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rwleigh · 6 June 2014, 08:31 PM

Just found these, anyone on here had one fitted to their Rolex.

What would a RSC do if you sent your watch in for a routine service with one fitted, would they remove it and charge you for fitting the original part? What about a watch still under warranty as mine is, would it invalidate the warranty?

Just wondering, I quite like the look of them. Seems a shame to have such a beautiful movement that you never see.

ltmgeller · 6 June 2014, 08:41 PM

There are numerous threads on here about them already. Rsc could void warranty to refuse to work on your watch.

borjitsu · 6 June 2014, 08:43 PM

I dont like it

~JJ · 6 June 2014, 08:52 PM

I like them, but most think the movement appears too ordinary / not decorated enough to display... It's a personal decision. However, I would wait until your warranty expires and you can always put the original back on before service (every 5-7 years), which only takes a few minutes at an AD.

Tools · 7 June 2014, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rwleigh

Just found . . .
What would a RSC do if you sent your watch in for a routine service with one fitted, would they remove it and charge you for fitting the original part? What about a watch still under warranty as mine is, would it invalidate the warranty?

Just wondering, I quite like the look of them. Seems a shame to have such a beautiful movement that you never see.

Sure... that picture is one of mine and you will find it, along with a complete review of Thomas Preik's case backs in our Reference Library.

Rolex will not work on watches with an aftermarket part, so, no; they will not remove it and charge you for fitting the original part unless you "authorize" them to do so. They will return the watch.

The issue is simple though, just put the original back on the watch before you send it in.

bobswatches · 7 June 2014, 12:58 AM

Good comment "Tools" above. I think you are spot on. Dont send the watch in with an aftermarket part on it.

accce · 7 June 2014, 01:03 AM

I put one on my wife's 14060. It looks ok. I picked it up here in the FS section at a good price.

ExplorerChris · 7 June 2014, 01:43 AM

I might think about it if it were and actual Rolex part but for me I want nothing but all Rolex parts and who is going to see the back anyway
To me money better spent on something else

HogwldFLTR · 7 June 2014, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ltmgeller

There are numerous threads on here about them already. Rsc could void warranty to refuse to work on your watch.

Only a problem if the watch is in warranty (most aren't in my case) or if you plan on using RSC (there are other great repair places/people out there which charge half the price of RSC). I don't have one but can't see it would be an issue in my case.

Lion · 7 June 2014, 02:02 AM

I do like the look of sapphire backs on watches but only if the movement looks good and is worth seeing...as for Rolex, not much to see!!!

Malak · 7 June 2014, 02:04 AM

nice

sapphire casebacks
http://www.customwatchconcepts.com/index.php?cPath=2

richard371 · 7 June 2014, 02:14 AM

I agree Rolex movements are nice and robust but are not purdy enough to put an aftermarket back on. I love the see through back on my DSOTM. The 9300 sure looks great but then again I would not dive in it. I want to keep the submariners water tightness the way it is.

Tools · 7 June 2014, 02:32 AM

I think that it's a good look and meets pressure check criteria.

I'm wearing this one right now..

Here is the same watch with an earlier Preik back. The new generation backs use a standard Rolex caseback tool..

locutus49 · 7 June 2014, 03:17 AM

I like the looks of the movement, but am on the fence as to putting one on. Price is fair, but just not sure about an aftermarket part, even a very high quality one.

Best of luck with your decision.

ec51 · 7 June 2014, 04:46 AM

I like the look -- but would be better on a manual movement, like a Speedy!

c.rod · 7 June 2014, 07:45 AM

Movt isn't decorated enough

007Sub · 7 June 2014, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by c.rod

Movt isn't decorated enough

I've seen a couple folks say this but I have to respectfully disagree. I think the rolex movements are absolutely gorgeous and don't necessary need to be highly decorated to be displayed. Nevertheless, I understand what you mean. I also get wanting to see it more often too though.

landroverking · 7 June 2014, 08:19 AM

Rolex movements are not very special. Plus I don't see the point on any automatic as the rotor is in the way half the time. Now other watches like the omega SMP it's very cool.
I for one would never pay extra for a clear back.

sennheiserz · 7 June 2014, 08:24 AM

I think the movement looks proper cool, Love the colored gears!

Starbucksboss · 7 June 2014, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ltmgeller

There are numerous threads on here about them already. Rsc could void warranty to refuse to work on your watch.

This is why I would never consider it...i know...' You just put the original back on'...nah...I try not to second guess the Rolex designers.

tkerrmd · 7 June 2014, 11:12 AM

I like the look but wouldn't do it to my watch

If it was a factory option I would chose it

007Sub · 7 June 2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I like the look but wouldn't do it to my watch

If it was a factory option I would chose it

Agreed!

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rwleigh · 7 June 2014, 10:28 PM

Thank you all for your input and I personally do quite the look of them but think I'll wait at least until my watch is out of warranty before buying one. Then I think I would get myself tooled up to fit it myself and remove it for services.

6 June 2014, 08:31 PM	#1
rwleigh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Richard Location: Lincolnshire Watch: 116621 Posts: 178	Sapphire caseback. Just found these, anyone on here had one fitted to their Rolex. What would a RSC do if you sent your watch in for a routine service with one fitted, would they remove it and charge you for fitting the original part? What about a watch still under warranty as mine is, would it invalidate the warranty? Just wondering, I quite like the look of them. Seems a shame to have such a beautiful movement that you never see.

7 June 2014, 12:58 AM	#6
bobswatches Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Newman Daytona Posts: 344	Spot on Good comment "Tools" above. I think you are spot on. Dont send the watch in with an aftermarket part on it.

7 June 2014, 01:43 AM	#8
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	I might think about it if it were and actual Rolex part but for me I want nothing but all Rolex parts and who is going to see the back anyway To me money better spent on something else __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

7 June 2014, 02:02 AM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I do like the look of sapphire backs on watches but only if the movement looks good and is worth seeing...as for Rolex, not much to see!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

7 June 2014, 02:32 AM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	I think that it's a good look and meets pressure check criteria. I'm wearing this one right now.. Here is the same watch with an earlier Preik back. The new generation backs use a standard Rolex caseback tool.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

6 June 2014, 08:41 PM	#2
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,379	There are numerous threads on here about them already. Rsc could void warranty to refuse to work on your watch.

6 June 2014, 08:43 PM	#3
borjitsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: VALENCIA Posts: 15	I dont like it

6 June 2014, 08:52 PM	#4
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,131	I like them, but most think the movement appears too ordinary / not decorated enough to display... It's a personal decision. However, I would wait until your warranty expires and you can always put the original back on before service (every 5-7 years), which only takes a few minutes at an AD.

7 June 2014, 01:03 AM	#7
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	I put one on my wife's 14060. It looks ok. I picked it up here in the FS section at a good price.

7 June 2014, 02:04 AM	#11
Malak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germania Posts: 761	nice sapphire casebacks http://www.customwatchconcepts.com/index.php?cPath=2

7 June 2014, 02:14 AM	#12
richard371 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,844	I agree Rolex movements are nice and robust but are not purdy enough to put an aftermarket back on. I love the see through back on my DSOTM. The 9300 sure looks great but then again I would not dive in it. I want to keep the submariners water tightness the way it is.

7 June 2014, 03:17 AM	#14
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I like the looks of the movement, but am on the fence as to putting one on. Price is fair, but just not sure about an aftermarket part, even a very high quality one. Best of luck with your decision.

7 June 2014, 04:46 AM	#15
ec51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DerekISeric Location: FurtherOnUpTheRd. Watch: yourself Posts: 1,639	I like the look -- but would be better on a manual movement, like a Speedy! __________________ . . . Eric

7 June 2014, 07:45 AM	#16
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	Movt isn't decorated enough

7 June 2014, 08:19 AM	#18
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Rolex movements are not very special. Plus I don't see the point on any automatic as the rotor is in the way half the time. Now other watches like the omega SMP it's very cool. I for one would never pay extra for a clear back.

7 June 2014, 08:24 AM	#19
sennheiserz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Dave Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: ♛ + Ω + Posts: 601	I think the movement looks proper cool, Love the colored gears! __________________ My Watch Blog - http://www.wristtimes.com Collection: Rolex Sub NDc 114060 \| Omega SMP 861 \| Apple Watch SS

7 June 2014, 11:12 AM	#21
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I like the look but wouldn't do it to my watch If it was a factory option I would chose it

7 June 2014, 10:28 PM	#23
rwleigh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Richard Location: Lincolnshire Watch: 116621 Posts: 178	Thank you all for your input and I personally do quite the look of them but think I'll wait at least until my watch is out of warranty before buying one. Then I think I would get myself tooled up to fit it myself and remove it for services.

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