Daytona - Transparent Caseback Review/Install.. (part I)

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The 4130 is a great looking movement.. It can be displayed with an aftermarket transparent Case-back.

Let's review one in this part.

this case back is from Mr. Thomas Preik, German Master Watchmaker.

Here is what it looks like:


Here is the candidate for the transplant... a modern 116520 SS Daytona..



The clear case back has a clear viewing area that is 1.100"/28mm in diameter. That is similar to the Dial which is 1.200"/30.48mm in diameter.

The Sapphire thickness is .038"/.96mm - this compares exactly to the thickness of the Daytona case back which is also .038"/.96mm at the center.


The machine work is excellent, threads are clean, and the inside diameter is nicely finished too.


I've polished up the glass, and set it aside until I get the old back off and things cleaned up and ready:




Maybe next time, we'll actually put it on......