A Dent in my Batman :(

[jeffgo888]

I would leave it...
on parallel thought, 2 feet from the floor and it caused that dent?
what ever happened to durability of Rolex 904 steel....:)
somewhat disappointing...:)

[NDAzone]

The fact this is seen as such a big deal to many on this forum is scary and hints at the underlying neurotic obsession we seem to have with a mere possession.

I understand being mad at oneself for slightly damaging the expensive watch but really...

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[swils8610]

Needs some laser welding. Send it to Riki.


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[miasub]

Sorry to see this. If you do decide to get it repaired (likely what I'd do)...please post some after pics. Seems like this would be an easy fix for Rik, LAWW, or ABC...either way...it could have been worse.

[Donaldkrama]

Sorry about that mate.

[RW16610]

As tough as it may be, just leave it alone. Not much can be added to the good suggestions above. A new case or polishing it to death would be the other other options. In your shoes I would try continue enjoying this watch.

[SeaDwellerBund]

Safest location for watch has always been on the wrist for me. I learned that lesson a long time ago in basic training when I dropped my watch in the shower as I was drying off, knocked my Hamilton onto the tile from a 2.5 foot bench and shattered the glass. I shower with my watch rather than risk it falling on the tile. Even the shock of firing a weapon with the watch on the wrist or operating a sledgehammer or mattox is nowhere near the shock of hitting an immovable ceramic surface like tile.

[Kostas]

Another vote for leave it

It's on the underside of the case and I'm sure not as noticeable as the close up pics

[Quailhunter]

How much would a new case cost?

[JBoone]

Leave it. Only you will know it’s there anyway

[SeaAndSky]

Send Alfred out for another one. Doesn't he look after the batman? Seriously though, I'd learn to simply not care and accept it. In fact embrace it. You'll find not being possessed by possessions liberating. Lazer welding? Are you kidding me? It's just a watch and no one will notice that while you're wearing it.

[mobster600]

at least its on the bottom where no one can see it

[AK797]

Say two Hail Mary's then watch Frozen. Twice. Then move on.

[tommy91]

I have seen some amazing results with laser welding

[sutats]

Going by a couple of the replies the dent can be massaged out slightly by a trusted watchmaker. In any case (no pun intended), enjoy the watch the way that it is.

[GT500]

Is it insured?


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[GradyPhilpott]

I would wait a few months and if it still bothers you, then look into some possible measures.

My opinion is that that is nothing to be concerned about.

[JBoone]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I would wait a few months and if it still bothers you, then look into some possible measures.

My opinion is that that is nothing to be concerned about.

This. No rush - wait a few months and see how you feel. Make decision accordingly.

[Beowulf]

The only upside to this is that if you had dropped an Omega DSOTM causing an impact that dented steel that way, it would probably have been a total loss (And a case is almost 7K)

[cht]

so...Rolex spends all this time marketing and research about watches that can go down 4,000ft under water, but yet can't make a case that can go 2.5ft down on land.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by hoppes-no9

LA Watch Works laser welding for a few hundred bucks will make it look 100% new.

My thoughts exactly!!! Laser welding to the rescue!!!

[AJM914]

Ouch! A polish could fix that.....your prob better off leaving it for now until you need a service

[Dpop24]

I’m in the just wear it and get over it camp. That’s a pretty big flaw to ignore but the pain will lesson over time and is part of the story of the watch.

You’ll be telling that story for the rest of your life, may as well have the watch that inspired the story.


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[affalterbach]

No problem. LA Watch Works or ABC Watch Works fill fix it perfectly for a few hundred dollars.

[Brian1966]

Leave it ! It adds character to the watch. The pain will subside believe me. They look better with use.

[RolexNorth]

Bummer for sure. Any idea what a new case would run you? $3500?

[Defiancekofb]

Originally Posted by jmn231

Well, folks. After all the years of meticulously caring for my watches, I finally had an unfortunate accident, and with my favorite watch, no less. Now I'm seeking advice on how to handle.

Long story short, the watch took a fall from about 2.5 feet on to a tile floor, landing right on the 9 o'clock edge. As you can see, the impact was pretty direct and has caused a deformation of the shape of the case. What would you do here?

Message Dalton here on the forums. He can laser weld that dent and reshape it good as new. I sent him a few pieces that this has happen to and after a few weeks got the watch back like nothing happened.

Originally Posted by cht

so...Rolex spends all this time marketing and research about watches that can go down 4,000ft under water, but yet can't make a case that can go 2.5ft down on land.

LOL GMT Master was made for taking flight not landing.

[DTap]

Originally Posted by GB-man

You don't look at that part anyways! Could have been a shattered bezel, crystal and damaged movement. You're good

Yup. You'd have to look for it while wearing.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by ZOOK

Install carpeting ASAP!!

x2

[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I would contact Rik or ABC watchworks and see if they could lessen the appearance of the damage somewhat...doesn't hurt to ask. I'm looking at doing the same with Rik for one of my watches.

Is the mechanical aspect of the watch still functioning correctly?

That would bother me as well but I wouldn’t take a massive loss. With time, these things become less apparent. I think these are viable options to minimize the appearance of the damage.