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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?
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27 April 2024, 09:52 AM | #2 |
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No
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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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27 April 2024, 10:13 AM | #4 |
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Huh
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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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27 April 2024, 10:36 AM | #6 |
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It used to be a thing.
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27 April 2024, 10:41 AM | #7 |
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Many Rolex movements are impressive to look at.
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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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27 April 2024, 12:08 PM | #9 | |
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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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27 April 2024, 11:34 AM | #10 |
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Should do it with a Milgauss LOL
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27 April 2024, 07:48 PM | #11 | |
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Daytona: 126506 https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmog...a/m126506-0001 |
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27 April 2024, 08:00 PM | #12 |
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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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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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27 April 2024, 08:55 PM | #14 |
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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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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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27 April 2024, 11:02 PM | #16 |
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I have not.
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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. |
28 April 2024, 07:41 AM | #18 |
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Why?? Certainly doesn't help case integrity.
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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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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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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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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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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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1 May 2024, 11:21 PM | #24 |
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Yes I did and love it!
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2 May 2024, 12:05 AM | #25 |
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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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