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Tumppi$ · 15 May 2021, 11:55 PM

They should clean their dials. No need for all that text on dials. So yes, I would suggest those texts to casebacks.

Stan Cooper · 15 May 2021, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by webble1

Just a thought. Would a clear case back make it easier to validate authenticity without having to remove the case back?

Yes; I believe that's one advantage. I put a Thomas Preik (Custom Watch Concepts) sapphire display caseback on my 16710.

PepsiBezel · 16 May 2021, 12:04 AM

Best... Case backs... Ever.

whited3 · 16 May 2021, 12:24 AM

I actually find myself admiring the back of the case. It's a great vantage point to admire the pleasing machining and assembly of well fitted parts, clean lines, and angles. Something i think Rolex does well compared to most other makes.

And no i did not form this opinion just to be disagreeable. Mthey are my genuine thoughts, fellow Rolex enthusiast.

173rdabn · 16 May 2021, 12:28 AM

Plain and simple, as it should be.

77T · 16 May 2021, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Yess

But a sign of manufacturing class, attention to detail, ARE the little touches you only notice on the rare occasions. My G-Wagon has them everywhere.

Ever been underneath your G-Wagon?

Why don’t they engrave this on the skid plate?

That’s your answer methinks.

But I will give a shout out to the Rolex choice of brushing our casebacks. My “new to me” Calatrava’s exhibition one sticks to my wrist-top at times of high humidity there. But none of my Rolex ones have done that.

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Tavli3 · 16 May 2021, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Viking

I never pay attention to the caseback of any of my watches. I'm too busy looking at the dial when I wear them.

Same here. If I had a clear caseback I would look at it for a few seconds prior to putting it on and then not think about it till I took it off which could be weeks or months later when I rotated to a different watch. And the maybe I look at it as I put in back in the watch case.

So meaningless extravagance to me.

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Speedbird-1 · 16 May 2021, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Ever been underneath your G-Wagon?

Why don’t they engrave this on the skid plate?

That’s your answer methinks.

But I will give a shout out to the Rolex choice of brushing our casebacks. My “new to me” Calatrava’s exhibition one sticks to my wrist-top at times of high humidity there. But none of my Rolex ones have done that.

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Somewhere on that skid plate, there will be a three pointed star.
Mercedes-Benz mark all components,.... somewhere.....at least they used to.

breitlings · 16 May 2021, 01:39 AM

Nope

Rori · 16 May 2021, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Yess

I have to say... Every time I see the case back of my Rolex watches I'm underwhelmed.

I realise the counter argument to this is that you don't see often. But a sign of manufacturing class, attention to detail, ARE the little touches you only notice on the rare occasions. My G-Wagon has them everywhere.

Anyone else feel like a Rolex crown, or a stamped "Rolex" nameplate would have added something to the aesthetic?

Or are you a party at the front, business at the rear, kinda watch owner?

I must agree that I was kind of surprised to discover the first time I started looking in Rolex brand that most casebacks are void of any engraving or design. First I thought those are fakes :-)
Then I kinda forgot about it and accepted the fact that it’s what it is.
To my surprise and luck :-), the one Rolex that fit my wrist the best and fell in love with happened to have a beautiful engraved caseback, the SD43.

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Andad · 16 May 2021, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Yess

You know Leonardo's dead, right?

Yess.

donq · 16 May 2021, 10:45 AM

If you want a clear case back you can get a Fossil.
If you want an engraved caseback Seiko does some nice ones.

Boaters · 16 May 2021, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree Bas and no point whatsoever to change the case backs on any Rolex watches.

I have to agree

EEpro · 16 May 2021, 11:36 AM

A crown engraved there would be pretty nice.

Timekeep111 · 16 May 2021, 11:52 AM

I’ll have only had vintage Rolex watches. Are the caseback plain? Yes. Are they boring? No. I love how the vintage pieces get a mirror finish to the caseback over time. Think it’s lovely.

crowncollection · 16 May 2021, 11:53 AM

i like it the way it is, it does not bother me

Dr. Robert · 16 May 2021, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Nope. I love the fact that they’re plain and unadorned. Rolex lets the product speak for itself, they don’t need fancy decorated case backs.

I concur

Dr. Robert · 16 May 2021, 04:33 PM

The Rolex case back is the most comfortable case back! No ridges, no engraving, no uneven surfaces, more comfortable!

ROLEX MAN · 16 May 2021, 04:41 PM

If you don't like it, change it.

It can be reversed!

Merlin69 · 16 May 2021, 04:44 PM

I would say it's a kind of Rolex way. Clean. I like it.
As I like the case back of my other watches (engraved and/or movement visible).

sinkholeninja · 16 May 2021, 05:24 PM

In my eyes Rolex has always been a utilitarian watch, so a plain caseback makes a lot of sense. Anything else would be a gimmick.

Loevhagen · 16 May 2021, 05:34 PM

It's perfect as is today. It allows people to e.g. engrave it if they want to. The engraving can be the simplest things to the more complex true hand crafted stuff.

I prefer the Rolex plain version.

goodolejr · 17 May 2021, 02:02 AM

I appreciate the solid case backs on the PM models. The extra weight and value of gold/platinum is better than a sapphire view of the movement.

KeobNepo · 17 May 2021, 04:29 AM

Nope, perfect like it is. I never look at the backside anyway

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johnorpheus · 17 May 2021, 04:52 AM

Agree with OP. Clear case back is a pretty neat feature on my Omega. Rolex doesn't do everything perfect and other brands have cool features that Rolex lacks, but as long as people will line up to pay double MSRP, what do they care? Just keep pumping out what works.

J_1964 · 17 May 2021, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dontbeshort

Nope ...... they’re good

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Simplistically Beautiful, Period.

Rashid.bk · 17 May 2021, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Nope. I love the fact that they’re plain and unadorned. Rolex lets the product speak for itself, they don’t need fancy decorated case backs.

this, emphatically.

GradyPhilpott · 17 May 2021, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Can't say I agree...

Tools · 17 May 2021, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Yess

So a stamped Rolex crown would be a gimmick? OK.

That wouldn't leave anyplace for the traditional engravings that most gifts and special occasions get.

You could have dragons or rainbows engraved on yours to make it interesting.

downtorock · 17 May 2021, 07:27 AM

i think it’s perfect.

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16 May 2021, 11:36 AM	#74
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16 May 2021, 04:44 PM	#80
Merlin69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Europe Watch: GMT II Posts: 393	I would say it's a kind of Rolex way. Clean. I like it. As I like the case back of my other watches (engraved and/or movement visible). __________________ ♛ GMT Master II 116710LN, ♛ GMT Master II 126710BLRO, ♛ Submariner 116610LV, ♛ Explorer II 216570 Black, ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 126660 Ω Speedmaster Professional 1861 (Hesalite), Ω Speedmaster 321 "Ed White", Ω Speedmaster "Snoopy 50th Anniversary", IWC Fliegerchronograph, Cartier Tank Americaine Medium, Cartier Tank Must (Blue)

15 May 2021, 11:55 PM	#61
Tumppi$ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Suomi Posts: 115	They should clean their dials. No need for all that text on dials. So yes, I would suggest those texts to casebacks.

16 May 2021, 12:04 AM	#63
PepsiBezel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Watch: Neo-Vintage Posts: 1,151	Best... Case backs... Ever.

16 May 2021, 12:24 AM	#64
whited3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Watch: SD4K Posts: 390	I actually find myself admiring the back of the case. It's a great vantage point to admire the pleasing machining and assembly of well fitted parts, clean lines, and angles. Something i think Rolex does well compared to most other makes. And no i did not form this opinion just to be disagreeable. Mthey are my genuine thoughts, fellow Rolex enthusiast.

16 May 2021, 12:28 AM	#65
173rdabn 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,317	Plain and simple, as it should be.

16 May 2021, 01:39 AM	#69
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Nope

16 May 2021, 10:45 AM	#72
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,135	If you want a clear case back you can get a Fossil. If you want an engraved caseback Seiko does some nice ones.

16 May 2021, 11:52 AM	#75
Timekeep111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 276	I’ll have only had vintage Rolex watches. Are the caseback plain? Yes. Are they boring? No. I love how the vintage pieces get a mirror finish to the caseback over time. Think it’s lovely.

16 May 2021, 05:24 PM	#81
sinkholeninja "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Zeus Location: London Watch: Ocean 2000 Posts: 974	In my eyes Rolex has always been a utilitarian watch, so a plain caseback makes a lot of sense. Anything else would be a gimmick. __________________ Lange (ref. Saxonia Thin RG); Vacheron C. (ref. 3110v); Ressence (ref. Type 8); Rolex Explorer (ref. 124270); Porsche Design IWC (ref. Ocean 2000); Seiko (ref. SLA039)

16 May 2021, 05:34 PM	#82
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,906	It's perfect as is today. It allows people to e.g. engrave it if they want to. The engraving can be the simplest things to the more complex true hand crafted stuff. I prefer the Rolex plain version.

17 May 2021, 02:02 AM	#83
goodolejr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: J.R. Location: Texas Posts: 778	I appreciate the solid case backs on the PM models. The extra weight and value of gold/platinum is better than a sapphire view of the movement.

17 May 2021, 04:29 AM	#84
KeobNepo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Real Name: Keob Nepo Location: Netherlands Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 410	Nope, perfect like it is. I never look at the backside anyway Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 May 2021, 04:52 AM	#85
johnorpheus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Washington D.C. Watch: all of them Posts: 1,259	Agree with OP. Clear case back is a pretty neat feature on my Omega. Rolex doesn't do everything perfect and other brands have cool features that Rolex lacks, but as long as people will line up to pay double MSRP, what do they care? Just keep pumping out what works. __________________ Rolex Sub 116613LB; Rolex DJ azzurro blue; Omega Worldtimer; Omega Plant Ocean 42 black; Breitling Superocean Heritage blue/rose gold; Tudor Black Bay ETA blue

17 May 2021, 07:27 AM	#90
downtorock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,276	i think it’s perfect. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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