Who can repair my damaged SubC?

[Buck I]

Had an accident involving my SubC and would like to know my options regarding a repair. It looks to me that the end link and second link, from the case, are the damaged ones. Fortunately, the watch head itself is fine.

Can an AD fix this with replacement links they order from Rolex? Can these damaged parts even be ordered at all? If sent to RSC, I would imagine they would want to replace the entire bracelet....or could/would they replace the damaged parts only?

Any insight is appreciated.

It was in an Oakley watch vault at the time
These pics are the best I can do at the moment

[dysondiver]

wow ,,, how did you manage that

at least your ok , watch will repair and look like new again , however its an ad job , those links are press fit as far as i know

[Chewbacca]

rsc will repair removeavble links, faulty clasps and buckles but recommend replacements for your issue while keeping the removeable links.

an independent may be able to repair it.

[Evad3]

Look like a nasty puncture wound on that case!
Do you have any quality service centres/watchmakers near you? May be worth seeing what they suggest. Failing that try taking it to an AD. Wouldn't like to see Rolex swap out the entire bracelet though!

[clock]

Abc

[bondtoys]

Send the bracelet half to ABC watchwerks or Michael Young and have it fixed.

[SWISSAHOLICS]

Try Rik Dietel from Time Care Inc in Florida.

[sco]

so.... what happened?

[Wacker23]

Did u get hit by a bullet?

[sickened1]

I have the same Oakley case. How did it happen?

[Im Lauf der Zeit]

Be useful to share how that happened with Forum members. So...

[00pumpkin]

We must know how this happened....

[Buck I]

How it happened...We were visiting family over the holiday weekend. I carried our bags out to my Fathers garage. His car was just outside the garage and he wanted me to be able load my car easily and pull up close. He simply didn't see the bags when he entered the garage. Dad is getting up there in age and this is certainly not a big issue. It'll be fixed good as new. I didn't let him know this happened. I said, my clothes are pressed a bit better now. We laughed.

Thanks for the replies.

[HERITAGE82]

Sh*t happens... Good on you for not making it a big deal. Looks like you need to replace the tiny springbars located at the endlink. Should be an easy fix for RSC.

[jnkay]

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Sh*t happens... Good on you for not making it a big deal. Looks like you need to replace the tiny springbars located at the endlink. Should be an easy fix for RSC.

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You have your priorities right

[SWISSAHOLICS]

Originally Posted by Buck I

How it happened...We were visiting family over the holiday weekend. I carried our bags out to my Fathers garage. His car was just outside the garage and he wanted me to be able load my car easily and pull up close. He simply didn't see the bags when he entered the garage. Dad is getting up there in age and this is certainly not a big issue. It'll be fixed good as new. I didn't let him know this happened. I said, my clothes are pressed a bit better now. We laughed.

Thanks for the replies.

Ross, we really need to learn from you my friend. Honestly I probably would have been upset....not at my father because obviously it's not intentional but definitely towards the situation and for the rest of that day. Hats off to you....nice to read something like this on a Monday.

[997.2]

happy to hear you didn't tell him

what a guy

[Buck I]

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Sh*t happens... Good on you for not making it a big deal. Looks like you need to replace the tiny springbars located at the endlink. Should be an easy fix for RSC.

Thanks. I'm sure the fix will be easy. I wasn't sure which direction to proceed.

Originally Posted by jnkay

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You have your priorities right

Thank you for your comment.

Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Ross, we really need to learn from you my friend. Honestly I probably would have been upset....not at my father because obviously it's not intentional but definitely towards the situation and for the rest of that day. Hats off to you....nice to read something like this on a Monday.

Thanks for those kind words, Adam.

Originally Posted by 997.2

happy to hear you didn't tell him

what a guy

Thank you.

[Jason71]

Material items are just that......things that can be replaced. You deserve a good and inexpensive fix with the way you have handled the situation. Good luck and check with ABC IMHO.

Let us know how it goes.

[michel33]

I would not let anyone touch it except RSC: They are the only ones who have the Rolex service parts, and it's not like the whole bracelet is broken and you have to pay for a new one. In the worse case, they'll change the last link and the end link.

Great gesture not to tell your dad.

[LCDR]

You are a real mench!

Next time I'm facing a situation like this, I will think about the example you set.

[luvsub]

Sorry to hear this, I may suggest to send it to the service center to replace parts.

[cht]

So your dad ran over it?
That's kinda funny?


WEll, I'd take the bracelet off, get a 20mm nato off ebay and wear the watch while you send the bracelet to RSC to have them repair the fixed link.

[SALTY]

They always say that the safest place for your glasses in on your face and the best place for your watch while traveling is in your wrist. Good thing the watch wasn't on your wrist when getting run over.

All kidding aside, good on you for how you handled things and I'm sure the repair will not be an major distraction. you'll always remember this episode while wearing that watch!

[SALTY]

Originally Posted by cht

So your dad ran over it?
That's kinda funny?


WEll, I'd take the bracelet off, get a 20mm nato off ebay and wear the watch while you send the bracelet to RSC to have them repair the fixed link.

Excellent advice but ...

If you do this, which, again, is not a bad idea at all, be sure to use the spring bars designed for lug hole cases. Keep in mind that you will have to snip/cut/destroy the spring bars when you remove the NATO strap. Save the barbed springbars for the Rolex bracelet and the older style non-barbed style for straps - notwithstanding their sacrificial function come removal time.

[Tools]

That's a tough fix. The link halves need to be pulled apart and the ripped half will need to be welded up, redrilled, then the whole thing pressed back together with a new connecting stud.

Rolex will likely sell you a new half bracelet if you send it in and specify that is all you want. Usually they try to sell a whole new bracelet, but it is clear that this is damaged and the rest is in good condition..

It is possible that a qualified AD watchmaker can order you a half bracelet because of the damage... give one a call.

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by jnkay

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You have your priorities right

Indeed. It's refreshing to see people respond appropriately for a change.

[Buck I]

Thanks everyone for the thoughtful remarks.

And Larry, thank you much. I did not realize a half bracelet could be ordered. That would be perfect for my situation. My thoughts were RSC would keep the whole bracelet and send a new one without any say on my behalf. I will pursue this with my AD.

[NoVaSubowner]

An AD with a watchmaker who has a parts account should be able to get you replacement links.

[x zombie]

Good luck with the repair. Until then, where that baby on a NATO