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davidoxman · 29 May 2011, 04:03 AM

Hi Guys
Does anyone know if there is a reason why Rolex watches all seem to have plain case backs? I also have a Omega which is decorated with a Sea Monster on the case back? Is there a reason?
Thanks

Danand · 29 May 2011, 04:11 AM

Traditionally it gives a place to engrave. (especially since many rolex watches are given as gifts to commemorate special events.
(I had mine personalized with my initials-very simple, and done by rolex Canada )

rkammer · 29 May 2011, 05:45 AM

While the previous post re: engraving is certainly true, not ALL Rolexes have plain case backs.

Speed · 29 May 2011, 06:19 AM

This is just my opinion, but it seems to me that case back engravings which change from time to time - ala Panerai, Omega etc. is very un-Rolex. Really flies in the face of their "minimalist" tool-esque approach...blinged out Diamond infested (er..encrusted) models not withstanding.

Kanger · 29 May 2011, 06:21 AM

The plain back is the Rolex signature, much like the horse is the Omega signature. It just so happened that nothingness is the Rolex signature.

xjeeunitx · 29 May 2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanger

the plain back is the rolex signature, much like the horse is the omega signature. It just so happened that nothingness is the rolex signature.

x2!

Art 1 · 29 May 2011, 07:35 AM

Don't know. But Breitling has beautiful case backs.

pokpok · 29 May 2011, 08:38 AM

16600s have a really nice case back

thewatchguy93 · 29 May 2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

Don't know. But Breitling has beautiful case backs.

They certainly do!

Dino

Grumpy Badger · 29 May 2011, 08:41 AM

Does anyone else find watches with a deeply engraved back stick less on your wrist in hot weather?
Unless my Rolex is on a NATO I do notice it sticking more than my others...

stockrabbit · 30 May 2011, 12:45 AM

I agree about the smooth back sticking better, which for me is a good thing. I noticed that the new rolexes have very smooth inner clasp parts as well. In all, this makes the watch hug my wrist without the bracelet being too tight.

esm · 29 May 2011, 08:44 AM

how often do you see people wear a watch back to front?

subtona · 29 May 2011, 08:46 AM

Nothing to see back there just move along.

That is of course when the watch is serving it's primary office of telling time on your wrist:-)

rkammer · 29 May 2011, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Nothing to see back there just move along.

That is of course when the watch is serving it's primary office of telling time on your wrist:-)

Nothing to see inside the case either except the movement. So, would it be OK to just put an old ETA2824 movement in there? I doubt it.

Jake B · 29 May 2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rkammer

Nothing to see inside the case either except the movement. So, would it be OK to just put an old ETA2824 movement in there? I doubt it.

...but a caseback engraving is aestetic, and the caseback performs exactly the same task technically whether engraved or not, while the Rolex movement is different and far superior to the ETA 2824-2 in more than just looks, whether you can see the movement or not.

DCgator · 29 May 2011, 09:55 AM

I like the plain case back for engraving.

subtona · 30 May 2011, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkammer

Nothing to see inside the case either except the movement. So, would it be OK to just put an old ETA2824 movement in there? I doubt it.

dial is for looking at.

insides is for function of keeping time. (didn't buy eta / dont want eta.)

back of watch is to keep insides from getting wet & helps so my arm hair doesn't get stuck in movement.

as far as excessive decoration, if thats what floats your boat, i question your choice of watch forums?

DG123 · 29 May 2011, 09:07 AM

Class.

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidoxman

Hi Guys
Does anyone know if there is a reason why Rolex watches all seem to have plain case backs? I also have a Omega which is decorated with a Sea Monster on the case back? Is there a reason?
Thanks

29 May 2011, 04:03 AM	#1
davidoxman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Leicester Watch: Rolex OP Posts: 101	Why Plain backed Hi Guys Does anyone know if there is a reason why Rolex watches all seem to have plain case backs? I also have a Omega which is decorated with a Sea Monster on the case back? Is there a reason? Thanks

29 May 2011, 05:45 AM	#3
rkammer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 440	While the previous post re: engraving is certainly true, not ALL Rolexes have plain case backs. __________________ Regards, Ray K.

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29 May 2011, 08:41 AM	#10
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Does anyone else find watches with a deeply engraved back stick less on your wrist in hot weather? Unless my Rolex is on a NATO I do notice it sticking more than my others... __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

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29 May 2011, 04:11 AM	#2
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	Traditionally it gives a place to engrave. (especially since many rolex watches are given as gifts to commemorate special events. (I had mine personalized with my initials-very simple, and done by rolex Canada )

29 May 2011, 06:19 AM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	This is just my opinion, but it seems to me that case back engravings which change from time to time - ala Panerai, Omega etc. is very un-Rolex. Really flies in the face of their "minimalist" tool-esque approach...blinged out Diamond infested (er..encrusted) models not withstanding.

29 May 2011, 06:21 AM	#5
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	The plain back is the Rolex signature, much like the horse is the Omega signature. It just so happened that nothingness is the Rolex signature.

29 May 2011, 07:35 AM	#7
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Don't know. But Breitling has beautiful case backs.

30 May 2011, 12:45 AM	#11
stockrabbit "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 32	I agree about the smooth back sticking better, which for me is a good thing. I noticed that the new rolexes have very smooth inner clasp parts as well. In all, this makes the watch hug my wrist without the bracelet being too tight.

29 May 2011, 08:44 AM	#12
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	how often do you see people wear a watch back to front?

29 May 2011, 08:46 AM	#13
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Nothing to see back there just move along. That is of course when the watch is serving it's primary office of telling time on your wrist:-)

29 May 2011, 09:55 AM	#16
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I like the plain case back for engraving.

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