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Old 27 April 2010, 05:20 PM   #61
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I got my crystal caseback today.
Not installed yet.
I thought the crystal was 100% flat but it does have a tapered edge about 2.5mm around the outside edge of the crystal.
The quality of workmanship looks excellent
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Old 27 April 2010, 05:27 PM   #62
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I got my crystal caseback today.
Not installed yet.
I thought the crystal was 100% flat but it does have a tapered edge about 2.5mm around the outside edge of the crystal.
The quality of workmanship looks excellent
Yup Stevo... I saw that too.. it is just like the regular caseback.. with that edge... I am guessing you got the one for your Daytona..
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Old 27 April 2010, 05:35 PM   #63
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Yup Stevo... I saw that too.. it is just like the regular caseback.. with that edge... I am guessing you got the one for your Daytona..
Yes, I did get it for my Daytona. However the Daytona has (unlike other SS models) a flat caseback, so in that regard the sapphire crystal is not just like the regular Daytona caseback.
Anyway, it looks good. I hope it feels good too.
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Old 27 April 2010, 06:07 PM   #64
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Yes, I did get it for my Daytona. However the Daytona has (unlike other SS models) a flat caseback, so in that regard the sapphire crystal is not just like the regular Daytona caseback.
Anyway, it looks good. I hope it feels good too.
I forgot about that... I will put my caseback soon... At least on the sub my wife did not find any difference wearing the sapphire caseback....
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Old 27 April 2010, 07:09 PM   #65
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How about an original 1030 - I reckon it would look pretty good through a sapphire case back.
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Old 28 April 2010, 12:59 AM   #66
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Very nice Eduardo!! I like crystal case backs, as I love to see the movements of watches. I find them fascinating. This type of caseback of yours is prettier as it mantains the same opening knurling of original Rolex backs.
I wish Rolex would offer transparent casebacks as original option for their watches!
Enjoy your watch and thanks for sharing!
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Old 28 April 2010, 02:02 AM   #67
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Yup... I like it a lot in the Sub.. but it will look even better in the Daytona. Pictures soon..
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Old 28 April 2010, 02:48 AM   #68
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Very nice. I like it a lot more than the German version. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 28 April 2010, 02:56 AM   #69
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Thanks for the pictures. I think it's better in the Oyster case. The calibre is not so beautiful.
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Old 28 April 2010, 02:59 AM   #70
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That is Great, Let's see some pics once you have ready Stevo.
I've seen it once before and it looks great
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