WristScan

Hello Dear Friends!

 

I have the pleasure of being your Host for this weekend edition of WS.

 

As announced last Wednesday our Theme is “Casebacks!” and we ask our participants to share their favorite watch casebacks. 

 

Probably many watch lovers prefer a transparent caseback allowing to enjoy the view a beautiful movement. By the other hand others prefer a closed caseback which allows the watchmaker to decorate it with some attractive design.

 

My beloved brand Rolex prefers to make completely dull plain casebacks...  except for a couple of models like the Sea Dweller and Milgauss which by some reason display markings making them very special within the brand. Interesting isn´t it?

 

Some closed casebacks are truly little Masterpieces which don´t cease to marvel me and every aficionado who view these beautiful creations born in the minds of watchmakers, be it the logo of the brand (in high relief or engraved) or an special motif related with a particular theme which the timepiece commemorates or relates with.

 

In my personal case, I enjoy both types of casebacks (transparent and closed) and I even own a watch which I bought just by falling in love with its caseback. Can you imagine which one?  

 

So, our Theme is inviting to explore our favorite and nicest casebacks in our collections and share them here. I suggest to add in the entry a front shot of the watch to show the timepiece whose caseback is being shared.

 

As usual the event begins today Friday and will extend through the weekend till Sunday 30th around 5 PM GMT.

 

Remember that you may send shots to participate in one or both traditional categories: "Best Wrist Shot" and "Best Static Shot". And all pictures received will participate in the "Best Watch of the Week" Category.

 

For those willing to participate for the first time I suggest to read the excellent "Event Guide" written by our Captain Scarlet following this link:   www.watchprosite.com  

The event is open now! You may post your entries in this same thread.

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Abel

PS: I will be posting my favorite casebacks later.

I instantly fell in love with this caseback and ordered the watch inmediately after being announced. Actually it’s the first time I buy a watch liking more the caseback than any other feature of this great timepiece!



Well… the dial is not bad either! Don’t you think so? 

Certina DS PH 200 vintage c 1960’s.








Speedmaster tribute to Gene Cernan Last Man on the Moon/ Apollo 17






Omega Speedmaster 300m Nekton model








Rado Captain Cook vintage c 1960’s

Engraved casebacks can look so good when well done. The Omega Speedmaster 300m Nekton is a perfect example.
Best regards
Captain

... your favorites!
Best cordial regards, Abel

I don have too much in the way of Omegas in my collection but do have the following two.













Can’t really call yourself an enthusiast without a Moonwatch and the ‘57 is the second version of this reissue that I purchased - gave the automatic version to my son.















































A gaggle of Langes.










































































And a selection of independents
















And a couple more dress chronos











And can’t forget the Duometre

... are very beautiful: the Moonwatch closed back is always my favorite for its connection with vintage references. The new version of the ´57 model with it´s new wonderful manual wind movement requires the transparent caseback to be able to enjoy its superbly finished beauty.

Most of my purchases these days are movement related. Not to say that I’ll buy a watch with a dial I don’t like just for the movement. It’s so nice to see the market now supporting the ability of true artisans to continue their trade and make a sustainable living. 😊

Just 😮

Definitely can see the similarities here. The oversized balance wheel and other pocket watch features are the common denominator. Nice to see that the Vingt-8 movement has a natural escapement too.

Well played !

We‘ll try to follow you, my friend !

😉



Backside of old Trustworthy JLC Geographique




Master Memovox Blue (2017)




PP 5172 G – low key but fine




Backside 5172 G




Zoom 5172 G




Super Zoom 5172 G




JLC Geomatic Chronometre




LC Deep Sea Alarm (DSA) – US version




DSA Diver‘s Backside




Two Military Lemania Monopushers




Swedish – Tre Kronors (left); French (rt)




PP Aquanaut 5167 




Aquanaut Backside & clasp




JLC Duomètre 

... include a gold "medal" as in your Master Compressor and Geomatic. The transparent back on your Duometre lets view its magnificent movement which is a joy for the eyes. I can say the same about the back of your superb 5172 chronograph from PP.
I find the Lemania monopusher chronos lovely. I never had an opportunity of being offered one but I would love to own one some day. Both sport interesting military issue markings on the back. I specially love the Sweden three crowns one. Very charming.
As a diving adicionado I always fall in love with markings depicting divers like in the DSA JLC. Similar markings appear in other brands like the Longines Legend for my delight.
Thank you for sharing these beauties dear friend.
Keep enjoying them so much and have a nice weekend.
Abel

Breitling Chronomat Frecce Tricolori



Eberhard Chronomaster, also Frecce Tricolori




Ulysse Nardin San Marco Dual Time:

.. the last one of UN San Marco with the lion !
HAGWE & Best,
😊😊

... I own a Seaquest from same era with a logo depicting a wave against a similar blue enamel circle which I find so charming too.
I also like so much the Eberhard and Breitling backs with airplane motifs very nice, and the UN San Marco with its raised relief logo so beautiful too.
Well played!
Have a great weekend! Abel

Marcus

… this front shot.
Best, Abel

Hi All My picks for favourite caseback include. Had too include this one - an alarm with a crystal back 🙂







Another alarm - this time a Vulcain. Probably the most verbose caseback ever !











Then there is one with a legend on the back















Finally a bit of a cheat with my Reverso



Cheers JML