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danny_acs · 16 March 2016, 02:29 AM

So excited that I wore it inside out for a day lol

TheVTCGuy · 16 March 2016, 02:30 AM

I like it and wish Rolex would include clear backs on their watches. One question: Are you concerned at all about water-resistance?

sco · 16 March 2016, 02:31 AM

Looks great, glad you are happy!

Sumitaro · 16 March 2016, 02:33 AM

Wow more pics please!!!!

mjclark32 · 16 March 2016, 02:34 AM

Thomas Priek?
Always cool to see, enjoy!

albmich · 16 March 2016, 02:41 AM

I personally don't like this. It's not a decorated movement and there really isn't much to see back there. True diving watches have never had sapphire on the caseback. But I suppose it's a GMT :) congratulations on the new look, I am sure many people will like this

danny_acs · 16 March 2016, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Thomas Priek?
Always cool to see, enjoy!

Indeed.

Sean, the watchmaker down at the Piccadilly Circus Tube Station, was very surprised to see a very good quality crystal, how well it was made/put together, and how well it fit. He vacuum tested it and said leak was "minimal". Then he said "All OK", and that he really liked it and had never seen one in his 45-year experience. All of that for just £2. Obvoulsly I'll swap the original caseback before I take it for service.

red.earth · 16 March 2016, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny_acs

Indeed.

Sean, the watchmaker down at the Piccadilly Circus Tube Station, was very surprised to see a very good quality crystal, how well it was made/put together, and how well it fit. He vacuum tested it and said leak was "minimal". Then he said "All OK", and that he really liked it and had never seen one in his 45-year experience. All of that for just £2. Obvoulsly I'll swap the original caseback before I take it for service.

Nice one Danny! I like it a lot!

If you're interested in watches with clear case backs, check out the Tudor North Flag

KenNethcole · 16 March 2016, 03:32 AM

Great caseback I've them on two of my watches. The Rolex movements are decent looking enough for display.

1210tech · 16 March 2016, 04:00 AM

Looks good!

Does the overall profile stay the same width or is the glass caseback thicker?

johneh · 16 March 2016, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albmich

I personally don't like this. It's not a decorated movement and there really isn't much to see back there. True diving watches have never had sapphire on the caseback.

Last time I looked at the back of an Omega Planet Ocean it had one. I'm pretty sure it's a capable diver, what with being rated to 600m and all.

ref1655 · 16 March 2016, 04:16 AM

interesting concept on a Rolex...the 'see through' back is generally reserved for more sophisticated movements.

cop414 · 16 March 2016, 04:16 AM

Looks nice.

Pix · 16 March 2016, 04:29 AM

Looks good.

Spartacus · 16 March 2016, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johneh

Last time I looked at the back of an Omega Planet Ocean it had one. I'm pretty sure it's a capable diver, what with being rated to 600m and all.

The lack of decoration part is I think more important to note. Omega's have intentionally prettied up their movements and used the clear case backs to market their new and improved great movements. The movement in a first generation planet ocean is much more Spartan.

johneh · 16 March 2016, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartacus

The lack of decoration part is I think more important to note. Omega's have intentionally prettied up their movements and used the clear case backs to market their new and improved great movements. The movement in a first generation planet ocean is much more Spartan.

Agreed, although I responding directly to the statement that said true diving watches have never had a sapphire back.

cdmorenot · 16 March 2016, 05:34 AM

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That clear caseback was probably more than this see through Seiko!

The colored gears are cool but jeez , Rolex builds their movements like Caterpillar does their engines, bulletproof but ugly.

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AK797 · 16 March 2016, 05:37 AM

I would send it to Bas or Mike with some rubies and gold and see what magic they can conjure.

ltmgeller · 16 March 2016, 05:39 AM

Looks good. Enjoy it.

jrs146 · 16 March 2016, 05:50 AM

Not much to look at... but it's always fun being able to see inside!

Jmstrick · 16 March 2016, 05:50 AM

Looks great!
I've thought of doing this myself but I can't find one to fit the latest Exp. II
One day.......

DCgator · 16 March 2016, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albmich

I personally don't like this. True diving watches have never had sapphire on the caseback.

Uhm, not true.

Director EDTF · 16 March 2016, 06:09 AM

Not really for me but Looks good!

GMT Aviator · 16 March 2016, 06:19 AM

I had a nice clear case back on my 16710. I used to enjoy looking inside the movement.

I took the watch to my local RSC and they said if I wanted the warranty after the refurb of the watch, the original case back would have to go back on, but even the guy at RSC thought it looked sharp with the crystal back.

Yours looks nice.

eonflux · 16 March 2016, 06:27 AM

That looks awesome!!!

brandrea · 16 March 2016, 06:44 AM

I think it looks nice

blue lion · 16 March 2016, 09:09 AM

I like clear case backs.

dera · 16 March 2016, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny_acs

Indeed.

Sean, the watchmaker down at the Piccadilly Circus Tube Station, was very surprised to see a very good quality crystal, how well it was made/put together, and how well it fit. He vacuum tested it and said leak was "minimal". Then he said "All OK", and that he really liked it and had never seen one in his 45-year experience. All of that for just £2. Obvoulsly I'll swap the original caseback before I take it for service.

I like the look, but "minimal" leak is a MAJOR red flag with WR. Do not, ever, swim with it.

Patton250 · 16 March 2016, 09:26 AM

It definitely looks very cool. I wish Rolex would do it with all of their timepieces. I would love to see some detailed high definition pictures. Thanks.

Watch This · 16 March 2016, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albmich

True diving watches have never had sapphire on the caseback.

My Panerai sure did.

16 March 2016, 02:34 AM	#5
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16 March 2016, 02:41 AM	#6
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	I personally don't like this. It's not a decorated movement and there really isn't much to see back there. True diving watches have never had sapphire on the caseback. But I suppose it's a GMT :) congratulations on the new look, I am sure many people will like this __________________ ♛ SD4k 116600 ♛ SD43 126600 Ω PloProf 224.32.55.21.01.001

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16 March 2016, 04:16 AM	#13
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16 March 2016, 05:34 AM	#17
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,694	uploadfromtaptalk1458070324891.jpg That clear caseback was probably more than this see through Seiko! The colored gears are cool but jeez , Rolex builds their movements like Caterpillar does their engines, bulletproof but ugly. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

16 March 2016, 02:30 AM	#2
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I like it and wish Rolex would include clear backs on their watches. One question: Are you concerned at all about water-resistance?

16 March 2016, 02:31 AM	#3
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Looks great, glad you are happy!

16 March 2016, 02:33 AM	#4
Sumitaro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indonesia Watch: ing you Posts: 97	Wow more pics please!!!!

16 March 2016, 03:32 AM	#9
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 861	Great caseback I've them on two of my watches. The Rolex movements are decent looking enough for display.

16 March 2016, 04:16 AM	#12
ref1655 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 1655/MkI Posts: 1,100	interesting concept on a Rolex...the 'see through' back is generally reserved for more sophisticated movements.

16 March 2016, 04:29 AM	#14
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Looks good.

16 March 2016, 05:37 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I would send it to Bas or Mike with some rubies and gold and see what magic they can conjure.

16 March 2016, 05:39 AM	#19
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,495	Looks good. Enjoy it. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 March 2016, 05:50 AM	#20
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Not much to look at... but it's always fun being able to see inside! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

16 March 2016, 05:50 AM	#21
Jmstrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Jason Location: North Carolina Watch: 216570 Polar Exp. Posts: 7	Looks great! I've thought of doing this myself but I can't find one to fit the latest Exp. II One day.......

16 March 2016, 06:09 AM	#23
Director EDTF 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,466	Not really for me but Looks good!

16 March 2016, 06:19 AM	#24
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,314	I had a nice clear case back on my 16710. I used to enjoy looking inside the movement. I took the watch to my local RSC and they said if I wanted the warranty after the refurb of the watch, the original case back would have to go back on, but even the guy at RSC thought it looked sharp with the crystal back. Yours looks nice.

16 March 2016, 06:27 AM	#25
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,635	That looks awesome!!!

16 March 2016, 06:44 AM	#26
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,791	I think it looks nice

16 March 2016, 09:09 AM	#27
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	I like clear case backs.

16 March 2016, 09:26 AM	#29
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	It definitely looks very cool. I wish Rolex would do it with all of their timepieces. I would love to see some detailed high definition pictures. Thanks. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

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