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nibbl3s · 7 October 2016, 01:59 AM

Hello All,

I got this watch on trade about a year ago. I have loved every second of it and have worn it almost every, and it has served me well.

I just have one concern i wanted to ask the experts about here.

When i got the watch, it looked to be in fairly good condition, minus one area on the edge of the bottom portion of the watch.

I looks as if a previous owner may have had a ding, and someone attempted to polish the edge to fix it. Now, when i bough the watch the pictures reflected this, so it was not a surprise. It has sort of bothered me, but not bad enough for me to do anything about it in the year i have owned it. I just reflects light oddly at certain angles. Obviously the edge has been altered

The watch was originally purchased in 13, so i am probably going to send it in to RSC for a full service and polishing..

My question is, can this issue be remediated in any way? I am not looking for a perfect, or factory fix, but i would like it to be better than what it currently is. I know i could get a new case, but 2K for just that would make my cry a little on the inside.

Please take a look and tell me what you think!

Onikage · 7 October 2016, 02:09 AM

I'd leave it. It'll never be flat again without thinning the lug. It was probably a sharp burr.

tifosi · 7 October 2016, 02:16 AM

Agree with the above. No way to fix it without taking more material off. I would leave it as well. You'd have to add material, first, to be able to make it sharp again. Not sure if even Rolex would go there.

fskywalker · 7 October 2016, 02:29 AM

It doesn't look that bad, would also say leave as it is. If it really bothers you, laser welding will be required to add material to fix it. That is something RSC will for sure not do, would have to be someone like ABC Watchwerks in California

nibbl3s · 7 October 2016, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fskywalker

It doesn't look that bad, would also say leave as it is. If it really bothers you, laser welding will be required to add material to fix it. That is something RSC will for sure not do, would have to be someone like ABC Watchwerks in California

Appreciate the responses so far. And you are correct, it is not a horrible imperfection, except for the fact that it reflects light odd at certain angles. That is when it becomes noticeable.

I am really just inquiring to see if a light polishing (from RSC) will make it look a tad better.. What i am hearing so far is no?

tifosi · 7 October 2016, 02:56 AM

I don't believe a light polish will help, no.

watchwatcher · 7 October 2016, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

I don't believe a light polish will help, no.

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Defiancekofb · 7 October 2016, 04:39 AM

ABC Watchworks, will laser weld more metal material to make the edge reformed and smoother.

Watchgeek5000 · 7 October 2016, 04:49 AM

Seriously, I'd sell it! That would drive me crazy on an $8000+ watch. Sell it and get a perfect one.

Watchgeek5000 · 7 October 2016, 04:56 AM

And I say this because I've been there! Look at the top left lug. Couldn't flip it fast enough!

Bilk22 · 7 October 2016, 05:03 AM

I thought I read on the Rolex site they can add metal to a case that's been damaged.

xjeeunitx · 7 October 2016, 05:46 AM

Have it laser welded.

Sublovin · 7 October 2016, 07:32 AM

keep wearing the watch...eventually it will have several dings and scratches and you will forget all about that meaningless spot.

winston · 7 October 2016, 10:21 AM

This can be remedied at an RSC they have a lapping machine that can provide a perfectly flat side and correct edge.... It's the cost of the service though that will bite.....

Zilla99 · 7 October 2016, 11:29 AM

If it's going to drive you crazy (it would me) then bite down and send it in. Being a 13' as you mentioned you can get everything done at once and back on the wrist in no time.

Ruud Van Driver · 7 October 2016, 11:39 AM

I feel your pain having put a deep scratch in the bezel of my Daytona. As much as it's killing me, I've opted to leave it on the advice of RSC; they told me I'll only scratch it again so leave it until service time. Thing is, what's difficult is I can't look at the watch without seeing the scratch. However, I could look at your Sub to read the time without seeing that ding so it would be easier to ignore.

Send some photos to a specialist for a quote and then you can make an informed choice. If it's 'only' $300 to laser weld then get it done but if it's, say, $1,500 then you might as well get a new case

Al1969 · 7 October 2016, 11:58 AM

Hope there was some adjustment as part of the trade. If you knew it was there, why did you buy the watch? Obviously it's bothering you. I'd get it fixed.

gwozhog · 7 October 2016, 12:12 PM

The maxi case lugs are plenty thick enough to grind that away. Beat the crap out of it for a few years then send it in when the movement needs service. To send a watch in for a little ding is just nonsense. Quit focusing on it. Surely you have bigger worries in life than that.

LuminousMaximus · 7 October 2016, 12:17 PM

There are RE-Casing options, but are expensive. I think they give you new serial numbers as well...

brandrea · 7 October 2016, 01:03 PM

Ugh, sorry to see this. I guess you'll have to try and live with it.

locutus49 · 7 October 2016, 01:25 PM

It would not bother me, but I am not a perfectionist. I live with all sorts of scratches and imperfections. Such is life.

kilyung · 7 October 2016, 01:41 PM

Maybe have someone reputable (properly) thin all the lugs? Thick lugs are a common complaint about the SubC.

PACEVIPER · 7 October 2016, 03:25 PM

Contact Rik Dietel at Time Care inc. He can do service and fix that spot. it will look brand new when it comes back. He even replaced a burred screw from the origional sizing 25 years ago. And I hadn't mentioned it too him.......Best Jimmy

Utomow · 7 October 2016, 04:11 PM

Seems fine to me

Professorfingers · 7 October 2016, 10:44 PM

I really can't see much (if any) damage from the pics.

Only you know how much it bothers you.

Me, I wouldn't worry about it. No body else will see it.

joli160 · 7 October 2016, 11:08 PM

Does not look so bad to me, think the RSC can work wonders with their lapping equipment during the regular service.

7 October 2016, 01:59 AM	#1
nibbl3s Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Nashville Posts: 60	Over Polished Edge Ceramic Sub Hello All, I got this watch on trade about a year ago. I have loved every second of it and have worn it almost every, and it has served me well. I just have one concern i wanted to ask the experts about here. When i got the watch, it looked to be in fairly good condition, minus one area on the edge of the bottom portion of the watch. I looks as if a previous owner may have had a ding, and someone attempted to polish the edge to fix it. Now, when i bough the watch the pictures reflected this, so it was not a surprise. It has sort of bothered me, but not bad enough for me to do anything about it in the year i have owned it. I just reflects light oddly at certain angles. Obviously the edge has been altered The watch was originally purchased in 13, so i am probably going to send it in to RSC for a full service and polishing.. My question is, can this issue be remediated in any way? I am not looking for a perfect, or factory fix, but i would like it to be better than what it currently is. I know i could get a new case, but 2K for just that would make my cry a little on the inside. Please take a look and tell me what you think! Attached Images

7 October 2016, 02:09 AM	#2
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I'd leave it. It'll never be flat again without thinning the lug. It was probably a sharp burr. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

7 October 2016, 02:16 AM	#3
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Agree with the above. No way to fix it without taking more material off. I would leave it as well. You'd have to add material, first, to be able to make it sharp again. Not sure if even Rolex would go there. __________________ Russ

7 October 2016, 02:29 AM	#4
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	It doesn't look that bad, would also say leave as it is. If it really bothers you, laser welding will be required to add material to fix it. That is something RSC will for sure not do, would have to be someone like ABC Watchwerks in California __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

7 October 2016, 02:56 AM	#6
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I don't believe a light polish will help, no. __________________ Russ

7 October 2016, 04:39 AM	#8
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	ABC Watchworks, will laser weld more metal material to make the edge reformed and smoother.

7 October 2016, 04:49 AM	#9
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	Seriously, I'd sell it! That would drive me crazy on an $8000+ watch. Sell it and get a perfect one.

7 October 2016, 04:56 AM	#10
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	And I say this because I've been there! Look at the top left lug. Couldn't flip it fast enough! Attached Images

7 October 2016, 05:03 AM	#11
Bilk22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 37	I thought I read on the Rolex site they can add metal to a case that's been damaged.

7 October 2016, 05:46 AM	#12
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	Have it laser welded.

7 October 2016, 07:32 AM	#13
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	keep wearing the watch...eventually it will have several dings and scratches and you will forget all about that meaningless spot.

7 October 2016, 10:21 AM	#14
winston "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Watch: All of them Posts: 312	This can be remedied at an RSC they have a lapping machine that can provide a perfectly flat side and correct edge.... It's the cost of the service though that will bite..... __________________ ================================================== 116506, 116508 Green, 116619, 116719, 116660, 126660 D-Blue, 126600, 126610LV, 226570 Polar, 116600, 116610LN, 116710LN, 116500 Panda, 16610LV, 16600, 16610, 16570 Polar, 16710 Pepsi.

7 October 2016, 11:29 AM	#15
Zilla99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: LD Location: USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 381	If it's going to drive you crazy (it would me) then bite down and send it in. Being a 13' as you mentioned you can get everything done at once and back on the wrist in no time.

7 October 2016, 11:39 AM	#16
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I feel your pain having put a deep scratch in the bezel of my Daytona. As much as it's killing me, I've opted to leave it on the advice of RSC; they told me I'll only scratch it again so leave it until service time. Thing is, what's difficult is I can't look at the watch without seeing the scratch. However, I could look at your Sub to read the time without seeing that ding so it would be easier to ignore. Send some photos to a specialist for a quote and then you can make an informed choice. If it's 'only' $300 to laser weld then get it done but if it's, say, $1,500 then you might as well get a new case __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 October 2016, 11:58 AM	#17
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Hope there was some adjustment as part of the trade. If you knew it was there, why did you buy the watch? Obviously it's bothering you. I'd get it fixed. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

7 October 2016, 12:12 PM	#18
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	The maxi case lugs are plenty thick enough to grind that away. Beat the crap out of it for a few years then send it in when the movement needs service. To send a watch in for a little ding is just nonsense. Quit focusing on it. Surely you have bigger worries in life than that.

7 October 2016, 12:17 PM	#19
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	There are RE-Casing options, but are expensive. I think they give you new serial numbers as well... __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

7 October 2016, 01:03 PM	#20
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,103	Ugh, sorry to see this. I guess you'll have to try and live with it.

7 October 2016, 01:25 PM	#21
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	It would not bother me, but I am not a perfectionist. I live with all sorts of scratches and imperfections. Such is life.

7 October 2016, 01:41 PM	#22
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Maybe have someone reputable (properly) thin all the lugs? Thick lugs are a common complaint about the SubC.

7 October 2016, 03:25 PM	#23
PACEVIPER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NC Posts: 84	Contact Rik Dietel at Time Care inc. He can do service and fix that spot. it will look brand new when it comes back. He even replaced a burred screw from the origional sizing 25 years ago. And I hadn't mentioned it too him.......Best Jimmy

7 October 2016, 04:11 PM	#24
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	Seems fine to me

7 October 2016, 10:44 PM	#25
Professorfingers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: TW Location: Arkansas Watch: SubC-D Posts: 195	I really can't see much (if any) damage from the pics. Only you know how much it bothers you. Me, I wouldn't worry about it. No body else will see it.

7 October 2016, 11:08 PM	#26
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	Does not look so bad to me, think the RSC can work wonders with their lapping equipment during the regular service. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

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