Finally some photos of my sapphire caseback Daytona>>>>>

[jholbrook]

My good friend and R-L-X.de owner Hannes helped me purchase a custom sapphire caseback for my Daytona this summer. Ever since seeing photos of his Zenith Daytona with a sapphire caseback, I've wanted one. When I got my new Daytona in April, and knew I had a Parachrom Bleu hairspring, I knew I had to finally order the caseback.

Here are some photos:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/jholbrook/4130/glassback1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/jholbrook/4130/glassback2.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/jholbrook/4130/glassback3.jpg

Custom sapphire casebacks can be ordered here:

http://www.beepworld.de/members97/uhren-schmuck-preik/usa.htm

Be warned that while this German site has an English page, apparently the owner doesn't speak much English.

I'm quite thrilled with mine - the case is SLIGHTLY thicker with the new caseback, and my watch fits just a smidge tigher - but not enough to even let out a space in the fine adjustment.

[sheldonsmith]

http://www.minus4plus6.com/images/tools.JPG
For fear of jacking the thread (BTW, John, great mod), I have a DIY on replacing a sapphire caseback at http://www.minus4plus6.com/caseback.htm

The tough part is obtaining a sapphire caseback from Thomas Preik. Apparently, he answers emails during certain times of the year, and the trick is finding out when...

-Sheldon

[Hannes]

Looks great, John.

Thanks for the pictures =)

[klobi]

Looks good :jump: :jump: :jump:

[jholbrook]

Originally posted by Hannes
Looks great, John.

Thanks for the pictures =)

Sorry it took so long - I'm backed up with projects. 8o

[NicoH]

Nice one John, it looks good :dr:

[jholbrook]

Originally posted by NicoH
Nice one John, it looks good :dr:

Thanks NicoH! :dr:

[Donluigi]

Sweet! :gut:

[RoyvdStad]

Looks good,

[Hannibal]

Looks great, but will Rolex accept in case of a revision? :grb:
Kind regards
Volker

[THX_Ultra]

In the worst case, just change it back to original before sending it in.

[jholbrook]

Originally posted by THX_Ultra
In the worst case, just change it back to original before sending it in.

Exactly. :gut:

[ehemaliges mitglied]

John,

The back looks awesome! Enjoy the watch. Boris

[jholbrook]

Originally posted by redsubmariner
John,

The back looks awesome! Enjoy the watch. Boris

Thanks Boris...I very much am. :cool:

[Thomas Preik]

Thanks John,

nice Pic´s

thank you for your article

yours Thomas

[Gerard]

Wow John, that looks fantastic..!!!
Congrats..

[ulfale]

Nice pics!