“Making the case: Solid casebacks need to make a comeback”
This is the title of an interesting article from Time snd Tide watches. I fully agree with them. I think there are too many watches with exhibition casebacks when there’s nothing really great to show. A nice Sunday reading. Best.
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Good to see that Time & Tide have taken notice of our WristScan Theme for this weekend. Our dear host Abel came up with this over a month ago … Join us live for WristScan today and show us your casebacks - Link Best regards Captain ...
I think any movement even a cheap plastic one is much more interesting than looking at a steel wall.
I understand that for some tool watches like dive watches etc a solid caseback is a necessity for better water resistance etc but other than that I actually struggle to grasp why would anyone want to look to a solid steel caseback instead of any and I mea...
Though now our dear Captain brought up the theme of this weekend which is casebacks.
And I have to admit there are beautifully carved steel ones which could sway me from my position Thank you for sharing with us the article from Time & Tide Watches
I tend to agree
And even for high end watches with a gorgeous movement. Having easy access to beauty is not that special. To look at it from time to time, when you service the watch is so much sexier in my perception. I don’t want to provoke any discussion and don’t take...
I prefer an exhibition caseback as long as
it has a nicely decorated movement or a technical achievement worth it to be seen. I’m thinking in my Glycine and my Tissot. In these cases I would have preferred a steel caseback with something nice carved on it. Cheers.
I absolutely agree
Metal casebacks are more comfortable on the wrist, they make the watch thinner and, unless the movement is truly exceptional, seeing it isn't worth it.
not all display backs are thicker than their solid counterparts
and if the movement is well finished, or includes visible mechanisms like crown wheel chronographs, it can be a delight.
I can't argue with that, some movements are worth seeing
But I'd rather see closed case backs on watches with industrial finish. It makes them more comfortable.
What is the point of mechanical if you cant see the mechanics!
I have some solid case back watches like my Rolex 5513, but I wish it was a sapphire caseback. Even if not well finished, I like being able to see how the watch works personally.
Many in my opinion.
1. I hate to change batteries. 2. I don´t like polluting the planet with wasted batteries. 3. I love the smooth movement of the seconds hand. 4. I like to hear an spinning rotor and a tic-tac. 5. I enjoy winding my watches. 6. I love to use a mechanical j...
I have only one watch with a transparent case back….
….and it sits just below the famous El Primero movement, something one would ordinarily be interested in. I look at it never.
I also have a Zenith EP chronograph. It has a solid caseback with a nice engraving. Although in this case I would have preferred an exhibition caseback, this is a minor quibble to me.
In the end, nobody wears their watches upside down so if somebody wants to behold the caliber, I think that the best idea is to buy an skeleton/open dial.
I prefer see through case back
Cause if something goes wrong, you are more likely to see it instead of finding the tools to remove the metal back casing. Not to mentioned those than cost more than $8k but using metal back casing, unless it for professional. But let just admit it, how m...
For me that’s not an advantage because if something
goes wrong I take the watch immediately to the workshop. Cheers.