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Rashid.bk · 30 July 2020, 07:46 AM

Damn, that sucks op. It happens, not a biggie and it could have been worst.

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For me that's why I don't subscribe to that "using it like a real(ggrrrr) tool watch" while doing construction, gardening, fixing cars, painting or any other manual labor high risk for "OOPS!" moments work. It's just easier to take it off, do the work then get cleaned up, throw my watch on and sit down to enjoy a nice cool glass of wine and cigar with my pristine watch. Those are the types of memories I'd rather make around the house, but that's just me.

ShawnK · 30 July 2020, 07:52 AM

Well, better for the cable to have hit your watch than your wrist.

However, I highly advise against using a Rolex as PPE!

tike71 · 30 July 2020, 08:05 AM

Those cables are no joke. Glad you're ok. Sorry about the watch though

GONZO2LR · 30 July 2020, 08:14 AM

sorry to hear that...glad your okay...so your Rolex kept you from getting hurt!

Strad · 30 July 2020, 08:20 AM

My first Rolex was a 1985 Datejust. I wore it to do just about anything. Now I don't wear any of my good watches to work in.

Sorry for your accident. It will be good as new soon!

mmaggi · 30 July 2020, 10:30 AM

Sorry to see. Chalk it up to learning a valuable lesson: Taking off your watch before you start doing any type of work involving tools.

NachoNeal · 30 July 2020, 10:40 AM

duct tape and super glue. you'll be fine.

Rebel · 30 July 2020, 11:16 AM

It can be fixed and you are okay. Life is good.

peterpl · 30 July 2020, 11:22 AM

Damn! That would hurt.

Db7566 · 30 July 2020, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmaggi

Sorry to see. Chalk it up to learning a valuable lesson: Taking off your watch before you start doing any type of work involving tools.

Nope. I bet you wait till that watch comes back good as new, slap it on, then go tackle those roots with a jackhammer.

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HACKNSACK44 · 30 July 2020, 12:14 PM

Glad you are ok!

1st amg · 30 July 2020, 12:51 PM

Yikes, that is some snake!! Never wear rings and watches when manning a snake. They can snap and twist in a real hurry.

horseShu · 30 July 2020, 01:28 PM

The watch did protect you from potentially more serious injury.
Wrist protection may still be needed in the future. You can wear a G-shock next time.

Seddyspaghetti · 30 July 2020, 01:31 PM

Your rolex saved your life! Wishing a speedy recovery for it!

donas · 30 July 2020, 02:53 PM

Wear it for a month or two and if it still bothers you send it in.....oh wait, the normal reply doesn't fit here, nevermind.

campfire · 30 July 2020, 04:49 PM

Glad you're ok. I'm sure the watch will be back soon enough, better than ever.

Psmith · 30 July 2020, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmclaurin

Sorry to hear, that would definitely sting. Good news of course is that it seems only the crystal, which is an easy fix and will literally be good as new when it comes back.

The watch will need a service, because of the high likelihood of crystal fragments entering the movement. Downside of sapphire crystal.

Simon_jrees · 30 July 2020, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tritium8

A quick fix (house work) turned into a very expensive repair. Wrist is fine but I'm emotionally damaged from the sound of the hit.

Old house, snaking out the sewer line, caught some roots, (1/2") cable whipped around and grazed my wrist just enough to crack the crystal. I had gloves on. Pulled the crown immediately and shook out all the glass. Goes to service this week. Attachment 1153405

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*welp*

Rokoru · 30 July 2020, 07:04 PM

Glad you're okay... The watch will look like new again...

Yzord · 30 July 2020, 07:14 PM

Ouch, that looks nasty

alphadweller · 30 July 2020, 07:32 PM

Not good, but you did the right thing hacking the movement and sending it to the RSC.

MrMercedes · 31 July 2020, 05:09 AM

This looks like a Horror Movie!!! Glad you are ok!

tritium8 · 31 July 2020, 07:56 AM

Dropped the watch off for service today - beverly hills. Didn't think shipping to Dallas would be such a good idea. I'll update you all when it's back.

Thank you for all the positive comments and well wishes!

Couldn't resist the wrist shot.

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tritium8 · 31 July 2020, 08:11 AM

Then the lady handed me this before I left......

20200730_151105.jpg

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Calatrava r · 31 July 2020, 08:15 AM

So many say they wear these watches all the time and they are tanks. In reality, watches are delicate jewelry easily damaged.

Boothroyd · 31 July 2020, 09:40 AM

Oh, man, that hurts. Love that model. Hope you get it sorted quickly and, as stated above, the Explorer II might have taken one for the team!

RJG · 31 July 2020, 10:07 AM

I just sucked air through some gritted teeth when I saw that photo.
Man...that is just a gnarly crack.

Yeah - for sure put up a photo after the watch is back to it's awesome self again.
I love the Explorer II.

lamnyc · 31 July 2020, 10:35 AM

Sorry man. I feel for you. I had a little nick on my watch last week and I was just about to get freaked out. Hope it comes back better than ever.

lamnyc · 31 July 2020, 10:36 AM

Sorry man. I feel for you. I had a little nick on my watch last week and I was just about to get freaked out. Hope it comes back better than ever for you.

prnceofpersia23 · 31 July 2020, 10:40 AM

Ouch! Glad to hear the watch was the one that took the damage though.

At least you have a beautiful Speedy to wear in the meantime!

30 July 2020, 07:52 AM	#32
ShawnK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Shawn Location: Kentucky Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 222	Well, better for the cable to have hit your watch than your wrist. However, I highly advise against using a Rolex as PPE! __________________ "I get clock radio...he cannot afford. High five!"

30 July 2020, 10:40 AM	#37
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,856	duct tape and super glue. you'll be fine. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

30 July 2020, 11:16 AM	#38
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	It can be fixed and you are okay. Life is good. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

30 July 2020, 12:14 PM	#41
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Glad you are ok! __________________ 114060

30 July 2020, 07:14 PM	#50
Yzord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Alyx Location: Universe Watch: The Gibeon watch Posts: 894	Ouch, that looks nasty __________________ 2022 126720VTNR Sprite - 2020 126719BLRO Meteorite dial - 2018 126333 DJ41 Wimbledon Dial - 2017 114060 SubC No Date - 2017 116613LN SubC Date Two Tone - 2017 116508 Daytona 18K YG Green Dial

30 July 2020, 07:46 AM	#31
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Damn, that sucks op. It happens, not a biggie and it could have been worst. __ For me that's why I don't subscribe to that "using it like a real(ggrrrr) tool watch" while doing construction, gardening, fixing cars, painting or any other manual labor high risk for "OOPS!" moments work. It's just easier to take it off, do the work then get cleaned up, throw my watch on and sit down to enjoy a nice cool glass of wine and cigar with my pristine watch. Those are the types of memories I'd rather make around the house, but that's just me.

30 July 2020, 08:05 AM	#33
tike71 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: NV Posts: 270	Those cables are no joke. Glad you're ok. Sorry about the watch though

30 July 2020, 08:14 AM	#34
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,390	sorry to hear that...glad your okay...so your Rolex kept you from getting hurt!

30 July 2020, 08:20 AM	#35
Strad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 258	My first Rolex was a 1985 Datejust. I wore it to do just about anything. Now I don't wear any of my good watches to work in. Sorry for your accident. It will be good as new soon!

30 July 2020, 10:30 AM	#36
mmaggi Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Michael Location: Nassau County, NY Watch: 16710 Posts: 889	Sorry to see. Chalk it up to learning a valuable lesson: Taking off your watch before you start doing any type of work involving tools.

30 July 2020, 11:22 AM	#39
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Damn! That would hurt.

30 July 2020, 12:51 PM	#42
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,384	Yikes, that is some snake!! Never wear rings and watches when manning a snake. They can snap and twist in a real hurry.

30 July 2020, 01:28 PM	#43
horseShu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Dense Rainforest Watch: Aqua Terra Posts: 514	The watch did protect you from potentially more serious injury. Wrist protection may still be needed in the future. You can wear a G-shock next time.

30 July 2020, 01:31 PM	#44
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Your rolex saved your life! Wishing a speedy recovery for it!

30 July 2020, 02:53 PM	#45
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	Wear it for a month or two and if it still bothers you send it in.....oh wait, the normal reply doesn't fit here, nevermind.

30 July 2020, 04:49 PM	#46
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Glad you're ok. I'm sure the watch will be back soon enough, better than ever.

30 July 2020, 07:04 PM	#49
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 764	Glad you're okay... The watch will look like new again...

30 July 2020, 07:32 PM	#51
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,193	Not good, but you did the right thing hacking the movement and sending it to the RSC.

31 July 2020, 05:09 AM	#52
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	This looks like a Horror Movie!!! Glad you are ok!

31 July 2020, 07:56 AM	#53
tritium8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: N8 Location: L.A. Watch: 216570 Posts: 1,745	Dropped the watch off for service today - beverly hills. Didn't think shipping to Dallas would be such a good idea. I'll update you all when it's back. Thank you for all the positive comments and well wishes! Couldn't resist the wrist shot. 20200730_145439.jpg Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

31 July 2020, 08:11 AM	#54
tritium8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: N8 Location: L.A. Watch: 216570 Posts: 1,745	Then the lady handed me this before I left......20200730_151105.jpg Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

31 July 2020, 08:15 AM	#55
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,383	So many say they wear these watches all the time and they are tanks. In reality, watches are delicate jewelry easily damaged.

31 July 2020, 09:40 AM	#56
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,257	Oh, man, that hurts. Love that model. Hope you get it sorted quickly and, as stated above, the Explorer II might have taken one for the team! __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

31 July 2020, 10:07 AM	#57
RJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Jim Location: Seattle Watch: 116610LN Posts: 404	I just sucked air through some gritted teeth when I saw that photo. Man...that is just a gnarly crack. Yeah - for sure put up a photo after the watch is back to it's awesome self again. I love the Explorer II.

31 July 2020, 10:35 AM	#58
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,762	Sorry man. I feel for you. I had a little nick on my watch last week and I was just about to get freaked out. Hope it comes back better than ever.

31 July 2020, 10:36 AM	#59
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,762	Sorry man. I feel for you. I had a little nick on my watch last week and I was just about to get freaked out. Hope it comes back better than ever for you.

31 July 2020, 10:40 AM	#60
prnceofpersia23 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: AZ, USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 2,021	Ouch! Glad to hear the watch was the one that took the damage though. At least you have a beautiful Speedy to wear in the meantime!

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