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Alcan · 8 April 2007, 11:53 AM

Here's a shot of my Sub with the clear caseback installed. I had to take my camera in for a repair today, and one of the guys in the shop took this pic for me.

colemanitis · 8 April 2007, 01:01 PM

Beautiful movement! Thanks for sharing the pic!

Blue Bull · 8 April 2007, 03:36 PM

Wheres your original caseback ?

Solo118 · 8 April 2007, 03:42 PM

Nice, I think Rolex should have done this from the get go

Alcan · 8 April 2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Wheres your original caseback ?

in my watch winder/case.

JJ Irani · 8 April 2007, 04:44 PM

Thanks, Al!!

padi56 · 8 April 2007, 06:22 PM

Well afraid the Rolex movement is not the prettiest to look at, with very little decoration compaired to some.Now the red alloy automatic winding gears are coated with PTFE Teflon, for longer life and better lubrication, thats the Rolex calling card.But the workhorse movement dont need to be decorated because normally its hidden with the case back.

davor · 8 April 2007, 07:38 PM

so u call ur watch Franky now or what

beautifull

DFA · 8 April 2007, 08:37 PM

Hey Al that looks great. I would love to get one for my daytona, where can you get them? Ive heard that the zenith movements are great to expose

Thanks

padi56 · 8 April 2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DFA

Hey Al that looks great. I would love to get one for my daytona, where can you get them? Ive heard that the zenith movements are great to expose

Thanks

Well the El-Primo Rolex modded movement is not highly decorated like many others.

One of Jockes pictures.

Alcan · 8 April 2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DFA

Hey Al that looks great. I would love to get one for my daytona, where can you get them? Ive heard that the zenith movements are great to expose

Thanks

Check your PM.

jac67 · 8 April 2007, 10:49 PM

I think it's kind of neat!

Pity the Rolex movements aren't prettier. But that's why I suppose they don't have clear case-backs!

Nice one Al.

John.

nko51 · 8 April 2007, 10:58 PM

I guess it makes sense having a glass back if you plan on wearing it inside out with the caseback showing.

Alcan · 8 April 2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nko51

I guess it makes sense having a glass back if you plan on wearing it inside out with the caseback showing.

I'm dyslexic. Are you supposed to wear them with the dial out?

Prince · 9 April 2007, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

...Are you supposed to wear them with the dial out?

Not if you don't want to, Al!

Thurnau · 9 April 2007, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nko51

I guess it makes sense having a glass back if you plan on wearing it inside out with the caseback showing.

Since the watch is mechanical it would be great to watch the guts at work. If I had a glass back I would stare and admire the movement. Whether or not it has the prettiest movement, I do not own or have seen any of the other watch movements so Rolex is the prettiest to me by far

watchnut · 9 April 2007, 04:52 AM

I love the clear back. What would happen if you sent the watch to RSC for service with it on? What if was still under the new warranty?

JJ Irani · 9 April 2007, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by watchnut

I love the clear back. What would happen if you sent the watch to RSC for service with it on? What if was still under the new warranty?

In the USA, you'd have a problem for sure. Not too certain about ADs elsewhere around the world.

JJ

Alcan · 9 April 2007, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

In the USA, you'd have a problem for sure. Not too certain about ADs elsewhere around the world.

JJ

I'm pretty sure you'd have a problem sending it in with the clear caseback for service at any RSC worldwide, but it only takes 5 minutes for a watchmaker to put the original caseback on. I made sure I had mine pressure tested after installing the clear caseback.

Alcan · 9 April 2007, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Thurnau

Since the watch is mechanical it would be great to watch the guts at work. If I had a glass back I would stare and admire the movement. Whether or not it has the prettiest movement, I do not own or have seen any of the other watch movements so Rolex is the prettiest to me by far

It's no Patek Phillipe movement, but it's still pretty cool to watch it. And I get a kick out of checking out those red and gold wheels!

MotoLiam · 12 April 2007, 02:57 AM

Hello Alcan,

I think the clear caseback is stunning. Do you know how much it affects the depth rating, or do you know if these have been pressure tested before with positive results (i.e., not leaking, shattering, or imploding)?

Please PM me the website of where I can acquire one of these, or just email me, Liam AT MotoLiam COT com. I'm always up for modifying anything I own, the word Frankenstein actually appeals to a guy like me.

Big Thanks,
Liam

Rockrolex · 12 April 2007, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Here's a shot of my Sub with the clear caseback installed. I had to take my camera in for a repair today, and one of the guys in the shop took this pic for me.

As Peter said, the Rolex movement is not much to look at compared to some others that are highly decorated. But then a draft horse doesn't look as pretty as a race horse; OTOH, who works better and with more reliability.

BTW, does this reduce the depth rating to 6" +/-?

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nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I guess it makes sense having a glass back if you plan on wearing it inside out with the caseback showing. __________________

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Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,087	Nice, I think Rolex should have done this from the get go

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DFA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 50	Hey Al that looks great. I would love to get one for my daytona, where can you get them? Ive heard that the zenith movements are great to expose Thanks

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jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	I think it's kind of neat! Pity the Rolex movements aren't prettier. But that's why I suppose they don't have clear case-backs! Nice one Al. John.

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watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	I love the clear back. What would happen if you sent the watch to RSC for service with it on? What if was still under the new warranty?

12 April 2007, 02:57 AM	#21
MotoLiam Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worldwide Posts: 150	Hello Alcan, I think the clear caseback is stunning. Do you know how much it affects the depth rating, or do you know if these have been pressure tested before with positive results (i.e., not leaking, shattering, or imploding)? Please PM me the website of where I can acquire one of these, or just email me, Liam AT MotoLiam COT com. I'm always up for modifying anything I own, the word Frankenstein actually appeals to a guy like me. Big Thanks, Liam

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