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Lost Texan · 13 January 2010, 07:08 AM

Wife bought me a new TT Ceramic sub for christmas. Love this watch.

My idiot co-worker launched a small black paper clip (the ones that have the little silver finger presses on them) at me and i think it hit the crystal on the watch. I almost threw him out the window.

Nothing appears to be chipped or broken. The crystal and bezel seem to be ok and not chipped or cracked. Do i need to watch out for anything? Do you think any internals could have been harmed?

Please forgive my paranoia. This is my first Rolex and it means a lot to me.

Thanks for any calming words.

Speed · 13 January 2010, 07:13 AM

You are fine.

Gerardus · 13 January 2010, 07:15 AM

It is okay, no problem.

crazyfingers · 13 January 2010, 07:15 AM

I wouldn't worry if I were you. These watch are tough and built to take quite a bit of abuse. That crystal is sapphire and is not easy to scratch. Congrats on that gorgeous Sub

. How about some pics now?

Lost Texan · 13 January 2010, 07:16 AM

Thank you speed. Just how tough are these wathces? Obviously you wouldn't want to beat it with a hammer but I assume they are probably stronger than most?

Again, i appreciate any and all information. This is my first one and i have a feeling it could become an expensive hobby.

LT

JJ Irani · 13 January 2010, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost Texan

Thank you speed. Just how tough are these wathces? Obviously you wouldn't want to beat it with a hammer but I assume they are probably stronger than most?

Again, i appreciate any and all information. This is my first one and i have a feeling it could become an expensive hobby.

LT

Welcome to TRF, buddy......and stop looking so LOST!!

Let me put it this way..........if you damaged the watch while it was still on your wrist, you'd be seriously looking at a very badly injured wrist!! I mean, real serious - hospital stuff!!

Relax and enjoy that beauty - some pics would be welcome!! Hope you enjoy your stay on this great forum of ours.

Cheers - JJ

donas · 13 January 2010, 07:20 AM

The first scratch is the worse one. I may have had uncanny luck, but I wore a Sub through 3 1/2 years of my active duty service in the US Marine Corps. I was not a paper pusher; it saw infantry and boat company service that entire time. The only problems I ever experienced was catching the clasp and bending it twice. This gave me quite a bit of confidence in the Rolex brand.

I currently wear a GMT ll daily in police work....why spend all that money for dresser decoration- WEAR IT

To answer the question, nothing to worry about

Speed · 13 January 2010, 07:21 AM

The ceramic bezel is scratch resistance...but can shatter if dropped.

Lost Texan · 13 January 2010, 07:21 AM

Sorry for the bad pic. I took it with my IPhone.

crazyfingers · 13 January 2010, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost Texan

Thank you speed. Just how tough are these wathces?
LT

Well, my Sub and myself survived this without any problems

...my friends suggest we try it out for fun

crazyfingers · 13 January 2010, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost Texan

This is my first one and i have a feeling it could become an expensive hobby.

LT

Lost Texan · 13 January 2010, 07:24 AM

Thank you everyone. I really appreciate everyone's comments. I have uploaded a pic, but i am waiting for the moderator to approve it.

Speed · 13 January 2010, 07:25 AM

You have no idea...

rmcarlton · 13 January 2010, 07:27 AM

Typically, if your wrist can take the hit, so can the watch. Just keep and eye on the accuracy. If you take a good whack, you can effect the movement and alter time keeping. Welcome!

JJ Irani · 13 January 2010, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfingers

Well, my Sub and myself survived this without any problems

...my friends suggest we try it out for fun

Hi Arjun,

Been there, not quite done that!!

But it wasn't that bad in the '60s and '70s when I travelled by train...........but then the population was much less at the time.

JJ

Kapture1 · 13 January 2010, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi Arjun,

Been there, not quite done that!!

But it wasn't that bad in the '60s and '70s when I travelled by train...........but then the population was much less at the time.

JJ

Thats how you travelled by train... get the wind in the face experience

JJ Irani · 13 January 2010, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapture1

Thats how you travelled by train

Not me, buddy.........like I said, in the '60s it wasn't bad at all - but now with the ever growing population, that is sadly the reality of it all.

Don't even ask how many of those idiots get killed by passing steel girders which suppport the overhead power cables.

I had my own personal mode of transport.

JJ

crazyfingers · 13 January 2010, 07:38 AM

[QUOTE=Lost Texan;1566570]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi Arjun,

Been there, not quite done that!!

But it wasn't that bad in the '60s and '70s when I travelled by train...........but then the population was much less at the time.

JJ

Its too crazy at times, especially at office hours and I try to avoid them at all costs. You must know that the of local people here are used to it, but I just can't see myself traveling by them unless I really really have to. With chaotic traffic here, even people with cars prefer not to drive. Good thing my work place is just under a mile from home so I can easily drive :)

JBat · 13 January 2010, 07:38 AM

Great watch and welcome to TRF.

I think your question was more than adequately answered.

JJ Irani · 13 January 2010, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfingers

Its too crazy at times, especially at office hours and I try to avoid them at all costs. You must know that the of local people here are used to it, but I just can't see myself traveling by them unless I really really have to. With chaotic traffic here, even people with cars prefer not to drive. Good thing my work place is just under a mile from home so I can easily drive :)

You're lucky you have less than a mile to drive.

I had to travel from Andheri to Kemps Corner everyday, but I would use my Kawasaki - best way to travel in Bombay (Mumbai)!!

spuds · 13 January 2010, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmcarlton

Typically, if your wrist can take the hit, so can the watch.....

yup.

& hello & welcome.....

Jocke · 13 January 2010, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost Texan

Do i need to watch out for anything?

Yes your co-worker.

No problems, just enjoy your new watch. It's a tool not a puppy.

Welcome.

Jocke

Lost Texan · 13 January 2010, 07:43 AM

JBat, yes sir, it was. I appreciate it greatly.

LT

crazyfingers · 13 January 2010, 07:43 AM

[QUOTE=JJ Irani;1566671]

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfingers

You're lucky you have less than a mile to drive.

I had to travel from Andheri to Kemps Corner everyday, but I would use my Kawasaki - best way to travel in Bombay (Mumbai)!!

, now THAT is far. Yup, a Kawasaki would really be the best way

13 January 2010, 07:08 AM	#1
Lost Texan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Watch: TTSubC & DSSD Posts: 73	HELP!!! 1st Post and need advice Wife bought me a new TT Ceramic sub for christmas. Love this watch. My idiot co-worker launched a small black paper clip (the ones that have the little silver finger presses on them) at me and i think it hit the crystal on the watch. I almost threw him out the window. Nothing appears to be chipped or broken. The crystal and bezel seem to be ok and not chipped or cracked. Do i need to watch out for anything? Do you think any internals could have been harmed? Please forgive my paranoia. This is my first Rolex and it means a lot to me. Thanks for any calming words.

13 January 2010, 07:15 AM	#3
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	It is okay, no problem. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

13 January 2010, 07:21 AM	#9
Lost Texan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Watch: TTSubC & DSSD Posts: 73	Sorry for the bad pic. I took it with my IPhone. Attached Images

13 January 2010, 07:13 AM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	You are fine.

13 January 2010, 07:15 AM	#4
crazyfingers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Arjun Location: India Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 347	I wouldn't worry if I were you. These watch are tough and built to take quite a bit of abuse. That crystal is sapphire and is not easy to scratch. Congrats on that gorgeous Sub . How about some pics now?

13 January 2010, 07:16 AM	#5
Lost Texan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Watch: TTSubC & DSSD Posts: 73	Thank you speed. Just how tough are these wathces? Obviously you wouldn't want to beat it with a hammer but I assume they are probably stronger than most? Again, i appreciate any and all information. This is my first one and i have a feeling it could become an expensive hobby. LT

13 January 2010, 07:20 AM	#7
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	The first scratch is the worse one. I may have had uncanny luck, but I wore a Sub through 3 1/2 years of my active duty service in the US Marine Corps. I was not a paper pusher; it saw infantry and boat company service that entire time. The only problems I ever experienced was catching the clasp and bending it twice. This gave me quite a bit of confidence in the Rolex brand. I currently wear a GMT ll daily in police work....why spend all that money for dresser decoration- WEAR IT To answer the question, nothing to worry about

13 January 2010, 07:24 AM	#12
Lost Texan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Watch: TTSubC & DSSD Posts: 73	Thank you everyone. I really appreciate everyone's comments. I have uploaded a pic, but i am waiting for the moderator to approve it.

13 January 2010, 07:25 AM	#13
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	You have no idea...

13 January 2010, 07:27 AM	#14
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Typically, if your wrist can take the hit, so can the watch. Just keep and eye on the accuracy. If you take a good whack, you can effect the movement and alter time keeping. Welcome!

13 January 2010, 07:38 AM	#19
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Great watch and welcome to TRF. I think your question was more than adequately answered.

13 January 2010, 07:43 AM	#23
Lost Texan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Watch: TTSubC & DSSD Posts: 73	JBat, yes sir, it was. I appreciate it greatly. LT

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