I literally just did this tonight. I was about to fall and instinctively reached for a wall and my watch caught on the corner and ripped right off and fell to a hard tile floor 3 or 4 feet down. I'm really sick about it right now. So far though it seems to be keeping time but the bracelet is going to need some work. Also put a nice dent in the side of the case.

I'm going to head to the boutique tomorrow morning to try and see what can be done.

 

Sorry, but, at least you are ok. It is a deep dent and I don't see them polishing out the damage. I have heard of amazing things being done with laser welding, or you can consider getting a new mid case, or wear it as a badge of honor... it saved you from a fall. The bracelet might be able to be repaired or replace the part.

Good luck and let us know what you decide.

 

Glad you are ok. Must have been a defective bracelet.

 

Thanks everyone for the kind replies. I'll post and update tomorrow after the boutique takes a look at it. Maybe it's time for a NATO strap

 

Glad you’re ok. On the bright side, you should have no fear of wearing the hell out of this watch now! I went down a ravine with a 40lb pack on my back and my Speedy smacked every rock on the way down (tore my IT band), bezel popped off- it popped right back on with a firm push.
It’s like the first door ding on a new car- good for a rally now.

 

We need a post about that story.

 

Glad your OK.
I think that is a bit more than patina!
GLW the repairs and take care.

 

Interested to hear if Omega would repair the case. Think they would suggest replacement case. Also wondering if they sell just the replacement clasp or do they only sell the full bracelet. Sorry to hear about this I am sure you feel terrible. Keep us posted on the repairs.

 

Welcome to the wear it like it’s stolen club

Fix the clasp and carry on.

Just think. You now have your very own security marking


Lucky those razor sharp edges ( that all the purse carrying Nancy boys complain about ) didn’t slice you open

=No offence to anyone called Nancy that carries a purse=

 

They definitely sell the bracelet clasp as a separate part, full bracelet not necessary. Part availability may be a bit slower because it’s so new.

 

Get the bracelet done and leave the dent, I'd suggest. You'll wear it more comfortably with a dent without worrying about new one.
You can get all dents, as they'll be there if you wear it regularly, removed at next service after 5-7 years' period. You're lucky that only a watch was damaged, not you.

 

I have a feeling they would insist on a complete service to replace the mid-case considering the watch took an impact that hard- may not be a bad idea, but if it’s still running fine....

If that rough spot on the side has some sharp edges, just hit the bottom with a little Emory cloth to smooth it out- not much to lose now.

 

Oh man sorry to hear this!

The first ones always the hardest.
Glad your ok.

 

At least wearing it the mark is invisible. New clasps are surprisingly cheap vs the bracelet price.

glad you got no permanent dings!

 

The important thing is that none of your bits are damaged. The clasp should be a relatively easy replacement, and the ding in the case is simply...character

 

You need to stop being so modest and come clean about what really happened. You were sea kayaking well offshore in a gale when you were viciously attacked by a 6,000 pound great white shark. The beast snapped your boat in half like a toothpick, throwing you 30 feet into the air. As you landed hard in the water, you realized that the battle was not yet over. The shark charged you. You knew then that you had only one chance. Suddenly you remembered a post on OF about the razor sharp edges on your new Speedy. As the shark set itself upon you, you struck it on the snout with a glancing blow from the watch - hence the dent in the case. As the shark turned away from you and revealed its soft underbelly, you were able to rake your Speedy down its abdomen from stem to stern, disemboweling the creature and dispatching it as only an Omega owner can. Exhausted, but triumphant, you swam the five miles back to the mainland in record time - which you recorded with the chronograph function. As you struggled in the shallows to reach the sand, the clasp, which had been damaged in the attack, finally gave way and the watch fell off your wrist and into the water. The pounding surf ground the watch into the bottom, scratching it further, but you were able to recover it. Fortunately, since it was new and you were in shallow water, the watch remained watertight and still keeps perfect time. Bravo, sir, you are a steely eyed missile man. Seriously, glad that you are ok. The watch can be fixed.

 

Everyone will know it’s because you shouldn’t push the chrono buttons in water.....

 

THAT’s the part of the story that you don’t believe?