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Rolex Phil · 26 May 2010, 10:35 PM

Sadly I have damaged the side / rear of my Rolex Submariner which is 4 years old. It almost looks like I have taken a small file and filed an area of approx 8th of an inch square. I have no idea how I have done this but would like it repaired and back in mint condition. I received a price from a Rolex agent for I would guess a new part and the total cost was in excess of £1,500.00 + the cost of a service! I could I am sure have the case polished back but it would show a deviation to the cases lines. I am hoping someone out there knows how the watch can be repaired without the serious costs Rolex want to charge. Any help / contacts would be appreciated. I have attached a photograph showing the damage. Thank you.

Tools · 27 May 2010, 01:55 AM

That looks like an acid or chemical burn.

I really think that the only fix is to have that side of the case refinished. If properly done, the craftsman woud follow the countour and a repair would be almost invisible without measurement...

greekbum · 27 May 2010, 05:03 AM

That can be fixed by a skilled case restorer.Dalton in LA,CA im sure could fix that easily.

Johny · 9 June 2010, 03:46 AM

hi phil how did you get on with this. j

Dan Pierce · 9 June 2010, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

That can be fixed by a skilled case restorer.Dalton in LA,CA im sure could fix that easily.

Agreed. Never used Dalton but he has a great reputation and I've seen examples of his work just like the kind you need.
Good luck,
dP

Rikki · 9 June 2010, 06:18 AM

You will have a small deviation when repaired but if done correctly it would be hard to notice have done hundreds of this kind of repair. Rik

Safetrends · 9 June 2010, 06:33 AM

I am sorry about your damage however that looks like a chunk is missing. You would have to really be good to repair that problem.

Johny · 9 June 2010, 06:54 AM

could we have some pics from differing angles. i would like to see how it looks on the edge depth. j.

Rikki · 9 June 2010, 10:25 AM

I've fixed much worse with hardly a tell. Rikki

26 May 2010, 10:35 PM	#1
Rolex Phil "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 8	Help needed to repair damaged Rolex body/case Sadly I have damaged the side / rear of my Rolex Submariner which is 4 years old. It almost looks like I have taken a small file and filed an area of approx 8th of an inch square. I have no idea how I have done this but would like it repaired and back in mint condition. I received a price from a Rolex agent for I would guess a new part and the total cost was in excess of £1,500.00 + the cost of a service! I could I am sure have the case polished back but it would show a deviation to the cases lines. I am hoping someone out there knows how the watch can be repaired without the serious costs Rolex want to charge. Any help / contacts would be appreciated. I have attached a photograph showing the damage. Thank you. Attached Images

27 May 2010, 01:55 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	That looks like an acid or chemical burn. I really think that the only fix is to have that side of the case refinished. If properly done, the craftsman woud follow the countour and a repair would be almost invisible without measurement... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 May 2010, 05:03 AM	#3
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	That can be fixed by a skilled case restorer.Dalton in LA,CA im sure could fix that easily. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

9 June 2010, 03:46 AM	#4
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	hi phil how did you get on with this. j

9 June 2010, 06:18 AM	#6
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	You will have a small deviation when repaired but if done correctly it would be hard to notice have done hundreds of this kind of repair. Rik

9 June 2010, 06:33 AM	#7
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	I am sorry about your damage however that looks like a chunk is missing. You would have to really be good to repair that problem.

9 June 2010, 06:54 AM	#8
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	could we have some pics from differing angles. i would like to see how it looks on the edge depth. j.

9 June 2010, 10:25 AM	#9
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	I've fixed much worse with hardly a tell. Rikki

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