One of the nicest 353s I handled case-sharpness-wise , and the dial is pretty much perfect! Even came with a Tissot rivet bracelet. The only thing that is odd is that the caseback is not the right 2627, but rather a 2635 which I believe should have a 351 in it. If the movement is in such great shape and it really looks like a minimally worn watch, why would they replace the caseback? There don't seem to be any service markings on this caseback either.

Before I cleaned it:







Light polishing and getting off that gunk!



With my other 353 2627...



Movement and Caseback:





I was also considering getting a clear caseback made out of the 2635 caseback since it's not a reference I'm really looking to add. It fits, and it would look really good with that movement. Does it sound like a good idea? And yes I'm keeping the crystal, it's original.

 

Took a chance on this one, there were no caseback photos but I had a feeling that it would be a nice one. I kind of expected the movement to be in really nice condition from the sharpness of the case but I wasn't expecting a different caseback. I've done this before and never had any problems. I'm looking into the cost of a clear caseback, I'll let you know when I find out.

 

Your crystal has acne, just saying lol

 

Costs about 150 to covert it to a display back...

 

Really sweet watch in great shape - great score, Kyle. Not feeling the bracelet though.....

 

Thanks Lou! Ended up sticking it on my moldy Constellation, it looks a little better.

I asked Jack at international watch works. It takes about 4-6 weeks and the back has to be at least .75mm thick. I'm guessing they stamp out a hole and find away to keep the crystal stable.

 

At that price it would be using the present crystal. I suspect making one from scratch - quantity of #1 - would cost a lot more.

 

Using the plastic crystal?

 

I meant caseback not crystal.

 

Oh...yeah, it would be 150 to convert a stock caseback. I was thinking about using this one and then finding the right 2627 eventually.

 

Kyle people wanting a date at 6 should just place their procurement orders with you.

 

We were talking to Hoi a while back about getting a production run of displaybacks made for these constellation and seamaster cases, being made in Vietnam he would be able to have them priced very competitively.