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[Nick Hacko]

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[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

In some cases relatively small drop could cause major damageand in other substantial drop causes very little or no visible damage.

Sorry for the comparison, Nick, but this is like CATS! If a cat is "dropped" from a small distance, it tends to get far more injured (due to it not being able to adjust in time to "land" safely) than if the cat fell out of a window from the 4th. floor where it would be able to land on its feet.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks for the excellent pics and info, Nick. Also glad you decided to come back to TRF!!

Cheers - JJ

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

PS : I am posting here (again) because I believe some of the members may find this post of 'educative value'. However I would kindly ask ALL MEMBERS to refrain from comments, either positive, neutral or negative.

Didn't Nick ask us NOT to comment?

Yes!

[Nick Hacko]

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[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

Unlike plexy, mineral and sapphire crystals can not be re-polished.

Not even TINY superficial scratches on a sapphire crystal using diamond paste??

[Edensknight]

Excellent report, Nick! And, it is great to see you back on TRF. Honestly, I have found your many responsorial posts informative, helpful, and, contributive. Thanks, again, for taking the time to discuss a very important issue: Drop the watch, and, you break the crystal, the possibility of particulate crystalline matter damaging the many parts and features of the intricate Rolex movement may occur necessitating a "full service".

[Tombstone]

Nick as always great information and great photos.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Didn't Nick ask us NOT to comment?

Yes!

My "comment" was, I think, a pretty gentlemanly gesture, Bo!!

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

The Incabloc (or Kif in Rolex) system uses a specially shaped spring to allow the delicate jewels and pivots to shift in their settings under impact . When the impact is over, the springs guide the parts back to their original positions. If the impact is excessive, the shock protection system is activated and it needs to be reset by watch repairer.
Unfortunately shock protecting system is not perfect and it's efficiency and ability to protect vital parts is not always all that great. Angle of impact, G-force and surface play their role. In some cases relatively small drop could cause major damageand in other substantial drop causes very little or no visible damage.

Hi Nick,
Thanks for the detailed explaination. Is the KIF found in the spring balance assembly?

Cheers!