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Uncle-AJ · 21 August 2005, 05:15 AM

I went shopping with Brenda today in Manchester. We went to get her last Christmas's present. She could not decide what she wanted but made her mind up today. (Typical woman) Whilst we were out she banged her arm into my watch, well I never thought much about it until we were in a restaurant tonight and I noticed a mark in the crystal. It was scratched and the scratch can be felt with a finger nail. We reckon it must have been a diamond from her ring that did the damage, after all there's not many things harder than a Rolex crystal. I suppose I'll have to get it changed when I get back to Saudi.

Just checked the thread count and I think this was the 1000th.

Rockrolex · 21 August 2005, 05:18 AM

That's what happens when you go shopping for Christmas presents in August, mate.

JJ Irani · 21 August 2005, 05:21 AM

That is sad indeed, Adrian. Yes, a diamond with a MOH hardness of 10 would be just about anything that could possibly scratch a sapphire crystal whose MOH hardness comes in second at 9.

I'm sure the AD will take care of it; but they might insist on a full service too....just normal Rolex practice. So don't be surprised if they do.

Cheers and good luck - JJ

maverick · 21 August 2005, 10:21 AM

Oh no, too bad. =( maverick

AJC · 21 August 2005, 11:26 AM

Bugger

At least it was an easily replaced crystal and not a dent in a case from dropping in the shower.

Aaron

dman · 21 August 2005, 11:28 AM

Micah has a pic from his DJ that has a scratch the length of the crystal.

His wife got it with her diamond as well.

JJ Irani · 21 August 2005, 03:51 PM

BEWARE of wifey sporting a diamond ring. Keep her on the other side of your watch hand!! LOL!!

Uncle-AJ · 21 August 2005, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

BEWARE of wifey sporting a diamond ring. Keep her on the other side of your watch hand!! LOL!!

Trouble is she has diamonds on both hands........................I think I'll buy her a pair of gloves.

padi56 · 21 August 2005, 06:57 PM

What a bummer Adrian I would leave it, and get it changed at the next service.

Uncle-AJ · 21 August 2005, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

What a bummer Adrian I would leave it, and get it changed at the next service.

I might just do that Peter, it's not too noticeable.

JJ Irani · 22 August 2005, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I might just do that Peter, it's not too noticeable.

As long as it's not shattered, Rolex may not insist on a service; but if you say it's not too noticeable, I guess it can wait.

Still sorry it happened. The gloves on both hands of the wifey is a good idea.

Cheers - JJ

Gedanken · 22 August 2005, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AJC

Bugger

At least it was an easily replaced crystal and not a dent in a case from dropping in the shower.

Aaron

Oh, thanks a lot!

AJC · 22 August 2005, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Oh, thanks a lot!

I just couldn't resist.

Earl · 22 August 2005, 11:19 PM

Don't you just hate it when that happens..

dman · 23 August 2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AJC

Bugger

At least it was an easily replaced crystal and not a dent in a case from dropping in the shower.

Aaron

That is just mean, very damn funny, but still mean.

JJ Irani · 23 August 2005, 01:36 PM

I still find it hard to fathom how an SD with a super-strong case would dent that easily from a 3-foot fall!!!

dman · 23 August 2005, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I still find it hard to fathom how an SD with a super-strong case would dent that easily from a 3-foot fall!!!

Try it with your YM and let us know what happens.

JJ Irani · 23 August 2005, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Try it with your YM and let us know what happens.

I wouldn't dare....Ommie would kill me!!

maverick · 27 August 2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I still find it hard to fathom how an SD with a super-strong case would dent that easily from a 3-foot fall!!!

A one meter fall onto a hard wood surface = 5000G
=) maverick

Uncle-AJ · 27 August 2005, 08:09 PM

I managed to get a picture of the scratch. It took some doing as it's not that noticeable, you need the right light. It's just above the 40 marker.

JJ Irani · 28 August 2005, 05:27 AM

OUCH! As long as it's not too noticeable, I guess that's fine. It's just the very knowledge about it that really bugs you, I suppose.

21 August 2005, 05:15 AM	#1
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Scratched crystal I went shopping with Brenda today in Manchester. We went to get her last Christmas's present. She could not decide what she wanted but made her mind up today. (Typical woman) Whilst we were out she banged her arm into my watch, well I never thought much about it until we were in a restaurant tonight and I noticed a mark in the crystal. It was scratched and the scratch can be felt with a finger nail. We reckon it must have been a diamond from her ring that did the damage, after all there's not many things harder than a Rolex crystal. I suppose I'll have to get it changed when I get back to Saudi. Just checked the thread count and I think this was the 1000th. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10 Last edited by Uncle-AJ; 21 August 2005 at 05:18 AM..

21 August 2005, 05:18 AM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,550	That's what happens when you go shopping for Christmas presents in August, mate. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 August 2005, 05:21 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	That is sad indeed, Adrian. Yes, a diamond with a MOH hardness of 10 would be just about anything that could possibly scratch a sapphire crystal whose MOH hardness comes in second at 9. I'm sure the AD will take care of it; but they might insist on a full service too....just normal Rolex practice. So don't be surprised if they do. Cheers and good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 August 2005, 11:28 AM	#6
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Micah has a pic from his DJ that has a scratch the length of the crystal. His wife got it with her diamond as well. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

21 August 2005, 03:51 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	BEWARE of wifey sporting a diamond ring. Keep her on the other side of your watch hand!! LOL!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 August 2005, 10:21 AM	#4
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	Oh no, too bad. =( maverick

21 August 2005, 11:26 AM	#5
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Bugger At least it was an easily replaced crystal and not a dent in a case from dropping in the shower. Aaron

21 August 2005, 06:57 PM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,395	What a bummer Adrian I would leave it, and get it changed at the next service. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

22 August 2005, 11:19 PM	#14
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Don't you just hate it when that happens..

23 August 2005, 01:36 PM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	I still find it hard to fathom how an SD with a super-strong case would dent that easily from a 3-foot fall!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 August 2005, 08:09 PM	#20
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I managed to get a picture of the scratch. It took some doing as it's not that noticeable, you need the right light. It's just above the 40 marker. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

28 August 2005, 05:27 AM	#21
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	OUCH! As long as it's not too noticeable, I guess that's fine. It's just the very knowledge about it that really bugs you, I suppose. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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