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funlab · 16 February 2008, 11:38 AM

sheldonsmith has an article that shows how to replace the caseback with a sapphire exhibition caseback.

i'd like to hear from the guys that have done it what they're thoughts are after the switch. i'd love to see the insides anytime i take off the watch! any disadvantages?

mailman · 16 February 2008, 11:43 AM

Paging Alcan...

robbyrolex · 16 February 2008, 11:50 AM

I don't recall which model specifically but I'm pretty sure Alcan can give you good info. as he has done this mod.

Earl Camembert · 16 February 2008, 11:56 AM

Your watch will scream fake as Rolex never used an "exhibition" back. A Rolex to keep its value must be kept as original as possible.

jmjm · 16 February 2008, 12:14 PM

Yuck

Letsgodiving · 16 February 2008, 01:32 PM

I'm not a fan of them for the sport Rolex. To be honest the movements aren't that much to look at compared with other's especially with the rotor. JMHO.

A manual wind Speedy on the other hand...

stang1 · 16 February 2008, 02:00 PM

I would just keep it the way it is.

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 February 2008, 07:53 PM

Rolex movements are quite attractive visually, and If you want to have a clear caseback fitted to your Rolex, here is a company that does it.

Just bear in mind that RSC does not condone such modifications and will undo it during service, at your expense.

Alcan · 16 February 2008, 08:28 PM

Here you go. It was pressure tested after the installation, and will take about 5 minutes to undo.

16 February 2008, 11:38 AM	#1
funlab "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: David Location: US Posts: 347	exhibition casebacks sheldonsmith has an article that shows how to replace the caseback with a sapphire exhibition caseback. i'd like to hear from the guys that have done it what they're thoughts are after the switch. i'd love to see the insides anytime i take off the watch! any disadvantages?

16 February 2008, 11:43 AM	#2
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Paging Alcan... __________________ JJ

16 February 2008, 11:50 AM	#3
robbyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 203	Alcan has nicest example of a displayback I don't recall which model specifically but I'm pretty sure Alcan can give you good info. as he has done this mod.

16 February 2008, 01:32 PM	#6
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	I'm not a fan of them for the sport Rolex. To be honest the movements aren't that much to look at compared with other's especially with the rotor. JMHO. A manual wind Speedy on the other hand... __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

16 February 2008, 07:53 PM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Rolex movements are quite attractive visually, and If you want to have a clear caseback fitted to your Rolex, here is a company that does it. Just bear in mind that RSC does not condone such modifications and will undo it during service, at your expense. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

16 February 2008, 11:56 AM	#4
Earl Camembert Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,858	Your watch will scream fake as Rolex never used an "exhibition" back. A Rolex to keep its value must be kept as original as possible.

16 February 2008, 12:14 PM	#5
jmjm Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Kim Location: Cerriros, CA Watch: Blue Submariner TT Posts: 380	Yuck

16 February 2008, 02:00 PM	#7
stang1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: George Location: CT Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 210	I would just keep it the way it is.

16 February 2008, 08:28 PM	#9
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Here you go. It was pressure tested after the installation, and will take about 5 minutes to undo. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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