Not mine thank goodness but saw this picture over on the rolex forum. Guy off his motorbike at 50 mph, survived it ok and now wondering if watch can be repaired. Calling Rocco!
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Btw, apologies in advance if fake news.
The case appears to be unscathed, and the dial may turn out to be OK too. A service including a replacement bezel, crystal and handset could be enough to sort it out.
It looks remarkably similar to this one which was also damaged in a motorcycle wreck, by the way:
That is taking the ghost insert look to extremes
That’s the Basel 2018 model.
Such photos make for very painful viewing!
That's why I never wear a watch when on the motorbike. Helps it doesn't fit too well under the leather mindOriginally Posted by andrewcregan
Such photos make for very painful viewing!
Glad to know that the rider was okay; my guess is that the bezel wasn't the only thing black and blue after this?
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A dab with some Cape Cod and it'll be grand.
Looks just like my knee caps after my off
Looks like it was a BLNR. Leave the Rolex home and slap that cheap Casio for bike duty.
Hope insurance covers replacement. How much is the BLNR ceramic bezel. Crystal and replacement seconds hand?
Forget the watch, how can his wrist/forearm have ‘survived’ without any scarring ?
Presumably watch was exposed between armoured glove and sleeve. The dressing material around the watch suggests something on that limb isn't 100% though.
when you send Rolex to the Factory for a service, don't they come back like new??
Ouch! This is why I try my best not to wear an expensive watch on the motorbike. That’s what g shocks are for!
They certainly look better without the cyclops, excuse my ignorance with the Rolex brand, but is it, or was it a BLNR?? hard to tell for me without the bezel insert.
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Yes but a replacement bezel, dial and crystal would be charged extra. There could be a £2k bill there maybe.
I just try not to fall off!
A bunch of us used to go out trail riding every Sunday (when there were still trails to be ridden). One of the guys always wore his datejust.
His talent ran out before the bend did.
Easy to tell with the 24 hour hand in blue for the BLNR, on the SS black bezel version the 24 hour hand is green.
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Half of me is scared of this, the other half is scared of the story where the guy who played Tony soprano had a heart attack and the paramedic stole his submariner. It the worst happens to me on the bike I need that watch at home for my wife!I just try not to fall off!
A bunch of us used to go out trail riding every Sunday (when there were still trails to be ridden
Where’s your positive intent? Turns out the car in front of the rider slammed the brakes and there was sand on the road so the bike just fell out beneath him. No bend required.
Ah cheers, I was thinking that with the blue gmt hand but wasn't sure if there was others models with a blue hand
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Look harder! That dial and rehaut are scrap, and I'd not be the least bit surprised to learn that the case is too far gone when you look at the 10-12 area that the bezel and rehaut sit either side of.The case appears to be unscathed, and the dial may turn out to be OK too. A service including a replacement bezel, crystal and handset could be enough to sort it out.
FS: BLNR slightly scuffed
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Yep, seems like are some extra nicks on there upon closer inspection.
Regardless, it’s just stuff. It’s very fortunate that the rider survived better than the watch did.
Ouch,glad the guy is ok.
How does a bezel get ground like that all the way round but the case not? The lugs look too clean. Possible fake I wonder?
Because the case is lower than the bezel, thus the bezel took the impact and wear, thus essentially being a barrier between the case and the road surface?
Still kinda mesmerizing despite the damage...
Would RSC actually take it in for service I wonder?
There are meteorite dials....now meteorite bezels too.
Oh my god. Lucky if it's steel and not the skin. Wow.
Better the watch took it than his wrist. Cheaper in the long run.
When he realized what happened to the watch.. he must have had an heart attack!
ouch!...and to think you still see some careless motorcyclists riding in the summer with shorts and t-shirts on....
Yes. They can replace the case.
Ok, so far it needs a new dial, hands, bezel and possibly case. With an impact like that it’s also going to need at least a service too.
Not much left really....
It’s all part of the watch life experience and patina .....
Like stretch marks on a mother ..............
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The only time you ever see photos like this it’s a Rolex. It seems to infer ‘any other watch would be toast, yet this Rolex is still alive’. What a load of rubbish. It’ll cost a small fortune to repair, check your insurance cover, they aren’t ‘rare’ or hard to replace. Also looks a little too neatly ‘ground’ for my liking. I’m calling ‘fake news’
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The only way I can imagine this happening is if the biker’s hand got caught under the bike as otherwise it seems inexplicable
Hope the rider was okay
It’s what’s known on SC as a “little wabi” I think.
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I think it would be awesome to get this watch repaired but leave the Dial as a memory.
When we go away on the bikes a pal of mine always rides with his Sub 116613LB on, ive always thought it a bit risky. My watch always rides inside an Oakley watch vault which is inside my wash bag whick is inside my aluminium top box.
but how do you know what time it is? ;-)
Been knocked off twice wearing the dweller, no damage. Don't see the point of not wearing a watch "just in case!"
£6995 or it’s off to Watchfinder.......
When I’m riding somewhere in Europe I don’t really care what time it is, but if I did my BMW Nav V is quite accurate 👍
By Nav V do you mean the additional speedo we are all forced into buying because the other one is always playing hide and seek behind the cradle?When I’m riding somewhere in Europe I don’t really care what time it is, but if I did my BMW Nav V is quite accurate
I don't think I've ever worn a watch on the bike, purely as I find it a bit uncomfortable under the glove and leathers. Would be absolutely gutted if that was mine though
That’s the one, although it’s the rev counter I struggle to see, the speedo is fine up to 70mph officerBy Nav V do you mean the additional speedo we are all forced into buying because the other one is always playing hide and seek behind the cradle?
That took a he'll of hammering I can't imagine the rider got away without a scratch. That's why I wear my beater on the bike.
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