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 trans...  

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 More casebacks will be posted later!! Cheers! Abel ...  

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...  

... 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 sup... 

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 sustainabl... 

Just 😮

. . . I owned for a spell. To the best of my knowledge the Hamilton pocket watch movement RGM installed in these models were not enhanced; the finishing evident in the photo was produced by Hamilton in the '40s. Art ...  

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 ! HAGWE & Best, 😊😊

😉 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 Mo...  

... 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 t... 

... but offer the few nice casebacks I have or had in my collection: Longines Flagship: Breitling Chronomat Frecce Tricolori Eberhard Chronomaster, also Frecce Tricolori Heuer Monza: Ulysse Nardin San Marco Dual Time: That's it! Marcus ...  

.. 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 re... 

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 w...  

.. the JLC Futurematic & the „cheat“-idea of the Verso side of the Reverso. Well done ! 😊😊

I really like your alarm with a crystal back 🍻

And interesting caseback with inscriptions on the Vulcain. You know I love the Futurematic so much. It´s rear button is iconic of this model indeed. Very nice. Some Reverso "casebacks" are truly a watch on itself!! Fantastic! Hagwe! Abel

please excuse the poor photo but I like how Breguet integrated all the writing in a homogenous font. this way of engraving could be fitting on brass plaque in an old English ship ...  

Hello dear Abel and friends, It’s the weekend, let’s have some fun with our favourite sport ! Starting with a personal favourite and an absolute legend, the Omega Constellation … The rare Apollo Soyuz caseback from the 70’s, commemorating the historic spa...  

... in some watches. Watchmakers often show a great creativity in this department and your shots shows that. Omega did a great job with the two models you share here. I specially love the Snoopy back. I´m still waiting for my 007 Commemorative model. Need... 

I hope you receive your Bond 60th Anniversary Omega soon, as I know you will enjoy it so much. The Soyuz is a special piece to me in several ways, something we can talk about sometime 😉 Thank you for being our host for WristScan this weekend. Best regards... 

... and I´m going to visit the Boutique next week to take delivery. Hopefuly... I will receive the 60th Anniversary Bond SM ... in a few months. You know... you need to be patient to live in my Country! Lol! It´s my big pleasure to host my dear friend. Ch... 

I look forward to seeing the Ultra Deep on your I’m sure you will love it… ...  

Wow!! Did you get the new textured dial version?? Looks great!! Big congrats my dear friend!! Enjoy it so much!! Cheers! Abel

one that I am waiting for delivery ;-)

I am very confident that this arrival will bring you extra, well deserved pleasures as you surely have needed some waiting time for it ! Looking forward to then seeing pics from it, once you will have been taken proud posession ! 😊😊👍

I appreciate your kind words.

... many government restrictions to imports, specially those for luxury merchandise. as a matter of fact I´m still waiting for a second Omega watch which I ordered past year. (60th Anniversary Bond SM model) With much pleasure will be posting my new Ultra... 

Talk about using real estate for marketing: the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometre takes the cake for self-promotion: This one is a sentimental favourite; although most of the caseback is crystal, to display the lovely movement, some custom engraving around...  

The caseback on your Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometre certainly uses all the available space 🤔

... is mentioned there. Just a reminder of a long time lost golden era of my Country. Keep enjoying them so much. Hagwe, Abel

The things that make this one interesting… · The back-setting of the Cal. 214 movement. You flip up the small handle with your fingernail to set the time. · The access hatch for an annual battery replacement. You can use a coin and replace the battery in ...  

The hatch concept perfectly suits the design of this watch and is surprisingly practical.

... watch development. Your example looks in a wonderful condition as well. Thank you for sharing it here. Hagwe, Abel

Here are shots of my past and present Pateks. It was one of the things that allured me to the brand decades ago, and back then display backs were not very common. ...  

When Patek didn’t produce display casebacks unless contained in an officer’s caseback. How times have changed !

That’s what watch collecting does to you 😉

... a beautiful movement like these Patek transparent backs allow. These movements are truly mesmerizing and add to the enjoyment of these watches. Have a nice weekend! Best, Abel

I equally like and enjoy closed case back watches too. Not only can it add that added art to a timepiece, but also provides an enjoyable mystique (sometimes showing less means more 😉).

Kleerback ...  

Can you tell us more about this Omega ?

This is variant KL6292 Sub variant with Exhibition back called KL6292VB for "Kleerback" according to John R. Diethelm at the Omega Museum

I haven’t seen one in person. Thank you.

Panerai Eilean: caseback engraving reproduces the end piece inscription on the boom of Panerai sailboat “Eilean”. Classic Observatory symbol on Constellation casebacks. JLC Geophysic UN Diver Bulova Mil Ships The beautiful Seamaster “Sea Monster” is featu...  

Specifically like the Constellation Observatory caseback; also the UN diver and the Bulova ( which, BTW is a terrific & cool watch, indeed desirable !), the famous Geophysic (the Planisphere) & the JLC Navy seals and of course the Seamaster horse ... 

... share your thoughtful feelings about what I have shared in my shots. It´s true that the Host tries to find a Theme each weekend to motivate our members to participate paying attention to details of our beloved watches or to matters around them. It is ... 

and also one of my favourite casebacks, the Bulova Mil Ships. I absolutely love your vintage Vintage 1960’s Technos diver, it makes me think of the Cousteau era.

I would love to navigate (or at least visit) the ship. Can you imagine the shots we could take there? May be I will be lucky some day. The traditional hard hat diving helmet is now a symbol of diving and I love it. (By the way I own a Siebe & Gorman examp... 

I also enjoy the grand Seiko spring drive keys back, and of course the uptown this to be in that mix as well! HAGWE ...  

I´m also very fond of the P3000/3001 Panerai movements which though minimalistic in design are very beautiful and of course reliable and accurate. I own several Pam models which use this movement. The 3001 in particular is very interesting for its reserve... 

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... I can well understand it is a very special watch with a strong significance for you considering it was a present from your wife in an special date. Thank you for sharing it here! Best cordial regards and Hagwe. Abel

The old style The Indy The new era ...  

Your choices here are exquisite: The AP Quantieme, the gold F.P. Journe, the Voutilainen and the MB&F display a marvelous finish and details which add to the charm and enjoyment of these watches enhancing the pleasure of owning and wearing them. Keep lovi... 

It’s a pleasure corner for me when looking craftsmanship movements from each and every pieces I own, I still try to learning what the difference and characteristics of each brand

... without the risk of having to open a closed back and damaging the finish. Keep enjoying your collection! Best, Abel

Have ever had chat with Max, he put priority in finishing to show their outstanding

One a bit traditional with incredible black polish and handcraft highlights with a legendary movement. The other features horology with an open style with a new movement featuring openworks. ...  

... these fantastic watches. Have a nice weekend! Abel

. . . is the inscribed award . . . . . . to Leo Anderson adorning this Omega Seamaster DeLuxe*. For those unfamiliar with the story, enter 'Original Pantry' in the search engine of our Piaget forum. Art * Not to be confused with Grand Luxe Constellations ...  

… valued caseback. The watch is wonderful and the story behind fantastic. To those who are not familiar with it I urge them to read the link to your post. The inscription itself is beautifully made as well. Keep enjoying and loving it so much!! Have a nic... 

. . . of Grand Master Anderson, from a Lodge yearbook . . . . . . and from the '30s or possibly '40s, courtesy Google search. It was an honor to have met you, Leo. ...  

....however,i don't often take shots of the back Here's a few that interested me in my small group the twin swan neck regulators of PML my favourite moonphase blue alloy rotor of my first GS a useful GMT with blue dial that shades with light decent finish...  

... charm and interest of our watches. May be a nice raised motif or the possibility of viewing a beautiful movement as it show in your Glashutte and Seiko watches. I specially love the movement of your PanoMatic Lunar which surely deserves the transparen... 

I don't usually pay attention to the solid case backs of my watches, as there is usually nothing much to see😂. The first that came to my mind was Omega Snoopy but I will skip since you and some others have shown 👍🏻🥂 A few that I looked at just now and fou...