Milgauss Caseback Query

[NYX]

Hey guys,

As you'll note, I'm a new poster. I've been reading the forums for a while but as I don't yet own a Rolex (Seamaster owner at present but I'm not married to it), haven't felt a need to post.

I'm an 18 year old South Aussie planning to pick up my first Rolex pretty soon. The watch that calls out to me most is the Milgauss, either black dial or GV. I'd love to be able to see the movement (I realise it'll be facing my wrist most of the time but still) which is why I'm quite keen on Thomas Preik's sapphire casebacks. This is where my question comes in.

I know the Milgauss has a second internal casing which is one of the designs Rolex puts in place to protect the movement but as my line of work doesn't involve anything magnetic I'm more concerned about a nicer aesthetic appearance than the anti-magnetic properties of the watch. To that end, I'm wondering if any of Preik's casebacks would fit a current model Milgauss? He doesn't sell one specifically for the Milgauss but I'm hoping that the Milgauss shares caseback dimensions with one of the models he does sell. Is anyone aware if this is/isn't the case? List of those models here: http://www.thomaspreik.de/

Cheers!

[padi56]

Not much point in putting a glass back on the Milguass as the movement is covered by the Faraday cage.Myself cannot see any point in putting a glass see back on any Rolex watch. The movement is very plain Jane in the looks department,but excellent in every other way as for timekeeping reliability etc.

[Andad]

The GV is one of my favourites but as Peter has said it has an extra case shell and there might be a problem with a clear caseback. I have a clear back on my 'M' pepsi and one for my Daytona that I haven't installed yet.

Email Thomas and ask him if he has one that fits the GV.
Go for the Rolex style caseback if you can.

Welcome to the Forum.

[bondtoys]

As far as I understand, the OP wants to remove the original caseback AND the internal casing for the benefit for a slimmer Preik caseback (if such exists for this model)

I can't give you that reply, have you tried to contact him with that question?

[NYX]

Originally Posted by padi56

Not much point in putting a glass back on the Milguass as the movement is covered by the Faraday cage.Myself cannot see any point in putting a glass see back on any Rolex watch. The movement is very plain Jane in the looks department,but excellent in every other way as for timekeeping reliability etc.

Originally Posted by directioneng

The GV is one of my favourites but as Peter has said it has an extra case shell and there might be a problem with a clear caseback. I have a clear back on my 'M' pepsi and one for my Daytona that I haven't installed yet.

Email Thomas and ask him if he has one that fits the GV.
Go for the Rolex style caseback if you can.

Welcome to the Forum.

Hey guys, thanks for the quick responses. Sorry, should have made it clear, I mentioned I was aware of the internal Faraday cage case, but what I meant by not being fussed by the watch's magnetic properties as much as aesthetics as I'm happy to leave that unscrewed and the movement exposed to the caseback providing one of Thomas' casebacks would fit. Otherwise it's a moot point so it should be kept in.

I am aware Rolex movements aren't particularly attractive compared to basically all other manufacturers since they're essentially tool watches at heart, but I guess I enjoy being able to look at my movement beating away. I can't do that with my current automatics and when I do drop for a Rolex I'd love to be able to see my $8500 (AUD retail at my local AD on a Millie) doing its thing. :)

I will e-mail him though, cheers. And yes, I much prefer the newer Rolex stye caseback as well. I realise the idea of a sapphire caseback is one that garners mixed reactions but for me I am firmly in the love it camp. :)

EDIT: Yep, bondtoys.de hit the nail on the head as far as interpreting my intention. I have e-mailed him but I figured you guys might know if the case/thread of the Milgauss is the same size as any other models he does sell. :)

[bondtoys]

If it helps you, I can give him a call tomorrow and ask him that question in german.

[NYX]

Originally Posted by bondtoys.de

If it helps you, I can give him a call tomorrow and ask him that question in german.

Wow if you'd be happy to do that for me that would be amazingly helpful! You guys are terrific :)

[Andad]

I don't think the 3186 Rolex movement looks too bad Peter.

[padi56]

Sorry Eddie it just looks much like the rest of the 3 series and except for the 3186 stamp.

[Singslinger]

Welcome to TRF! Hope you'll get an answer to your query soon.

[Paracentesis]

There's a very good reason why Rolex casebacks are opaque: the movements don't look very pretty.

[The Joker]

I think that movement in that GMT is pretty.

But I also think Susan Boyle is pretty.

[NYX]

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

There's a very good reason why Rolex casebacks are opaque: the movements don't look very pretty.

And yet, I disagree ;)

[Roxas]

Rolex movements are very very plain. They are quite rough. I recommend to have a look at A. Lange & Sohne movements. Anyway, somebody might prefer to see the Rolex movements. To each his own.

[NYX]

Agreed, they're not particularly attractive movements but the Milgauss is one of the only watches that calls to me, and I'd rather see the movement than not.

[Mr. K]

I'd say don't put a glass back on it, you will take the tool out of toolwatch.

[cedargrove]

I like the clear case back idea, even for a Rolex, but wouldn't do it on my Milgauss. The idea of removing the Faraday cage to see an average movement would be too much for me.

[Paracentesis]

This is worth looking at:



This, IMO, isn't:

[Roxas]

Thanks for the pictures. Rolex movements are rough. It is better to have the Oyster case.

[NYX]

Did you get time to do this for me? :)

Originally Posted by bondtoys.de

If it helps you, I can give him a call tomorrow and ask him that question in german.

[bondtoys]

have left a message on his mailbox and sent an email at the same time. Maybe he's on vacation?

[NYX]

Thanks very much for your assistance mate, much appreciated!

I realise this is a move not everyone approves of, but at the end of the day it's a very small price to pay compared to the entire watch, it's not permanent, and I feel like it would make me enjoy it that little bit more being able to look at it and remind myself why I bought a Rolex and not a Casio. That's my feeling. :)

[bondtoys]

The watch is YOUR watch, so I couldn't care less about what others think.

If it makes you happy, go for it. That's all what counts

[bondtoys]

So, having had a chat now with Mr. Preik:

He can only offer his casebacks after carefully inspecting a real watch of that kind.
So far, he did not have the chance to have a 116400 in hands for inspection and taking measurements.
Because of this, he's currently not able to offer a caseback for the Milgauss
But that will change as soon as he receives one.

After he receives a watch, it'll take around 4 weeks to have the casebacks ready
Any yes, if the soft iron cover is removed, the caseback will be slimmer.

You are free to give your watch to him and then he'll be able to do the job, or you have to wait until the Milgauss appears on his webpage.

Any further questions, please let me know.

[Dr.Atom]

What was the final ruling with this. I would love to see pictures of this, let me know this sounds like a great idea

Dr. Atomocito