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ec51 · 20 August 2017, 12:54 AM

First, let me start off by saying – everyone involved is okay, cars are things, watches are things – and things can be replaced.

With that being said – here’s what happened:

Other driver ran a red light and hit the front driver’s side fender of my car:

The other car:

I usually drive with my left arm resting near the driver’s side window. The car was equipped with curtain and side airbags – both deployed upon impact.

After I exited the vehicle and checked on the other driver – I realized my watch was no longer on my wrist. After a little searching, I found the watch on the passenger side rear seat.

The divers extension spring bar popped out from the clasp. I wasn’t able to find the spring bar:

And my left wrist the night of the accident:

I have to assume the damage to the clasp was a result of some combination of the impact and airbags. This was the only damage to the watch. The impact apparently broke the motor mounts, buckled the roof, and resulted in a total loss.

Thought I'd share how the 93150 did. The watch was serviced (though running totally within spec) and clasp was repaired.

rushca01 · 20 August 2017, 01:02 AM

Man, glad you are alright! I'm always on my wife about putting her feet on the dash on long trips. I'm always trying to be aware of what could happen in a crash and this includes loose items in my car.

affalterbach · 20 August 2017, 01:05 AM

Glad everyone's ok. Blessings...

SWISSAHOLICS · 20 August 2017, 01:06 AM

Glad to hear you and everyone involved is ok. Wow, so scary!!

HogwldFLTR · 20 August 2017, 01:10 AM

Ouch, looks painful. The clasp should be easily replaced and likely can even be bent back into shape. I hope your injuries heal quickly.

MrInternational · 20 August 2017, 01:11 AM

Wow! So glad it impacted there and not further back and that everyone was okay. Great testimony to the durability of Rolex!

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fskywalker · 20 August 2017, 01:11 AM

Glad you are fine, if the watch ended on the passanger rear side of the car you were lucky didn't hit you in your face or body on its flight trajectory.

The Sub did better than the car!

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Juantxo · 20 August 2017, 01:21 AM

I'm very glad to know you are well. It's dangerous out there.

I've always thought that the pin on the extension link could snap out of place rather easily. The solution for not having holes on the sides of the clasp seems flimsy to me.

Again, I'm pleased to know that you are well, and hope those scratches heal soon.

watchwatcher · 20 August 2017, 01:27 AM

Glad you're OK and the watch survived.

Rentalcarman · 20 August 2017, 01:29 AM

Yikes. Glad you are ok. Just goes to show how really violent a car crash really is.

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sager · 20 August 2017, 03:53 AM

Glad no one got hurt.

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ec51 · 20 August 2017, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juantxo

I'm very glad to know you are well. It's dangerous out there.

I've always thought that the pin on the extension link could snap out of place rather easily. The solution for not having holes on the sides of the clasp seems flimsy to me.

Again, I'm pleased to know that you are well, and hope those scratches heal soon.

This clasp does have holes on the sides...?

Not sure I would categorize it as "rather easily..."

bdex75 · 20 August 2017, 11:35 AM

Crazy. Glad everyone is ok and no doubt, things can be replaced.

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geebob · 20 August 2017, 12:14 PM

Sorry to hear about the accident, but glad that you're fine.

Scapegoat · 20 August 2017, 07:49 PM

Take care and hope everything is ok!

20 August 2017, 12:54 AM	#1
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	Sub ND 14060M/93150 versus side airbags... First, let me start off by saying – everyone involved is okay, cars are things, watches are things – and things can be replaced. With that being said – here’s what happened: Other driver ran a red light and hit the front driver’s side fender of my car: The other car: I usually drive with my left arm resting near the driver’s side window. The car was equipped with curtain and side airbags – both deployed upon impact. After I exited the vehicle and checked on the other driver – I realized my watch was no longer on my wrist. After a little searching, I found the watch on the passenger side rear seat. The divers extension spring bar popped out from the clasp. I wasn’t able to find the spring bar: And my left wrist the night of the accident: I have to assume the damage to the clasp was a result of some combination of the impact and airbags. This was the only damage to the watch. The impact apparently broke the motor mounts, buckled the roof, and resulted in a total loss. Thought I'd share how the 93150 did. The watch was serviced (though running totally within spec) and clasp was repaired.

20 August 2017, 01:06 AM	#4
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Glad to hear you and everyone involved is ok. Wow, so scary!! __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

20 August 2017, 01:10 AM	#5
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	Ouch, looks painful. The clasp should be easily replaced and likely can even be bent back into shape. I hope your injuries heal quickly. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

20 August 2017, 01:11 AM	#7
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Sub ND 14060M/93150 versus side airbags... Glad you are fine, if the watch ended on the passanger rear side of the car you were lucky didn't hit you in your face or body on its flight trajectory. The Sub did better than the car! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

20 August 2017, 01:29 AM	#10
Rentalcarman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: Maryland,usa Watch: None at the moment Posts: 1,174	Yikes. Glad you are ok. Just goes to show how really violent a car crash really is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothing is as good as getting what we really want!! The value of something is determined by the price that we are willing to pay, not what someone says we should pay!!

20 August 2017, 01:02 AM	#2
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,754	Man, glad you are alright! I'm always on my wife about putting her feet on the dash on long trips. I'm always trying to be aware of what could happen in a crash and this includes loose items in my car.

20 August 2017, 01:05 AM	#3
affalterbach "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: USA Watch: Seiko SUN065P1 Posts: 359	Glad everyone's ok. Blessings...

20 August 2017, 01:11 AM	#6
MrInternational "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ken Location: USA Watch: DJ41 (126300-0007) Posts: 445	Wow! So glad it impacted there and not further back and that everyone was okay. Great testimony to the durability of Rolex! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 August 2017, 01:21 AM	#8
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	I'm very glad to know you are well. It's dangerous out there. I've always thought that the pin on the extension link could snap out of place rather easily. The solution for not having holes on the sides of the clasp seems flimsy to me. Again, I'm pleased to know that you are well, and hope those scratches heal soon.

20 August 2017, 01:27 AM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Glad you're OK and the watch survived.

20 August 2017, 03:53 AM	#11
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,563	Glad no one got hurt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 August 2017, 11:35 AM	#13
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Crazy. Glad everyone is ok and no doubt, things can be replaced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 August 2017, 12:14 PM	#14
geebob "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Here Watch: SpeedyPro Explorer Posts: 235	Sorry to hear about the accident, but glad that you're fine.

20 August 2017, 07:49 PM	#15
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,798	Take care and hope everything is ok!

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