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Old 16 June 2010, 09:35 AM   #31
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That is beautiful. Great looking. I just love it. Thank you for the those fantastic pictures!
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Old 16 June 2010, 03:43 PM   #32
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The crystal is Sapphire, the same as the front crystal.. It is 1mm thick....
thank you sir! and thanks for the caseback find :) i really love looking at that movement. such a beautiful thing to hide behind a dull stock case...

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Old 5 July 2010, 03:48 AM   #33
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Does the clear caseback affect depth rating?
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Old 5 July 2010, 05:49 PM   #34
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The depth rating is not affected with quality made casebacks, but in fitting such a caseback it is prudent to have it pressure tested (to ensure it has been fitted and operates correctly).
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Old 5 July 2010, 06:02 PM   #35
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Hey Stevo,

Did you put your one on? If not can you wear the 1655?
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Old 5 July 2010, 07:02 PM   #36
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Old 23 November 2010, 03:20 PM   #37
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Just ran into this thread. I would love to have the Dj with a back like that looks great!
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Old 23 November 2010, 03:37 PM   #38
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I completély forgot about this! Time to recheck where to buy one and install it on my daytona!
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Old 26 November 2010, 12:09 PM   #39
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I completély forgot about this! Time to recheck where to buy one and install it on my daytona!
I ordered one last night for my Daytona and will be taking it to a local watchsmith when it arrives and will post some pics and thoughts. I love the slim Rolex caseback on the Daytona and I'm going to be paying attention to how much Preik's affects the wearability
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Old 26 November 2010, 04:25 PM   #40
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I just received one of Thomas' new casebacks with the Rolex style indentations that utilizes a Rolex tool. The newer casebacks are cool. I installed it on a 16710. (FWIW, I have the DIY and more images on my sapphire casebacks page.

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Old 26 November 2010, 04:28 PM   #41
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Hi Sheldon,

I tried my 29.5 and it wouldn't fit the Daytona clear caseback.
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Old 26 November 2010, 04:32 PM   #42
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Hi Sheldon,

I couldn't find a Rolex tool to fit this caseback.

Must look for a 29.5.
I remember you mentioning this before Eddie on Al's thread....
TP does state in his (or did) that the new casebacks with the teeth design do use the 29.5mm Rolex key!!
So I'm curious as to why your tools wouldn't fit Martin's caseback?!?!
Was it a From Mr Preik??
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Old 26 November 2010, 04:42 PM   #43
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Yes, I used a 29.5 tool on the new Preik caseback. Worked like a charm. The Swiss Watch Customs caseback like the one here has similar serrations that won't work with a Rolex caseback tool.
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Old 26 November 2010, 04:43 PM   #44
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I rang Martin.

He confirmed that the clear caseback he has could not be screwed on with 29.5 and we tried both his and mine.
He eventually removed the original caseback from his Daytona with the 29.5 but screwed the clear caseback back on with a rubber ball.
He will advise me of the supplier of his clear back when he finds the details.
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Old 26 November 2010, 04:50 PM   #45
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Yes, I used a 29.5 tool on the new Preik caseback. Worked like a charm. The Swiss Watch Customs caseback like the one here has similar serrations that won't work with a Rolex caseback tool.
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Thanks for the reply Sheldon..

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I rang Martin.

He confirmed that the clear caseback he has could not be screwed on with 29.5 and we tried both his and mine.
He eventually removed the original caseback from his Daytona with the 29.5 but screwed the clear caseback back on with a rubber ball.
He will advise me of the supplier of his clear back when he finds the details.
Interested to know......I bet Sheldon's answer is the reason though..!
I can't imagine getting a good waterproof seal with the ball technique...He had it pressure tested after Eddie?
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Old 26 November 2010, 05:09 PM   #46
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Yes, Martin's was a Swiss Watch Customs.

I doubt he had it pressure tested but who in their right mind would get their Daytona wet?

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Old 26 November 2010, 05:11 PM   #47
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Yes, Martin's was a Swiss Watch Customs.

I doubt he had it pressure tested but who in their right mind would get their Daytona wet?

Ummmmm.........Me!

Thanks for letting me know, as that had me wondering for a while now!
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Old 27 November 2010, 03:18 AM   #48
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The Swiss Watch Customs caseback is entirely different from the Preik; the Preik caseback is completely flat sapphire crystal back whereas the SWI caseback is raised and beveled like the original caseback. I tried using the rubber ball on the SWI, but reverted to using 29.5 tool very gingerly on the caseback to insure waterproofness.

Nevertheless, both casebacks are cool!

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Old 13 May 2011, 10:52 AM   #49
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Larry- every time I look at this thread, I want a transparent caseback...
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Old 14 May 2011, 10:17 AM   #50
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brings out the beauty of the Daytona movement!
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Old 18 June 2012, 12:59 PM   #52
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Looks awsome Larry!!! May i ask what the price is for the caseback??
Me too please!!
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Old 18 June 2012, 05:18 PM   #53
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Awesome writeup!
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Old 30 June 2012, 04:59 AM   #54
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Hi im new here this my first post =) WOW what a beautiful case back from TP thinking of getting one for my submariner. Wonderful forum site btw really happy I found it. The internal beauty of the daytona movement is making me want one this watch should come like that from factory its gorgeous inside. Is preasure testing something some one can do at home or does it require some type of expensive machinery ?
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Old 30 June 2012, 05:37 AM   #55
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Old 1 July 2012, 03:27 AM   #56
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Pressure testing does require specialized equipment which any reputable watchmaker possesses. I usually spin on the new caseback and when I am near my Rolex watchmaker (a trip that is 200 miles away which I do a couple of times a year) I drop off the watch to have them test.

A good dialogue about it is posted here.

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Old 1 July 2012, 06:42 PM   #57
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Anybody know where i can find the price list for a clear back for a Daytona ?
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Old 1 July 2012, 09:08 PM   #58
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Old 3 July 2012, 02:13 PM   #59
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Old 3 July 2012, 03:39 PM   #60
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Larry...thanks for posting this. I come back to this tread everytime I have an urge to buy a Daytona. I've been trying to decided between 16520 or 116520 and this helped me with the decision....116520 with the beautiful 4130 movement.
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