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10 April 2017, 04:58 AM | #1 |
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Dropped my DSSD on a tiled floor!
I carelessly managed to drop my DSSD on my tiled bathroom floor earlier in the week. It seems to have suffered no ill effects mechanically but the case side is dinged alonged with the top outer link (see pic attached).
What would you guys recommend I do - send it to the RSC in Dallas? Thanks Andy |
10 April 2017, 04:59 AM | #2 |
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It's a tank unless it's not running right I wouldn't do anything but have the floor fixed
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10 April 2017, 05:02 AM | #3 |
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are you 10 feet tall or something ?
That seems aggressive damage for a simple drop on the floor |
10 April 2017, 05:02 AM | #4 |
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10 April 2017, 05:04 AM | #5 |
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10 April 2017, 05:04 AM | #6 |
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I know most would say to leave it.....but I personally would fix that it would bother me too much.
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10 April 2017, 05:05 AM | #7 |
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10 April 2017, 05:05 AM | #8 |
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10 April 2017, 05:06 AM | #9 |
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That can be polished out and cleaned up some when you send it for servicing. I'm sure it doesn't look as bad on the wrist.
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10 April 2017, 05:09 AM | #10 |
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You are right, the close up pic makes it look worse than reality. The watch is just over 4 years old and I generally send them in the be serviced around the 5 year mark so I might just do this one a bit earlier.
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10 April 2017, 05:09 AM | #11 |
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Fortunately has never happened to me but my wife can't say the same.
She dropped her DateJust on a tiled floor as well. For folks that can't understand the damage that can do, she is 5'4" but watch fell from an average height kitchen counter, much less than her height. Destroyed the crystal, hands and dial. $2800 later, repaired by RSC. Fortunately it was covered by insurance. If I had no choice, would leave your watch as is but it would drive me nuts every time I look at it. |
10 April 2017, 05:15 AM | #12 |
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I would keep it as it is - nothing better than a watch that tells your story - adds to the character! Fix the tile and enjoy the war wounds on your DSSD.
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10 April 2017, 05:20 AM | #13 |
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The very mention of tiled floors sends shivers down my spine.
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10 April 2017, 05:21 AM | #14 |
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I had something similar happen to my LVc and left it. Three years later the watch stopped and the RSC technician said the likely cause was the drop, which probably caused minor damage that eventually caught up to me. Who knows.... but the watch came back working great and looking like new.
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10 April 2017, 05:23 AM | #15 |
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Gravity is a SOB sometimes. Sorry to hear about the accident. I'd keep as is... your photo is very close up and it may not look as bad from a distance between your eyes and wrist... especially after some time passes.
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10 April 2017, 05:23 AM | #16 |
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If it's bothering you send it in. Personally I would leave it as is, unless it's not running right.
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The position and severity of the damage will limit the success of a polish job. That's why people are getting damage like that filled by laser welding first before refinishing. |
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10 April 2017, 05:29 AM | #19 |
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10 April 2017, 05:33 AM | #20 |
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...oops. I would just monitor it over the next week or so. If it is keeping time ok I would leave till the next service.
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10 April 2017, 06:04 AM | #21 |
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10 April 2017, 06:08 AM | #22 |
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Looks painful
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10 April 2017, 06:25 AM | #23 |
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Builds character! Nice story to tell your child if you hand it down to them.
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10 April 2017, 06:29 AM | #24 |
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Wear that beast and enjoy it. It's just a battle scar!!
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10 April 2017, 06:33 AM | #25 |
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I wouldn't worry about it
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10 April 2017, 06:37 AM | #26 |
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10 April 2017, 06:42 AM | #27 |
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Sorry to see this OP.
If the watch is running ok, I'd leave it till its time for service. I generally leave case or bracelet dings alone. Bezel or crystal marks are another matter. |
10 April 2017, 06:43 AM | #28 |
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Damm those tiled floors. I never used to worry about them until joining TRF
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10 April 2017, 06:45 AM | #29 |
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Ouch :(
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10 April 2017, 06:59 AM | #30 |
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Leave as is.
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