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Tools · 26 July 2007, 06:19 AM

Just playing around in the shop today and bumped my crown..

What should I do ?

Is it time to flip ?? Should I go back to the Sub as a beater? Should I just leave my loupe in my pocket?

SWFLA1 · 26 July 2007, 06:22 AM

I think it's time to dump that wreck and get a new one.

Just because I'm a good guy, I'll give you a hundred for it so you don't have to see it anymore

Blue Bull · 26 July 2007, 06:38 AM

...just for a moment there I thought you bumped the crown jewels ...

USMCsilver · 26 July 2007, 06:41 AM

Slowly, Step Away From The Loupe!

Those things are gonna be the death of some members here at TRF...

bfh · 26 July 2007, 06:44 AM

Out of sight, out of mind. Dump that loupe.

roadcarver · 26 July 2007, 06:56 AM

This is where the Panerai crown guards come in to play

Plus this is supposed to be your beater so I would leave it.

S2000 Driver · 26 July 2007, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Bumped my Crown !!

Don't worry about it -- that always happens to me when I get off the throne!

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 July 2007, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWFLA1

I think it's time to dump that wreck and get a new one.

Just because I'm a good guy, I'll give you a hundred for it so you don't have to see it anymore

I'll give him 100,99

But then I want that loupe to come with it!

Dan Pierce · 26 July 2007, 07:42 AM

Ah, character. I love it. Use them Rollies.

That's what there for.
dP

BiG JeEzY · 26 July 2007, 07:48 AM

Sorry to hear about that. I think I would leave it and just wait to have it serviced too. Its off to the side so you won't see it every time you look at your watch and you will probably get over it with some time. It seems like those crown guards were not able to protect that crown well enough, lol

It definitely gives your watch a lot of character.

I think its really cool how the crown lines up on your model too. I have never seen a watch in person where the crown actually lines up. Either that or your crown is not screwed in completely.

mike · 26 July 2007, 10:01 AM

Heck it's a tool watch!

Besides James Bond had a scar and he did OK.

Rubenonfire · 26 July 2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

This is where the Panerai crown guards come in to play

Plus this is supposed to be your beater so I would leave it.

True, but then the guards get all scuffed up, and that doesn't look any better.

Don't sweat it at all...part of the day-to-day wear and tear of a watch. When the times come to send it in for service it will come back looking good as new. Enjoy!

dubyatf · 26 July 2007, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Just playing around in the shop today and bumped my crown..

What should I do ?

Is it time to flip ?? Should I go back to the Sub as a beater? Should I just leave my loupe in my pocket?

IMO it's better like that! That there is what guitar players call "mojo"!

Some people pay big bucks for guitars that look beat to heck.

I wonder if there's some market for 'relic'ed' watches?

wandyprawira · 26 July 2007, 01:08 PM

Uhmm, somehow now I feel the scratch on my clasp is not that obvious anymore after seeing your pic, Larry.

mikey · 26 July 2007, 02:03 PM

Thats one of the nicest watches and that dent in the crown I would get a new crown asap. I think I would be ok with a pit on the side of the case but not the crown

leopardprey · 26 July 2007, 02:43 PM

Do the three dots on your crown now make it a Triple Lock!?

LOL

triton · 26 July 2007, 04:24 PM

first my condolences to you and your watch. i guess it is the virgin scratch.

the first scratch usually bugs you. after awhile, when the watch gets more 'character marks' u will feel less hurt.

however, if the scratch bothers you, sent it in for a service. personally, i feel that if one likes to keep the watch in mint condition, then keep it inside a box and don't wear it.

JJ Irani · 26 July 2007, 05:03 PM

I got a horrible scratch on my new Exp-II bezel a few days ago....but now it's all behind me. Don't worry, the crown will be entirely replaced during service.

JJ

Tools · 27 July 2007, 12:29 AM

Thanks to all of you for the kind words during my time of trauma.

It's nice to know that I'm not the only one to have such things occur, and there will be many good times to look forward to with this fine, although now damaged, timepiece.

Arturo · 27 July 2007, 01:13 AM

JJ, did you buff it out or are you living with it? Mr OCD here....

Teofilo · 27 July 2007, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Thanks to all of you for the kind words during my time of trauma.

It's nice to know that I'm not the only one to have such things occur, and there will be many good times to look forward to with this fine, although now damaged, timepiece.

Larry keep your Exp II as your beater.....it already has a dink now, so you can wear it without worry.....

Gaijin · 27 July 2007, 04:25 AM

I really dont think that the chink on your Crown looks so bad. Wear it with pride!

wandyprawira · 27 July 2007, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

I really dont think that the chink on your Crown looks so bad. Wear it with pride!

Tom, I quote this from Oxford dictionary

Editted: for good.

chink / Ñ tSINk; NAmE Ñ / noun, verbŒ noun
1a narrow opening in sth, especially one that lets light through:a chink in the curtains
2chink of light a small area of light shining through a narrow opening
3[usually sing.] the light ringing sound that is made when glass objects or coins touch:the chink of glasses

Robb · 27 July 2007, 05:02 AM

Why is there a chinese person on your watch!!!

Gaijin · 27 July 2007, 05:03 AM

Wandy. You can't possibly think that my use of that word in that context was racist?

If you do I sincerly apologize. I spent many years in Hawaii around Asians many of whom were Chinese. I know that that word used incorrectly is offensive. I meant nothing along those lines.

GrandDaddy · 27 July 2007, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

It definitely gives your watch a lot of character.

I think I'll put a "DIMPLE" on all my Rolex's crowns to add character to them.

wandyprawira · 27 July 2007, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Wandy. You can't possibly think that my use of that word in that context was racist?

If you do I sincerly apologize. I spent many years in Hawaii around Asians many of whom were Chinese. I know that that word used incorrectly is offensive. I meant nothing along those lines.

No, no Tom don't get me wrong. Sometimes you guys use words that I don't get the real meaning and thus I need to look up to the dictionary in one or another ocassion. This time I didn't find the one that's correct according to the whole sentence.

Sorry for making you surprised. I get it now though.

Tools · 27 July 2007, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Wandy. You can't possibly think that my use of that word in that context was racist?

If you do I sincerly apologize. I spent many years in Hawaii around Asians many of whom were Chinese. I know that that word used incorrectly is offensive. I meant nothing along those lines.

So JJ has a whitey watch and now It looks like I'll be wearing a chink watch.

referring to the chink in the crown of course.

Thanks guys.....you're really a lotta help.........

26 July 2007, 06:19 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Bumped my Crown !! Just playing around in the shop today and bumped my crown.. What should I do ? Is it time to flip ?? Should I go back to the Sub as a beater? Should I just leave my loupe in my pocket?

26 July 2007, 06:41 AM	#4
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Slowly, Step Away From The Loupe! Those things are gonna be the death of some members here at TRF... __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

26 July 2007, 06:56 AM	#6
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	This is where the Panerai crown guards come in to play Plus this is supposed to be your beater so I would leave it. __________________ I'm just a cook...

26 July 2007, 07:42 AM	#9
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Ah, character. I love it. Use them Rollies. That's what there for. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

26 July 2007, 01:08 PM	#14
wandyprawira "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hub Posts: 520	Uhmm, somehow now I feel the scratch on my clasp is not that obvious anymore after seeing your pic, Larry. __________________

26 July 2007, 06:22 AM	#2
SWFLA1 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 226	I think it's time to dump that wreck and get a new one. Just because I'm a good guy, I'll give you a hundred for it so you don't have to see it anymore

26 July 2007, 06:38 AM	#3
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	...just for a moment there I thought you bumped the crown jewels ...

26 July 2007, 06:44 AM	#5
bfh Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: usofa Watch: SS Subdate Posts: 171	Out of sight, out of mind. Dump that loupe.

26 July 2007, 07:48 AM	#10
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Sorry to hear about that. I think I would leave it and just wait to have it serviced too. Its off to the side so you won't see it every time you look at your watch and you will probably get over it with some time. It seems like those crown guards were not able to protect that crown well enough, lol It definitely gives your watch a lot of character. I think its really cool how the crown lines up on your model too. I have never seen a watch in person where the crown actually lines up. Either that or your crown is not screwed in completely.

26 July 2007, 10:01 AM	#11
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Heck it's a tool watch! Besides James Bond had a scar and he did OK.

26 July 2007, 02:03 PM	#15
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Thats one of the nicest watches and that dent in the crown I would get a new crown asap. I think I would be ok with a pit on the side of the case but not the crown

26 July 2007, 02:43 PM	#16
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Do the three dots on your crown now make it a Triple Lock!? LOL

26 July 2007, 04:24 PM	#17
triton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 156	first my condolences to you and your watch. i guess it is the virgin scratch. the first scratch usually bugs you. after awhile, when the watch gets more 'character marks' u will feel less hurt. however, if the scratch bothers you, sent it in for a service. personally, i feel that if one likes to keep the watch in mint condition, then keep it inside a box and don't wear it.

26 July 2007, 05:03 PM	#18
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I got a horrible scratch on my new Exp-II bezel a few days ago....but now it's all behind me. Don't worry, the crown will be entirely replaced during service. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 July 2007, 12:29 AM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Thanks to all of you for the kind words during my time of trauma. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one to have such things occur, and there will be many good times to look forward to with this fine, although now damaged, timepiece.

27 July 2007, 01:13 AM	#20
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	JJ, did you buff it out or are you living with it? Mr OCD here....

27 July 2007, 04:25 AM	#22
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I really dont think that the chink on your Crown looks so bad. Wear it with pride!

27 July 2007, 05:02 AM	#24
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27 July 2007, 05:03 AM	#25
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Wandy. You can't possibly think that my use of that word in that context was racist? If you do I sincerly apologize. I spent many years in Hawaii around Asians many of whom were Chinese. I know that that word used incorrectly is offensive. I meant nothing along those lines.

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