What do you guys think to clear casebacks?

[bry1975]

Chaps,


So what do you think to display casebacks? As that's a mod service I'm seriously considering.


Say for example the Rolex caseback below?

Edited by bry1975 on Wednesday 9th February 22:13

[andy tims]

If the movement is nice enough, they are a nice addition.

[Ikemi]

I love display backs, providing the movement is nicely decorated. However I'm not sure I'd opt for one as a modification ... I'd miss the original, if that makes any sense

[Pesty]

I like them a lot

not sure abpout that rolex though

[tuffer]

I love them as an original feature, not sure I would modify to achieve it though.

[Don1]

They're OK....

[Miguel Alvarez]

Not really fussed to be honest.

[BluePurpleRed]

I have one on my Tag Carrera, and I really like it. It is good to see the look of amusement / amazement on non watch lover's faces when they comprehend it doesn't have a battery. Seems to really bring it home to them it is a little miracle of engineering in minature.

I also have one on a couple of Seiko 5 variants and that is also astonishes people that you can get something with a mechanical auto movement for £40 (5) and £100 (Neo Mini monster)

I'm not sure about the Rolex, as they haven't really bothered to do anything with the rotor. Then again, with a solid case back why should they. Still a shame though.

[anonymous-user]

andy tims said:

If the movement is nice enough, they are a nice addition.

That's why Rolex don't do them.

[spareparts]

Doesn't bother me. Nice if it has, but otherwise watches are for wearing and it isn't something to see...

[ascayman]

is there a compnay that does these conversions?

[Moose.]

I too like to see the movement on mechanical watches but only if it's been designed that way. A lot of mechanical movements are rather plain though. Quite like this casebase though:

[TAS1981]

Clear case backs

Bry, how does it affect divers though?

I guess some larger producers who buy in movements and don't "personalise them" don't like advertising the fact hence no display back...

[bry1975]

Hi there,


The glass thickness could always be overbuilt so say 3mm instead of 1.8mm etc etc.

[nickcowen]

Love them if it's a good looking movement. Also love skeletons too but don't have one yet

[deejuic]

I like them original as others, but wouldn't bother spending more money as a mod.

[al1991]

deejuic said:

I like them original as others, but wouldn't bother spending more money as a mod.

This, as seems to be everyones consensus really.

[LukeBird]

I like them!

[Ikemi]

My only display back:

[Debaser]

I like watches with a clear caseback, but don't think I'd modify any of my solid caseback watches.