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Navigator: Sapphire or no Sapphire for the case back?
I contacted my AD to further enquire about the change of the caseback of my Navigator from steel to sapphire (getting the original info here obviously - Thanks Art!).
They were not aware, so they had to check with GO. When they got back to me, they told me that it was possible, but that I could not keep the steel caseback if i switch (I was hoping to have both and have them changed at the AD when I felt like).
I have seen the pics of Nico's LE Nav, and it looks great. But the steel caseback is also very nicely finished, and is extremely appealing with its simplicity. So I am a bit confused whether to change it or not, and I would appreciate your feedback and your opinions.
Thanks in advance
Navigator: Sapphire or no Sapphire for the case back?
I contacted my AD to further enquire about the change of the caseback of my Navigator from steel to sapphire (getting the original info here obviously - Thanks Art!). They were not aware, so they had to check with GO. When they got back to me, they told m...
Numerobis, things are very simple, alas
Your AD is correct... You can switch your solid case back for a sapphire one, but they really keep the solid case back, in this case. I had this dilemma, as I wanted a Sen ator Navigator with 2 different Case Backs...And it wasn't possible. I didn't want ...
The saphir back is not in spirit of the B-uhr, like the auto move, but...
... the move roxxing for watch of this price!! So is nice to see it.
Whatever you decide, numerobis, please make haste . . .
. . . because the option runs out at the end of the year, I believe. Personally, I would leave the steel caseback for reasons of fidelity to the original, but that's just my humble opinion; if you want a view of a great G O movement, my suggestion would b...
Was thinking about the same thing ...
and decided to get the sapphire case-back (watch had been sent to my local Swatch Service Centre since early September and hoping to get it back soon) ...
A completely understandable decision, Pete . . .
. . . after all, how many of us will actually use a pilot's watch for it's intended purpose. The 'convertible' option is probably the best choice for the conflicted . . . cordially, Art