Saphir case back 16570

[dive_and_ride_1965]

No controversy here just the beauty in my eyes and the real pleasure to see the movment, can't be more happier...
(and I keep the original case back for next RSC service...)



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[vesnyder]

Interesting. Does it still pass the pressure test? Where did you source it? I like the idea but not sure I could put one on.

[othertbone]

I would't say that movement is a beauty and a pleasure by any means, but if you like modding your watch, enjoy.

[RXAPPP]

Excellent, so now you have a Rolex that is no longer a 100% Rolex, does not meet the stated specification in water resistance or general specification and best of all the very plain, nay basic and boring movement can be seen whilst wearing the watch..... wait a minute... no it can’t!
Good job on being so “unique”

[e dantes]

Nice! I think the "boring" movement looks good.

[MattPegler]

Originally Posted by dive_and_ride_1965

No controversy here

You do you buddy but you're posted to the wrong form if you think it will be uncontroversial.

[sillo]

Personally I love the way Rolex movements look.

[joli160]

Nice

[bcat37645]

Outstanding. I like my Rolex a lot. But it’s just a watch. Mod away if that’s your thing and enjoy!

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by RXAPPP

Excellent, so now you have a Rolex that is no longer a 100% Rolex, does not meet the stated specification in water resistance or general specification and best of all the very plain, nay basic and boring movement can be seen whilst wearing the watch..... wait a minute... no it can’t!
Good job on being so “unique”

Oh no! How will he ever be able to shower, swim and wash his hands with the loss of water resistance? What’s the percentage of people actually using a dive watch to dive at any real depth? .5%?

Yes the Movement is a rather plain workhorse. It’s no more boring than the multiple incoming threads praising the “relationship” with their AD for allowing them to purchase a sub after waiting 6 months.






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[sillo]

Originally Posted by RXAPPP

Excellent, so now you have a Rolex that is no longer a 100% Rolex, does not meet the stated specification in water resistance or general specification and best of all the very plain, nay basic and boring movement can be seen whilst wearing the watch..... wait a minute... no it can’t!
Good job on being so “unique”

Somebody pee in your cheerios this morning?

[Muxi]

It’s nice.

[dive_and_ride_1965]

Originally Posted by vesnyder

Interesting. Does it still pass the pressure test? Where did you source it? I like the idea but not sure I could put one on.

I have not done presure test but the watch hardly see any water, even fro, washing hands so I am not wrried. But will do when the opportunty co,es.

Got it from Custom Watch Concepts, Thomas Preik, a reference.

Cheers

[rushca01]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

Oh no! How will he ever be able to shower, swim and wash his hands with the loss of water resistance? What’s the percentage of people actually using a dive watch to dive at any real depth? .5%?

Yes the Movement is a rather plain workhorse. It’s no more boring than the multiple incoming threads praising the “relationship” with their AD for allowing them to purchase a sub after waiting 6 months.






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Well said!

OP, I think it’s cool.

[dive_and_ride_1965]

Originally Posted by RXAPPP

Excellent, so now you have a Rolex that is no longer a 100% Rolex, does not meet the stated specification in water resistance or general specification and best of all the very plain, nay basic and boring movement can be seen whilst wearing the watch..... wait a minute... no it can’t!
Good job on being so “unique”

No longer 100%? I don't care. My bikes are all modified, even heavy modified, my pick up is modified, so where is the issue with that, enlight me
please (don't get me the warranty stuff, and any way can swith back to origonal caseback any moment)

Water resistance? So what? I use my SD4 for diving, happy?

I like the movment, I find it nice, shinny and above all I like to see it moving, maybe I just really like watches even if not having the top of the art finition...

I wish I could see it while wearing it but squeleton watches are not my taste...

Being unique in what please?

It seems some other people like it and anyway taste is totally subjective...

[dive_and_ride_1965]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

Oh no! How will he ever be able to shower, swim and wash his hands with the loss of water resistance? What’s the percentage of people actually using a dive watch to dive at any real depth? .5%?

Yes the Movement is a rather plain workhorse. It’s no more boring than the multiple incoming threads praising the “relationship” with their AD for allowing them to purchase a sub after waiting 6 months.






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Thanks.

I use my SD4 for diving, never shower with a watch (except when rsing my diving gear)...

Maybe workhorse but still find it lovely to watch...

What about the fascinating:"please help me choose, the blue or the black?"...

Cheers

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by dive_and_ride_1965

Thanks.



I use my SD4 for diving, never shower with a watch (except when rsing my diving gear)...



Maybe workhorse but still find it lovely to watch...



What about the fascinating:"please help me choose, the blue or the black?"...



Cheers

It’s a great movement. Rolex has perfected just the right amount of decoration on the movement. It’s simple but it works.

Threads on helping others pick watches are always fascinating.


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[Likestheshiny]

Excellent, so now you have a Rolex that is no longer a 100% Rolex, does not meet the stated specification in water resistance

I can't speak for the Op, but the clear caseback I put on my BLNR passed a full pressure test to specs and can be removed and replaced with the original caseback in about three minutes. *shrug*

(From Custom Watch Concepts, if anyone cares. That's the guy in Germany who's known for making these.)

[JD305]

I have similar Preik casebacks on my 16570 and 16622. I think they look great to be able to see the mechanism is like having a see-thru hood on a sports or vintage car. Also, I feel it stops cold any concerns as to the authenticity of the watch. The die to open/close is similar size to the Rolex die.

I don't think the local AD will pressure test those casebacks ... so any certification of it's waterproof ability would have to reside with a local watch smith.

I can say that the caseback is built to precise tolerances and has similar construction to what other brands use for their open casebacks ... Breitling, Panerai, etc.

[LooseCann0n]

I like it OP.

Would like this on my DaytonaC - was going to do so when I first got it but never got round to it.
I find the caseback extremely boring - even though the Rolex movement is not worked in any amazing way, I would still prefer to see the work horse than a blank caseback.

Just lazy thus far... one day though!


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[SkyJuice]

Love the see through case back. Thanks for sharing OP.

[BigBoy17]

Nice... but these movements are far from beautiful

[dive_and_ride_1965]

Thanks for the positive comments.

Maybe not the most beautiful movement but it please my eyes to see it.

[Aircraftman]

Originally Posted by RXAPPP

Excellent, so now you have a Rolex that is no longer a 100% Rolex, does not meet the stated specification in water resistance or general specification and best of all the very plain, nay basic and boring movement can be seen whilst wearing the watch..... wait a minute... no it can’t!
Good job on being so “unique”

Dick post

It’s just a watch!!!

I put one on my 14060M and love it (along with a red second hand and RubberB band). I couldn’t care less what others think

[123Blueface]

To each their own but that fugly movement deserves to be concealed.

[jedy617]

Originally Posted by RXAPPP

Excellent, so now you have a Rolex that is no longer a 100% Rolex, does not meet the stated specification in water resistance or general specification and best of all the very plain, nay basic and boring movement can be seen whilst wearing the watch..... wait a minute... no it can’t!
Good job on being so “unique”

I had one on my oysterquartz. Passed water resistance test just fine. And how isn't it 100% Rolex when it takes 20 seconds to change the caseback to original? I was thinking of doing it to my hulk for fun. People love looking at their movements, no need to be toxic.

[domo69]

I like it!! You do whatever you want it's your watch!!

[Ssunnylee24]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

It’s no more boring than the multiple incoming threads praising the “relationship” with their AD for allowing them to purchase a sub after waiting 6 months.






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hahahahahaha SOOO TRUE!

[faz]

Looks great, OP, enjoy it as you like.

And thanks for sharing, this is what forums are for. Share and spread the word so other enthusiasts can see various choices.

I used to be upset why Rolex doesn't do this themselves... even a boring looking movement is cool to look at.

But now that I have recently acquired a Muarice Lacroix with a sapphire case back, I can honestly say I have not spend more than 20 seconds (first time) looking at the case back. I even forget that it is there for me to look through. Just never remember to turn the watch and look at the movement!

[Irydium]

Don't mind the naysayers OP. I have a similar Preik sapphire caseback and I love looking the movement everytime I take off the watch.

The watchmaker I took it to only pressure tested it to 100 m (not the full 300 m for the sub) but hey so far its only been submerged 12 inches of water hahaha.

And for those saying they don't want to look at such a 'fugly' movement, it may not be a Lange but the movement finishing just as good if not better than many watches that come with a clear caseback from the manufacturer.