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First Omega in Space: Sapphire case back?
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W210
路What do you think of these?
https://www.spiralwinderwatchparts.com/product-page/custom-speedmaster-caseback-blank
I am delighted with the result. I find it a simple and quick option to modify. No need to go to the watchmaker.
I have it mounted on a 105012 and a 145012.
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BeauW
路Not too bad..... the anti reflective coating gives a very clear view of the movement 馃槑
Mine had a very minuscule fleck of dust between the crystal and seal, but I removed the crystal, removed the dust and reseated the crystal.
After fitting the caseback, I then pressure tested the case to 3 bar and no problem with any leaks 馃憤
These may very well be the most beautiful photographs I've ever laid eyes upon. Thank you for that.
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Butik
路Dear Colleagues!
I am bringing back this topic again hoping that maybe you will help me 馃榾
Soon I will be getting the Tokyo 2020 Speedy, blue reversed panda version shown on attached photos.
I have reached out to spiral winder, with whom I did my previous FOIS modification and this is the reply I have received: "We are confident that the caseback will not fit the Tokyo 2020 Speedmasters. Some of our customers have already attempted to fit both the 3861 and standard Speedmaster casebacks to the Tokyo editions, with no success."
Would you have any idea why? Do you maybe have some alternative ideas where to go, what to buy, so that I can replace closed casebook with see-through one, which I strongly prefer...
I am bringing back this topic again hoping that maybe you will help me 馃榾
Soon I will be getting the Tokyo 2020 Speedy, blue reversed panda version shown on attached photos.
I have reached out to spiral winder, with whom I did my previous FOIS modification and this is the reply I have received: "We are confident that the caseback will not fit the Tokyo 2020 Speedmasters. Some of our customers have already attempted to fit both the 3861 and standard Speedmaster casebacks to the Tokyo editions, with no success."
Would you have any idea why? Do you maybe have some alternative ideas where to go, what to buy, so that I can replace closed casebook with see-through one, which I strongly prefer...
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Foo2rama
路路Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...Yup
some of the special editions have the new NIAD lock casebacks which make sure the caseback perfectly aligns.
this is a different type of threading then non limited edition models.
I鈥檓 think the first Speedy Tuesday was the first to feature it.
some of the special editions have the new NIAD lock casebacks which make sure the caseback perfectly aligns.
this is a different type of threading then non limited edition models.
I鈥檓 think the first Speedy Tuesday was the first to feature it.
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Evitzee
路The casebacks on the Tokyo 2020's, and ST1 and ST2, are not NAIAD designs. I have two Tokyo's, and both ST's, and none of the backs are aligned, they are like all Speedmasters, random alignment when installed and properly torqued. The Snoopy 50th and Apollo 11 50th are NAIAD designed and marked as such on the caseback. If it isn't marked "NAIAD LOCK" on the back it isn't NAIAD. Not sure why an aftermarket sapphire caseback won't fit on a Tokyo 2020, but it has nothing to do with NAIAD design.
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Butik
路Thanx for your replies. So it remains mistery. I am trying to reach out the guys from Custom Watch Concepts, probably will try to order and if it does not work - return. But it is so difficult for me to understand what could be the problem.
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