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Yess · 15 May 2021, 04:57 PM

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?

SearChart · 15 May 2021, 04:59 PM

Can't say I agree...

rambo99 · 15 May 2021, 04:59 PM

agree.

DCheeta · 15 May 2021, 05:00 PM

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.

Yess · 15 May 2021, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Can't say I agree...

Stunned by the beauty of flat brushed metal. You and I should discuss contemporary art sometime!

sachit · 15 May 2021, 05:03 PM

No..it’s perfect.. this is how Rolex should be

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teck21 · 15 May 2021, 05:04 PM

What’s a case back?

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Cru Jones · 15 May 2021, 05:07 PM

Tradition.

Yess · 15 May 2021, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by teck21

What’s a case back?

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Google it

teck21 · 15 May 2021, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Yess

Google it

Bet place to find out what a case back is and I’m asked to google it.

I’m happy to carry on not knowing what one is.

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padi56 · 15 May 2021, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Can't say I agree...

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

Yess · 15 May 2021, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Tradition.

Pretty sure I could point to at least one or two "traditional" things that have been enhanced through change.

Krash · 15 May 2021, 05:15 PM

It’s funny because I admit that a clear case back is an important feature when I look at watches from other brands.

However, when it comes to Rolex, it just doesn’t matter to me.

I guess I just consider a solid case back as an intrinsic attribute of Rolex watches and never really think about it.

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Andad · 15 May 2021, 05:17 PM

Are we struggling to find meaningful threads?

It’s a case back.

Have Mona Lisa painted on it if that pushes your button.

dontbeshort · 15 May 2021, 05:19 PM

Nope ...... they’re good

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Yess · 15 May 2021, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Andad

Are we struggling to find meaningful threads?

It’s a case back.

Have Mona Lisa painted on it if that pushes your button.

You know Leonardo's dead, right?

Master_Grogu · 15 May 2021, 05:23 PM

I would much rather have this than sapphire and boring, poorly finished movement.

You need to understand that so many calibers out there behind sapphire are finished to a standard that isn’t very eye or loupe worthy, even in higher end brands. I would much rather the manufacture put a nice case back like on Rolex: well finished, minimal (no need to write the second testament back there) and that is ensuring high strength of the case.

sgwatchguy · 15 May 2021, 05:29 PM

No. Glad how they are. Glad they don’t resort to gimmicky nonsense at the back of the watch.

Yess · 15 May 2021, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

No. Glad how they are. Glad they don’t resort to gimmicky nonsense at the back of the watch.

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

kauffee · 15 May 2021, 05:31 PM

Rolex case backs are also perfect for engraving.

SS Oyster · 15 May 2021, 05:42 PM

You can always buy a DSSD or any SD or Milgauss if you want some fancy writing on the back. The DSSD has the most interesting one with the titanium center.

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alas26 · 15 May 2021, 05:46 PM

It’s perfect for a meaningful engraving...

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omx5o · 15 May 2021, 05:46 PM

can't remember the last time someone said "Look at the underneath of my car, stunning isn't it?"

Gerardus · 15 May 2021, 05:47 PM

I like it as it is.

joli160 · 15 May 2021, 06:01 PM

These are very solid and do what they have to do. You can engrave and have enough metal left to polish it all out again without compromising its function.

Gab27 · 15 May 2021, 06:23 PM

IMO the case backs are quite nice in their current sterile fashion. I like the brushed steel more when sweating than I do other finishes. There is no deep engraving with edges to irritate skin, and it doesn't feel quite as 'sticky' as some watches with larger clear case backs.

For that matter, the precision of the machining on their case back is quite pleasing. If you look at it under magnification, it's quite impressive just how uniform it is.

padi56 · 15 May 2021, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Yess

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

Now if they done that then you would have the case back crown alignment points endless threads, like the winding crown,rehaute alignments ones.

Jack T · 15 May 2021, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Andad

Are we struggling to find meaningful threads?

It’s a case back.

Have Mona Lisa painted on it if that pushes your button.

One might ask “what’s on the back of the Mona Lisa?”

Yess · 15 May 2021, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Now if they done that then you would have the case back crown alignment points endless threads, like the winding crown,rehaute alignments ones.

Hahaha... That's very, very true!

JSolution · 15 May 2021, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Now if they done that then you would have the case back crown alignment points endless threads, like the winding crown,rehaute alignments ones.

Yep!ha.

15 May 2021, 04:57 PM	#1
Yess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Good Hope Watch: 124060 Posts: 1,596	Do Rolex have the worst case backs ever? 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?

15 May 2021, 05:15 PM	#13
Krash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 7,049	Do Rolex have the worst case backs ever? It’s funny because I admit that a clear case back is an important feature when I look at watches from other brands. However, when it comes to Rolex, it just doesn’t matter to me. I guess I just consider a solid case back as an intrinsic attribute of Rolex watches and never really think about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2021, 05:17 PM	#14
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,797	Are we struggling to find meaningful threads? It’s a case back. Have Mona Lisa painted on it if that pushes your button. __________________ E

15 May 2021, 05:29 PM	#18
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	No. Glad how they are. Glad they don’t resort to gimmicky nonsense at the back of the watch. __________________

15 May 2021, 05:42 PM	#21
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	Do Rolex have the worst case backs ever? You can always buy a DSSD or any SD or Milgauss if you want some fancy writing on the back. The DSSD has the most interesting one with the titanium center. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 May 2021, 04:59 PM	#3
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	agree.

15 May 2021, 05:00 PM	#4
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	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.

15 May 2021, 05:03 PM	#6
sachit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: india Posts: 455	No..it’s perfect.. this is how Rolex should be Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2021, 05:04 PM	#7
teck21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Teck Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Black Bay 58 Posts: 1,846	What’s a case back? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2021, 05:07 PM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,494	Tradition.

15 May 2021, 05:19 PM	#15
dontbeshort "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Henri Location: @ the golf club Watch: LN LV BLRO BLNR Posts: 274	Nope ...... they’re good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2021, 05:23 PM	#17
Master_Grogu Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tokyo Posts: 969	I would much rather have this than sapphire and boring, poorly finished movement. You need to understand that so many calibers out there behind sapphire are finished to a standard that isn’t very eye or loupe worthy, even in higher end brands. I would much rather the manufacture put a nice case back like on Rolex: well finished, minimal (no need to write the second testament back there) and that is ensuring high strength of the case.

15 May 2021, 05:31 PM	#20
kauffee 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,379	Rolex case backs are also perfect for engraving.

15 May 2021, 05:46 PM	#22
alas26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: California Posts: 18	It’s perfect for a meaningful engraving... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2021, 05:46 PM	#23
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,611	can't remember the last time someone said "Look at the underneath of my car, stunning isn't it?"

15 May 2021, 05:47 PM	#24
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,867	I like it as it is. __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

15 May 2021, 06:01 PM	#25
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,352	These are very solid and do what they have to do. You can engrave and have enough metal left to polish it all out again without compromising its function. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

15 May 2021, 06:23 PM	#26
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	IMO the case backs are quite nice in their current sterile fashion. I like the brushed steel more when sweating than I do other finishes. There is no deep engraving with edges to irritate skin, and it doesn't feel quite as 'sticky' as some watches with larger clear case backs. For that matter, the precision of the machining on their case back is quite pleasing. If you look at it under magnification, it's quite impressive just how uniform it is.

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