My Rolex is Glued? Falling apart like lego

[Qwe7410]

I got the half gold submariner watch from the authorised agent about 10 years ago.


I've recently experienced an issue with my Rolex watch - a piece of it seems to have come loose and fell off. To provide some context, I don't wear this watch very often. Last month, I tucked it into my pocket while washing my hands, and upon retrieving it, I noticed that the plate had fallen off.

As you can imagine, this was concerning, so I reached out to a someone who knows someone in Rolex to inquire about repair costs. To my surprise, I was quoted a starting price of US$1000 for servicing, parts charged separately, with the cover replacement alone costing US$2200.

This revelation caught me off guard, as I hadn't considered these watches to be so delicate. Moreover, I'm now worried that other components, which may also be glued on, could be vulnerable to similar detachment.

Given this situation, I'd appreciate any suggestions or insights into what my next steps should be. Has anyone else faced similar issues and, if so, how did you handle it?