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Tudor66 · 23 February 2015, 02:58 PM

A few people have told me that they don't like the look of my Gmt 16753 on a cheap leather strap, but I like the comfort and look of it.

Today I realized that there in another danger of wearing a rolex on a leather strap. While putting on my Gmt this morning I dropped it on my tile floor- now the rotor is loose, and the watch will need a repair to wear again.

With a bracelet you only need to get your wrist in the watch to start putting it on; with a strap you need to use wrap the strap around your wrist. In my opinion this creates a more vulnerable scenario for dropping it. At least that's what happened to me today...

The good news is that the dial, case, hands and plastic are all fine. I am hopping for a quick repair on Tuesday... Wish me luck.

vitalsignsrn · 23 February 2015, 03:02 PM

Ouch! Thankfully is a simple fix. All the best!
:-)

Castor · 23 February 2015, 03:09 PM

Ouch is right!

Isaactanjs · 23 February 2015, 03:15 PM

a beautiful piece.. hope it gets better soon

Poly · 23 February 2015, 03:17 PM

Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

Old Expat Beast · 23 February 2015, 03:22 PM

Yep, that's also the downside of supposedly 'safer' nato straps too. Good luck with the fix.

AF_Rob · 23 February 2015, 03:23 PM

Ouch :( Two of mine are on straps at the moment. Now I'm nervous. Hope your repair is quick and relatively pain free.

Al1969 · 23 February 2015, 03:25 PM

That's why I never put my watch on or take off over surfaces that can potentially damage it, if I drop it.

Maxy · 23 February 2015, 03:27 PM

You should use deployant clasp on the leather strap, its as safe as a bracelet.

K3vin · 23 February 2015, 03:35 PM

I had a similar mishap. I would recommend an RHD deployant as seen on my SD below. Hirsch makes a nice one too from what I've heard.

Laszlo · 23 February 2015, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K3vin

I had a similar mishap. I would recommend an RHD deployant as seen on my SD below. Hirsch makes a nice one too from what I've heard.

Very nice.

HogwldFLTR · 23 February 2015, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K3vin

I had a similar mishap. I would recommend an RHD deployant as seen on my SD below. Hirsch makes a nice one too from what I've heard.

I like the Bund; very nice.

Jackdaniels · 23 February 2015, 05:39 PM

That's what happened with luckily my beater so if I ever go back to a leather strap I will get a deployment.

Good luck with the repair, hope its a speedy one!

regnant · 23 February 2015, 08:30 PM

I am glad it didn't hit the floor on the wrong side,it could have been worse damage wise. I don't like gaps between lugs that's one of the reasons I prefer bracelet

THC · 23 February 2015, 09:58 PM

Deep shag carpet is the answer... Yeeaaahhh baaaaabby

Racerdj · 23 February 2015, 11:26 PM

Hoping for a quick fix.

watchwatcher · 24 February 2015, 01:33 AM

Yep, deployant clasp as others have said...hope you get fixed up soon.

JJL · 24 February 2015, 02:15 AM

Ouch! Sorry to hear. Same thing happened to me while using a Nato. I was taking it off (which I rarely do) and it just slipped out of my hand as I was undo'ing the buckle. It fell onto the tile, shattered the glass and required service.

$900 later, my watch looks and runs great.

Good luck!

997.2 · 24 February 2015, 03:09 AM

Yup I always put my leather strap watches on over the bed

SoonerTA · 24 February 2015, 03:21 AM

Ouch, let us know how it goes.

pfg1 · 24 February 2015, 06:26 AM

I have the same concerns about a strap/buckle combo. I switched over to a strap/deployant combo two years ago for my Omega SMP 300 and never looked back.......

FTX I · 24 February 2015, 06:29 AM

Sorry to hear. Good luck.

havingagoodtime · 24 February 2015, 07:56 AM

Ouch! the pain shot through me just reading about it! Hope it's fixed soon.

RollieVerde · 24 February 2015, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Yep, that's also the downside of supposedly 'safer' nato straps too. Good luck with the fix.

Exactly. Especially when you're taking off your watch, adjusting it and then putting it on over your wet suit while the boat is moving around in sloppy seas.

Hopefully the rotor fix is all that's needed and you'll be back on the road in no time. Best of luck.

Jason71 · 24 February 2015, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 997.2

Yup I always put my leather strap watches on over the bed

+1

sorry for your mishap

Tudor66 · 26 February 2015, 01:24 AM

Picking up the Gmt today. Two small pieces replaced, and a crystal buffing.

Thanks for listening...

c.capt · 26 February 2015, 01:34 AM

Get yourself a deployant clasp!

fvfvsix · 26 February 2015, 02:47 AM

I too have dropped a strap watch onto a tile floor before. Luckily, it was a Citizen instead of a Rolex. Since then, I no longer take off or put on watches unless they're less than a foot above a surface. Bed, wooden dresser, etc....

Vincent65 · 26 February 2015, 02:58 AM

Glad to know all sorted - be careful with it over the floor/ground!

bdex75 · 26 February 2015, 03:03 AM

Glad it was a simple fix and you are up and running again. I always put my watch on over that carpet or the bed and have instructed my clumsy wife to do the same. Though she never wears her Rolex so if she did drop one it would be a cheapie.

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23 February 2015, 02:58 PM	#1
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	The downside of not using a bracelet.., A few people have told me that they don't like the look of my Gmt 16753 on a cheap leather strap, but I like the comfort and look of it. Today I realized that there in another danger of wearing a rolex on a leather strap. While putting on my Gmt this morning I dropped it on my tile floor- now the rotor is loose, and the watch will need a repair to wear again. With a bracelet you only need to get your wrist in the watch to start putting it on; with a strap you need to use wrap the strap around your wrist. In my opinion this creates a more vulnerable scenario for dropping it. At least that's what happened to me today... The good news is that the dial, case, hands and plastic are all fine. I am hopping for a quick repair on Tuesday... Wish me luck. __________________ -NAWCC Member

23 February 2015, 03:25 PM	#8
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	That's why I never put my watch on or take off over surfaces that can potentially damage it, if I drop it. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

23 February 2015, 08:30 PM	#14
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I am glad it didn't hit the floor on the wrong side,it could have been worse damage wise. I don't like gaps between lugs that's one of the reasons I prefer bracelet __________________

23 February 2015, 11:26 PM	#16
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Hoping for a quick fix. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

24 February 2015, 06:26 AM	#21
pfg1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wisconsin Watch: 116622 YM Blue Posts: 505	I have the same concerns about a strap/buckle combo. I switched over to a strap/deployant combo two years ago for my Omega SMP 300 and never looked back....... __________________ Life is filled with choices......and consequences! 2019 Sky-Dweller Giveaway 2019 GMT CHNR Giveaway 2019 DEEPSEA Giveaway 2018 Rolex Red SD43 Giveaway 2018 Bond Submariner Giveaway 2020 Rolex + Tudor GMT Giveaway 2020 Rolex Submariner Giveaway

23 February 2015, 03:02 PM	#2
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Ouch! Thankfully is a simple fix. All the best! :-)

23 February 2015, 03:09 PM	#3
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Ouch is right!

23 February 2015, 03:15 PM	#4
Isaactanjs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Isaac Location: Paradise Watch: .. love them all Posts: 220	a beautiful piece.. hope it gets better soon

23 February 2015, 03:17 PM	#5
Poly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 469	Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

23 February 2015, 03:22 PM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Yep, that's also the downside of supposedly 'safer' nato straps too. Good luck with the fix.

23 February 2015, 03:23 PM	#7
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,671	Ouch :( Two of mine are on straps at the moment. Now I'm nervous. Hope your repair is quick and relatively pain free.

23 February 2015, 03:27 PM	#9
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	You should use deployant clasp on the leather strap, its as safe as a bracelet.

23 February 2015, 03:35 PM	#10
K3vin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: norcal Posts: 151	I had a similar mishap. I would recommend an RHD deployant as seen on my SD below. Hirsch makes a nice one too from what I've heard.

23 February 2015, 05:39 PM	#13
Jackdaniels "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 4	That's what happened with luckily my beater so if I ever go back to a leather strap I will get a deployment. Good luck with the repair, hope its a speedy one!

23 February 2015, 09:58 PM	#15
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Deep shag carpet is the answer... Yeeaaahhh baaaaabby

24 February 2015, 01:33 AM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Yep, deployant clasp as others have said...hope you get fixed up soon.

24 February 2015, 02:15 AM	#18
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Ouch! Sorry to hear. Same thing happened to me while using a Nato. I was taking it off (which I rarely do) and it just slipped out of my hand as I was undo'ing the buckle. It fell onto the tile, shattered the glass and required service. $900 later, my watch looks and runs great. Good luck!

24 February 2015, 03:09 AM	#19
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	Yup I always put my leather strap watches on over the bed

24 February 2015, 03:21 AM	#20
SoonerTA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: Texas Posts: 1,417	Ouch, let us know how it goes.

24 February 2015, 06:29 AM	#22
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Sorry to hear. Good luck.

24 February 2015, 07:56 AM	#23
havingagoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jason Location: San Francisco Watch: 16610 / 16570 Posts: 276	Ouch! the pain shot through me just reading about it! Hope it's fixed soon.

26 February 2015, 01:24 AM	#26
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Picking up the Gmt today. Two small pieces replaced, and a crystal buffing. Thanks for listening... __________________ -NAWCC Member

26 February 2015, 01:34 AM	#27
c.capt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Hulk Sub Posts: 683	Get yourself a deployant clasp! __________________ BALL EHC Airborne · EHC Black \| EBEL 1911 BTR Chrono \| GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL Senator Navigator Panodate IWC Aquatimer 2000 \| OMEGA SMPc · SM PO 8500 · Speedmaster Apollo XI 35th · Speedmaster GSOTM ROLEX Datejust · Datejust II · Explorer II · Sea Dweller Ceramic 4000 · Submariner LVc \| TUDOR Black Shield

26 February 2015, 02:47 AM	#28
fvfvsix "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 15	I too have dropped a strap watch onto a tile floor before. Luckily, it was a Citizen instead of a Rolex. Since then, I no longer take off or put on watches unless they're less than a foot above a surface. Bed, wooden dresser, etc....

26 February 2015, 02:58 AM	#29
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Glad to know all sorted - be careful with it over the floor/ground!

26 February 2015, 03:03 AM	#30
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	The downside of not using a bracelet.., Glad it was a simple fix and you are up and running again. I always put my watch on over that carpet or the bed and have instructed my clumsy wife to do the same. Though she never wears her Rolex so if she did drop one it would be a cheapie. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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