Depends on the price, on a watch in excess of about £500-£600 it's definitely a plus, but still not something that's a deal breaker, for less than that, I'd rather they focus on making the watch as good as possible for as little money as possible.
For me it can be what tips me into wanting a watch. Do I think the Glashutte Original Panomatic Lunar is gorgeous up top? Yeah. But the exhibition case back is what clinched that watch as a need to get for my collection . . . that level of detail and movement decoration at that price point is crazy.
Depends on the price, on a watch in excess of about £500-£600 it's definitely a plus, but still not something that's a deal breaker, for less than that, I'd rather they focus on making the watch as good as possible for as little money as possible.
For me it can be what tips me into wanting a watch. Do I think the Glashutte Original Panomatic Lunar is gorgeous up top? Yeah. But the exhibition case back is what clinched that watch as a need to get for my collection . . . that level of detail and movement decoration at that price point is crazy.
Agreed, it’s better close case back with better design if their movement amis very basic, but if it is decorative one, I would like to see it without a lot of compromising in the durability and functionality
2) Caseback with a cool design that makes sense on the given watch
3) Don’t care otherwise
Same here! If I’m paying thousands for a watch, the bar is higher. I prefer an exhibition case back for nicer pieces, because it gives me a little extra enjoyment. Plus, friends have expressed interest in some of my collection, and it’s cool to be able to show a nice movement. Most of my collection has display case backs.
In my budget sub collection, I’m not particular. A $100 watch with a Seiko NH35 movement that keeps good time owes me nothing, and case back isn’t a concern.
For me it can be what tips me into wanting a watch. Do I think the Glashutte Original Panomatic Lunar is gorgeous up top? Yeah. But the exhibition case back is what clinched that watch as a need to get for my collection . . . that level of detail and movement decoration at that price point is crazy.
Absolutely! Stunning watch in every way. It would have been a horological crime to put a solid case back on that baby. Do you have a Pano Lunar? What color? I have the current silver/white and love it! I’ll add a pic. If you have a different color, would you consider posting a pic? I love the watch and brand very much.
Though i like a display caseback, where to be honest mostly is nothing to see, and i mostly own GShocks where the most have the same screw in caseback, i m not really caring about it
It can make and break a watch. I always appreciate a well done case back, but some companies can go overboard with engravings and the wrong one can ruin a watch. This for example. Way too on the nose.
The most important thing is that you can not see through it.
To me, if the case back is interesting, it's a bonus. But it's not important.
The most important thing is that you can not see through it.
Yup, you are right.
The case back is always been ignore, but I think it is very important because it shows how care the watch maker is.
To me, if the case back is interesting, it's a bonus. But it's not important.
Agreed
Depends on the price, on a watch in excess of about £500-£600 it's definitely a plus, but still not something that's a deal breaker, for less than that, I'd rather they focus on making the watch as good as possible for as little money as possible.
Preferences in descending order:
1) Exhibition caseback (sorry, @OscarKlosoffWatch)
2) Caseback with a cool design that makes sense on the given watch
3) Don’t care otherwise
For me it can be what tips me into wanting a watch. Do I think the Glashutte Original Panomatic Lunar is gorgeous up top? Yeah. But the exhibition case back is what clinched that watch as a need to get for my collection . . . that level of detail and movement decoration at that price point is crazy.
Depends on the price, on a watch in excess of about £500-£600 it's definitely a plus, but still not something that's a deal breaker, for less than that, I'd rather they focus on making the watch as good as possible for as little money as possible.
Great point
For me it can be what tips me into wanting a watch. Do I think the Glashutte Original Panomatic Lunar is gorgeous up top? Yeah. But the exhibition case back is what clinched that watch as a need to get for my collection . . . that level of detail and movement decoration at that price point is crazy.
Agreed, it’s better close case back with better design if their movement amis very basic, but if it is decorative one, I would like to see it without a lot of compromising in the durability and functionality
Preferences in descending order:
1) Exhibition caseback (sorry, @OscarKlosoffWatch)
2) Caseback with a cool design that makes sense on the given watch
3) Don’t care otherwise
Same here! If I’m paying thousands for a watch, the bar is higher. I prefer an exhibition case back for nicer pieces, because it gives me a little extra enjoyment. Plus, friends have expressed interest in some of my collection, and it’s cool to be able to show a nice movement. Most of my collection has display case backs.
In my budget sub collection, I’m not particular. A $100 watch with a Seiko NH35 movement that keeps good time owes me nothing, and case back isn’t a concern.
For me it can be what tips me into wanting a watch. Do I think the Glashutte Original Panomatic Lunar is gorgeous up top? Yeah. But the exhibition case back is what clinched that watch as a need to get for my collection . . . that level of detail and movement decoration at that price point is crazy.
Absolutely! Stunning watch in every way. It would have been a horological crime to put a solid case back on that baby. Do you have a Pano Lunar? What color? I have the current silver/white and love it! I’ll add a pic. If you have a different color, would you consider posting a pic? I love the watch and brand very much.
I always appreciate a cool case back, but it has no bearing whatsoever on whether or not I buy a watch.
Though i like a display caseback, where to be honest mostly is nothing to see, and i mostly own GShocks where the most have the same screw in caseback, i m not really caring about it
I voted no but I would love to have an automatic with a see thru case back. Have not added one yet.
It can make and break a watch. I always appreciate a well done case back, but some companies can go overboard with engravings and the wrong one can ruin a watch. This for example. Way too on the nose.