Dropped my DSSD on a tiled floor!

[dqsuyen72]

Builds character! Nice story to tell your child if you hand it down to them.


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[Gharddog03]

Wear that beast and enjoy it. It's just a battle scar!!

[Hamish]

I wouldn't worry about it

[brandrea]

Sorry to see this OP.

If the watch is running ok, I'd leave it till its time for service. I generally leave case or bracelet dings alone. Bezel or crystal marks are another matter.

[mikeps2006]

Ouch :(

[Trailblazer]

Originally Posted by mikeps2006

Ouch :(

For the tiles?

[psv]

Leave as is.

[subtona]

I had a similar incident ...

I brought it to a jeweler friend of mine and had him clean it up ever so slightly just to take off the roughness out of the ding, I asked him to go as light as possible and be careful not to alter the edge/angle.

Was just interested in getting it finished so when I ran my my finger over it, i wouldn't notice it so much.

The whole thing took 3 minutes, It came out perfect.


I'm very happy I did it.

[nicha123]

I disagree with most. I dont feel it gives the watch character. If it cant be repaired to perfect, i would flip it. Great story? Like telling grandkids you fell in the snow

[ryan.uk]

Originally Posted by nicha123

I disagree with most. I dont feel it gives the watch character. If it cant be repaired to perfect, i would flip it. Great story? Like telling grandkids you fell in the snow

"Once upon a time, I dropped this watch on the tiled floor when my hands were wet... look; you can still see the chips in the case and bracelet there"

"Great story Grandpa.... tell me again about that time you dropped an apple at the grocery store and still bought it; that's my fave"

[cht]

Originally Posted by ryan.uk

"Once upon a time, I dropped this watch on the tiled floor when my hands were wet... look; you can still see the chips in the case and bracelet there"

"Great story Grandpa.... tell me again about that time you dropped an apple at the grocery store and still bought it; that's my fave"

[Andig]

Thanks for all the comments guys. If it keeps running fine, I will leave it until later in the year when I plan to get it serviced and polished up and see what magic the RSC can do.

[WatchinMD]

Originally Posted by Andig

Thanks for all the comments guys. If it keeps running fine, I will leave it until later in the year when I plan to get it serviced and polished up and see what magic the RSC can do.

Good plan

[ryan.uk]

If it's a pride-and-joy watch, I'd want it polished out best as can be achieved... if it's just a tool watch to the wearer, then leave it.

Scratches and minor blemishes are one thing, rough gouges/chips another.

I know the DSSD, SD's and Subs are supposed to be a professional tool watches, but to many they aren't.

One thing to be said though is that it's testament to the robustness of these wee machines... all those tiny cogs, springs, rubies and a crystal face; and a smack on an impassible surface yields no greater damage than a couple of impact chips.

Drop your phone the same distance on to the same surface and see what happens

[tomchicago]

Just monitor it. Don't send in unless something wrong

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[sensui]

Ouch... But better than I expected from description. Would just wear and wait for service to consider options on aesthetics repair if running well.

[Seaotter]

Here in The Netherlands we say: Shit happens !

I would definitely do a waterproof test by a RCS !
To check that there is no crack in the glass (on the underside where you can not see it).

If it was my watch I would bring it too a RSC for a check inside.

Checking: rotor jewel & pivot, case screws.

Nice link: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=71661

Too bad for you 😣😖

[Xerxes77]

Don't worry!
You can consider you personalise your watch!
Now your know your watch from a hundred!))

[1st amg]

I am for the fix it. Especially since it almost 5 yrs old


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[Richmondmike]

Nothing wrong with some scars on a tool watch. It was built to stand up to some punishment and I'd be proud of it.

[Boaters]

Weather you fix it or not she is still a beautiful watch!

[G'ed]

Priority is fix the tile first. Sharp edges may cut your foot.

[Chewbacca]

dssd patina.

[vladamir15]

Sent it in if you feel the need to

[watchwatcher]

I would probably leave that be...I say probably b/c I don't know if I could live with it or not.

[WEST HAM ROLEX]

How is the floor tile - did it crack??

[Andig]

Originally Posted by WEST HAM ROLEX

How is the floor tile - did it crack??

Yes - I would say the DSSD won the fight. It picked up a scar but killed the tile!

[Amileon]

Also got attacked by my bathroom floor back in 2015. Did nothing, watch works perfectly. Shall reflect about it at time of first service

[cwieb]

Leave it. It's a rugged watch and meant to have a little signs of use on it in my opinion. Quite honestly, I think you faired well compared to what could have happened with the watch. I have heard stories of those who need a whole service in addition.

[albmich]

Doesn't look bad at all! Keep it as is. Otherwise they're going to seriously polish that down and you'll regret it later