Oh Adrian, when the crystal is shattered ALWAYS pull the crown to hack the watch. The crown is not going to get broken just put it in a pocket by itself. Even if the stem does break, they are relatively cheap, Cheaper than having the movement ground to bits by sapphire shards :-D
Hey, for my info, do you mean to pull the crown out as if you were to set the time and then leave it in that position until fixed? Ty in advance, but hoping I never need to remember this ...
@@zombyoli3681 Yes, pulling the crown out to the setting position (not the quick-set date position). Getting the movement stopped is crucial. Of course, this only works with a hacking movement (I'm a big Panerai guy, so I have a few movements that would keep right on running with sapphire glass in play).
Yep. And even if the crown had to be changed, it would have been better than the damage that letting it run with all that sapphire inside probably caused.
There is no right solution. As the second hand was stuck the watch had stopped. If anything got into the movement it would also stop right away and cause no real damage My biggest issue would be scratching the dial if the hands moved under force due which is likely if the crown was pulled out fully and put in your pocket.
Exact same thing happened to my 22657. Dropped on the bathroom floor and smashed - glass got into movement. Rolex repaired and serviced for £760. I also asked them not to polish and they didn’t.
@@Ferien7 Happened to my fiance's OP that is 1 yr old. Replacing crystal, dial, hands, bezel and crown. Full service on watch to remove any shards that may have got into the movement. It was $2000aud. They gave me the choice on replacing the bezel, dial, hands and if I wanted a polish or not.... I said just make it brand new again. It hurts the wallet either way. Atleast the mrs will be happy again.
@@user-jp3vl5jx1j why false? He dropped it and it stopped working. Do you think soldiers would risk taking a heavy watch that is not completely shock resistant? In the 1950s they were tool watches, today there are better tools. Cheap watches that don’t break.
@@user-jp3vl5jx1j They’re justifying the price by suggesting that a tool function e.g. GMT hand was why they bought it in the first place. Heard someone else say they use a Daytona for timings eggs and parking 😂
If it meant to be worn an a peace of cloth it would have come with it. The Oyster would have rescued it. 🤩 Stay strong and get it repaired Son. It´s just a watch.
@@DonaldJohnTrump24not at all, all a NATO does is cause tension and strain on the spring bars, literally creating the problem you nerds love to brag about it preventing.
Clearly owner of this video is so rich he has to wear a Rolex to do actual exploring. I'm with you guys I wouldn't even wear a G-Shock to explore would wear a $10 Temu watch
I find it hilarious that an Explorer vaguely designed after or half-assedly associated with some spelunking, hiking the Everest or some other dubious achievements dies on a mere pebble while it would have been another Tuesday for a G-Shock. Rolex truly are masters of marketing luxury watches for amateur hours week-end warriors. 😂
For real though. And this is supposed to be the "outdoors" Rolex. The watch world really succeeded in creating one of the most out of touch with reality bubbles I've ever seen.
Wrist watch revival is fantastic. But Red Dead Restoration does fantastic work too. He has a wayback machine and has restored Rolex watches that have been in fires 🔥 or even explosions 💥. Plus, he is on your side of the pond . Only con, is that he doesn’t talk to you through the process as Marshall does.
@@MrEliwankenobi agreed i like both of them but the chit chat with wristwatche revival is why i think content wise its the better choice but i do love em both
Can sapphire crystal shatter? Yes. Drop it form 3 feet onto a tile or concrete floor and it most certainly can break. Make sure to pull the crown out in order for the movement to hack, thus decreasing the risk of further damage from the shards of glass. Keep in mind that a broken crystal equals a full service, as the movement needs to be taken apart and cleaned. How to reduce the risk of this happening again? Keep your $10K on the wonderful bracelet it came with, and avoid playing with 50 cent Chinese pieces of nylon. 😬 In all seriousness, I'm sorry for this but, after you service it, it will be as good as new.
The nato strap was fine. Fiddling around with it and swapping straps whilst standing and holding it 3 feet above the rocky ground instead of a table is what wasn’t fine. This could have happened to anyone, even with the bracelet, if they took it off to scratch their wrist or some other silly reason 🤷🏼♂️ granted, the bracelet is better to hold onto though
This is why God created Casios and fine Swiss dress watches. You take your fine Swiss dress watch to the office and events, and you take your Casio everywhere else. A luxury sports watch is an oxymoron. This will be an expensive lesson, I'm afraid.
Unfortunately, manufacturers are currently offering us watches that are not suitable for their purpose. Every steel Rolex is made of the same steel. It doesn't matter if it's an Explorer or a datejust. Just look at the Submariner... I don't know anyone who would dive in it, and marketing has made it a luxury watch for a tie and shirt, which is completely out of place.
Respectfully disagree. Adrian was using his Explorer II as intended,…adventure! A good friend of mine, an avid diver,…dives with his Submariner. I have family who are first responders and love their G-Shock! No right or wrong. Great products for all different preferences and purposes!
Adrian, you should know better. You never change straps or take off a watch from your wrist unless on a soft surface, or sitting down close to a table.
Harsh reminder that these 'tough-as-nail', 'built-like-a-tank', 'robust', 'go-anywhere-do-anything' objects can't survive a 1m fall on a hard surface...Nonetheless I hope it get restored properly, because as outdated, fragile and expensive these watches are, we love them.
The 1970s version of this watch would probably be fine, because it had an acrylic crystal. One consequence of when the company went from making tools to bling
A perfect example of why I hate how ubiquitous the term “tool watch” is. It’s thrown around so much. Quartz and mineral crystals are a must for a “tool watch”.
The same thing happened to a friend of mine: he smacked his rootbeer while working out. He promptly stopped the movement, saving it from further damage. Servicing was around €800/900 from an authorized dealer with the lab
I shattered the crystal on my Sub years ago before I knew how to care for watches properly. It needed a full overhaul as well after I tried to shaking around the broken glass to get it out 🤦♂️. It’s a terrible feeling… but I will say, after you get passed the expense of the repair, it feels more like part of the story of the watch for me and I feel more connected to it than ever… still, it’s a tough pill no doubt.
Hello, Adrian! This is a lesson for all, simply to take a beater watch ( a G-Shock for example) in these situations, and for sure will be more relaxing trips! And this experience for you must be one happy memory “engraved” on this watch with your family. P.S.: I have a feeling that you will repair the watch in any other place than Rolex service!😅 And I agree!
It's unfortunate that the Explorer hasn't been a true tough watch since 1989, when it transitioned from an acrylic crystal to a sapphire one. Acrylic crystals are more resistant to shattering or cracking upon impact, providing a level of durability that sapphire lacks. I wish you the best of luck with the repairs. Hopefully, the watch doesn't get overly polished, so you can preserve the memories associated with it. I doubt anyone would retrofit a modern Rolex with an acrylic crystal, but it seems like a sensible upgrade for something like an Explorer. After all, you're not using it as a dress watch; you're clearly aiming to use it like the original Explorer was intended to be used.
Do not send it to Rolex for service! They will replace parts that don’t need replacing, as you know. And they’ll overcharge you with a smile on their face.
I get it and you should definitely make the request to Rolex not to polish it. However, even if they do are your memories dependent on a scratch on a watch? If you had lost the watch entirely, would you have also lost all memory or your excursion that day?
And this is why Casio is the brand chosen by true explorers and mountaineers. Other brands are Luminox and Suunto. A famous sailor was a Rolex ambassador. When he retired from his adventures, he confessed he used a 50 dollar Casio.
Leave it, put it in a display case, put it in your office and use it as a reminder of that camping trip and the good times with your boys. It's only a watch and every time you look at it, it'll bring back good memories.
Arrr the old scratches mean memories rubbish. Yeah I’ve climbed mountains in a certain pair of socks. They now need replacing shall I keep them for the memories. You see without those socks I can’t recall my memories. Honestly what a load of cobblers. The only refusal for polishing for my tastes is to keep the sharp edges of the watch.
That may happen to everyone. I always said that it is just a watch. It's always better to break such things than yourself. Keep us posted on the repair
I sent a 90s Submariner to Rolex for service two years ago, the bezel was damaged, the crystal had a nick and the hands were a little rusty. They serviced the watch, replaced the bezel, crystal and hands for about £850. The service time took forever though, it was about 6 months, mind you I'm from Chile, so shipping time is longer, but still 6 freaking months. Edit: I also asked them not to polish it, and they didn't. I see there are some scratches in the dial, those will be there forever if you don't swap the dial.
I’ve had my submariner serviced and polished about 4 times in 45 years of continuous wear. Each the patina starts fresh and I enjoy the process again. Good luck !
The character remains. Just like polishing a pair of military boots. The scars are in the memories and the pictures. Something you and your boys will remember forever!
@@CaptainSpud88 my daily is a rolex explorer and datejust. But I wear my g-shock whenever i go camping. i dunno but i feel a shock is more suited with that kind of environment. but i guess whatever makes you happy, you wear what you want. have a great day.
Sorry to hear about the mishap. My old and trusted Orient Mako XL had a similar fall onto a rock while climbing in the Taurus Mountains. The crystal survived, just had a chip on the surface probably because it was mineral, not sapphire which is more prone to shattering. Though it made no sense I took the opportunity to replace it with an AR coated sapphire and it looks great ! I only wear my G-Shock GG-1000 when I go on the mountains now !
OK, my opinion probably goes for nothing. Luxury watches are becoming hyper undesirable? Ive had expensive watches and got rid of them all and currently wear a 30 year old issue CWC G10. Ive seen articles on gangs stealing watches from peoples wrists and now a watch dealer from Richmond has died after being robbed. I love them but like Kate Bush said ‘what makes you special makes you dangerous’ and life is too short for that anxiety. I never felt at ease wearing an expensive watch. I have a friend who has a Brietling. It lives in a drawer. ‘Why do you not wear it?’ I asked. His answer, its a bit too flash. Please discuss!
Sorry about the damage. That sucks. To be fair, these damn watches are always expensive. I just dropped $1k on getting my Brosnan Seamaster serviced. Just the nature of the beast.
Just picked up a black dial (2 year wait AD) - love it. You should replace with a black - has more of a 70s / classic vibe than the white! Hopefully you have watch insurance lol.
Don't mess with it. Send it back to Rolex. Just happened to my wife's Datejust. Also needs a new dial because of the broken crystal. They are doing a full service and quoted about $1400 USD with new crystal and dial At the same time, we gave them my GMT 2 (11670 LN) for a standard service. They charged us about $900 for that. Had two watches serviced by them and they didn't over polish. Wonderful job by Rolex on both.
It’s about the only time I wear my Apple Watch other than running so I can listen to music. I like having all trails help guide me via the trail map that’s always on without having to whip out my phone. Cheapest Apple Watch with LTE is perfect for outdoor use. Other than that I never wear my Apple watch and my Rolexes get the time they deserve.
Ach dinna worry Adrian. It’s an Explorer, supposed to take a good whack now and then. My 1655 took a big hit at work, smashed the acrylic and damaged a hand or two (including mine). Off to the Rolex hospital in Singapore and returned working perfectly. That was in 1990 and it’s still going strong.
I think the best thing to do is to send it to Rolex through an AD and make sure you make it triply clear that you don’t want the case polished. It’s a bit of a dice roll, but I think that’s the safest thing to do here.
I understand your sentiment. My heart broke when I sent my 60+ years watch my late dad gave me for a movement service. That watch has a long scratch across the mineral crystal from an accident he had. The watchmaker took a liberty to break the crystal and replace it with a hardlex, polished it to perfection, just to add more service charges on it. To say I'm furious is an understatement. That watch is what my dad wear during his struggle to lift up our family's economy. Every scratch on it cause by him doing odd jobs just to survive. Its a cheap japanese watch, but its a reminder for me to never shy away doing hard work for the sake of my own family just as my dad does to ours.
Acrylic would have defintely scratched, but may have stayed intact. Lucky the Rolex didn't bounce into the loch, that would have required a new dial too!
Hopefully you can get it fixed, but documenting the repair (if not sent to Rolex) will be a great feature. I think the memories are in your head, seeing your kids play & laugh, rather than the the scrapes on the watch. Go get it looking splendid again.
I was told by a watchmaker when or if it was to ever happen to your watch , pull out that crown immediately to stop the movement. Very happy my comment made the show. But that is Seiko’s reasoning for having hardlex in their dive watches so the glass wouldn’t shatter ! It’s a proprietary Seiko product does seem to be sweared upon! But not for those who desperately NEED sapphire as to justify a high watch purchase! Companies are using sapphire in watches well under £100 these days so for me!!!! In Seiko we trust!
RSC here in Buenos Aires , asks you if you want it to be polished , and do what you tell them . More , as it’s all there , you see the technicians working , and after inspecting your watch they came and talk to you , so you can ask them about the work your watch needs . That’s how it should be , no matter how big or important is the RSC of LON , NYC , etc .
Ah, yes. The premium sapphire crystal that won’t scratch, but will not only fail to protect your watch, but damage it so much worse when it shatters into a million microscopic pieces.
Really sorry that happened to you Adrian! I can completely commiserate with you. A similar thing happened to me with my new Speedy, didn’t break the crystal, but I dropped my caseback directly onto the movement and it stopped the movement. I was sad for weeks until I got it back from Omega and it was during the holidays. Luckily it was covered and was fixed within 3 weeks. You’ll be okay once you get it back and you’ll be relieved and it’ll be just another story to tell about your amazing personal watch journey. Cheers mate!
You did the right thing to keep your eyes on your precious children. Devastating the watch is damaged but can be fixed with money. Good luck sorting it all out sure you’ll be happy when it’s fixed. All the best Pete
You can always make yourself a B&J nato strap with the inscription "Please don't Polish me" in capital letters from top to bottom and send the watch with it to the service center...
1- safest place for a watch to be is on the wrist; 2- it’s better to keep Rolexes on their original bracelets, for even the older ones are wonderful works of engineering and extremely durable and secure; 3- Don’t kid us as if you didn’t have plenty of money, it’s not like it’s going to break the bank to have it fixed. All that said, I hope it’s fixed soon.
Many years ago - mid 70s a work colleague accidentally whacked the glass (probably Acrylic from what I remember) of his Rolex with a hammer, he took it to the dealer who said they'd have a look at it, a couple of weeks later he got it back- no charge. Things change.
Sorry about that but I can't help thinking that these are not "tool watches" any more, they are actually luxury items and should be cared for in accordance...40 years ago maybe they were when they only cost about 1000usd Hope you'll get it fixed.
40 years ago was the 80’s and the G-Shock were already out and much better tool watches than those Rolex luxury watches trying to pass as sorry excuses of a tool watch.
I wish you the best in getting your watch repaired and serviced. I recently had a similar experience with my less than a year-old Omega Speedmaster Pro, SS Moonwatch. I was rushing around and grabbed it off the bathroom countertop and it immediately slipped from my hand and fell to the marble tile floor. My stomach jumped through my throat as it fell forever and as soon as it hit the tile, I knew. I couldn't look but had too. And yes, it did fall right on the crown, which lay just a few inches from my broken watch. I felt like a complete shit. The great part is the Omega boutique store in Atlanta, GA USA took it in and shipped it to its maker. It took about three months to return. All fixed up and no charge to me.
Sorry to hear about this, A. But also great to see someone getting out into the wild with their tool watch and using it as it was meant to be used. Expensive mistake but war scars & good stories are priceless.
Sorry for the damages to your Explorer II….After watching your video….i brought out my Explorer II and took a good look at it….it’s a beautiful timepiece….hope you get it fixed…and still maintain the “battle scars” that give your Explorer II the character you desire…
I like to think of it as a reset! You will always have those memories, photos, videos ect. Imagine having the watch “New” again. Ready for more memories, more adventures, less rocks. Plus, bonus video on what the watch service looks like after sending it to Rolex.
Sad to hear. I hope it isn't as catastrophic as you fear. Likely just a tear down and clean out, with a new glass, naturally. Shouldn't be beyond salvaging, for sure. Good news within bad, I REALLY liked that racing livery B&J nato you showed. I also have a Polar Exp II which it would look great on, buuuut I also have a very similar looking Aqua Terra, which would benefit. Perfect summer strap for both!
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Send it to Wristwatch Revival!!!!!
Marshall 😊
Love his work!
Good call. He'd probably do a better job than Rolex
For sure, that bloke polishes nothing.
@@GerardBarkandJack I mean who doesn't love that guy? :)
I always tell my friends that if you need to immediately change your straps on your $10k watch, make sure you do it over jagged rocks.
Oh Adrian, when the crystal is shattered ALWAYS pull the crown to hack the watch. The crown is not going to get broken just put it in a pocket by itself. Even if the stem does break, they are relatively cheap, Cheaper than having the movement ground to bits by sapphire shards :-D
exactly what i was going to say. replacing a crown stem is nothing compared to the movement.
Hey, for my info, do you mean to pull the crown out as if you were to set the time and then leave it in that position until fixed? Ty in advance, but hoping I never need to remember this ...
@@zombyoli3681 Yes, pulling the crown out to the setting position (not the quick-set date position). Getting the movement stopped is crucial. Of course, this only works with a hacking movement (I'm a big Panerai guy, so I have a few movements that would keep right on running with sapphire glass in play).
Yep. And even if the crown had to be changed, it would have been better than the damage that letting it run with all that sapphire inside probably caused.
There is no right solution. As the second hand was stuck the watch had stopped. If anything got into the movement it would also stop right away and cause no real damage My biggest issue would be scratching the dial if the hands moved under force due which is likely if the crown was pulled out fully and put in your pocket.
Damn, bad news. Rolex will certainly provide the best possible service. Otherwise you know where to find me 😀
Crystal will need the time machine ;)
Legend. I never get bored of your vids
They will provide their best service by giving him a g shock 😂😂😂😂😂
Those darn “Omega” rocks will do that everytime! 1:51
Omega was here!
Any Omega can batter any Rolex 👊😆
Either way, that was a funny touch.
This made laugh so much, I laughed and laughed then fell asleep
😂 every time!
Laughed so hard at the Omega-rock!! 😂
Quite frankly, it will be an expensive mistake to fix but I'm 99% sure that your protective senses and worry for your kids is far more important.
100%
Rolex SS sports watches are hard to get, kids not so much... pay attention to your watch!!
@@andrewgiblin3468 😂😂😂
@@andrewgiblin3468 🤣
@@andrewgiblin3468 yep. can make a kid in a few minutes. years of work to pay for that watch new for most people. easy choice. /s/
Smart move Adrian. Documenting the repair makes it a necessary part of the content, therefor deductible.
nice
Exact same thing happened to my 22657. Dropped on the bathroom floor and smashed - glass got into movement. Rolex repaired and serviced for £760. I also asked them not to polish and they didn’t.
Aside from replacing broken parts, do they let you decide what services are done when sending it in?
When was this done? Prices have certainly came up. $800 for service. $300 for glass... alone.
@@Ferien7yes
@@Ferien7 Happened to my fiance's OP that is 1 yr old. Replacing crystal, dial, hands, bezel and crown. Full service on watch to remove any shards that may have got into the movement. It was $2000aud. They gave me the choice on replacing the bezel, dial, hands and if I wanted a polish or not.... I said just make it brand new again. It hurts the wallet either way. Atleast the mrs will be happy again.
And that is why Rolex doesn’t make tool watches. G-shock makes tool watches.
Have you been sniffing toilet cleaner again!
@@user-jp3vl5jx1j why false? He dropped it and it stopped working. Do you think soldiers would risk taking a heavy watch that is not completely shock resistant? In the 1950s they were tool watches, today there are better tools. Cheap watches that don’t break.
It’s funny people still justify it by saying they’re tool watches 😂 No, you bought it because it’s a Rolex which is absolutely fine.
@@user-jp3vl5jx1j They’re justifying the price by suggesting that a tool function e.g. GMT hand was why they bought it in the first place. Heard someone else say they use a Daytona for timings eggs and parking 😂
Lesson 1. Keep the watch on an oyster bracelet.
Correct
If it meant to be worn an a peace of cloth it would have come with it.
The Oyster would have rescued it. 🤩
Stay strong and get it repaired Son.
It´s just a watch.
Actually the watch is more safe on a nato than on a oyster bracelet.
The reason was not due to the NATO strap.
@@DonaldJohnTrump24not at all, all a NATO does is cause tension and strain on the spring bars, literally creating the problem you nerds love to brag about it preventing.
@@DonaldJohnTrump24 Is that so, you received zero thumbs up so far.
Captain Boring strikes again
G-Shock is your friend.
As a g shock owner...yeah.
G Shock for exploring next time 😂
My thoughts exactly, Rolex for exploring carpeted areas, any G-shock for GADA.
100%
Clearly owner of this video is so rich he has to wear a Rolex to do actual exploring.
I'm with you guys I wouldn't even wear a G-Shock to explore would wear a $10 Temu watch
Agree 100%
I absolutely shattered a g-shock on a rock once.
I find it hilarious that an Explorer vaguely designed after or half-assedly associated with some spelunking, hiking the Everest or some other dubious achievements dies on a mere pebble while it would have been another Tuesday for a G-Shock. Rolex truly are masters of marketing luxury watches for amateur hours week-end warriors. 😂
At the prices Rolex is charging, their watches should be the toughest in the world !
For real though. And this is supposed to be the "outdoors" Rolex. The watch world really succeeded in creating one of the most out of touch with reality bubbles I've ever seen.
at first i thought it fell off a cliff or got crushed by a car or sth
such explorer. so much toughness. lol
Poor cope.
sapphire crystals. They barely scratch, but they shatter. it’s not a Rolex issue.
This is the reason why I don’t change straps outside when with a kid …
Of your Rolex explorer ii? 😮
Exactly. Gutted for Adrian but honestly… why would you change straps outside! Hindsight hey 😮
@@curlyslippers9934 Maybe he dropped it for a more stupid reason, but he just wanted to plug his straps
Wristwatche revival all the way send it to him 100%
Not a bad idea!
Or Red Dead!
We all get great content from it then and beside that he is the right guy anyway in my opinion
Wrist watch revival is fantastic.
But Red Dead Restoration does fantastic work too. He has a wayback machine and has restored Rolex watches that have been in fires 🔥 or even explosions 💥.
Plus, he is on your side of the pond . Only con, is that he doesn’t talk to you through the process as Marshall does.
@@MrEliwankenobi agreed i like both of them but the chit chat with wristwatche revival is why i think content wise its the better choice but i do love em both
Gee. What a SHOCK. 🧐
Took me a half second. But I am slow.
Bro you never change straps over hard surfaces! Never never never.
Can sapphire crystal shatter? Yes. Drop it form 3 feet onto a tile or concrete floor and it most certainly can break. Make sure to pull the crown out in order for the movement to hack, thus decreasing the risk of further damage from the shards of glass. Keep in mind that a broken crystal equals a full service, as the movement needs to be taken apart and cleaned. How to reduce the risk of this happening again? Keep your $10K on the wonderful bracelet it came with, and avoid playing with 50 cent Chinese pieces of nylon. 😬 In all seriousness, I'm sorry for this but, after you service it, it will be as good as new.
The nato strap was fine. Fiddling around with it and swapping straps whilst standing and holding it 3 feet above the rocky ground instead of a table is what wasn’t fine. This could have happened to anyone, even with the bracelet, if they took it off to scratch their wrist or some other silly reason 🤷🏼♂️ granted, the bracelet is better to hold onto though
To quote “The Pontiff”…f*** me dead!
man on the phucking moooooooon
At least it wasn't stolen from him 😬
He was wearing his Explorer 2 thankfully.
This is why God created Casios and fine Swiss dress watches. You take your fine Swiss dress watch to the office and events, and you take your Casio everywhere else. A luxury sports watch is an oxymoron. This will be an expensive lesson, I'm afraid.
That would defeat the purpose of this channel. Adrian is an excellent photographer.
I have a friend that wears his Submariner to the gym. I've expressed the same to him.
Watches are this guy's living....photos and videos of the Casio aren't paying the bills lol.
Unfortunately, manufacturers are currently offering us watches that are not suitable for their purpose. Every steel Rolex is made of the same steel. It doesn't matter if it's an Explorer or a datejust. Just look at the Submariner... I don't know anyone who would dive in it, and marketing has made it a luxury watch for a tie and shirt, which is completely out of place.
Respectfully disagree. Adrian was using his Explorer II as intended,…adventure! A good friend of mine, an avid diver,…dives with his Submariner. I have family who are first responders and love their G-Shock! No right or wrong. Great products for all different preferences and purposes!
That Omega on the Rock was absolutely brilliant 🤣 🤣 🤣
Adrian, you should know better. You never change straps or take off a watch from your wrist unless on a soft surface, or sitting down close to a table.
Harsh reminder that these 'tough-as-nail', 'built-like-a-tank', 'robust', 'go-anywhere-do-anything' objects can't survive a 1m fall on a hard surface...Nonetheless I hope it get restored properly, because as outdated, fragile and expensive these watches are, we love them.
The 1970s version of this watch would probably be fine, because it had an acrylic crystal. One consequence of when the company went from making tools to bling
The issue was changing the strap or whatever during hiking or outdoors when you're surrounded by heavy rocks.
You’ll be okay bro, it’s just a watch. If you’re gutted it’s just because you care. Gotta have rain to appreciate the sun.
That very weird. that crystal should be strong enough to take that impact of dropping it. Maybe temperature was a factor too.
Don't take expensive watches into the wilderness. Take a decent Seiko. Same happened to me with my Tag
It’s people actually buying into the marketing that it’s a rugged tool watch 😂
I had a "thing" happen on a weekend hike a few years ago. Since then you'll find an Invicta Pro Diver on my wrist when I'm out in the wilds 😅
A perfect example of why I hate how ubiquitous the term “tool watch” is. It’s thrown around so much.
Quartz and mineral crystals are a must for a “tool watch”.
The same thing happened to a friend of mine: he smacked his rootbeer while working out.
He promptly stopped the movement, saving it from further damage.
Servicing was around €800/900 from an authorized dealer with the lab
This is why you wear a G-shock mate 😉
Whhat i said 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 g shocks don't break
I shattered the crystal on my Sub years ago before I knew how to care for watches properly. It needed a full overhaul as well after I tried to shaking around the broken glass to get it out 🤦♂️. It’s a terrible feeling… but I will say, after you get passed the expense of the repair, it feels more like part of the story of the watch for me and I feel more connected to it than ever… still, it’s a tough pill no doubt.
Hello, Adrian! This is a lesson for all, simply to take a beater watch ( a G-Shock for example) in these situations, and for sure will be more relaxing trips! And this experience for you must be one happy memory “engraved” on this watch with your family.
P.S.: I have a feeling that you will repair the watch in any other place than Rolex service!😅 And I agree!
It's unfortunate that the Explorer hasn't been a true tough watch since 1989, when it transitioned from an acrylic crystal to a sapphire one. Acrylic crystals are more resistant to shattering or cracking upon impact, providing a level of durability that sapphire lacks.
I wish you the best of luck with the repairs. Hopefully, the watch doesn't get overly polished, so you can preserve the memories associated with it.
I doubt anyone would retrofit a modern Rolex with an acrylic crystal, but it seems like a sensible upgrade for something like an Explorer. After all, you're not using it as a dress watch; you're clearly aiming to use it like the original Explorer was intended to be used.
Do not send it to Rolex for service! They will replace parts that don’t need replacing, as you know. And they’ll overcharge you with a smile on their face.
Well, it’s not a vintage watch, is it? As long as Adrian stipulates ‘do not polish’ on the service sheet, he should be ok
Oh dear, I feel sorry for myself, I can really feel the pain. I wish your E2 a speedy and full recovery!
I get it and you should definitely make the request to Rolex not to polish it. However, even if they do are your memories dependent on a scratch on a watch? If you had lost the watch entirely, would you have also lost all memory or your excursion that day?
I’m sorry for your loss Adrian. I have been thinking about getting a Rolex, but hey! My Seiko is cool enough!
I take G-shock only for hiking and sports
And this is why Casio is the brand chosen by true explorers and mountaineers. Other brands are Luminox and Suunto.
A famous sailor was a Rolex ambassador. When he retired from his adventures, he confessed he used a 50 dollar Casio.
Leave it, put it in a display case, put it in your office and use it as a reminder of that camping trip and the good times with your boys. It's only a watch and every time you look at it, it'll bring back good memories.
Ohh shit! That new "service" crystal will keep you up at night. We know you Adrian! LOL
Getting a watch polished does not remove the memories you've made with that watch.
It kind of does ….
I disagree
Arrr the old scratches mean memories rubbish.
Yeah I’ve climbed mountains in a certain pair of socks. They now need replacing shall I keep them for the memories.
You see without those socks I can’t recall my memories.
Honestly what a load of cobblers.
The only refusal for polishing for my tastes is to keep the sharp edges of the watch.
This makes me appreciate my g shock square a whole lot more. Sorry and thanks for sharing
It looks like you had a smashing time
That may happen to everyone. I always said that it is just a watch. It's always better to break such things than yourself. Keep us posted on the repair
No! My deepest condolences.
I sent a 90s Submariner to Rolex for service two years ago, the bezel was damaged, the crystal had a nick and the hands were a little rusty. They serviced the watch, replaced the bezel, crystal and hands for about £850. The service time took forever though, it was about 6 months, mind you I'm from Chile, so shipping time is longer, but still 6 freaking months.
Edit: I also asked them not to polish it, and they didn't. I see there are some scratches in the dial, those will be there forever if you don't swap the dial.
Hopefully you have a bit of a collection so you could wear something else in the meantime.
hahah thankfully I do 😅
I’ve had my submariner serviced and polished about 4 times in 45 years of continuous wear. Each the patina starts fresh and I enjoy the process again. Good luck !
Ah the advantages of the old rolex plastic crystals
The character remains. Just like polishing a pair of military boots. The scars are in the memories and the pictures. Something you and your boys will remember forever!
Next time wear a g-shock
You don’t wear a g shock when you have Rolex daily wear money lol but I see your point
@@CaptainSpud88 my daily is a rolex explorer and datejust. But I wear my g-shock whenever i go camping. i dunno but i feel a shock is more suited with that kind of environment. but i guess whatever makes you happy, you wear what you want. have a great day.
Grow up
Anyone who says “Oh it’s just a watch” doesn’t know the connection that can form with a watch.
Confirmation you don’t remove a Rolex bracelet to put Micky Mouse straps on.
A bit boring that, no? 😆
He does to take fucking pictures for instagram so he can sell them.. serves him right for fucking around
@@daniellongbottom9063 You seem pretty mad 😂
Haha mickey mouse straps sent me
Sorry to hear about the mishap. My old and trusted Orient Mako XL had a similar fall onto a rock while climbing in the Taurus Mountains. The crystal survived, just had a chip on the surface probably because it was mineral, not sapphire which is more prone to shattering. Though it made no sense I took the opportunity to replace it with an AR coated sapphire and it looks great ! I only wear my G-Shock GG-1000 when I go on the mountains now !
OK, my opinion probably goes for nothing. Luxury watches are becoming hyper undesirable? Ive had expensive watches and got rid of them all and currently wear a 30 year old issue CWC G10. Ive seen articles on gangs stealing watches from peoples wrists and now a watch dealer from Richmond has died after being robbed. I love them but like Kate Bush said ‘what makes you special makes you dangerous’ and life is too short for that anxiety. I never felt at ease wearing an expensive watch. I have a friend who has a Brietling. It lives in a drawer. ‘Why do you not wear it?’ I asked. His answer, its a bit too flash. Please discuss!
Seems like a lot to pay for a watch thats not a bit more hardy for exploring
"omega" on the rock. Hilarious. It took a moment to realize what was going on there. 😂
Sorry about the damage. That sucks. To be fair, these damn watches are always expensive. I just dropped $1k on getting my Brosnan Seamaster serviced. Just the nature of the beast.
this is the reason why you wear a beaterwatch like a gshock or seiko when out in nature ☝️ i would never wear my explorer I climbing.. not even hiking
So it's not an Explorer, but a "couch Potato".
@@ea3527 imo a good everyday office watch 😉
The positive is you can now wear your omega seamster which looks great on the great 70 30 B and J!
Just picked up a black dial (2 year wait AD) - love it. You should replace with a black - has more of a 70s / classic vibe than the white! Hopefully you have watch insurance lol.
Don't mess with it. Send it back to Rolex. Just happened to my wife's Datejust. Also needs a new dial because of the broken crystal. They are doing a full service and quoted about $1400 USD with new crystal and dial At the same time, we gave them my GMT 2 (11670 LN) for a standard service. They charged us about $900 for that. Had two watches serviced by them and they didn't over polish. Wonderful job by Rolex on both.
Yes, Rolex (and Omega!) do an outstanding job on their repairs. And why should they be cheap? I don't want poor workmanship or materials.
Keep your luxury watches for nice dinners, meetings and anything else delicate. Everything else slap a G shock on
😂😂😂😂😂😂damn that's gonnna hurt a few feelings
It says 'explorer' but can't actually 'explore' 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It’s about the only time I wear my Apple Watch other than running so I can listen to music. I like having all trails help guide me via the trail map that’s always on without having to whip out my phone. Cheapest Apple Watch with LTE is perfect for outdoor use. Other than that I never wear my Apple watch and my Rolexes get the time they deserve.
That is a bummer but, like you said, it's a new memory. Here's to speedy repairs and returns.
BS
LOL OMEGA on the rock hahaha priceless. Also sorry for the E2, what a crock of bad luck
No one cares
You did cause you clicked and commented lol
@@garylangford6755haha classic.. I see people all the time say this yet they clicked and commented. 😊
I owned a Tudor chrono panda for 2 years now and I still love it & proud of it!
Ach dinna worry Adrian. It’s an Explorer, supposed to take a good whack now and then.
My 1655 took a big hit at work, smashed the acrylic and damaged a hand or two (including mine).
Off to the Rolex hospital in Singapore and returned working perfectly. That was in 1990 and it’s still going strong.
I think the best thing to do is to send it to Rolex through an AD and make sure you make it triply clear that you don’t want the case polished. It’s a bit of a dice roll, but I think that’s the safest thing to do here.
After watch this, any outdoor activity I'll just wear a G shock for it.
I understand your sentiment. My heart broke when I sent my 60+ years watch my late dad gave me for a movement service. That watch has a long scratch across the mineral crystal from an accident he had. The watchmaker took a liberty to break the crystal and replace it with a hardlex, polished it to perfection, just to add more service charges on it. To say I'm furious is an understatement. That watch is what my dad wear during his struggle to lift up our family's economy. Every scratch on it cause by him doing odd jobs just to survive. Its a cheap japanese watch, but its a reminder for me to never shy away doing hard work for the sake of my own family just as my dad does to ours.
Acrylic would have defintely scratched, but may have stayed intact. Lucky the Rolex didn't bounce into the loch, that would have required a new dial too!
Hopefully you can get it fixed, but documenting the repair (if not sent to Rolex) will be a great feature. I think the memories are in your head, seeing your kids play & laugh, rather than the the scrapes on the watch. Go get it looking splendid again.
I was told by a watchmaker when or if it was to ever happen to your watch , pull out that crown immediately to stop the movement. Very happy my comment made the show. But that is Seiko’s reasoning for having hardlex in their dive watches so the glass wouldn’t shatter ! It’s a proprietary Seiko product does seem to be sweared upon! But not for those who desperately NEED sapphire as to justify a high watch purchase! Companies are using sapphire in watches well under £100 these days so for me!!!! In Seiko we trust!
wait. dropping from what i assume to be waist height, on to a rock, and it shatters?
lmao. so much for EXPLORER
RSC here in Buenos Aires , asks you if you want it to be polished , and do what you tell them . More , as it’s all there , you see the technicians working , and after inspecting your watch they came and talk to you , so you can ask them about the work your watch needs . That’s how it should be , no matter how big or important is the RSC of LON , NYC , etc .
Ah, yes. The premium sapphire crystal that won’t scratch, but will not only fail to protect your watch, but damage it so much worse when it shatters into a million microscopic pieces.
Love nkuwan the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other TH-camr can show off bags in as much detail as you.
Really sorry that happened to you Adrian! I can completely commiserate with you. A similar thing happened to me with my new Speedy, didn’t break the crystal, but I dropped my caseback directly onto the movement and it stopped the movement. I was sad for weeks until I got it back from Omega and it was during the holidays. Luckily it was covered and was fixed within 3 weeks. You’ll be okay once you get it back and you’ll be relieved and it’ll be just another story to tell about your amazing personal watch journey. Cheers mate!
You did the right thing to keep your eyes on your precious children. Devastating the watch is damaged but can be fixed with money. Good luck sorting it all out sure you’ll be happy when it’s fixed. All the best Pete
Rolex telling you to never mess up perfection…
You can always make yourself a B&J nato strap with the inscription "Please don't Polish me" in capital letters from top to bottom and send the watch with it to the service center...
1- safest place for a watch to be is on the wrist;
2- it’s better to keep Rolexes on their original bracelets, for even the older ones are wonderful works of engineering and extremely durable and secure;
3- Don’t kid us as if you didn’t have plenty of money, it’s not like it’s going to break the bank to have it fixed.
All that said, I hope it’s fixed soon.
Many years ago - mid 70s a work colleague accidentally whacked the glass (probably Acrylic from what I remember) of his Rolex with a hammer, he took it to the dealer who said they'd have a look at it, a couple of weeks later he got it back- no charge. Things change.
the "beast of a watch" when it falls on a pebble (the pebble was suboptimal)
Sorry to hear this. I did just comment just a few videos ago that rolex is not a sports watch. It is marketed as one and that’s about it
Sorry about that but I can't help thinking that these are not "tool watches" any more, they are actually luxury items and should be cared for in accordance...40 years ago maybe they were when they only cost about 1000usd Hope you'll get it fixed.
40 years ago was the 80’s and the G-Shock were already out and much better tool watches than those Rolex luxury watches trying to pass as sorry excuses of a tool watch.
I wish you the best in getting your watch repaired and serviced. I recently had a similar experience with my less than a year-old Omega Speedmaster Pro, SS Moonwatch. I was rushing around and grabbed it off the bathroom countertop and it immediately slipped from my hand and fell to the marble tile floor. My stomach jumped through my throat as it fell forever and as soon as it hit the tile, I knew. I couldn't look but had too. And yes, it did fall right on the crown, which lay just a few inches from my broken watch. I felt like a complete shit. The great part is the Omega boutique store in Atlanta, GA USA took it in and shipped it to its maker. It took about three months to return. All fixed up and no charge to me.
My friend was charged almost £3,000 by Rolex for exactly the same thing - so be prepared mate....
Sorry to hear about this, A. But also great to see someone getting out into the wild with their tool watch and using it as it was meant to be used. Expensive mistake but war scars & good stories are priceless.
Sorry for the damages to your Explorer II….After watching your video….i brought out my Explorer II and took a good look at it….it’s a beautiful timepiece….hope you get it fixed…and still maintain the “battle scars” that give your Explorer II the character you desire…
Just had a similar incident with my Milgauss during the week and chipped the edge of the crystal. Now waiting on an estimate for the repair!
I like to think of it as a reset! You will always have those memories, photos, videos ect. Imagine having the watch “New” again. Ready for more memories, more adventures, less rocks. Plus, bonus video on what the watch service looks like after sending it to Rolex.
An Explorer Role(ex) play where a disposable Casio or Timex would have done the job.. A bitter but worthy cautionary tale.
Sad to hear. I hope it isn't as catastrophic as you fear. Likely just a tear down and clean out, with a new glass, naturally. Shouldn't be beyond salvaging, for sure.
Good news within bad, I REALLY liked that racing livery B&J nato you showed. I also have a Polar Exp II which it would look great on, buuuut I also have a very similar looking Aqua Terra, which would benefit. Perfect summer strap for both!
1:43 - Dwayne “The Omega” Johnson to Adrian: 🖕! 😂😂😂