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Buck I · 2 December 2014, 02:49 AM

Had an accident involving my SubC and would like to know my options regarding a repair. It looks to me that the end link and second link, from the case, are the damaged ones. Fortunately, the watch head itself is fine.

Can an AD fix this with replacement links they order from Rolex? Can these damaged parts even be ordered at all? If sent to RSC, I would imagine they would want to replace the entire bracelet....or could/would they replace the damaged parts only?

Any insight is appreciated.

It was in an Oakley watch vault at the time
These pics are the best I can do at the moment

dysondiver · 2 December 2014, 02:58 AM

wow ,,, how did you manage that

at least your ok , watch will repair and look like new again , however its an ad job , those links are press fit as far as i know

Chewbacca · 2 December 2014, 03:01 AM

rsc will repair removeavble links, faulty clasps and buckles but recommend replacements for your issue while keeping the removeable links.

an independent may be able to repair it.

Evad3 · 2 December 2014, 03:03 AM

Look like a nasty puncture wound on that case!
Do you have any quality service centres/watchmakers near you? May be worth seeing what they suggest. Failing that try taking it to an AD. Wouldn't like to see Rolex swap out the entire bracelet though!

clock · 2 December 2014, 03:14 AM

Abc

bondtoys · 2 December 2014, 03:15 AM

Send the bracelet half to ABC watchwerks or Michael Young and have it fixed.

SWISSAHOLICS · 2 December 2014, 03:16 AM

Try Rik Dietel from Time Care Inc in Florida.

sco · 2 December 2014, 03:27 AM

so.... what happened?

Wacker23 · 2 December 2014, 03:30 AM

Did u get hit by a bullet?

sickened1 · 2 December 2014, 03:42 AM

I have the same Oakley case. How did it happen?

Im Lauf der Zeit · 2 December 2014, 03:44 AM

Be useful to share how that happened with Forum members. So...

00pumpkin · 2 December 2014, 03:44 AM

We must know how this happened....

Buck I · 2 December 2014, 03:48 AM

How it happened...We were visiting family over the holiday weekend. I carried our bags out to my Fathers garage. His car was just outside the garage and he wanted me to be able load my car easily and pull up close. He simply didn't see the bags when he entered the garage. Dad is getting up there in age and this is certainly not a big issue. It'll be fixed good as new. I didn't let him know this happened. I said, my clothes are pressed a bit better now. We laughed.

Thanks for the replies.

HERITAGE82 · 2 December 2014, 03:59 AM

Sh*t happens... Good on you for not making it a big deal. Looks like you need to replace the tiny springbars located at the endlink. Should be an easy fix for RSC.

jnkay · 2 December 2014, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Sh*t happens... Good on you for not making it a big deal. Looks like you need to replace the tiny springbars located at the endlink. Should be an easy fix for RSC.

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You have your priorities right

SWISSAHOLICS · 2 December 2014, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Buck I

How it happened...We were visiting family over the holiday weekend. I carried our bags out to my Fathers garage. His car was just outside the garage and he wanted me to be able load my car easily and pull up close. He simply didn't see the bags when he entered the garage. Dad is getting up there in age and this is certainly not a big issue. It'll be fixed good as new. I didn't let him know this happened. I said, my clothes are pressed a bit better now. We laughed.

Thanks for the replies.

Ross, we really need to learn from you my friend. Honestly I probably would have been upset....not at my father because obviously it's not intentional but definitely towards the situation and for the rest of that day. Hats off to you....nice to read something like this on a Monday.

997.2 · 2 December 2014, 04:25 AM

happy to hear you didn't tell him

what a guy

Buck I · 2 December 2014, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Sh*t happens... Good on you for not making it a big deal. Looks like you need to replace the tiny springbars located at the endlink. Should be an easy fix for RSC.

Thanks. I'm sure the fix will be easy. I wasn't sure which direction to proceed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnkay

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You have your priorities right

Thank you for your comment.

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Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Ross, we really need to learn from you my friend. Honestly I probably would have been upset....not at my father because obviously it's not intentional but definitely towards the situation and for the rest of that day. Hats off to you....nice to read something like this on a Monday.

Thanks for those kind words, Adam.

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Originally Posted by 997.2

happy to hear you didn't tell him

what a guy

Thank you.

Jason71 · 2 December 2014, 05:10 AM

Material items are just that......things that can be replaced. You deserve a good and inexpensive fix with the way you have handled the situation. Good luck and check with ABC IMHO.

Let us know how it goes.

michel33 · 2 December 2014, 09:57 AM

I would not let anyone touch it except RSC: They are the only ones who have the Rolex service parts, and it's not like the whole bracelet is broken and you have to pay for a new one. In the worse case, they'll change the last link and the end link.

Great gesture not to tell your dad.

LCDR · 2 December 2014, 10:07 AM

You are a real mench!

Next time I'm facing a situation like this, I will think about the example you set.

luvsub · 2 December 2014, 10:07 AM

Sorry to hear this, I may suggest to send it to the service center to replace parts.

cht · 2 December 2014, 10:28 AM

So your dad ran over it?
That's kinda funny?

WEll, I'd take the bracelet off, get a 20mm nato off ebay and wear the watch while you send the bracelet to RSC to have them repair the fixed link.

SALTY · 2 December 2014, 10:38 AM

They always say that the safest place for your glasses in on your face and the best place for your watch while traveling is in your wrist. Good thing the watch wasn't on your wrist when getting run over.

All kidding aside, good on you for how you handled things and I'm sure the repair will not be an major distraction. you'll always remember this episode while wearing that watch!

SALTY · 2 December 2014, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cht

So your dad ran over it?
That's kinda funny?

WEll, I'd take the bracelet off, get a 20mm nato off ebay and wear the watch while you send the bracelet to RSC to have them repair the fixed link.

Excellent advice but ...

If you do this, which, again, is not a bad idea at all, be sure to use the spring bars designed for lug hole cases. Keep in mind that you will have to snip/cut/destroy the spring bars when you remove the NATO strap. Save the barbed springbars for the Rolex bracelet and the older style non-barbed style for straps - notwithstanding their sacrificial function come removal time.

Tools · 2 December 2014, 11:31 AM

That's a tough fix. The link halves need to be pulled apart and the ripped half will need to be welded up, redrilled, then the whole thing pressed back together with a new connecting stud.

Rolex will likely sell you a new half bracelet if you send it in and specify that is all you want. Usually they try to sell a whole new bracelet, but it is clear that this is damaged and the rest is in good condition..

It is possible that a qualified AD watchmaker can order you a half bracelet because of the damage... give one a call.

SeaAndSky · 2 December 2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jnkay

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You have your priorities right

Indeed. It's refreshing to see people respond appropriately for a change.

Buck I · 2 December 2014, 12:10 PM

Thanks everyone for the thoughtful remarks.

And Larry, thank you much. I did not realize a half bracelet could be ordered. That would be perfect for my situation. My thoughts were RSC would keep the whole bracelet and send a new one without any say on my behalf. I will pursue this with my AD.

NoVaSubowner · 2 December 2014, 01:20 PM

An AD with a watchmaker who has a parts account should be able to get you replacement links.

x zombie · 2 December 2014, 04:18 PM

Good luck with the repair. Until then, where that baby on a NATO

2 December 2014, 02:49 AM	#1
Buck I 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ross Location: Ohio/Florida Watch: Submariner C Posts: 399	Who can repair my damaged SubC? Had an accident involving my SubC and would like to know my options regarding a repair. It looks to me that the end link and second link, from the case, are the damaged ones. Fortunately, the watch head itself is fine. Can an AD fix this with replacement links they order from Rolex? Can these damaged parts even be ordered at all? If sent to RSC, I would imagine they would want to replace the entire bracelet....or could/would they replace the damaged parts only? Any insight is appreciated. It was in an Oakley watch vault at the time These pics are the best I can do at the moment

2 December 2014, 03:16 AM	#7
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Try Rik Dietel from Time Care Inc in Florida. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

2 December 2014, 03:59 AM	#14
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	Sh*t happens... Good on you for not making it a big deal. Looks like you need to replace the tiny springbars located at the endlink. Should be an easy fix for RSC. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

2 December 2014, 05:10 AM	#19
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Material items are just that......things that can be replaced. You deserve a good and inexpensive fix with the way you have handled the situation. Good luck and check with ABC IMHO. Let us know how it goes. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

2 December 2014, 10:38 AM	#24
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	They always say that the safest place for your glasses in on your face and the best place for your watch while traveling is in your wrist. Good thing the watch wasn't on your wrist when getting run over. All kidding aside, good on you for how you handled things and I'm sure the repair will not be an major distraction. you'll always remember this episode while wearing that watch! __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

2 December 2014, 02:58 AM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	wow ,,, how did you manage that at least your ok , watch will repair and look like new again , however its an ad job , those links are press fit as far as i know

2 December 2014, 03:01 AM	#3
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	rsc will repair removeavble links, faulty clasps and buckles but recommend replacements for your issue while keeping the removeable links. an independent may be able to repair it.

2 December 2014, 03:03 AM	#4
Evad3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Portsmouth, UK Watch: 14060m/216570 Posts: 773	Look like a nasty puncture wound on that case! Do you have any quality service centres/watchmakers near you? May be worth seeing what they suggest. Failing that try taking it to an AD. Wouldn't like to see Rolex swap out the entire bracelet though!

2 December 2014, 03:14 AM	#5
clock Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 13,510	Abc

2 December 2014, 03:15 AM	#6
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	Send the bracelet half to ABC watchwerks or Michael Young and have it fixed.

2 December 2014, 03:27 AM	#8
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	so.... what happened?

2 December 2014, 03:30 AM	#9
Wacker23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brooklyn ny Watch: Rolex sub Posts: 504	Did u get hit by a bullet?

2 December 2014, 03:42 AM	#10
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	I have the same Oakley case. How did it happen?

2 December 2014, 03:44 AM	#11
Im Lauf der Zeit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1,000	Be useful to share how that happened with Forum members. So...

2 December 2014, 03:44 AM	#12
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: USA Posts: 1,980	We must know how this happened....

2 December 2014, 03:48 AM	#13
Buck I 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ross Location: Ohio/Florida Watch: Submariner C Posts: 399	How it happened...We were visiting family over the holiday weekend. I carried our bags out to my Fathers garage. His car was just outside the garage and he wanted me to be able load my car easily and pull up close. He simply didn't see the bags when he entered the garage. Dad is getting up there in age and this is certainly not a big issue. It'll be fixed good as new. I didn't let him know this happened. I said, my clothes are pressed a bit better now. We laughed. Thanks for the replies.

2 December 2014, 04:25 AM	#17
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	happy to hear you didn't tell him what a guy

2 December 2014, 09:57 AM	#20
michel33 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: france Posts: 796	I would not let anyone touch it except RSC: They are the only ones who have the Rolex service parts, and it's not like the whole bracelet is broken and you have to pay for a new one. In the worse case, they'll change the last link and the end link. Great gesture not to tell your dad.

2 December 2014, 10:07 AM	#21
LCDR Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 140	You are a real mench! Next time I'm facing a situation like this, I will think about the example you set.

2 December 2014, 10:07 AM	#22
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Sorry to hear this, I may suggest to send it to the service center to replace parts.

2 December 2014, 10:28 AM	#23
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	So your dad ran over it? That's kinda funny? WEll, I'd take the bracelet off, get a 20mm nato off ebay and wear the watch while you send the bracelet to RSC to have them repair the fixed link.

2 December 2014, 11:31 AM	#26
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	That's a tough fix. The link halves need to be pulled apart and the ripped half will need to be welded up, redrilled, then the whole thing pressed back together with a new connecting stud. Rolex will likely sell you a new half bracelet if you send it in and specify that is all you want. Usually they try to sell a whole new bracelet, but it is clear that this is damaged and the rest is in good condition.. It is possible that a qualified AD watchmaker can order you a half bracelet because of the damage... give one a call. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 December 2014, 12:10 PM	#28
Buck I 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ross Location: Ohio/Florida Watch: Submariner C Posts: 399	Thanks everyone for the thoughtful remarks. And Larry, thank you much. I did not realize a half bracelet could be ordered. That would be perfect for my situation. My thoughts were RSC would keep the whole bracelet and send a new one without any say on my behalf. I will pursue this with my AD.

2 December 2014, 01:20 PM	#29
NoVaSubowner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: Love them. Posts: 1,095	An AD with a watchmaker who has a parts account should be able to get you replacement links.

2 December 2014, 04:18 PM	#30
x zombie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Ricky Location: 34.53°N, 69.13°E Watch: your six! Posts: 165	Good luck with the repair. Until then, where that baby on a NATO

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