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Aspirin · 9 December 2013, 01:37 PM

A same watch with 2 options, stainless steel case back and see-thru (crystal) case back, what is your decision? Thanks!

1 for stainless steel case back.
2 for see thru (crystal) case back.

BarkMaster · 9 December 2013, 01:53 PM

If you are wearing the watch, how do you see the case back?

I think they are pretty cool, but wouldn't pay extra for them (see above).

GradyPhilpott · 9 December 2013, 01:55 PM

I don't really have preference for either.

A watch movement seen through a clear caseback isn't really that fascinating.

vitalsignsrn · 9 December 2013, 02:15 PM

I can see the fascination with it when its off your wrist but really, how often would you look at it? If you think you would do that often, then its important to you to get #2. For me, I wouldn't buy a watch simply for a clear case back. There is a member here who had a modified clear back for his watch made. I can't remember who that is, perhaps someone else can remember. You can always get one made. ;-)

Dr. Robert · 9 December 2013, 02:25 PM

I feel more secure with a solid caseback

bayerische · 9 December 2013, 07:22 PM

Depends on the movement. If it's an AP, Patek or nice JLC movement, glass back please! If it's a "boring" movement, I really don't get any pleasure from looking at it.

MonBK · 9 December 2013, 07:24 PM

1.

dddrees · 9 December 2013, 10:46 PM

See thru, that is when it's worth a look.

77T · 9 December 2013, 10:53 PM

Hmmm.... I'll choose #3.

Wouldn't it be nice to have an extra case back in the box that was a sapphire display version? Gives the owner an option.

Hairdude1 · 10 December 2013, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

Depends on the movement. If it's an AP, Patek or nice JLC movement, glass back please! If it's a "boring" movement, I really don't get any pleasure from looking at it.

mtrunner · 10 December 2013, 01:11 AM

I really have no preference. My watches spend most of the time on my wrist so I guess I would just go with a stainless steel back.

subtona · 10 December 2013, 01:15 AM

Mostly solid case back, with some exceptions.

Been focusing on finding the right panerai with a solid case back, i really hate having to see their ETA movements & no desire for inhouse either (i am happy to have the ETA movement and think they are functionally as good as any, i just dont want to look at them, ever.)

Rolex loves solid case backs:)

As above the speedy pro is a good looking movement.
Many ALS are beautiful & worthy of display as well as some Patek & AP .... But even then for a watch that is actually meant to be worn vs displayed.... I am not sure i can see the point.

I guess after so many years wearing a rolex, i have grown fond of the feeling of metal (vs glass) against my wrist:)

SearChart · 10 December 2013, 02:20 AM

NOMOS lets you choose between those two, they charge €200,- extra for a crystal caseback which is a very nice option on their watches because of their beautifully decorated in-house movements.

cedargrove · 10 December 2013, 04:22 AM

If given a choice of seeing the movement or not seeing it, then generally I'd go with a clear case-back. However on my PO Ti I'd prefer solid titanium to reduce the thickness of an already very thick watch.

subtona · 10 December 2013, 05:15 AM

vs

azguy · 10 December 2013, 07:46 AM

If it's a Rolex, it's a waste, the manual wind Speedmasters for instance are pieces of artwork IMHO

PanosI · 10 December 2013, 07:55 AM

2

Aspirin · 11 December 2013, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarkMaster

If you are wearing the watch, how do you see the case back?

I think they are pretty cool, but wouldn't pay extra for them (see above).

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I don't really have preference for either.

A watch movement seen through a clear caseback isn't really that fascinating.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

I can see the fascination with it when its off your wrist but really, how often would you look at it? If you think you would do that often, then its important to you to get #2. For me, I wouldn't buy a watch simply for a clear case back. There is a member here who had a modified clear back for his watch made. I can't remember who that is, perhaps someone else can remember. You can always get one made. ;-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I feel more secure with a solid caseback

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

Depends on the movement. If it's an AP, Patek or nice JLC movement, glass back please! If it's a "boring" movement, I really don't get any pleasure from looking at it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

1.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

See thru, that is when it's worth a look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Hmmm.... I'll choose #3.

Wouldn't it be nice to have an extra case back in the box that was a sapphire display version? Gives the owner an option.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtrunner

I really have no preference. My watches spend most of the time on my wrist so I guess I would just go with a stainless steel back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Mostly solid case back, with some exceptions.

Been focusing on finding the right panerai with a solid case back, i really hate having to see their ETA movements & no desire for inhouse either (i am happy to have the ETA movement and think they are functionally as good as any, i just dont want to look at them, ever.)

Rolex loves solid case backs:)

As above the speedy pro is a good looking movement.
Many ALS are beautiful & worthy of display as well as some Patek & AP .... But even then for a watch that is actually meant to be worn vs displayed.... I am not sure i can see the point.

I guess after so many years wearing a rolex, i have grown fond of the feeling of metal (vs glass) against my wrist:)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

NOMOS lets you choose between those two, they charge €200,- extra for a crystal caseback which is a very nice option on their watches because of their beautifully decorated in-house movements.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cedargrove

If given a choice of seeing the movement or not seeing it, then generally I'd go with a clear case-back. However on my PO Ti I'd prefer solid titanium to reduce the thickness of an already very thick watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

vs

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

If it's a Rolex, it's a waste, the manual wind Speedmasters for instance are pieces of artwork IMHO

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

2

Thanks all you guys about your opinions, for me I also vote for solid stainless steel case back, more substantial, more secure and let it have little bit mysterious.

Rags · 12 December 2013, 07:49 AM

If the see-through case back came with the watch I would be okay with it but I couldn't see myself paying extra for it.

Lion · 12 December 2013, 08:51 AM

For me(like most everyone else) it depends on what type of watch we are referring to...and the intended use for the watch.

Cc1966 · 13 December 2013, 05:01 AM

On Rolexes the see-thru back is a pain if you service via AD/RSC as you have to pull it first. But I see the appeal...

9 December 2013, 01:37 PM	#1
Aspirin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: at home Posts: 1,330	Case back - Stainless steel and See-thru A same watch with 2 options, stainless steel case back and see-thru (crystal) case back, what is your decision? Thanks! 1 for stainless steel case back. 2 for see thru (crystal) case back.

9 December 2013, 02:25 PM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,291	I feel more secure with a solid caseback __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 December 2013, 07:22 PM	#6
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Depends on the movement. If it's an AP, Patek or nice JLC movement, glass back please! If it's a "boring" movement, I really don't get any pleasure from looking at it. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

9 December 2013, 10:53 PM	#9
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Hmmm.... I'll choose #3. Wouldn't it be nice to have an extra case back in the box that was a sapphire display version? Gives the owner an option. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

10 December 2013, 01:15 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Mostly solid case back, with some exceptions. Been focusing on finding the right panerai with a solid case back, i really hate having to see their ETA movements & no desire for inhouse either (i am happy to have the ETA movement and think they are functionally as good as any, i just dont want to look at them, ever.) Rolex loves solid case backs:) As above the speedy pro is a good looking movement. Many ALS are beautiful & worthy of display as well as some Patek & AP .... But even then for a watch that is actually meant to be worn vs displayed.... I am not sure i can see the point. I guess after so many years wearing a rolex, i have grown fond of the feeling of metal (vs glass) against my wrist:) __________________

9 December 2013, 01:53 PM	#2
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	If you are wearing the watch, how do you see the case back? I think they are pretty cool, but wouldn't pay extra for them (see above). __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

9 December 2013, 01:55 PM	#3
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I don't really have preference for either. A watch movement seen through a clear caseback isn't really that fascinating. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

9 December 2013, 02:15 PM	#4
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	I can see the fascination with it when its off your wrist but really, how often would you look at it? If you think you would do that often, then its important to you to get #2. For me, I wouldn't buy a watch simply for a clear case back. There is a member here who had a modified clear back for his watch made. I can't remember who that is, perhaps someone else can remember. You can always get one made. ;-)

9 December 2013, 07:24 PM	#7
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	1.

10 December 2013, 01:11 AM	#11
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I really have no preference. My watches spend most of the time on my wrist so I guess I would just go with a stainless steel back.

10 December 2013, 04:22 AM	#14
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	If given a choice of seeing the movement or not seeing it, then generally I'd go with a clear case-back. However on my PO Ti I'd prefer solid titanium to reduce the thickness of an already very thick watch.

10 December 2013, 07:46 AM	#16
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	If it's a Rolex, it's a waste, the manual wind Speedmasters for instance are pieces of artwork IMHO

10 December 2013, 07:55 AM	#17
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	2

12 December 2013, 07:49 AM	#19
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	If the see-through case back came with the watch I would be okay with it but I couldn't see myself paying extra for it. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

12 December 2013, 08:51 AM	#20
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	For me(like most everyone else) it depends on what type of watch we are referring to...and the intended use for the watch. __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

13 December 2013, 05:01 AM	#21
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	On Rolexes the see-thru back is a pain if you service via AD/RSC as you have to pull it first. But I see the appeal... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

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