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16610v · 27 July 2016, 06:22 PM

I would like to change the case back of my sub for the sapphire crystal clean back.

May I know if the transparent back would affect the movement maybe by the direct sun light that would make the movement dry faster or more easy for ageing the parts in the movement?

Onikage · 27 July 2016, 06:30 PM

Everything should be fine if fitted correctly. If you don't leave the watch face down in the window sun light won't ever hit the movement.

swatty · 27 July 2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Everything should be fine if fitted correctly. If you don't leave the watch face down in the window sun light won't ever hit the movement.

Makes sense to me

ming the merciless · 27 July 2016, 06:31 PM

I can't answer that but you've got me thinking. I don't like see through backs either.

Put that in the same box as Roman Numerals, Gold Watches, Coloured Faces ( other than Black and White, See Through Watch Faces, and I can see I'm becoming very one dimensional when it comes to watches.

crowncollection · 27 July 2016, 06:34 PM

If you buy a good quality Thomas priek your fine.

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fskywalker · 27 July 2016, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

If you buy a good quality Thomas priek your fine.

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This!

I have a Thomas Priek caseback on my 116520, very happy with it. The shape / depth is exactly as the factory ss caseback and it is water proof to 1000 feet

fmc000 · 27 July 2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

If you buy a good quality Thomas priek your fine.

This.

MonBK · 27 July 2016, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 16610v

I would like to change the case back of my sub for the sapphire crystal clean back.

May I know if the transparent back would affect the movement maybe by the direct sun light that would make the movement dry faster or more easy for ageing the parts in the movement?

Just don't wear it upside down and you'll be fine!

Nsx_23 · 27 July 2016, 06:56 PM

Which is the most popular display caseback?

CaputMortuum · 27 July 2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nsx_23

Which is the most popular display caseback?

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=289927

Don't know about popularity but you might find this encouraging.

datejusting · 27 July 2016, 10:06 PM

Would make the watch look cheap. Not a very impressive movement compared to those of other manufacturers.

japenney · 27 July 2016, 10:36 PM

No but it would make the watch not waterproof. What good is a oyster case that is not waterproof.

fskywalker · 27 July 2016, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by japenney

No but it would make the watch not waterproof. What good is a oyster case that is not waterproof.

Not true at least with the one from Thomas Priek; caseback is rated at 1000 feet, which is enough for the Daytona (and my lifestyle as well).

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Flywheel · 27 July 2016, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by datejusting

Would make the watch look cheap. Not a very impressive movement compared to those of other manufacturers.

It may not not share the same cosmetic qualities of other brands, but I suspect the craftsmen and women at Rolex would staunchly disagree.

ming the merciless · 28 July 2016, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by datejusting

Would make the watch look cheap. Not a very impressive movement compared to those of other manufacturers.

I agree. That movement isn't very impressive.

RRGHOST1 · 27 July 2016, 11:32 PM

Personally I can't see the point of them.

jon_jon · 27 July 2016, 11:40 PM

I believe some Cellini models have had a clear caseback and is water resistant to 50m. I don't know if anyone would wear the leather strap in water, but at least the case sounds like it is water tight.

Daycruiser · 27 July 2016, 11:43 PM

A Sub? Please do not do that. It will have adverse effect on the water resistance of the watch. Besides, it's a diver, it's a utilitarian tool watch, save the sapphire display case back for pieces of haute horology where they actually spend time decorating the movement.

masyv6 · 28 July 2016, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Daycruiser

A Sub? Please do not do that. It will have adverse effect on the water resistance of the watch. Besides, it's a diver, it's a utilitarian tool watch, save the sapphire display case back for pieces of haute horology where they actually spend time decorating the movement.

I agree. Display backs on tool watches/divers just seem weird to me. Why show off an undecorated movement?

mikeschmidt · 28 July 2016, 12:20 AM

I get enjoyment from looking at the intricacies of most movements and as no one can tell the difference when the watch is in the wrist this mod is mostly for the wearer. I say do it. I'll probably be ordering one for my GMT.

As I don't plan to shower or swim with the GMT even minimum waterproof'ness is ok.

27 July 2016, 06:22 PM	#1
16610v "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YL Watch: Submariner Posts: 701	Would transparent case back affect the movement? I would like to change the case back of my sub for the sapphire crystal clean back. May I know if the transparent back would affect the movement maybe by the direct sun light that would make the movement dry faster or more easy for ageing the parts in the movement?

27 July 2016, 06:30 PM	#2
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Everything should be fine if fitted correctly. If you don't leave the watch face down in the window sun light won't ever hit the movement. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

27 July 2016, 06:34 PM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	If you buy a good quality Thomas priek your fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

27 July 2016, 11:32 PM	#16
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Personally I can't see the point of them. __________________ RRGHOST1

27 July 2016, 06:31 PM	#4
ming the merciless "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: England Posts: 459	I can't answer that but you've got me thinking. I don't like see through backs either. Put that in the same box as Roman Numerals, Gold Watches, Coloured Faces ( other than Black and White, See Through Watch Faces, and I can see I'm becoming very one dimensional when it comes to watches.

27 July 2016, 06:56 PM	#9
Nsx_23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 607	Which is the most popular display caseback?

27 July 2016, 10:06 PM	#11
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	Would make the watch look cheap. Not a very impressive movement compared to those of other manufacturers.

27 July 2016, 10:36 PM	#12
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	No but it would make the watch not waterproof. What good is a oyster case that is not waterproof.

27 July 2016, 11:40 PM	#17
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,350	I believe some Cellini models have had a clear caseback and is water resistant to 50m. I don't know if anyone would wear the leather strap in water, but at least the case sounds like it is water tight.

27 July 2016, 11:43 PM	#18
Daycruiser "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Ed Location: Hong Kong Watch: BLRO 5712 Posts: 787	A Sub? Please do not do that. It will have adverse effect on the water resistance of the watch. Besides, it's a diver, it's a utilitarian tool watch, save the sapphire display case back for pieces of haute horology where they actually spend time decorating the movement.

28 July 2016, 12:20 AM	#20
mikeschmidt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Finland Posts: 68	I get enjoyment from looking at the intricacies of most movements and as no one can tell the difference when the watch is in the wrist this mod is mostly for the wearer. I say do it. I'll probably be ordering one for my GMT. As I don't plan to shower or swim with the GMT even minimum waterproof'ness is ok.

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