We’ve had our Sapphire Casebacks for GMTs, Submariners, Explorers and Sea-Dwellers for a while now. We knew the next step would be to make one for the famous Daytona. Our casebacks for Daytonas have arrived and are ready to ship.
Click here to view a selection of pictures (courtesy of Eduardo) of the new Daytona caseback
Here is a video of the installation of our sapphire caseback on a Rolex GMT-Master using a plastic screw ball. The installation is very easy and works well. We even put the watch in a water resistance testing machine, set at 0.5 and 3 bars, to prove that the caseback, when installed properly, does not affect your watch’s water resistance.
If you are planing on using your watch in the water after installing the caseback, please remember to get it tested for water resistance before to make sure it has been installed properly.
The word is out ! Discussions are taking place in several quality watch forums on our sapphire caseback part for Rolex.
Here is a discussion on WatchTalkForums.com.
Here is a discussion in RolexForums.com. And here is another one.
Here is a discussion on WatchUseek.com.
Customer feedback is good. Order yours today at SwissWatchCustoms.com.
UPDATE: Here is also a discussion on our crocodile straps for Rolex on RolexForums.com.
Rolex’s resource site Minus4Plus6.com has ordered, installed and reviewed our famous Sapphire Caseback for Rolex. The installation was made on a GMT-C 116710. The plastic ball did not work as planned to do the installation. We’ll try it again and update you on that with a video tutorial as soon as we can. Most of our previous customer managed to install the caseback with this tool. In this case, the part ended up being installed with a more traditional caseback press and it adjusted perfectly to the watch.
In their review, Minus4Plus6.com explains the advantages of our product vs. the other existing transparent casebacks on the market: IT LOOKS GOOD. Our see-through caseback is the closest you can get to the original Rolex caseback. “The finish of the Swiss Watch Customs caseback is very similar to the Rolex case finish and it is obvious that this brand caseback is made for Rolex”.
Our sapphire case back is available for GMT’s, Submariners, Sea Dwellers, Explorer II and Daytonas.
Please contact us for more information.
Our see-through casebacks have generated a lot of interest. We also get a lot of questions on how they can be installed. Here is a post that I hope will help answer this question.
Our casebacks cannot be installed using a normal Rolex case opener. You can install it using one of the following options:
1. Installation using a Ball Opener for Screw-Back Cases
The tool can be found here. It has been tested and has proven to work perfectly to install our sapphire caseback. It is unexpensive and very easy to use. Most of our clients have used it to install their casebacks.
2. Installation using a “rubber tool” also called Watch Case Die Aluminum High Grade 34mm
The tool can be found here. This is the most “professional” option but also requires having a press machine.
Both options are working just fine and are proven to provide the same water resistance as the original caseback.
You can also visit your local watch repair center and have it installed.
Feel free to contact us as always if you need additional details.
One of our client has posted some pictures of our transparent caseback on the discussion board RolexForums.com and it has generated some interesting discussions. Some members claim that a Rolex has to remain stock, others are ready to replace the caseback to reveal the beauty of the Rolex movement. At the end of the day it’s all for love !
You can read the discussion here.
We have posted some new shots of our transparent casebacks for Rolex on our Facebook page. A good opportunity to become a member of our facebook page if you are not already one. These photos were made by our dear client Eduardo after he received his caseback.
This is by far our most successful product to date. Many of you have been asking questions about it so we thought we would try to answer them all in this post.
SWC has created a transparent case back for Rolex in sapphire and steel 316, which is the highest steel quality used in the watch industry. This custom made case back was engineered to fit perfectly the case of your Rolex watch. It will not affect the resistance of the watch to the water.
SWC offers two different finishes on the case back.
1. One case back with a smooth satin finish and a beveled sapphire crystal glass.
2. One case back with a satin finish, fluted pattern design and a beveled sapphire crystal glass.
Please note that the fluted pattern is purely decorative. The key made by Rolex to open watch case cannot be used to open and close this case back. The SWC case back can be installed easily with a rubber fitting tool as shown on the picture. It can be installed by any watchmaker shop with the basic equipment. Please make sure to ask for a water test control. SWC cannot be responsible for damaged caused by the installation.The SWC case back will in no way damage your watch case or anything else as long as it was installed properly.
Installation process
1. Open the watch strap or bracelet by removing the pin attaching the bracelet/strap to the deployant buckle.
2. Install the watch into the case holder tool. Make sure the tool is tight and the watch rest flat.
3. Come in contact with your rubber tool and turn counter clockwise while applying pressure.
4. Once the case back is off, remove the case o’ring gasket and pass it through your finger to remove dirt.
5. Put the SWC case back in position and start to screw it down by hand. Make sure not to force on it and to make it turns at least one turn before using the rubber tool.
6. Tight the case back with the rubber tool. There is no need to over screw it at the end.
7. Perform a water resistance control.
8. Re-attach the strap/bracelet.
Enjoy the view of the movement and the feeling on your wrist !!
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