Patek Philippe

under the back, is it just the movement or is their a sapphire under there? saw one today and i saw the edge where it looks like u could pop up with fingernail but no hinge so i didnt wanna attempt.. if its just for watchmaker access is their a piece simi... 

...it is just a conventional solid back to the case with no hidden sapphire glass. Tim

i wish they made the 5296 with sub seconds.. :-(

Riley, I went through a similar decision-making process recently and ended up buying the VC Patrimony Traditionnelle in WG, which even comes on a matte black strap. Park

Wish it had one to view the 215 cal. Bob

Hi, I love the 5196 as it is, but I'd love the 5196 to have a see-through back showing a larger calibre than cal215! Cheers Dje