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18 November 2008, 05:15 PM
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Smashed my Milgauss GV into the steel rail........:(
I got into the lift today, carrying some heavy lever arch files.
I went to rest them on the guard rail and 'CLANG' my GV smashed into the guard rail. Oh no  Fortunately, I still had the plastic on  and no damage was thereby occasioned   And to all who loathe me for wearing a watch with the plastic still on  and yes I will take it off.......when I feel like it.  
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18 November 2008, 05:17 PM
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Nice one Steve, don't forget some duct tape for extra protection
 
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18 November 2008, 05:22 PM
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Good thing the crystal's still intact. I once had a similar experience but ended up with a huge crack on the crystal of my s/s Submariner which at the time was just 3 days old!
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18 November 2008, 05:23 PM
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LOL I still have most the plastic on my sub still on. I have it for months now :)
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18 November 2008, 05:24 PM
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Phew a narrow escape for the GV, thank God for the plastic on this occasion
Is the guard-rail ok? 
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18 November 2008, 05:48 PM
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Maybe you should just not wear it all!
 That way it won't get any scratches!  Glad it's OK! ~Scott
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18 November 2008, 05:57 PM
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Still have
...the plastic cover on my sofa
...just to be safe
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18 November 2008, 06:00 PM
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Oh steve...when i first saw the title of this thread i was like OMG and i tot you broke the glass...hahahaah keep the plastic on i think it has its purpose...
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18 November 2008, 06:02 PM
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Oh Dear...Oh Dear...I hope your GV is allright, not so terrible scratches, right Steve?
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18 November 2008, 06:23 PM
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This is what you need, i've not put a scratch in my Sub since wrapping my arm up with this 
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18 November 2008, 06:28 PM
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And don't forget... The worst enemy of your Rolex is yourself (and elevetors...) |
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18 November 2008, 06:28 PM
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Steve, I would suggest you do this to your GV for maximum protection at all times:
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18 November 2008, 06:32 PM
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That's a bloody PVD treatment... (don't forget the casio on the right wrist for time)
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18 November 2008, 06:34 PM
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18 November 2008, 06:40 PM
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I'm glad GV is OK.....
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18 November 2008, 06:41 PM
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18 November 2008, 07:13 PM
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You leave the plastic on as long as you want, it makes you feel as if the watch is brand new for a little longer!
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18 November 2008, 07:23 PM
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I'm getting the GV off my wrist now, I figure I've used up all my good karma for a while, so I'm going with the 1665 SD....now that is a watch that can take a hit.
Next video will be the 1665.
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18 November 2008, 07:32 PM
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18 November 2008, 07:52 PM
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Whoaaa... mind you don't take the crystal off when you remove the gorilla tape...
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18 November 2008, 08:50 PM
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WHAT ? ? ? ? ?
You DO wear your Rolex ????? You must be insane ! See what happens then ! lol |
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18 November 2008, 11:51 PM
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18 November 2008, 11:52 PM
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Samething happen to my ss daytona Sunday night, no harm done.
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19 November 2008, 12:08 AM
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if they made plastic for bubble saphires...
I'd be putting them on too; good for you, no hurt or foul to the watch...
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19 November 2008, 12:19 AM
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Glad no harm came, but sooner or latter one must start to really wear the watch.
All this talk of scrach guards reminds me f the "swatch guards" that were so 80's... maybe rolex needs to make one... of course it would cost 1k or more..... Or there are velcro commando straps that complealty cover the watch so there is no lume signature... but it looks like you have a hunk of seat belt wrapperd around you wrist. |
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19 November 2008, 12:20 AM
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Glad you did'nt do anty damage but take the plastic off and enjoy the watch, if you are worried and scratcvhes or damage then don't buy a dear watch in the first place. They are made to be worn and scratches and damage are all part of wear and tear
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19 November 2008, 01:55 AM
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Did you scratch or harm the plastic in any way.........
 If you do damage the plastic, can you get replacements from the AD.......???
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19 November 2008, 02:04 AM
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19 November 2008, 03:21 AM
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19 November 2008, 03:52 AM
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Close call Steve. Keep her safe. I once hit a granite counter with my AK and I was just devastated, and it took me a week to find the time to fix it. Not a very good feeling at all when you hear your watch smack into steel or solid rock.
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