Dropped my 1655 off roof when bracelet broke this after 28 years of no service and heavy construction.1200 dollars later back like a new watch this was in 2000 still running but now albino as orange hand has faded

jjnd08 · 13 August 2015, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

You should see how many ETAs I broke before I got around to a Rolex movement.

13 August 2015, 01:15 AM	#1
bkertzer89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: montreal Watch: 5512 Posts: 520	Has anyone actually broken their Rolex? Hey Guys, Just curious if anyone has broken or seriously damaged their rolex from use (other than scratches)? Given the fact that these watches are highly engineered I was wondering if anyone has been in a situation where their rolex failed to live up to its specs. Thanks

13 August 2015, 01:36 AM	#6
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	In 1999, I was working the last day of Mardi Gras on the parade route, and a trombone player with one of the high school bands that was marching hit my Sea Dweller with its slide when he swung around dancing. My watch stopped, and had to be sent to RSC. Luckily it was right around the 5 year mark, so I was going to send it in anyway. 😜 __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

13 August 2015, 02:27 AM	#14
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	Broke my bank account twice with a Rolex... But never a watch itself... __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

13 August 2015, 02:57 AM	#16
johneh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Watch: 214270 Posts: 721	There was a post a little while back about a diver who's DSSD was letting moisture into the case. __________________ instagram: jaschtag

13 August 2015, 12:25 PM	#23
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	After 21 years of daily winding the crown broke off of my 6263. 23 years later broke a mainspring. Considering my terrible maintenance schedual, two services in 44 years, I'd say Rolex builds a pretty solid product. Getting ready to send my 21 year old Sub out for its first service. Still running but it's running about 15 sec fast a day. I know, bad watch care! Please don't judge me. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

13 August 2015, 01:20 AM	#2
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	There have been a bunch of people here that have dropped their watches, scratched them in motorcycle accidents etc. I've never read about any watches failing while in use, except for maybe an errant springbar breaking at the wrong time.

13 August 2015, 01:24 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	No, but there's always a first time...

13 August 2015, 01:28 AM	#4
kepr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Nick Location: UK Watch: DD WG 118399BR mtr Posts: 114	In 2006, my DateJust 16234 stopped working aged 2 years and 3 months. No obvious reason. Out of warranty, I was forced to pay to give it a service, which got it working again.

13 August 2015, 01:35 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I've broken a Rolex. Disassembled one while self-learning watch repair. Finally got it put back together... a year later.

13 August 2015, 02:15 AM	#10
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I went to wind my sub the first of the year and nothing...I don't really think it was anything I did but it was the first one that I had the broke down.

13 August 2015, 02:25 AM	#13
springbar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Watch: 116400GV Posts: 834	Sure. I've had the date mechanism quit working after a hard knock. I've also had a mainspring break. And they need regulation from time to time.

13 August 2015, 02:45 AM	#15
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Never. And I tried.

13 August 2015, 03:33 AM	#19
LumpHammer Banned Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Lee Location: London Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 264	No Rolex has ever broken. It's a fact.

13 August 2015, 04:41 PM	#24
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Not yet but I have an "All risks" insurance policy

13 August 2015, 07:31 PM	#25
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	Slight altercation with stone floor! Back from RSC tomorrow hopefully. Attached Images

13 August 2015, 07:35 PM	#26
Naz737 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: FL, USA Watch: Sub 16610T Posts: 715	I thought someone on here had shattered the sapphire crystal... A drop I think... It was either a hulk or a Kermit... __________________ 16610

13 August 2015, 08:46 PM	#27
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Yes a few times. Dropped it and broke the balance staff and mainspring broke on me also once Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

13 August 2015, 09:45 PM	#29
simex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: nevada Watch: 1655,exp Posts: 113	Dropped my 1655 off roof when bracelet broke this after 28 years of no service and heavy construction.1200 dollars later back like a new watch this was in 2000 still running but now albino as orange hand has faded

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