Rolex road rash :(

[mjclark32]

Sorry to hear/see.
Below is the search link for "glidelock" in the parts section. You can take a look and decide for yourself what's best to do. Good luck
http://www.rolexforums.com/search.php?searchid=15628476

[Syed117]

I definitely don't think that little scratches and desk diving marks add character, but that damage looks pretty cool.

Maybe smooth it out a little bit and see how you feel?

[2013submariner]

I'm all for adding character to something, but not my Rolex lol. My wife looked at me like I was crazy when I told her about my online Rolex buddies. Big Bill- you are a stand up guy and I'm extremly grateful for your generous offer. Pm sent. Lash, I hit some sand and lost control of my front wheel. I'll keep you folks in the loop as I bring the watch back to "Safe Queen" status.

[427_Monster]

Oh that's not bad at all. I would just wear it in its current state.

[WJGESQ]

Wouldn't be worth it to have it polished a bit and then decide?

[Vigilance247]

Glad you are ok. I would buff out the sharp edges and wear that thing like a badge of honor!

[AboutTime]

Sorry to learn of your fall. I crashed my road bike about two weeks ago to avoid being run over by a dump truck driver that attempted to pass on a narrow winding road, despite the double yellow center line, only to find himself facing a garbage truck heading toward him. I never wear a good watch while cycling but depend on the GPS time on my Garmin Edge.

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

I have been riding bikes for many years and I am familiar with crashes. I hope you are OK. I only wear a heart rate monitor watch or a Casio when on the road. It saves you from a lot of anxiety and money.

Me too. Hope you're ok.

[masyv6]

Sucks that the watch is hurt, but we are all glad you're doing alright!

[sheldonsmith]

Too bad about hitting the pavement. I'd just have someone do some light finish work on it and let it be so you won't be fearful of the next fall. I just see the scratches similar to the removed paint that happens at the dropouts because wheel removal/installation, or chainstay dings because of the chain. Now if your clothes have road rash, that's a different story and time for a new kit.


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[Fearstone]

Really glad you're ok but that's such a shame your watch got damaged.
I won't wear mine on my road bike or mtb - I usually return from a ride with a big grin and a Strava award or in a taxi with a broken bike and bleeding!
44 years old going on 15!
Hope you get it sorted.

[Tomas Eriksson]

If you don't have an insurance that covers it I would do the best of the situation and keep as is for now, it looks bad ass. You can always remedy it later down the road, I wouldn't even polish it.
Make up a good story for the accident, something like: "I was going down a hill out in the mountains going full speed. SUDDENLY there was an BIG brown bear in the middle of the road. I hit the breaks but to no use.... I full on body slamed the bear and then slid 10m down the road..."

[Onikage]

Hefty price of admission when you wear such an overengineered clasp for such an activity.
Ok, firstly all is not lost, does the clasp and all its wonderous gliding still function? Secondly I'd advise you to seek out a watch techy who can laser weld those deeper gouges, refinish that sucker and be done. No way would I be shelling that sort of coin for the sake of a marked up SS clasp.

[DawgByte]

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

I have been riding bikes for many years and I am familiar with crashes. I hope you are OK. I only wear a heart rate monitor watch or a Casio when on the road. It saves you from a lot of anxiety and money.

Bingo!!

[mmbiker]

That really suck..

Good example to not wear my sub on my bikes.

Hopefully you can get it resolved quick


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