Horrifying experience!

[mfer]

Originally Posted by joe100

didn't read the whole post huh?

bonehead move. So the paint was the "crack"?

edit: bonehead move = my read.

[Yuri.Popov]

What a nightmare!! but thank God! it ended up very well!!

[joe100]

Originally Posted by mfer

bonehead move. So the paint was the "crack"?

haha yeah, the dramatic conclusion. lol

[johneh]

Originally Posted by mfer

Ok, why is no one asking how Veraet (a watch cleaning solution) can repair a crack?

I'm pretty sure that it wasn't cracked. It probably had some junk stuck to it from knocking it against the frame of the door. The OP said he could feel a bump, cracks generally don't protrude outwards. The solution simply cleaned the crap off of it.

And like Peter said, this is hardly a horrifying, hair raising experience. More like an overly dramatic story telling of an event that happens countless times every day.

[WS9D]

Phew glad to hear the watch is okay. These things really are tanks lol

[anothernewphone]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well first it was hardly a horrifying hair-raising experience its just a watch and yes sapphire is prone to chipping around the edges on most of the Rolex sports its because the crystal is above the bezel. But looks like you was lucky this time,its a good job you do not use your watch as a proper tool watch, then I would expect you to have a heart attack at the slightest bump.You should have seen one of my watches after 6 years of almost daily underwater work and use then perhaps you would of had hair-raising experience or even gone bald by just looking at it.

You're not in any position to tell someone what was scary or not. Comparing his instance to yours is like saying "oh you scored four touchdowns once? Well I scored seven!"

Let him have his moment. This isn't a contest.

[LumpHammer]

What a drama! Felt your pain. Glad for the happy ending!

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by nicked

Even though you're a moderator, I don't think that's a constructive comment. My opinion.

Was he being horrifying to you?

[HongNinja]

Veraet to the rescue!! lol

Glad it ended up being nothing. Sub:1, door:0

[AK797]

Forget slogans like leaving your watch to the next generation, Veraet saves lives, goddamit!

[cht]

Originally Posted by padi56

You are entitled to your opinion as I am entitled to mine,and my opinion again it was hardly a Horrifying experience as in the OP header topic.

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I'm sure it was a horrifying experience for the OP, but it wouldn't be for others. I've hit my Y-Series GMT-II on door frames many times without any damage at all to the watch. Can't always say the same for the door frame, though.

One time I forgot to take my sub off before I got into the shower,
but then I realized it before I got it wet and took it off just in time.

Absolutely horrifying....it all worked out.
Just wanted to share.
whew.

[LumpHammer]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well first it was hardly a horrifying hair-raising experience its just a watch and yes sapphire is prone to chipping around the edges on most of the Rolex sports its because the crystal is above the bezel. But looks like you was lucky this time,its a good job you do not use your watch as a proper tool watch, then I would expect you to have a heart attack at the slightest bump.You should have seen one of my watches after 6 years of almost daily underwater work and use then perhaps you would of had hair-raising experience or even gone bald by just looking at it.

It was his new watch and he thought it was a gonna and it was all okay in the end. It really doesn't get more horrifying on a Rolex forum. Where's your emotion man?
Oh, not one of us uses our watches as the tool watch it was intended to be. We may pretend on the odd occasion that we do but really we don't. We snorkel in our Sea Dwellers and go for a light walk in the woods after dinner in our Explorers. No Daytona wearer, not ever, has timed anything more than a boiled egg. We like them, we take pretty pictures for the forum and we get upset when we bash them.

[charger]

Originally Posted by padi56

You are entitled to your opinion as I am entitled to mine,and my opinion again it was hardly a Horrifying experience as in the OP header topic.

Agreed

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by nicked

Even though you're a moderator, I don't think that's a constructive comment. My opinion.

totally agree




but it was funny ,,,,,,,,

glad to hear you got away with it only being paint , buy a g shock for sites , or a timex. i dont wear a watch in a situation where i would worry about wearing a watch , i have gotten into the habit of slipping my watch off and putting it into my left trouser pocket , which after thirty five years of wearing nice watches i never put anything into other than my watch , to avoid scratches , and being right handed my left leg pocket stays out the way if im lifting anything tooo ,, good habit well worth forming

[DPE]

I'd complain to the door company for their cheap paint that sticks onto your watch

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by LumpHammer

It was his new watch and he thought it was a gonna and it was all okay in the end. It really doesn't get more horrifying on a Rolex forum. Where's your emotion man?
Oh, not one of us uses our watches as the tool watch it was intended to be. We may pretend on the odd occasion that we do but really we don't. We snorkel in our Sea Dwellers and go for a light walk in the woods after dinner in our Explorers. No Daytona wearer, not ever, has timed anything more than a boiled egg. We like them, we take pretty pictures for the forum and we get upset when we bash them.

... Ummm have you met our resident race car driver Dr. Tom who uses his Platona at the track?!?

[carreramay]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Lesson learned, I bet the watch stays at home now?

Why even have the watch then? What happened to the OP could have happened anywhere.

[DPE]

Originally Posted by LumpHammer

It was his new watch and he thought it was a gonna and it was all okay in the end. It really doesn't get more horrifying on a Rolex forum. Where's your emotion man?
Oh, not one of us uses our watches as the tool watch it was intended to be. We may pretend on the odd occasion that we do but really we don't. We snorkel in our Sea Dwellers and go for a light walk in the woods after dinner in our Explorers. No Daytona wearer, not ever, has timed anything more than a boiled egg. We like them, we take pretty pictures for the forum and we get upset when we bash them.

Thats life, we buy items that suit our jobs,hobbies or just dreams. I bet most people spend lots of money on a car that has great speed and top end speed. How many times have you driven flat out to use that power ? or did you buy the car to fulfil your dream? Just the same as a Watch.

[rokosh]

I would agree with almost all the posts on this thread; 'overly dramatic retelling'? Well, maybe. But that's exactly how I felt then.
Having said that, I hope to one day reach the rarefied heights of some of the posters and brush off such incidents with a "eh, the watch got chipped again, that's the third time today" thought.
Not using it as a tool watch? Hey, gimme a break- it's just three months old- I tend to baby my new gear! Yup, give it another decade and then....

'Not a hair-raising experience'? Yes, I agree with Paddy- one of the sanest voices ever. But the point is- to me, it was just that. And BTW Paddy, I lost all the hair on my head a long time ago.

Well, here's the watch: and if you do see a chip at 10 o'clock: DON'T TELL ME!

[Invictus Maneo]

No chips! Beautiful watch. Life is good!

[KenKun]

Happy ending, nice ;)

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by carreramay

Why even have the watch then? What happened to the OP could have happened anywhere.

Did you read his original post?

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Veraet is magic liquid and can fix any watch.

I'm going to try some of this magic to repair the watch movements I have to service at school.

[Rock]

I'm always a bit envious of people who don't 'baby' their gear but I think you are either born that way or not.
I'm pretty particular about my stuff and there's nothing I can do about it.
If you are going to wear a watch in a rough physical environment then you need to assume there is going to be a fair bit of wear and tear.
Better chance to keep it pristine in an office environment.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Rock

I'm always a bit envious of people who don't 'baby' their gear but I think you are either born that way or not.
I'm pretty particular about my stuff and there's nothing I can do about it.
If you are going to wear a watch in a rough physical environment then you need to assume there is going to be a fair bit of wear and tear.
Better chance to keep it pristine in an office environment.

Do you know what a macbook can do to PCL's ?
If you're wearing a watch you will scratch it some day, no matter where you are or what you do.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Lesson learned, I bet the watch stays at home now?

X 2 ;)

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[brettpaul]

Score to date: Door frame - 0, Rolex -1!!

[aria]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well first it was hardly a horrifying hair-raising experience its just a watch and yes sapphire is prone to chipping around the edges on most of the Rolex sports its because the crystal is above the bezel. But looks like you was lucky this time,its a good job you do not use your watch as a proper tool watch, then I would expect you to have a heart attack at the slightest bump.You should have seen one of my watches after 6 years of almost daily underwater work and use then perhaps you would of had hair-raising experience or even gone bald by just looking at it.

No need to be rude!
The guy was describing his experience!

[77T]

Originally Posted by rokosh

I would agree with almost all the posts on this thread; 'overly dramatic retelling'? Well, maybe. But that's exactly how I felt then.

Having said that, I hope to one day reach the rarefied heights of some of the posters and brush off such incidents with a "eh, the watch got chipped again, that's the third time today" thought.

Not using it as a tool watch? Hey, gimme a break- it's just three months old- I tend to baby my new gear! Yup, give it another decade and then....



'Not a hair-raising experience'? Yes, I agree with Paddy- one of the sanest voices ever. But the point is- to me, it was just that. And BTW Paddy, I lost all the hair on my head a long time ago.



Well, here's the watch: and if you do see a chip at 10 o'clock: DON'T TELL ME!

No harm I hope. We like to have good natured ribbing here. Alls well.

BTW, I don't want to be the cause of more heart palpitations - but try to ignore that dust speck on the edge of the crystal at the 58 minute mark...
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But I did see one...


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[Gagebuilder]

Originally Posted by rokosh

Passed the rest of the day in a haze- I just didn't even want to look at the watch.

You made me LOL

Could you look yourself in a mirror? Or too disgusted?