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Old 27 April 2024, 09:29 AM   #1
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Anybody put an exhibition case back on a Sub or Daytona?

Has anybody swapped out of their original stainless caseback on a Sub or Daytona, for an exhibition caseback?
Any pictures to share?
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Old 27 April 2024, 09:52 AM   #2
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Old 27 April 2024, 10:10 AM   #3
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People have def modded them before. Back when I first joined these forums you used to be able to find the display casebacks in the watch parts section.
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Old 27 April 2024, 10:13 AM   #4
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Old 27 April 2024, 10:33 AM   #5
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I think I saw an Explorer II with an exception back posted in one of the threads here. It looked awesome
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Old 27 April 2024, 10:36 AM   #6
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It used to be a thing.
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Old 27 April 2024, 10:41 AM   #7
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Many Rolex movements are impressive to look at.
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Old 27 April 2024, 11:32 AM   #8
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Sure... both of those, and Explorers and GMT's too.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=154091
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Old 27 April 2024, 12:08 PM   #9
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Sure... both of those, and Explorers and GMT's too.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=154091

GREAT PICS - THANKS FOR SHARING THE LINK!

I’m all in on putting one onto my first Sub (bought back in 1997……)
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Old 27 April 2024, 11:34 AM   #10
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Should do it with a Milgauss LOL
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Old 27 April 2024, 07:48 PM   #11
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Has anybody swapped out of their original stainless caseback on a Sub or Daytona, for an exhibition caseback?
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Daytona: 126506

https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmog...a/m126506-0001
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Old 27 April 2024, 08:00 PM   #12
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Has anybody swapped out of their original stainless caseback on a Sub or Daytona, for an exhibition caseback?
Any pictures to share?
Well some have on forum but don't know why, Rolex movements although very robust accurate and long lasting, in the looks department quite plain Jane.
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Old 27 April 2024, 08:20 PM   #13
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I have them on some of mine.

I have seen worse looking movements Peter.
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Old 27 April 2024, 08:55 PM   #14
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I have them on some of mine.

I have seen worse looking movements Peter.
Quite true but unless you wear the watch dial down on wrist know one will see it but each to there own.
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Old 27 April 2024, 08:57 PM   #15
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I prefer the stock look when it comes to Rolex movements.
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Old 27 April 2024, 11:02 PM   #16
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Old 28 April 2024, 07:00 AM   #17
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I had an exhibition case back on one of my 16710 GMT’s.

I really liked it and still have it, but when it went for service RSC told me I could keep it on but they wouldn’t warranty the watch after service if it was left fitted, so I had the original case back put back on.

It did make the watch sit a few mm taller on the wrist, but even despite the non decorated movement, I enjoyed looking through the window and seeing what was going on inside.

I remember RSC were quite taken by it as well, said it was a nice one. It looks very OEM when fitted unlike some.

Now the warranty on that watch is out I may re-fit it, especially as I’ve since splurged on a 5700 case back removal tool, I can fit it myself. Last time I took it to an independent to get them to swap it out.
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Old 28 April 2024, 07:41 AM   #18
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Why?? Certainly doesn't help case integrity.
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Old 28 April 2024, 11:48 AM   #19
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I'm not a fan of the look of Rolex movements (particularly the red teflon gears) so I prefer the factory caseback. Plus I'm sure it voids the warranty and complicates future servicing.
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Old 28 April 2024, 08:17 PM   #20
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I would definitely have the WR checked to make sure the sealing between the sapphire and case back is good.
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Old 29 April 2024, 07:50 PM   #21
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All my clear casebacks hold >6 Bar and that is more than enough for me.

Rolex, Seiko, Panerai, Dan Henry and others.

The last three I have listed are Factory.

Rolex did make a GMT with a clear case back and I am sure there are more to come.
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Old 2 May 2024, 12:03 AM   #22
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All my clear casebacks hold >6 Bar and that is more than enough for me.

Rolex, Seiko, Panerai, Dan Henry and others.

The last three I have listed are Factory.

Rolex did make a GMT with a clear case back and I am sure there are more to come.
Do you know when/what model this was? I'm not familiar with it, and have never seen one. I'd be interested to check it out.
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Old 30 April 2024, 12:24 PM   #23
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Anybody put an exhibition case back on a Sub or Daytona?

Yes, Rolex did on all 126506 and 126529


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I just ordered one for my 16610. Not sure if I'll install it right away, but I want to have one here because at some point it will go on the watch.
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