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moviefreak · 22 March 2010, 05:59 AM

Here are some quick pictures... I will find out for a good TRF member discount price so you guys can get them directly with the original source. PM for info.

Sweramic · 22 March 2010, 06:00 AM

Looks great

Speed · 22 March 2010, 06:14 AM

Eduardo,

That's a nice interesting take on a clear case back for Rolex. It retains a similar look on the threads whereas the main casebacks I have seen - made by a gentleman in Germany who's name escapes me - has more of an Omega hole treatment.

Cool!

moviefreak · 22 March 2010, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Eduardo,

That's a nice interesting take on a clear case back for Rolex. It retains a similar look on the threads whereas the main casebacks I have seen - made by a gentleman in Germany who's name escapes me - has more of an Omega hole treatment.

Cool!

Bill, thats why I got it.. The threads are for decoration only, I used a rubber tool to install it, but I like that it keeps the caseback threads and it has a Rolex look to it.

jmsrolls · 22 March 2010, 06:39 AM

I like that design better than than the German-made back I installed on my Explorer II. That caseback changed the feel of the watch on my wrist which was distracting.

Now if Rolex would just improve the finish of their movements.

Fr. John†

Speed · 22 March 2010, 06:42 AM

Yup. I am with you Fr. John...while I LOVE the workhorse 3135 movement!

And my newest Love agrees...

Armand · 22 March 2010, 06:59 AM

"Rubber tool installation"??

Why doesn´t anybody make a quality crystal clear casebock with original Rolex "flutings"?

Now, which one is the best one, and will >one< fit a 16710 AND a 16613?

Hermann

Alcan · 22 March 2010, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

a gentleman in Germany who's name escapes me

Thomas Preik.

dr_bypass · 22 March 2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Thomas Preik.

...."What did you call me??!!"....

sheldonsmith · 22 March 2010, 02:38 PM

Looks pretty cool. Thomas Preik does not have sapphire casebacks for the supercased watches (eg. GMT-C). I am curious if this one would work.

I have installed a few sapphire casebacks (story at http://www.minus4plus6.com/caseback.htm) and if I had to send my watch in, I would just spin off the sapphire one and replace with the original.

Thanks for posting and looking forward to hearing more about the details of this particular caseback.

-Sheldon

west8720 · 16 April 2010, 02:07 PM

Who would not want to see the movement of their watch? The clear back looks great, and is fantastic... !

Cheers ~

marshallr47 · 18 April 2010, 04:07 PM

Looks amazing.

Alan111 · 22 March 2010, 06:18 AM

I love it. I like it much better than the other one that's offered. This one maintains the teeth around the edge. Pm sent

Speed · 22 March 2010, 06:35 AM

Well...I am sort of a fiend for keeping things stock - my Pepsi bezel on my Coke GMT II notwithstanding... But after my clear caseback on my PAM 111, I am spoiled at looking at some gorgeous insides.

moviefreak · 22 March 2010, 06:39 AM

moviefreak · 22 March 2010, 07:04 AM

I believe the threads in a Rolex caseback have a patented design..

wcl884 · 22 March 2010, 08:31 AM

Eduardo,

Looks great. Can you tell us a little bit about waterproof-ness of the watch? Does this case back fit super-cased watches or just the 16610 and 16710?

TIA

moviefreak · 22 March 2010, 08:37 AM

Some specs..
Saphire 35.6mm case back
Hitrel gasket to insure watch remains waterproof
To fit: Submariner, GMT, Explorer II, and Daytona

TSW · 22 March 2010, 08:47 AM

Looks great!!

Kapture1 · 22 March 2010, 11:09 AM

I was just thinking... Does that void any service warranty? And if you send it to Rolex, will there be an issue with them opening the case back?

moviefreak · 22 March 2010, 11:55 AM

If I send it for service, I will send it with the original caseback installed...

xxthe_remedyxx · 22 March 2010, 12:26 PM

Will it fit a 14060 Sub?

moviefreak · 22 March 2010, 12:38 PM

I guess the submariner and the submariner date use the same casebacks.. But not 100% sure..

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxthe_remedyxx

Will it fit a 14060 Sub?

Singslinger · 22 March 2010, 01:37 PM

Looks good, but IMHO, the only Rolex that would benefit from a display caseback is the Daytona.

moviefreak · 23 March 2010, 01:41 AM

I will check if they have the casebacks for gmt-c and get back...

ersnyder · 23 March 2010, 01:43 AM

Nice shots Eduardo!

Cru Jones · 23 March 2010, 01:49 AM

i'm sure this has been asked and answered before, but, anyway, is the reason rolex doesn't use sapphire casebacks because a solid casebacks gives more of a "solid" appearance? if so, that makes sense, i guess, for the sport/tool watches, but less less for DJs and other dress watches, imho.

otherwise, is it just that rolex doesn't believe in following each and every fad?

some transparent casebacks are pretty nice looking. but, with brands like tissot doing them now, i don't think there's any exclusivity in having them.

romaaano · 23 March 2010, 02:13 AM

Thank you for the great pictures Eduardo :)

moviefreak · 23 March 2010, 02:19 AM

I like exclusivity in the Sub and Daytona... since Rolex does not give the option of putting a sapphire caseback, I am ok with putting my own and if I need, then replacing the original one back.

I do understand a sapphire caseback in a Rolex is not for everyone...I would say it is around 50/50...

When I showed the sapphire caseback to my wife she almost fainted...(never new she was a purist

) but then she said she liked it...so I was safe..

zillap · 23 March 2010, 03:30 AM

Whats the price my friend? I want one! maybe two!

22 March 2010, 05:59 AM	#1
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	a sapphire caseback... Here are some quick pictures... I will find out for a good TRF member discount price so you guys can get them directly with the original source. PM for info. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

22 March 2010, 02:38 PM	#10
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Looks pretty cool. Thomas Preik does not have sapphire casebacks for the supercased watches (eg. GMT-C). I am curious if this one would work. I have installed a few sapphire casebacks (story at http://www.minus4plus6.com/caseback.htm) and if I had to send my watch in, I would just spin off the sapphire one and replace with the original. Thanks for posting and looking forward to hearing more about the details of this particular caseback. -Sheldon __________________

18 April 2010, 04:07 PM	#12
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Looks amazing. __________________ Ron

22 March 2010, 06:39 AM	#15
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	__________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

22 March 2010, 07:04 AM	#16
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I believe the threads in a Rolex caseback have a patented design.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

22 March 2010, 06:00 AM	#2
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Looks great

22 March 2010, 06:14 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Eduardo, That's a nice interesting take on a clear case back for Rolex. It retains a similar look on the threads whereas the main casebacks I have seen - made by a gentleman in Germany who's name escapes me - has more of an Omega hole treatment. Cool!

22 March 2010, 06:39 AM	#5
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	I like that design better than than the German-made back I installed on my Explorer II. That caseback changed the feel of the watch on my wrist which was distracting. Now if Rolex would just improve the finish of their movements. Fr. John†

22 March 2010, 06:42 AM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Yup. I am with you Fr. John...while I LOVE the workhorse 3135 movement! And my newest Love agrees...

22 March 2010, 06:59 AM	#7
Armand Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Hermann Location: Middle of Europe Watch: 16710/3185 16613 B Posts: 413	"Rubber tool installation"?? Why doesn´t anybody make a quality crystal clear casebock with original Rolex "flutings"? Now, which one is the best one, and will >one< fit a 16710 AND a 16613? Hermann

16 April 2010, 02:07 PM	#11
west8720 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Buddy Location: Sunny California Watch: 16610, 16750 Posts: 172	Who would not want to see the movement of their watch? The clear back looks great, and is fantastic... ! Cheers ~

22 March 2010, 06:18 AM	#13
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	I love it. I like it much better than the other one that's offered. This one maintains the teeth around the edge. Pm sent

22 March 2010, 06:35 AM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Well...I am sort of a fiend for keeping things stock - my Pepsi bezel on my Coke GMT II notwithstanding... But after my clear caseback on my PAM 111, I am spoiled at looking at some gorgeous insides.

22 March 2010, 08:31 AM	#17
wcl884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 353	Eduardo, Looks great. Can you tell us a little bit about waterproof-ness of the watch? Does this case back fit super-cased watches or just the 16610 and 16710? TIA

22 March 2010, 08:37 AM	#18
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Some specs.. Saphire 35.6mm case back Hitrel gasket to insure watch remains waterproof To fit: Submariner, GMT, Explorer II, and Daytona __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

22 March 2010, 08:47 AM	#19
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Looks great!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

22 March 2010, 11:09 AM	#20
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	I was just thinking... Does that void any service warranty? And if you send it to Rolex, will there be an issue with them opening the case back? __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

22 March 2010, 11:55 AM	#21
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	If I send it for service, I will send it with the original caseback installed... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

22 March 2010, 12:26 PM	#22
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	Will it fit a 14060 Sub?

22 March 2010, 01:37 PM	#24
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Looks good, but IMHO, the only Rolex that would benefit from a display caseback is the Daytona.

23 March 2010, 01:41 AM	#25
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I will check if they have the casebacks for gmt-c and get back... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

23 March 2010, 01:43 AM	#26
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Nice shots Eduardo!

23 March 2010, 01:49 AM	#27
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	i'm sure this has been asked and answered before, but, anyway, is the reason rolex doesn't use sapphire casebacks because a solid casebacks gives more of a "solid" appearance? if so, that makes sense, i guess, for the sport/tool watches, but less less for DJs and other dress watches, imho. otherwise, is it just that rolex doesn't believe in following each and every fad? some transparent casebacks are pretty nice looking. but, with brands like tissot doing them now, i don't think there's any exclusivity in having them.

23 March 2010, 02:13 AM	#28
romaaano "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 12	Thank you for the great pictures Eduardo :)

23 March 2010, 02:19 AM	#29
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I like exclusivity in the Sub and Daytona... since Rolex does not give the option of putting a sapphire caseback, I am ok with putting my own and if I need, then replacing the original one back. I do understand a sapphire caseback in a Rolex is not for everyone...I would say it is around 50/50... When I showed the sapphire caseback to my wife she almost fainted...(never new she was a purist ) but then she said she liked it...so I was safe.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

23 March 2010, 03:30 AM	#30
zillap Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Martin Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 462	Whats the price my friend? I want one! maybe two!

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