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samuel019 · 13 August 2013, 02:30 PM

Well guys I ordered a Thomas Preik sapphire case back for my SubC about three weeks ago and I got it within 5 days but have been so busy at work I haven't had the time to get it put on. It's been very tempting to do it myself especially since I have a LG case back opener at home. However with the ceramic bezel etc I decided not to try on this one. So I finally got around to going to see my watch maker and had him swap it out while I waited. Btw it's so nice to have a Rolex trained watch maker on speed dial to help me out on the spot. No dropping off. No sending away. My guy rocks!! At any rate I know a Rolex movement is no big secret or mind blowing but it's something I wanted to do. My watch maker said its no different than Ferrari owners wanting to look under the hood. You want to see what's going on. As far as my opinions. The quality is top notch and there's zero difference in how it wears. Zero. My guy even said he was surprised of the quality. He said he's seen a few in his day and this one is by far the best he's ever seen. Alright guys here's a few picks. Sorry I forgot to take a few of just the sapphire case back before I had it put on but there's plenty on his website. Btw sorry for the CRAPPY IPhone pics. I hacked the movement so you can see the parachrome mainspring.
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luvsub · 13 August 2013, 02:32 PM

Nice.

shaunylw · 13 August 2013, 02:34 PM

I love the look of the sapphire case back. Very nice!

samuel019 · 13 August 2013, 02:42 PM

Here's a few more. If anyone has any requests just let me know. If you want one from a certain angle etc. Notice how there is no difference in height on the wrist. Hope you enjoy.
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Rashid.bk · 13 August 2013, 06:12 PM

looks good. does it still maintain the same 300m water resistance.

padi56 · 13 August 2013, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

looks good. does it still maintain the same 300m water resistance.

Yes so they say but myself would not use in water unless it was pressure checked first.But its doubtful if the watch will be used underwater but still always wise to re-pressure check when ever a case back is removed.Myself not a huge fan of view backs especially on Rolex watches but if the poster is happy with it that's all that matters.

impalass · 13 August 2013, 08:27 PM

A nice mod.

samuel019 · 14 August 2013, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

looks good. does it still maintain the same 300m water resistance.

Well that's the only dilemma. My guy only has one water tester which is like this one and he said its pretty much pass or fail. If it fails then water will shoot inside watch so we both decided to PASS on that for now. However I have no plans of swimming with this one on and don't shower with my watches on so I'm fine with the decision I made. If I decide to go swimming I can always wear one of my other Subs or Explorers. However I've never swam with a watch on so I'm sure I will be just fine.

At the end of the day I can always swap back and it's probably the best $140 I've ever spent with my watch hobby.

Psmith · 13 August 2013, 08:32 PM

Nicely done Sir

Mickyfin · 13 August 2013, 08:43 PM

Liking that a lot!

cop414 · 13 August 2013, 09:04 PM

I like it, great analogy about wanting to see the "engine".

krieves · 13 August 2013, 10:16 PM

Very cool. I've wondered what goes on in there. ;)

mjclark32 · 13 August 2013, 10:18 PM

Looks good, nice mod

rolepam312 · 13 August 2013, 10:21 PM

Love the case back... Wish Rolex would make a movement worthy of a " Ferrari " engine...
Sigh....

Thatguy · 13 August 2013, 10:23 PM

Even though it is not prettied up it is still cool to see! Form follows function and all.

KBM · 13 August 2013, 11:07 PM

I wonder why the reigning mentality is that a tool watch doesn't need a well decorated movement... other tool watches have done a great job in adopting a clear case back AND putting effort in building handsome movements. The latest PO and Speedmaster come to mind.

azguy · 14 August 2013, 01:05 AM

love it

Reu · 14 August 2013, 01:15 AM

I'm not a big fan of modification but this is one change that I like.

I think it looks great!

Yinger · 14 August 2013, 01:26 AM

You got me thinking about getting one too

WatchFeen · 14 August 2013, 01:26 AM

that looks so good! well done - where can i order this piece for my sub c?!

Yinger · 14 August 2013, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchFeen

that looks so good! well done - where can i order this piece for my sub c?!

Was looking at the site and saw your question

http://www.customwatchconcepts.com/index.php?cPath=2_6

nick c · 14 August 2013, 02:40 AM

WatchFeen · 14 August 2013, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yinger

Was looking at the site and saw your question

http://www.customwatchconcepts.com/index.php?cPath=2_6

much appreciated - thanks!

nauticajoe · 14 August 2013, 01:26 AM

Looks good.

akira23 · 14 August 2013, 02:45 AM

I like it!

SearChart · 14 August 2013, 02:54 AM

Always great to see the workhorse actually working

CWIN · 14 August 2013, 03:17 AM

I love it. Perhaps I'll order one someday. Thanks for the pics!

rmfnla · 14 August 2013, 03:49 AM

As others have said before, Rolex does not make the most ornate movements, but it is still fun to see!

Cc1966 · 14 August 2013, 06:03 AM

Looks sharp...if I ever get around to buying a dress Rolex, I think I'll do the same.

kamek · 14 August 2013, 08:21 AM

Very cool

13 August 2013, 02:30 PM	#1
samuel019 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,041	Finally did it. Thomas Preik on my 116613LB. Well guys I ordered a Thomas Preik sapphire case back for my SubC about three weeks ago and I got it within 5 days but have been so busy at work I haven't had the time to get it put on. It's been very tempting to do it myself especially since I have a LG case back opener at home. However with the ceramic bezel etc I decided not to try on this one. So I finally got around to going to see my watch maker and had him swap it out while I waited. Btw it's so nice to have a Rolex trained watch maker on speed dial to help me out on the spot. No dropping off. No sending away. My guy rocks!! At any rate I know a Rolex movement is no big secret or mind blowing but it's something I wanted to do. My watch maker said its no different than Ferrari owners wanting to look under the hood. You want to see what's going on. As far as my opinions. The quality is top notch and there's zero difference in how it wears. Zero. My guy even said he was surprised of the quality. He said he's seen a few in his day and this one is by far the best he's ever seen. Alright guys here's a few picks. Sorry I forgot to take a few of just the sapphire case back before I had it put on but there's plenty on his website. Btw sorry for the CRAPPY IPhone pics. I hacked the movement so you can see the parachrome mainspring. __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

13 August 2013, 02:42 PM	#4
samuel019 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,041	Here's a few more. If anyone has any requests just let me know. If you want one from a certain angle etc. Notice how there is no difference in height on the wrist. Hope you enjoy. __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

13 August 2013, 08:32 PM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nicely done Sir __________________

13 August 2013, 09:04 PM	#11
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,873	I like it, great analogy about wanting to see the "engine". __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Night Club Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

13 August 2013, 10:16 PM	#12
krieves "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: Indiana Watch: Daytona or Exp II Posts: 262	Very cool. I've wondered what goes on in there. ;) __________________ Proud owner of an Explorer II and a Stainless/18K gold Daytona.

13 August 2013, 02:32 PM	#2
luvsub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,229	Nice.

13 August 2013, 02:34 PM	#3
shaunylw 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,844	I love the look of the sapphire case back. Very nice!

13 August 2013, 06:12 PM	#5
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,176	looks good. does it still maintain the same 300m water resistance.

13 August 2013, 08:27 PM	#7
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	A nice mod.

13 August 2013, 08:43 PM	#10
Mickyfin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: Suomi Watch: Planet Ocean Posts: 334	Liking that a lot!

13 August 2013, 10:18 PM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks good, nice mod __________________

13 August 2013, 10:21 PM	#14
rolepam312 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: arizona Posts: 415	Love the case back... Wish Rolex would make a movement worthy of a " Ferrari " engine... Sigh....

13 August 2013, 10:23 PM	#15
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,303	Even though it is not prettied up it is still cool to see! Form follows function and all.

13 August 2013, 11:07 PM	#16
KBM 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,485	I wonder why the reigning mentality is that a tool watch doesn't need a well decorated movement... other tool watches have done a great job in adopting a clear case back AND putting effort in building handsome movements. The latest PO and Speedmaster come to mind.

14 August 2013, 01:05 AM	#17
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	love it

14 August 2013, 01:15 AM	#18
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	I'm not a big fan of modification but this is one change that I like. I think it looks great!

14 August 2013, 01:26 AM	#19
Yinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Ying Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 423	You got me thinking about getting one too __________________ AP ROO Panda Breitling Avenger Panerai 359 Rolex TT Submariner Zenith Elite Grande Reserve de Marche

14 August 2013, 01:26 AM	#20
WatchFeen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Keifer Location: Katy Watch: Sub 116610 LV Posts: 571	that looks so good! well done - where can i order this piece for my sub c?!

14 August 2013, 02:40 AM	#22
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846

14 August 2013, 01:26 AM	#24
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Looks good.

14 August 2013, 02:45 AM	#25
akira23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Marty Location: Florida Watch: Pam 1313 Posts: 456	I like it!

14 August 2013, 03:17 AM	#27
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I love it. Perhaps I'll order one someday. Thanks for the pics!

14 August 2013, 03:49 AM	#28
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	As others have said before, Rolex does not make the most ornate movements, but it is still fun to see! __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

14 August 2013, 06:03 AM	#29
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Looks sharp...if I ever get around to buying a dress Rolex, I think I'll do the same.

14 August 2013, 08:21 AM	#30
kamek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC Posts: 534	Very cool

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