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Having one's back covered
Sometimes case backs can tell quite a lot about one's watch. The advent of crystal backs has made it possible to get more intimate with the mecanics of the watch, but haven't we also lost something in return?
You' re welcome to joint in and post pictures of some of iconic case backs...
Best xxx
Ztirual
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Omega enthusiasts discuss a leaked image of a new Seamaster Planet Ocean, debating the removal of the HE valve and date, and the critical question of case thickness. Will Omega deliver a slimmer diver?
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Having one's back covered
Sometimes case backs can tell quite a lot about one's watch. The advent of crystal backs has made it possible to get more intimate with the mecanics of the watch, but haven't we also lost something in return? You' re welcome to joint in and post pictures ...
Great idea, but I would love to see the dial side of your Railmaster!
I'm such a big fan of this watch!!! Best, Nicolas.
Chaque chose en son temps...
Patience little Padwan. This might be the object of another thread. In due course... Don't you also like first generation Seamasters 300? best Ztirual
Nice connie
A ref. 2648 and it could have a cal. 352 in it. Here's my contribution:...
Michael, your watches are Dirty !! you need to clean the backs off !
Hi Michael Your watches are Dirty !! you need to clean the backs off ! I guess you really do not care for them ! hahahahahahaha here is one for you... Good Hunting Bill Sohne...
Nice one Bill...
That reminds me of your comment about taking the caseback off to examine the movement - I wonder if you remember that watch? In case you need a hint, it was the one with the still very stiff steel bracelet...
Rusty Stiff Steel bracelet ?
Hi Mike Thinking it was a Speedy... But a real shame about the stiff steel bracelet from all the rust in the folding clasp that it sticks open ! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Best Bill
I had a sublime 14755...
Gone when I was burglared two months ago. Sadly. So, I have to hunt another one, CK 2913 or 14755. Best, Nicolas.
I am really sorry
I am really sorry to hear that, Nicolas. I hope you will soon find a new one befitting your wonderful collection. Will pm you. Best Ztirual
Thanks for your nice words, ztirual.
I'm currently working on " re building " my collection. Best, Nicolas.
Perhaps not iconic but characteristic enough to show.
From my 2009 Ploprof... Ruckdee...
Not for the faintheathed
A very nice picture of a watch that has a unique character. Not for the faintheathed, dare I say. best Ztirual
Thank you, ztirual. After removing links to fit wrist, watch still weighs 250 grams.
Good for passive weight-training :P Ruckdee
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The first watch diplayed below is a chronometre Nr. 9.963.xxx, dating it back to ca. 1943/ 44 (with original box & official Certificat de Marche that is quite different from those released later) Best xxx Ztirual...
Superb!
Superb! I know this thread is a bit hard. Your picture in particular in gives me such a such an appetite for seeing the dial side of your watches. Best Ztirual
Here comes the Spanish Armada! :)
Thanks for posting all these pictures. I should have known I was asking for trouble! The guess game is well beyond my league. I think I can recognize of few of your watches, though. This guessing game is interesting. It makes me think that it would be fun...
Better than the Spanish Inquisition ;-)
Here are the fronts in the same order as my casebacks. 1969 Constellation a 600, 1963 Connie, 1964 Deville 70s Cosmic 2000 1992 Dynamic Chrono Flightmaster 911 Mark 4.5 Mark II Planet Ocean 1969 Seamaster Seamaster GMT SM300 (Watchco) Speedmaster Professi...
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The sign of a toolwatch?
Here's an old photo of mine on file ... The instructions were very useful to my watchmaker when I took the watch in for an overhaul a couple of months ago. Regards, Richard....
Brilliant! Reminds me . . .
. . . of the trouble my watchmaker had installing a crystal on the Mk II. He didn't have the right tool, and managed to destroy a new crystal on his first attempt. Ouch!
Does this count:
I really should get around to taking some more case back shots. I have kind of neglected this area of my collection. cheers, Zac...