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jmpille · 19 May 2014, 09:10 AM

Hi all. As some of you may have read I recently acquired a brand new 116520 Daytona here in Guam. I'm thinking about ordering a Thomas Preik Sapphire display back for it amongst a few other things and was wondering if anyone could share their opinions or reviews of his product with me.

Thanks in advance, Joe.

landroverking · 19 May 2014, 09:30 AM

Not a fan on any automatic watch.

busytimmy · 19 May 2014, 09:30 AM

I would pass because 1) It's not original and 2) Rolex movements aren't much to look at.

jmpille · 19 May 2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by busytimmy

I would pass because 1) It's not original and 2) Rolex movements aren't much to look at.

That's how I feel but I think the Daytona movement with the red letters on the rotor is somewhat of an exception.

Tools · 19 May 2014, 09:39 AM

I think that Preik makes one of the best sapphire backs on the market.. It can be installed and removed with a Rolex case back tool..

We reviewed it here..

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=154091

KINGROLESAR · 19 May 2014, 09:52 AM

I kind of like this idea. As a fan of Rolex I would never mind viewing the inner workings of a Rolex I own.

tkerrmd · 19 May 2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KINGROLESAR

I kind of like this idea. As a fan of Rolex I would never mind viewing the inner workings of a Rolex I own.

Agree!!

locutus49 · 19 May 2014, 10:34 AM

I'm getting one as soon as my warrantee is over. Observation backs work better with straps that buckle, so you can see the back easier, but the clasp of a rolex will extend enough to give you a nice view of the Soul of your Machine.

Maybe I should order one now, before Apple drives the price of artificial sapphire up when they use it for their touch screens on iPhone6's.

Keith1 · 19 May 2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I'm getting one as soon as my warrantee is over. Observation backs work better with straps that buckle, so you can see the back easier, but the clasp of a rolex will extend enough to give you a nice view of the Soul of your Machine.

Maybe I should order one now, before Apple drives the price of artificial sapphire up when they use it for their touch screens on iPhone6's.

You do not need to wait until your warrantee is over. If for some reason your watch needs to go back for service, just put the original back case on before it's shipped or dropped off.

T. Ferguson · 17 June 2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

Maybe I should order one now, before Apple drives the price of artificial sapphire up when they use it for their touch screens on iPhone6's.

Not impossible but I'd be surprised if the iphone 6 will have a sapphire screen; the cost would be way more than the current phone.

More likely they're buying all that sapphire glass for the iwatch.

Keith1 · 19 May 2014, 10:42 AM

I personally like them.

Dr. Robert · 19 May 2014, 10:53 AM

Be careful, an acquaintance got one for his GMT....took it to my watchmaker (who's very good).....the watchmaker couldn't get it to fit...& it was made for GMT.

Keith1 · 19 May 2014, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Be careful, an acquaintance got one for his GMT....took it to my watchmaker (who's very good).....the watchmaker couldn't get it to fit...& it was made for GMT.

They make several different case backs for the GMT, as well other models.

Your acquaintance may of had the wrong GMT one for his specific model.

Dr. Robert · 19 May 2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith1

They make several different case backs for the GMT, as well other models.

Your acquaintance may of had the wrong GMT one for his specific model.

He did tell TP the model #, etc......it could've been a mistake on part of the mfr., regardless he sent it back for a refund.

samuel019 · 19 May 2014, 11:42 AM

I love sapphire casebacks. Got one of two of mine. They have the same water resistance as the original so why not do it? Everyone likes looking under the hood of a fine sports car. Sapphire casebacks remind me of the same and though Rolex movements aren't the "prettiest" to some I think they are just fine.

MortgageGuy · 19 May 2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by samuel019

I love sapphire casebacks. Got one of two of mine. They have the same water resistance as the original so why not do it? Everyone likes looking under the hood of a fine sports car. Sapphire casebacks remind me of the same and though Rolex movements aren't the "prettiest" to some I think they are just fine.

look awesome

TheButcher · 19 May 2014, 01:51 PM

I am a fan , I think they look great.

thomaspp · 19 May 2014, 01:56 PM

Nice pics Samuel! They look awesome. Not sure id do it myself though.

BNA/LION · 19 May 2014, 02:08 PM

Kind of cool! Why not go for it...

Starbucksboss · 19 May 2014, 02:16 PM

You never see it?

edmundlau0125 · 19 May 2014, 02:18 PM

I was considering that too and my Wife asked "If you're wearing your watch, how can you stare thru it? and if you're not wearing your watch, then what are you doing staring at it?" lol

singkwokhk · 19 May 2014, 03:01 PM

i am not a fan of sapphire caseback for Rolex.

sennheiserz · 17 June 2014, 10:42 AM

I just ordered one for a vintage 1675 which I don't plan to take in any water (just in case), the movement is half of the fun!

~JJ · 17 June 2014, 10:51 AM

I think they look great even if the movement is not decorated. I really don't see a downside.

c.rod · 17 June 2014, 12:27 PM

its not finished enough imo to justify installling the the clear case back...

19 May 2014, 09:10 AM	#1
jmpille "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Connecticut, USA Watch: 116520 Posts: 88	Thinking about a Preik caseback for my Daytona Hi all. As some of you may have read I recently acquired a brand new 116520 Daytona here in Guam. I'm thinking about ordering a Thomas Preik Sapphire display back for it amongst a few other things and was wondering if anyone could share their opinions or reviews of his product with me. Thanks in advance, Joe.

19 May 2014, 09:39 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I think that Preik makes one of the best sapphire backs on the market.. It can be installed and removed with a Rolex case back tool.. We reviewed it here.. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=154091 __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 May 2014, 09:52 AM	#6
KINGROLESAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Drew Location: PHILADELPHIA Watch: CROWN MARKED Posts: 2,158	I kind of like this idea. As a fan of Rolex I would never mind viewing the inner workings of a Rolex I own. __________________ "Raise your glass high, those here for those not with but a sigh; for enjoy each day, it comes but once, then quickly to the past as it must" - King Rolesar 03

19 May 2014, 10:53 AM	#12
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Be careful, an acquaintance got one for his GMT....took it to my watchmaker (who's very good).....the watchmaker couldn't get it to fit...& it was made for GMT. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

19 May 2014, 11:42 AM	#15
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	I love sapphire casebacks. Got one of two of mine. They have the same water resistance as the original so why not do it? Everyone likes looking under the hood of a fine sports car. Sapphire casebacks remind me of the same and though Rolex movements aren't the "prettiest" to some I think they are just fine. __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

19 May 2014, 09:30 AM	#2
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Not a fan on any automatic watch.

19 May 2014, 09:30 AM	#3
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	I would pass because 1) It's not original and 2) Rolex movements aren't much to look at.

19 May 2014, 10:34 AM	#8
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I'm getting one as soon as my warrantee is over. Observation backs work better with straps that buckle, so you can see the back easier, but the clasp of a rolex will extend enough to give you a nice view of the Soul of your Machine. Maybe I should order one now, before Apple drives the price of artificial sapphire up when they use it for their touch screens on iPhone6's.

19 May 2014, 10:42 AM	#11
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	I personally like them.

19 May 2014, 01:51 PM	#17
TheButcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: vancouver Watch: 14060 & 16570 Posts: 183	I am a fan , I think they look great.

19 May 2014, 01:56 PM	#18
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Nice pics Samuel! They look awesome. Not sure id do it myself though. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

19 May 2014, 02:08 PM	#19
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,654	Kind of cool! Why not go for it... __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

19 May 2014, 02:16 PM	#20
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	You never see it?

19 May 2014, 02:18 PM	#21
edmundlau0125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Edmund Location: California Posts: 52	I was considering that too and my Wife asked "If you're wearing your watch, how can you stare thru it? and if you're not wearing your watch, then what are you doing staring at it?" lol

19 May 2014, 03:01 PM	#22
singkwokhk Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sub Posts: 187	i am not a fan of sapphire caseback for Rolex.

17 June 2014, 10:42 AM	#23
sennheiserz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Dave Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: ♛ + Ω + Posts: 601	I just ordered one for a vintage 1675 which I don't plan to take in any water (just in case), the movement is half of the fun! __________________ My Watch Blog - http://www.wristtimes.com Collection: Rolex Sub NDc 114060 \| Omega SMP 861 \| Apple Watch SS

17 June 2014, 10:51 AM	#24
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,291	I think they look great even if the movement is not decorated. I really don't see a downside.

17 June 2014, 12:27 PM	#25
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	its not finished enough imo to justify installling the the clear case back...

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