Dear All,

This morning as I was putting on Speedmaster, the manual wind with hesalite crystal, the biggest fear of every watch owner came true, I dropped it.

However, having fallen about 1,5m from my dresser to a hardwood floor, I couldn't notice any damage on the case, or in the movement, as the watch continues to run pretty well, and all the functions work.

I am still stressed out though, that these might be an issue that I'm not noticing, which could cause troubles with the movement. Do you think I am over thinking this? Im basically asking for advice on what to do. Bring it to Omega? Or just keep it the way it is until, and if, problems arise?

Kind Regards,
Luka

 

Remember the old saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it?" No smoke/fire or strange noises? It's probably fine. You can test it to see if it's keeping time within the acceptable range for your caliber. As long as it appears to be operating normally, I'd pretend it never happened. I'm sure moonwatches have survived worse than that.

 

Thanks! That was exactly what I've been thinking, but you know how it is, its nice to get reassurance. I will check the timekeeping and update this thread live. For now I think I will adapt your strategy though and pretend it never happened.

 

It helps to have the memory of a goldfish

 

Do you live on the second floor by any chance?

 

When a watch is dropped, what the potential damage is will depend on how it hits - what part of the watch and how the watch is oriented in relation to the balance wheel specifically. Generally if there is going to be a problem, you will see it quite soon.

If the watch is running well, all functions work, nothing seems loose - you are probably fine, and it might be a good day to pick up a lottery ticket.

 

And more importantly, share with the forum what numbers you picked!

 

This is some of the worst advice I've seen on this forum...

 

You're welcome to your own opinion of course, but Archer said above that it's likely fine (if it's functioning normally... isn't that what I said?)--and I'd take his advice any day. If he had an assessment contrary to my common-sense statement, I'd happily remove my post.

The first 3 sentences clearly don't apply to ALL things. That was just me saying "Hey, calm down, it's functional so it may be fine. Time to test it for accuracy--and failing that, a trip to a good watchmaker."

 

You need to have a better system when handling your watches. I dropped a Bell & Ross watch on ceramic tile and it damaged the lug so I couldn't remove the screw. It was under warranty and the company fixed it for me for free, "this one time as a favor." Now, I won't take off my watch or handle it unless I am over my bed or sitting down over carpet to minimize damage "just in case."

I also only do deployants now.

Good luck in the future.

 

But not quite as bad as suggesting that a noob use of pliers to remove a caseback....

 

I think he's got you there Ed.

 

No. I live on the first. But I doubt you remember that you made this same joke the first time I posted here.

 

Thanks Archer. Nice to see you back, and thanks for the advice. After a day it looks like the watch is running fine. So I caught a lucky brake there.

 

Think he needs a "lives on the first floor" to remind you @ulackfocus

 

Surprised it didn't get damaged. Are you sure your floor isn't softwood?

 

Actually it might be soft wood. Im not so sure about this. English isnt my first language.

 

They make blue pills for that.

Something along those lines for sure...... it was either "Moved down stairs to the first floor" or "First floor resident", and one was too long so he got what he got.

 

I will now that I've put a reminder that's easy to see each time you post.

 

that ... I learned the same lesson after dropping a vintage Rolex on concrete floor when putting it on ... now I exclusively put them on standing over the bed