Dropped my DSSD on a tiled floor!

[Andig]

Thanks for all the comments guys. If it keeps running fine, I will leave it until later in the year when I plan to get it serviced and polished up and see what magic the RSC can do.

[tomchicago]

Just monitor it. Don't send in unless something wrong

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[sensui]

Ouch... But better than I expected from description. Would just wear and wait for service to consider options on aesthetics repair if running well.

[Seaotter]

Here in The Netherlands we say: Shit happens !

I would definitely do a waterproof test by a RCS !
To check that there is no crack in the glass (on the underside where you can not see it).

If it was my watch I would bring it too a RSC for a check inside.

Checking: rotor jewel & pivot, case screws.

Nice link: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=71661

Too bad for you 😣😖

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

It's a tank unless it's not running right I wouldn't do anything but have the floor fixed

[ejvette]

Originally Posted by Danny83

I know most would say to leave it.....but I personally would fix that it would bother me too much.

I'm with you Danny that would drive me crazy it would be off for repair

[Xerxes77]

Don't worry!
You can consider you personalise your watch!
Now your know your watch from a hundred!))

[1st amg]

I am for the fix it. Especially since it almost 5 yrs old


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[Richmondmike]

Nothing wrong with some scars on a tool watch. It was built to stand up to some punishment and I'd be proud of it.

[Boaters]

Weather you fix it or not she is still a beautiful watch!

[terryuk]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

Yup. Looks to be more than a dent or ding, but part(s)of the steel look to be chipped off?

I Agree. Looks as if the metal is brittle, yet we know that the SS that Rolex uses is not brittle, but rather malleable. Puzzling...

[G'ed]

Priority is fix the tile first. Sharp edges may cut your foot.

[Chewbacca]

dssd patina.

[vladamir15]

Sent it in if you feel the need to

[WatchinMD]

Originally Posted by Andig

Thanks for all the comments guys. If it keeps running fine, I will leave it until later in the year when I plan to get it serviced and polished up and see what magic the RSC can do.

Good plan

[watchwatcher]

I would probably leave that be...I say probably b/c I don't know if I could live with it or not.

[LuminousMaximus]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

It's a tank unless it's not running right I wouldn't do anything but have the floor fixed

You beat me to it... lol. That is a story and a half to anyone that cares to listen and a testament to the sheer inner strength and fortitude of these ROLEX watches..

Congrats !

[WEST HAM ROLEX]

How is the floor tile - did it crack??

[Amileon]

Also got attacked by my bathroom floor back in 2015. Did nothing, watch works perfectly. Shall reflect about it at time of first service

[cwieb]

Leave it. It's a rugged watch and meant to have a little signs of use on it in my opinion. Quite honestly, I think you faired well compared to what could have happened with the watch. I have heard stories of those who need a whole service in addition.

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

It's a tank unless it's not running right I wouldn't do anything but have the floor fixed

Originally Posted by Andig

Thanks Tom - it certainly gives it a certain patina and it did crack the tile! I am just thankful it wasn't my Platona that took the dive

[albmich]

Doesn't look bad at all! Keep it as is. Otherwise they're going to seriously polish that down and you'll regret it later

[U5512]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

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.

Same here, but luckily the only damage was the sapphire crystal.

[Andig]

Originally Posted by WEST HAM ROLEX

How is the floor tile - did it crack??

Yes - I would say the DSSD won the fight. It picked up a scar but killed the tile!

[subtona]

I had a similar incident ...

I brought it to a jeweler friend of mine and had him clean it up ever so slightly just to take off the roughness out of the ding, I asked him to go as light as possible and be careful not to alter the edge/angle.

Was just interested in getting it finished so when I ran my my finger over it, i wouldn't notice it so much.

The whole thing took 3 minutes, It came out perfect.


I'm very happy I did it.

[Seaotter]

Originally Posted by albmich

Doesn't look bad at all! Keep it as is. Otherwise they're going to seriously polish that down and you'll regret it later

No polish !!!
Check Waterproof & movement !

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by albmich

Doesn't look bad at all! Keep it as is. Otherwise they're going to seriously polish that down and you'll regret it later

Absolutely right.
Sometimes it's best to let sleeping dogs lay.

That polish job will remove a lot of material which can never be replaced.
To go forward with that Mid-case would require Laser welding prior to polishing.
Alternately, a new Mid-case may be required to get a good result.

I would definately leave it there for a few more services without polishing before commiting to fix it.
See how you feel about it then.

[ernie2]

If it bothers you, sell it.

[gregmoeck]

The right thing to do would be to laser weld then send in for internal check, then flip it for a new one but it's an expensive endeavor

[gregmoeck]

My wife slammed her datejust silver stick on the tile a d did over 1500 damage to the bracelet