Nebojsa
Web/mobile developer, watch lover and hobby watchmaker in the making. Here to enjoy and discuss anything watch related, feel free to dm.
Belgrade, Serbia
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17.78 cm
Like special edition DVDs..watch the special features once and that's it 👍
I guess the only answer is “it depends”. If the movement is good looking and somehow decorated then I prefer a sapphire case back. If it is just a generic movement I prefer a closed caseback. For example, I wish my Christopher Ward had an engraved, closed caseback, and I wish my Grand Seiko Quartz had a sapphire case back.
Unless its on the speedy pro or displaying some similarly stunning movement its a bit of a novelty
I like either exhibition or closed but with space to engrave. Not a fan of laser engraved designs
Yes and no. Nice to have but not a deal breaker either way.
I enjoy both and won’t make a purchase based simply upon that. An exhibition back is a bonus 👍🏻
NH movement with a painted “custom” rotor… Hard Pass.
Skip the sapphire and gimme a nice engraving (granted that likely costs more).
Option 3: Depends on the movement (and the use case of the watch - Diver should be closed and screwed in)
It’s nice to have. But doesn’t matter too much to me.
Option 3: Both.
It’s a non-factor for me but if a solid case back can save mm or $, that’s my choice.
Closed. Less expensive and makes the watch a touch slimmer. Win win in my opinion.
Like special edition DVDs..watch the special features once and that's it 👍
What if it’s a really beautiful movement? I for sure would want to admire it from time to time!
Why I asked is because I follow Marshall from WristwatchRevival and often times he services very stunning movements from the past when glassbacks weren’t a thing, and the only ones who would actually get to see the movement were watchmakers who serviced it before, while the average person wouldn’t even know what a piece of art they are wearing on their wrist.
What if it’s a really beautiful movement? I for sure would want to admire it from time to time!
There are always exceptions. But for me once I see it, I'm done
Either, depends.
I love both -