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brandobot · 17 May 2018, 02:41 AM

The previous owner of my Sub dropped the watch and chipped off a small >1mm of stainless steel. Does anyone know where I can go in the Bay Area to get the watch laser welded?

Are there other methods of repairing the chip?

MinMay · 17 May 2018, 02:45 AM

just leave it as is.... the value decreased the moment it dropped...fixing it doesn't increase the value.

2th_doc · 17 May 2018, 02:47 AM

https://www.instagram.com/losangeleswatchworks

Not in the Bay area but I don’t think anyone will disagree with the fact that they do solid work.

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spoilsofwar01 · 17 May 2018, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by brandobot

The previous owner of my Sub dropped the watch and chipped off a small >1mm of stainless steel. Does anyone know where I can go in the Bay Area to get the watch laser welded?

Are there other methods of repairing the chip?

Sadden to hear this, It may be worth posting a photo so them in the know can better assess the damage, from what I've learnt laser welding is possibly the road to be taking, all the best "H"

brandobot · 17 May 2018, 05:54 AM

Here's a photo

RJRJRJ · 17 May 2018, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by brandobot

Here's a photo

I would just leave it as is.

DLRIDES · 17 May 2018, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th_doc

https://www.instagram.com/losangeleswatchworks

Not in the Bay area but I don’t think anyone will disagree with the fact that they do solid work.

/\ THIS /\

Not a big deal to fix, I would have done. LAWW

I find it hypocritically hilarious how the forum brags about scratches, dings, dents, etc, but will quickly advise one to pass on the same when buying.

MARTIN1264 · 17 May 2018, 06:09 AM

It’s just Flesh wound.... not that bad at all.

fskywalker · 17 May 2018, 11:10 AM

If it matters to you get it fixed; LA Watch Works or ABC Watchwerks can make that disappear!

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904VT · 17 May 2018, 11:13 AM

Not so bad, just means you don't need to worry as much about marking it up when you wear it and can fully enjoy as is.

LuxWatch · 17 May 2018, 11:15 AM

I think the place you're looking for is The Crucible. Or not.

https://thecrucible.org

drmizzou · 17 May 2018, 11:21 AM

ouch. i would be looking at getting it fixed as well. good luck OP, post pics once the work is done if you opt that way!

dkg1616 · 17 May 2018, 12:30 PM

Leave as is

WJGESQ · 17 May 2018, 01:25 PM

Fix it. It bothers you.

springer · 17 May 2018, 01:32 PM

Very simple and inexpensive repair. I'd have it repaired.

dbadamhk · 17 May 2018, 03:22 PM

Anyone know the approximate cost to laser weld and fix something like that?

Gary. · 17 May 2018, 04:34 PM

It's not expensive if you get it done during a service but it'll be much more if you take it in just for that job. I'd wait until it's in for service and stripped down anyway.

mmmmp · 17 May 2018, 05:18 PM

Oh hell, as others have advised: just leave it as is. The dent is on the crown side which is a drag but since it's on the 'skin side' is it even visible?

If it bothers you, by all means get it fixed. However laser welding is expensive so proceed with caution.

Hope everything works out. Keep us posted.

Best,
Mark

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challer · 17 May 2018, 07:55 PM

Not a chip, it’s a dent. Easily repaired and can be made invisible. I’d wait until service and have RSC do it.

7shaun7 · 18 May 2018, 04:28 AM

I had a ding bout same size just above the gas escape valve on my Deepsea mk1 . It was sent for service to Rolex UK and ding was gone when they sent it back. No extra cost just standard service £580.

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Rolex fan 61 · 18 May 2018, 06:00 AM

Wait until the watch is serviced by rolex they will then remove the dent as part of the service

T.Rex · 18 May 2018, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

/\ THIS /\

Not a big deal to fix, I would have done. LAWW

I find it hypocritically hilarious how the forum brags about scratches, dings, dents, etc, but will quickly advise one to pass on the same when buying.

How true. Oh, you say that you chipped your $10,000 Rolex.....don't get it fixed, it adds character!

brandobot · 7 June 2018, 07:58 AM

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm looking to fix it because I plan on selling the watch. After having the watch for a few months, I decided to buy a 116610 with a date instead. :)

Onikage · 7 June 2018, 08:07 AM

A relative of mine TORE the clasp on a vintage GMT after it caught on something during a fall. Laser welding is amazing.

springbar · 7 June 2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MinMay

just leave it as is.... the value decreased the moment it dropped...fixing it doesn't increase the value.

What gives you that idea?

brandobot · 8 June 2018, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by springbar

what gives you that idea?

+1

Shiny1 · 8 June 2018, 02:07 AM

It's really not that bad

SeaAndSky · 8 June 2018, 05:07 AM

To answer your question. Yes, only laser welding or a serious amount of damaging polishing will smooth it out. My two cents: save your money and enjoy it. I would never notice that on another’s watch.

AEC · 8 June 2018, 05:38 AM

Oh, that's easy to fix. Just slap some Bondo on it, let it dry overnight, sand it down, and shoot it with a couple of coats of Krylon.

Alternatively, you could leave it as-is and pocket the discount you got for buying a watch with a ding in the case. That's what I would do, I think

17 May 2018, 02:41 AM	#1
brandobot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Daytona Posts: 363	How to fix a chip in a Rolex case? Laser welding? The previous owner of my Sub dropped the watch and chipped off a small >1mm of stainless steel. Does anyone know where I can go in the Bay Area to get the watch laser welded? Are there other methods of repairing the chip?

17 May 2018, 05:54 AM	#5
brandobot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Daytona Posts: 363	Here's a photo Attached Images

17 May 2018, 11:10 AM	#9
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,179	If it matters to you get it fixed; LA Watch Works or ABC Watchwerks can make that disappear! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ 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

17 May 2018, 11:21 AM	#12
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	ouch. i would be looking at getting it fixed as well. good luck OP, post pics once the work is done if you opt that way! __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

17 May 2018, 01:32 PM	#15
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Very simple and inexpensive repair. I'd have it repaired. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

17 May 2018, 02:45 AM	#2
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	just leave it as is.... the value decreased the moment it dropped...fixing it doesn't increase the value.

17 May 2018, 02:47 AM	#3
2th_doc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Atl Posts: 920	https://www.instagram.com/losangeleswatchworks Not in the Bay area but I don’t think anyone will disagree with the fact that they do solid work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 May 2018, 06:09 AM	#8
MARTIN1264 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CT Posts: 756	It’s just Flesh wound.... not that bad at all.

17 May 2018, 11:13 AM	#10
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	Not so bad, just means you don't need to worry as much about marking it up when you wear it and can fully enjoy as is.

17 May 2018, 11:15 AM	#11
LuxWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California, USA Posts: 45	I think the place you're looking for is The Crucible. Or not. https://thecrucible.org

17 May 2018, 12:30 PM	#13
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,619	Leave as is

17 May 2018, 01:25 PM	#14
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Fix it. It bothers you.

17 May 2018, 03:22 PM	#16
dbadamhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Everywhere Posts: 16	Anyone know the approximate cost to laser weld and fix something like that?

17 May 2018, 04:34 PM	#17
Gary. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 397	It's not expensive if you get it done during a service but it'll be much more if you take it in just for that job. I'd wait until it's in for service and stripped down anyway.

17 May 2018, 05:18 PM	#18
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Oh hell, as others have advised: just leave it as is. The dent is on the crown side which is a drag but since it's on the 'skin side' is it even visible? If it bothers you, by all means get it fixed. However laser welding is expensive so proceed with caution. Hope everything works out. Keep us posted. Best, Mark Sent from my SGH-I547C using Tapatalk

17 May 2018, 07:55 PM	#19
challer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DC Posts: 679	Not a chip, it’s a dent. Easily repaired and can be made invisible. I’d wait until service and have RSC do it.

18 May 2018, 04:28 AM	#20
7shaun7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GB Watch: dssd daytonaC AK2 Posts: 178	I had a ding bout same size just above the gas escape valve on my Deepsea mk1 . It was sent for service to Rolex UK and ding was gone when they sent it back. No extra cost just standard service £580. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 May 2018, 06:00 AM	#21
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Wait until the watch is serviced by rolex they will then remove the dent as part of the service

7 June 2018, 07:58 AM	#23
brandobot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Daytona Posts: 363	Thanks for the suggestion. I'm looking to fix it because I plan on selling the watch. After having the watch for a few months, I decided to buy a 116610 with a date instead. :)

7 June 2018, 08:07 AM	#24
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	A relative of mine TORE the clasp on a vintage GMT after it caught on something during a fall. Laser welding is amazing. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

8 June 2018, 02:07 AM	#27
Shiny1 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 114	It's really not that bad

8 June 2018, 05:07 AM	#28
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	To answer your question. Yes, only laser welding or a serious amount of damaging polishing will smooth it out. My two cents: save your money and enjoy it. I would never notice that on another’s watch.

8 June 2018, 05:38 AM	#29
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	Oh, that's easy to fix. Just slap some Bondo on it, let it dry overnight, sand it down, and shoot it with a couple of coats of Krylon. Alternatively, you could leave it as-is and pocket the discount you got for buying a watch with a ding in the case. That's what I would do, I think

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