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13 October 2009, 07:24 AM
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Daytona Clear Case Back..Lets Take A look ...pt. 1
The 4130 is a great looking movement.. It can be displayed with an aftermarket transparent Case-back.
Let's review one in this part. Part II, Installation, can be found here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...18#post1398218 this case back is from Mr. Thomas Preik, German Master Watchmaker. Here is what it looks like:  Here is the candidate for the transplant... a modern 116520 SS Daytona..  The clear case back has a clear viewing area that is 1.100"/28mm in diameter. That is similar to the Dial which is 1.200"/30.48mm in diameter.  The Sapphire thickness is .038"/.96mm - this compares exactly to the thickness of the Daytona case back which is also .038"/.96mm at the center.  The machine work is excellent, threads are clean, and the inside diameter is nicely finished too.  I've polished up the glass, and set it aside until I get the old back off and things cleaned up and ready:  Maybe next time, we'll actually put it on...... 
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13 October 2009, 07:26 AM
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wow, cant wait for the result!
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13 October 2009, 07:30 AM
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Man Larry... Once I see the end result I'm going to be ordering one of those!
Can't wait!
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13 October 2009, 07:31 AM
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Looking forward to it Larry!!!! The 4130 with it's extra complexity should look fantastic with the clear case back........
Always good to review these tutorials.!  Rob.
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13 October 2009, 07:31 AM
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No SUSPENSE!
Just DO IT!!! |
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13 October 2009, 07:32 AM
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Cool! Looking forward to 'part 2'!
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13 October 2009, 07:40 AM
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I shouldn't have washed it..
You'll have to wait until I get it dry and pressed.........  Overtorque.jpg
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13 October 2009, 07:44 AM
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So cruel.....!
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13 October 2009, 07:45 AM
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Use a DRY Cleaner next time!
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13 October 2009, 07:47 AM
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13 October 2009, 07:50 AM
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Nice pictures... but still waiting for the money shot!!
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13 October 2009, 07:54 AM
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I can't wait to see it too... I'm one of those sticklers that don't think I would ever replace the standard Rolex equipment, but that 4130 would be so cool to see in a clear back!!!! I know we've had this discussion before.... but why the heck doesn't Rolex offer that as an option?
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13 October 2009, 07:59 AM
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Arrrrrrrrgh! Larry, may you reap what you sow!
 
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13 October 2009, 08:06 AM
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Excellent tutorial.....Can't wait to see the finish..
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13 October 2009, 08:08 AM
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tease
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13 October 2009, 08:09 AM
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Looking forward too part 2
Hey, did you brush out your centre links... I can just see them in the top pic. BTW. Is the new caseback waterproof as well? Same rating as Rolex???
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13 October 2009, 08:10 AM
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You're killing us here! :)
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13 October 2009, 08:15 AM
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The clear casebacks pressure test the same as the originals..
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13 October 2009, 09:16 AM
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I cant wait to see it.
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13 October 2009, 09:17 AM
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Can't Wait!!!
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13 October 2009, 09:48 AM
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its alive! its alive! its alive!
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13 October 2009, 10:01 AM
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Larry you tease!
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13 October 2009, 11:09 AM
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So far so good Larry.
I can testify that the caseback is top quality. |
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13 October 2009, 11:53 AM
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Looks good. I think the daytona is perfect for a clear caseback.
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13 October 2009, 12:01 PM
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Good start, Larry. Looking forward to the rest.
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13 October 2009, 01:31 PM
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Great way to appreciate the beautiful movement! A work of art.
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13 October 2009, 01:35 PM
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I wanna see it, I wanna see it. No more teasing.
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14 October 2009, 01:02 AM
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Goodness.............
........... You guys have no patience........... 
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