Open/See through caseback on Rolex...do you like it?

[codecow]

If the movement was finished to a standard befitting the price tag, sure. As-is, it’s more like an embarrassment.

[7enderbender]

Rolex for me is centered around purpose built reliable watches. A display case has no functional advantage or history with Rolex (forget the odd ones out). And the movements also aren’t pieces of jewelry worth showing. Decrease in antimagnetic properties I’d assume also (at least before the new non-metal springs).

[tifosi]

Originally Posted by Mos_kev

What are the chances that Rolex ships this watch with the clear case back installed but also includes a solid platinum case back in the box as well?!?! Slim to non? Lol

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No. Way. In. Hell.

[alphadweller]

Hand finished in a dress piece, fine, although I could do without and keep the solid PM caseback instead.

In a sports watch, no. Defeats the whole point of being rugged. Don't like it.

[2loaded]

Absolutely and about darn time !

[TexEd]

You could finish it off with a rubber band.

[Cru Jones]

I prefer the feel of metal on the wrist, but don’t really care one way or the other.

[BlueMo]

Golden rotor versus Platinum caseback?

Cost cutting??

[Tri-Tip]

I like it, is it an option or standard equipment?

[tvandevelde]

I like it. If other brands are allowed to show off ETA movements, why not display Rolex's in-house craftsmanship? Plus, maybe they'll start to finish them off nicely like others have. Omega's movement is nothing special to look at, but to have a better (or same) depth rating AND give you that...why not?

Hell, there are tell-tale signs of a knockoff Omega movement with a see through case back. Make it easier to spot the free-sprung balance wheel without taking the case back off.

[173rdabn]

Meh! Not a fan of see-thru case backs.

[HogwldFLTR]

Sapphire is cheaper than gold. I do like the 1908 however. Not as fancy as some but not bad either. I'll let you know more when I see it in the flesh and have it on my wrist.

[jb335]

What is not to like? I personally love it.

As long as it's reserved for only special references, I think it's a homerun.

Don't know how it could bother anyone since you can't even see it while wearing the watch.

This is definitely only an issue for the most curmudgeon of TRF.

[shawn13ca]

It's a money saving move.

[nachopc]

Not for me, where will Paul Newman’s wife write in the case ?


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[VintageCollectorRX]

Rolex got some work to do when it comes to movement decoration and finishes

[Harry-57]

No preference. Most of my other watches have sapphire backs but I prefer to look at the front of them.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by shawn13ca

It's a money saving move.

Very cynical. They also added a gold rotor.

If it was cost saving, I imagine it would be on more references.

[Cwillis0001]

Originally Posted by tvandevelde

I like it. If other brands are allowed to show off ETA movements, why not display Rolex's in-house craftsmanship? Plus, maybe they'll start to finish them off nicely like others have. Omega's movement is nothing special to look at, but to have a better (or same) depth rating AND give you that...why not?

Hell, there are tell-tale signs of a knockoff Omega movement with a see through case back. Make it easier to spot the free-sprung balance wheel without taking the case back off.

Omega Co-ax is one of the better looking machine finished auto movements I've seen. Better than this, anyway. And at least they don't run around pretending they're hand assembled. Looking at you, Rolex.

[macrowatch]

I think they real question is if Rolex decides to up their game in hand finished movements because there's a real opporutnity there. Imagine being able to order with a surcharge of 10k for an even better looking movement. I'm sure the market is there, and with their size they can hire enough people to fulfill demand.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by tifosi

I'm sure there will be platinum Daytonas sitting in dealer cases in no time!

I already bought two of them, the new models and the clear caseback is OK.

What? You guys can’t get them? Must be my incredibly good looks

[michaelodonnell123]

Originally Posted by jb335

What is not to like? ...

Well, at that price point - you aren't getting what you paid for. For the asking price, it should be finished to a much higher standard. It's as if Rolex just gave up and put in whatever they had laying around the parts bin.

[eonflux]

I love it

[samuel019]

Well to be fair I did it way before Rolex

This is my 116523 from 2014


My only knock is it’s kinda like putting a Corvette engine in a Ferrari. What I mean is Rolex should’ve done something different with the movement finishing on the 506 versus just slapping in the exact same movement from a 15k watch in to a 80k watch. Obviously it’s gotta be the same movement but just spend a little bit more time on the anniversary model. Something different

[watchik]

Originally Posted by Josunese1975

I think it's kind of nice. Other brands have them. Why not Rolex? You can't see the movement when you're wearing it but it's a nice feature. Sort of like having a luxury car with a open/see through hood. Would we like to see the engine and all the moving parts without opening the hood? Can't really see what's going on while driving.... it would be a novelty though. Some people might like that.

Don’t like it - there so nothing to see, just a mass produced movement….


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[watchik]

Originally Posted by BlueMo

Golden rotor versus Platinum caseback?

Cost cutting??

Lol, did not think of that!


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[Watchsprings]

I think it is a good move for the 1908.

[MrGoat]

I have always associated a see through caseback with a replica watch.

I think this is a bad move for Rolex. It goes against the tool watch heritage they made their money on.


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[Old Geezer]

If a watch I liked had one, I'd still buy it. It's not necessarily a selling point for me but it's not a detractor either.

[SwissWatchCraze]

While I may be in the minority I actually like the looks of their movement. Do we know for sure the movement isn't decorated to a higher standard?

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