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9 July 2015, 04:46 AM | #1 |
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Larry (Tools) made me do it
Rolex movements are nothing special to look at. They are built like tanks and work. Period. They don't have a gazillion jewels, gold rotors and others that some of the other haute horologie brands are known for.
However, during my five year tenure as a watch fanatic, I've learnt that I enjoy display case backs on modern references, and I am not alone as many brands are catering/pleasing the customers by offering watches with display case backs (i.e. see the move from AP on the Royal Oak Offshore Divers and the release of the Tudor North Flag for instance). Anyway, long story short, during the years I kept coming back to Larry's thread here http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=154091 and a couple of weeks ago I decided to buy a Thomaspreik case back and have it installed on my 116520. IMG_2473.jpg It's been done by many others here, but I wanted to drop a thread just to say that I am quite pleased with the results. Here is a shot together with another of my current favorite display back references. IMG_2626.jpg Do you think Rolex will ever release a clear case back reference? And no, I did not have the guts, tools or knowledge to do it myself. I had a watchmaker do the work, water and pressure test after installation and all good. IMG_2429.jpg Be well and have a great day.
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9 July 2015, 04:48 AM | #2 |
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Thomas, very nice!
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cool I like it!! (for your Daytona...)
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Very nice! Personally, I like the feel of metal on the skin, but, it's true, a display back is fun to look at.
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Thanks Brian.
To make this thread a little more fun, I am posting a few pictures of some of my favorite display case backs I have come across as of late. 5205 in a white gold case 1r.jpg A pair of royal oaks! 3.jpg 5205 in a rose gold case (... I've been looking a lot of 5205s.... maybe someone can guess what the next incoming might be...) 2.jpg Last but not least, the king. Datograph Perpetual. FullSizeRender.jpg
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I like it!!
Even though Rolex movements aren't special, but I still want to stare at it. |
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Looks really good!
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I'll buy one for you Tom so long as you send me your platinum case back. Yeah.. true. I don't feel the difference anymore to be honest. Maybe I've lost my sense of touch on the back of my wrist!
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I spoke to a guy who owned a Patek and he said after the initial admiration, he never really looks at the back anymore. This convinced me to stick with the stock back, because I would probably be the same way.
I'm glad the OP enjoys the observation back, though. |
9 July 2015, 05:01 AM | #10 |
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Nice!
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Nice thomas! Enjoy the view
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9 July 2015, 05:19 AM | #12 |
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I like it, enjoy!
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Awesome. Anyone got a sub with a case back that's open?
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9 July 2015, 05:31 AM | #14 |
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If Rolex did make a clear back I would be into it.
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If only you could get an AP style rotor on the Daytona...
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Thanks! Thank you buddy! Cheers my friend. I've seen them here and there. The movement on the sub is even more plain! but who the hell cares - it's fun to enjoy our watches. Quote:
Thank would be very cool my friend! Be well.
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Looks great!
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I wish Rolex would offer clear back as an option
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9 July 2015, 06:33 AM | #19 |
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very nice! i see you have a rubberB band on it? can we see a wrist shot with the rubberB?
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Thanks buddy! Yeah... On at least one reference! Quote:
Yup. Put it on and take it off from time to time... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Different strokes for different folks.....would not have a display back on any other Rolex; At least the Daytona has the red lettering on the rottor.
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Love it! Thanks for sharing
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Pretty neat!
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9 July 2015, 07:28 AM | #24 |
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I find a non decorated movement pointless to exhibit on a clear case back. If Rolex were to decorate their movements, then I'd say yes!
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Good luck with the commute home...it's getting ugly...
Very nice strap! |
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Rolex movement looks boaring IMO.
Sorry I wouldn't want a glass back on any automatic as half the movement is covered up at a time. |
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I like the clear case backs myself.
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9 July 2015, 09:46 AM | #28 |
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Looks good!
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Yup, it looks great!
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Very cool to see, regardless if its highly decorated or not.
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