Sapphire/solid caseback?

Good topic. I like a solid for the reason you don't as I often find certain (not all) exhibitions stick and annoy. Also a solid if the movement is pointless to look at. Omega's are nice to look at. 👌

True. Solids are better for summer, I’d say. Caseback, sapphire or solid, is never a deal breaker for me, though.

If you leave the sticker on the solid case back, you get the same 'sticky' effect!

Same for me, not a deal breaker, but given a choice some of the new Seiko 5 with exhibition backs are terrible looking and I would prefer the solid with the wave.

Agreed.

I think I couldn’t live with myself if I knew there’s a sticker left anywhere on my watch 🥲

I like both, but you are right the watches with a glass caseback are the most comfy on the wrist for me

I prefer closed casebacks for the most part as I find them more comfortable.

It’s the stickiness of exhibition backs that I actually find LESS comfortable, especially in the summer.

Yes, I guess there are two camps regarding this question - first one likes their watch tighter on the wrist, and second loosy.

*orient enters the chat*

Depends on the caseback…🐢😬

I completely get that. Have you noticed that leaving the sticker on seems to be a Rolex thing? I can't count how many 30 year old Datejusts I've seen with the sweat stained, faded, grimy remnants of the green sticker still clinging to the caseback.

I like them both, and I love seeing a pretty case back design or a pretty movement

I think if a company has one that it should also provide the other, especially big brands that sell expensive stuff like Tissot. Many “nice” watches are gifted or chosen for special moments, so having the option to engrave the caseback is important. Unfortunately so many display casebacks make this challenging. Ditto if a solid caseback is completely decorated.

A brushed or engraved caseback sticks less than sapphire but mirror polished casebacks will behave similarly.

Personally I find the sticky experience to be preferable on heavy watches for the reasons you mentioned, it stays put, while on thin and compact watches I like the non-stick surface more.

I've never noticed the difference, lend me your lovely Omega for a protracted time - probably several years - and I'll be able to give to 100% scientific proof that proves your theory.

PS, I also have magic beans for sale but would still like your watch to prove that my beans work! 😄

That makes sense!

A few more beers and you’ll have me convinced 😂

Depends. If it's new fancy movment then glass is ok but for Seiko movments ss back is good it reduces the thickness of the watch sometimes exibition case are very thick

Good point. I prefer Solid caseback as of recently.

Princess and the Pea fairytale comes to mind , boy you must be sensitive to tell the difference.

Interesting topic. Read everyone’s opinions. Realized that after wearing both types of backs for more years than I would have liked to admit it never really made a difference to me.

No difference for me as I wear them snug enough that they don't move. Don't want to be adjusting my watch on my wrist all day or to see the time.

I have never noticed that difference, but maybe my wrist have to much hair for this sensitive issue. I could use a Velcro hook material on the back of some of my watches to help keep it in place. 🤣

I agree - for some reason, my skin seems particularly "aggressive" with watches so steel casebacks will get worn down over time with skin/oils etc. whereas glass appears not to, and is easier to clean besides

Interesting thoughts... I wonder if it's only the case-back though, as the AT is basically double the price of the Ranger, and Omega would have more budget to work on ergonomics.

I see this with my Omega AT and my Tudor BB, but here the T-Fit clasp saves the BB a bit...

They wear completely differently on my wrist, but both are very comfortable.

Don't lie. You love showing people the movement. Usually it starts with, "Hey did you know about mechanical watches?".

Agree, my SM300 stays in place because of the display back. I like it 😄