Thomas Preik sapphire case back - an installation and review

[kilyung]

Very cool. Does he make one for a WG Sub?

[yld2rob]

Thanks for all the information and pics. It looks great. I wish Rolex would have this as a standard on subs. I would like the see the movement that I spent so much money on. Maybe I will do it when my warranty runs out.

[Flyjet601]

Very cool.....nice job

[ccto]

Thanks for posting, looks awesome!

[JGX]

Bendigedig!!

[ledas1]

Like it! Can't see doing it to a brand new. But, very cool on an older unit.

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c.1980----Rolex date shell
2013------Rolex ref. 116333 C

[nsumner]

Great write up, thanks for sharing it with us.

Looks nice by the way.

[phillips29]

really nice write up and a awesome "mod" ..... dont blame you at all for swapping it over! is exactly what i would do!

[withthesword]

Originally Posted by JGX

Bendigedig!!

diolch yn fawr i chi!



my family always wondered why i bothered to learn any welsh at all. i mean, a canadian born chinese guy learning a language not likely to be used on his side of the pond? now i can finally tell them that i found another person who spoke it back to me haha

[Alanv8v]

Wow nice

[GeoGio Greece]

Originally Posted by withthesword

diolch yn fawr i chi!



my family always wondered why i bothered to learn any welsh at all. i mean, a canadian born chinese guy learning a language not likely to be used on his side of the pond? now i can finally tell them that i found another person who spoke it back to me haha

...a good investment !!!

[JGX]

Originally Posted by withthesword

diolch yn fawr i chi!



my family always wondered why i bothered to learn any welsh at all. i mean, a canadian born chinese guy learning a language not likely to be used on his side of the pond? now i can finally tell them that i found another person who spoke it back to me haha

LOL Great story! It's a wonderful language - until I was 3 and a half I couldn't speak a word of English, only Welsh.

Pob Hwyl.

[wot]

Thanks for sharing with all the detail, I think I may do the same after warranty runs out

[dogdoghowl]

Love it.

[locutus49]

I like the looks of the movement.

[sheldonsmith]

Great review and kudos for a great DIY. Thanks

[rmlovett1]

Very cool!

[TheRolexKingofLV]

Nice job, it looks great

[Richard Carver]

A blast from the past thread. I've had the German case back on my 16570 and my 1675 for about two years. The GMT doesn't see much action but the 16570 has become my daily wear watch. The case back is holding up beautifully with no problems. I see Thomas is a TRF sponsor now! I look at the movement at least once a day. I find it relaxing to see that tiny bit of magic faithfully performing it's twirling and ticking. :) According to the web site, these test to 300m.

This is the 16570 when first installed...



This is a recent pic, no change

[sacsha00786]

thanks for sharing. I am thinking about adding these case backs to my watches as well. I think rolex movements are beautiful and deserved to be seen!

[JSolano305]

Wow looks beautiful. Rolex movements are simply stunning.

[kboy2379]

Great review!

[Corsair66]

Looks great; well done!

[r8t3d_M]

Very cool DIY, I love how it looks!!

[toucan]

Excellent!

[samson66]

Very cool, looks great! Nicely done!

[cjohns]

I did they same on my Master II and it easily passed the pressure test

[Esoteric]

Great writeup, looks like a quality product.

[SamP]

Super post.
Keep them coming!

[withthesword]

wow, i pretty much forgot i made this thread haha

i found it interesting that Thomas Preik used my photos on his website. i guess i took some pretty good shots. i kinda wish he'd done it with permission though...