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roger0770 · 24 June 2011, 01:49 PM

hello all,

i need your opinion on something i am thinking to do. purists, please do not read. as many of you know, i recently acquired an explorer 2 white dial. the watch is currently being serviced at the rsc. while waiting patiently for its return, i've been reading a lot about the explorer 2, and i am especially intrigued by larry's (aka tools) review on the clear caseback made by thomas preik. i know rolex does not make the prettiest movement, but i do find it interesting to be able to look through the caseback and see how each component is working flawlessly.

i've already asked some forum member who did the modification and they have indicated the clear caseback does not make a significate difference in comfort, nor it has any water resistance issues. my only draw back is the cost of such modification. caseback + labor = ~$300 usd, which is more than what i am paying for a complete service at the rsc. (full service is ~$260 usd.) i do not make a lot for what i do, but i live comfortable as a single guy. thus, i have no plans on selling the watch in the future.

my question to you is this... should i do it?

nauticajoe · 24 June 2011, 01:59 PM

I've always enjoyed watching the movement on the PAM. I say go for it!

Can't wait for wrist shots!

z32turbo · 24 June 2011, 02:03 PM

You going to wear it everyday. If it will make you smile that much more to see the movement then by all means go for it!!!!!!

evanvito · 24 June 2011, 02:18 PM

Seems at a reasonable price. Go for it. Do post pics

warren G. · 24 June 2011, 02:30 PM

I'm a firm believer if it's your watch, do w/e to it. Plus you should also check out the mod thread. ^_^

dbphotos · 24 June 2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warren G.

I'm a firm believer if it's your watch, do w/e to it.

imono · 25 June 2011, 08:24 AM

A full service for $260.00 at RSC is already a fantastic price.
I thought a full service is at the $500.00 number.
Just do it!
And if you tire of it sell it here and someone will buy it at the right price.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 25 June 2011, 08:32 AM

Full service at RSC for $260??? Try $550.

I don't think so.

dddrees · 25 June 2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warren g.

i'm a firm believer if it's your watch, do w/e to it. Plus you should also check out the mod thread. ^_^

x2

roger0770 · 25 June 2011, 09:02 AM

yup, a full service at rsc in taiwan is $7,200 nt, which is roughly ~ $260 usd with today's exchange rate.

Stengah · 25 June 2011, 09:06 AM

I say go for it.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 25 June 2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger0770

yup, a full service at rsc in taiwan is $7,200 nt, which is roughly ~ $260 usd with today's exchange rate.

Yes. But, your location states San Francisco.

Speed · 25 June 2011, 10:11 AM

Hey Roger...Hope you are well.

Go for it I say!

paddy_crow · 25 June 2011, 10:22 AM

How do you look at the case back while you're wearing the watch?

I say whatever floats your boat. Just hang on to the solid back and switch it back if you decide to sell it.

cedargrove · 25 June 2011, 10:26 AM

If it makes you happy then do it - just another way to enjoy your watch.

hdrazor251 · 25 June 2011, 01:13 PM

If it puts a twinkle in your eye then it's money well spent.

DCgator · 25 June 2011, 03:13 PM

It you can swing the buck$ I say go for it. Or, wait a little while when you can afford it; nothing wrong with that.

24 June 2011, 01:49 PM	#1
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	i need your opinion on this hello all, i need your opinion on something i am thinking to do. purists, please do not read. as many of you know, i recently acquired an explorer 2 white dial. the watch is currently being serviced at the rsc. while waiting patiently for its return, i've been reading a lot about the explorer 2, and i am especially intrigued by larry's (aka tools) review on the clear caseback made by thomas preik. i know rolex does not make the prettiest movement, but i do find it interesting to be able to look through the caseback and see how each component is working flawlessly. i've already asked some forum member who did the modification and they have indicated the clear caseback does not make a significate difference in comfort, nor it has any water resistance issues. my only draw back is the cost of such modification. caseback + labor = ~$300 usd, which is more than what i am paying for a complete service at the rsc. (full service is ~$260 usd.) i do not make a lot for what i do, but i live comfortable as a single guy. thus, i have no plans on selling the watch in the future. my question to you is this... should i do it?

24 June 2011, 02:03 PM	#3
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	You going to wear it everyday. If it will make you smile that much more to see the movement then by all means go for it!!!!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

24 June 2011, 02:30 PM	#5
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	I'm a firm believer if it's your watch, do w/e to it. Plus you should also check out the mod thread. ^_^ __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

25 June 2011, 08:32 AM	#8
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Full service at RSC for $260??? Try $550. I don't think so. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

25 June 2011, 01:13 PM	#16
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	If it puts a twinkle in your eye then it's money well spent. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 June 2011, 01:59 PM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I've always enjoyed watching the movement on the PAM. I say go for it! Can't wait for wrist shots!

24 June 2011, 02:18 PM	#4
evanvito "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Lennard Location: Fremont, CA Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 408	Seems at a reasonable price. Go for it. Do post pics

25 June 2011, 08:24 AM	#7
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	A full service for $260.00 at RSC is already a fantastic price. I thought a full service is at the $500.00 number. Just do it! And if you tire of it sell it here and someone will buy it at the right price.

25 June 2011, 09:02 AM	#10
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	yup, a full service at rsc in taiwan is $7,200 nt, which is roughly ~ $260 usd with today's exchange rate.

25 June 2011, 09:06 AM	#11
Stengah "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Watch: 16610 Posts: 259	I say go for it.

25 June 2011, 10:11 AM	#13
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Hey Roger...Hope you are well. Go for it I say!

25 June 2011, 10:22 AM	#14
paddy_crow Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 592	How do you look at the case back while you're wearing the watch? I say whatever floats your boat. Just hang on to the solid back and switch it back if you decide to sell it.

25 June 2011, 10:26 AM	#15
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	If it makes you happy then do it - just another way to enjoy your watch.

25 June 2011, 03:13 PM	#17
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	It you can swing the buck$ I say go for it. Or, wait a little while when you can afford it; nothing wrong with that.

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