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22 March 2010, 05:59 AM
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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.
                  
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Cheers, Eduardo Someone is pissed with JJ http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109907 "...my watch will run until the day I die, and then for about 72 hours..." 
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22 March 2010, 06:00 AM
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Looks great
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22 March 2010, 06:14 AM
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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! |
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22 March 2010, 06:18 AM
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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
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22 March 2010, 06:29 AM
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Cheers, Eduardo Someone is pissed with JJ http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109907 "...my watch will run until the day I die, and then for about 72 hours..."
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22 March 2010, 06:35 AM
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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.
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22 March 2010, 06:39 AM
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Cheers, Eduardo Someone is pissed with JJ http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109907 "...my watch will run until the day I die, and then for about 72 hours..."
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22 March 2010, 06:39 AM
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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†
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22 March 2010, 06:42 AM
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Yup. I am with you Fr. John...while I LOVE the workhorse 3135 movement!
And my newest Love agrees...  
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22 March 2010, 06:59 AM
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"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 |
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22 March 2010, 07:04 AM
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I believe the threads in a Rolex caseback have a patented design..
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Cheers, Eduardo Someone is pissed with JJ http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109907 "...my watch will run until the day I die, and then for about 72 hours..."
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22 March 2010, 07:44 AM
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22 March 2010, 08:31 AM
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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 |
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22 March 2010, 08:37 AM
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Some specs..
Saphire 35.6mm case back Hitrel gasket to insure watch remains waterproof To fit: Submariner, GMT, Explorer II, and Daytona
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Cheers, Eduardo Someone is pissed with JJ http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109907 "...my watch will run until the day I die, and then for about 72 hours..."
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22 March 2010, 08:47 AM
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Looks great!!
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 Member # 20441 _________________ Collection Y Submariner 16610 V Submariner 14060 V Daytona 116520 Z Daytona 116520 |
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22 March 2010, 11:09 AM
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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?
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22 March 2010, 11:55 AM
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If I send it for service, I will send it with the original caseback installed...
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Cheers, Eduardo Someone is pissed with JJ http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109907 "...my watch will run until the day I die, and then for about 72 hours..."
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22 March 2010, 12:26 PM
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Will it fit a 14060 Sub?
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22 March 2010, 12:38 PM
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I guess the submariner and the submariner date use the same casebacks.. But not 100% sure..
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Cheers, Eduardo Someone is pissed with JJ http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109907 "...my watch will run until the day I die, and then for about 72 hours..."
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22 March 2010, 01:37 PM
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Looks good, but IMHO, the only Rolex that would benefit from a display caseback is the Daytona.
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22 March 2010, 01:53 PM
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22 March 2010, 02:38 PM
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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
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23 March 2010, 01:41 AM
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I will check if they have the casebacks for gmt-c and get back...
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Cheers, Eduardo Someone is pissed with JJ http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109907 "...my watch will run until the day I die, and then for about 72 hours..."
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23 March 2010, 01:43 AM
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Nice shots Eduardo!
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23 March 2010, 01:49 AM
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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. |
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23 March 2010, 02:13 AM
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Thank you for the great pictures Eduardo :)
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23 March 2010, 02:19 AM
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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..
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Cheers, Eduardo Someone is pissed with JJ http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109907 "...my watch will run until the day I die, and then for about 72 hours..."
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23 March 2010, 03:30 AM
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Whats the price my friend? I want one! maybe two!
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23 March 2010, 08:32 AM
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Cheers, Eduardo Someone is pissed with JJ http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109907 "...my watch will run until the day I die, and then for about 72 hours..."
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25 March 2010, 08:59 PM
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i dodn't think id like it, but it looks awesome!
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