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Isn't this why we but them, because of the living, moving, oscillating, beating mechanical movements? Why hide these marvels of engineering and latterly technology...
My two current :-
And the remainder sadly departed... in chronological order
Here's a couple of less impressive ones
Patek 5170J
PAM300
Jules Audemars
Malc
Here's mine -
A Valjoux 7765 in all its modesty:
Brane
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Nautilus:)
Indeed :) It's like a window into another world, or looking into the workings of a living thing - amazing pieces of art and engineering :)
When I saw this thread I really wished I had collected my Speedmaster 105.003-65 at the watchmakers last week...
I've had it serviced (incl. replacement of some worn parts) and had a caseback with sapphire crystal fitted to it.
Really can't wait to see the result.
In the meanwhile:
WOW what is the last watch in this sequence - it looks fantastic!Originally Posted by Bernard
When I saw this thread I really wished I had collected my Speedmaster 105.003-65 at the watchmakers last week...
I've had it serviced (incl. replacement of some worn parts) and had a caseback with sapphire crystal fitted to it.
Really can't wait to see the result.
In the meanwhile:
ATB
Jon
My god, this is movement porn!
Some of them are hnnnnnnngggh! (that's good.)
I'm a big fan of display backs!
GO PML - one of the prettiest this side of Lange/Patek IMO.
AP do a lovely rotor
Breitling's 01 is functional-looking
As is the PAM P9000
JLC is nicely intricate
Previously owned an IWC 5001. Huge, germanic looking.
Very nice - There are even a few in there that challenge my view that automatics don't make good candidates for display backs.
I still prefer the hand winders though :)
M
It's a Chinese skeleton tourbillon, on a Rios alligator strap with folding clasp.
This is the face:
Thanks Bernard - no wonder it looks as though there is so much going on!
ATB
Jon
There certainly is a lot going on ;-)
I would love to post a movie of it running, but haven't got a clue about how to...
IWC hand-wound
Hi Rabbit,
Wonderful how the hacking mechanism works on the balance!
I'll play
Here's a few
El Primero 410
GO 100 series engine
Nomos
Blancpain 1151
JLC MUT
Some of these are beautiful. Pure art. I havent got anything of this calibre to show off, but have to say that I always like a display back. Part of owning a mechanical timepiece for me is being able to see its beating heart. It can be the most undecorated of movements, but it is still a mechanical marvel and should be on display to enjoy, not hidden out of sight.
3940r
Epic thread is epic. I personally believe all 'luxury' mechanical watches should at least have the option for a display back. I beautiful outside is not what makes all these watches so nice. What I've seen in this thread is beautiful and the option for a display back is always the option to display the inner art of the watch.
The only display back watch I have is my moderately decorated Seagull 1963:
Fantastic, thanks for sharing everyone, wouldn't get the opportunity to see any of those normally.
Can't agree more. Except for divers... those case-backs need to be closed (with a nice inscription)
Love them all but this does stand out!
Patek 5170J
That I agree with, any luxury or at least dressy watch should have a display back option though!
That! The Patek movement is incredible!
Forgot this picture!
Hamilton intra-matic (ETA 2892-2)
Wonder if it would be crass to wear some of those the wrong way round? :-) Beautiful to see and what a great thread.
I spend lots of time with watch movements in pieces; it's almost a novelty to see a watch in one piece and NOT be looking at it's vital parts!
Once the movement's reassembled and running right I`ve no strong urge to see it again; for this reason I`ll give display backs the thumbs-down.
I guess it adds something for many people and it provides the opportunity to see the movement without removing the back.
Paul
With the Patek I have been thinking about fitting the watchband in such a way that I could.
The finish on these is superb!
Roger Dubuis Chronograph
WOW!
Some huge favourites there...
1. GO PML- so much effort put in to that lovely movement
2. IWC ? - I love the way the crystal case back is so large compared to some of the others.
3. Nomos tangomat - because it's an in-house movement, is lovely to look at and probably the only one I could realistically afford in the near future!!
Joe
Impressive guys! I enjoy looking at those pictures, very nice inner case beauties.
Cheers!
Glenn
I love this thread! The Dubuis is beautiful!
IWC Ingenieur 3228:
Sea-Gull Tourbillon Handwound:
Perrelet Retrograde Reguleteur:
IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar:
Seiko Spring Drive:
Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos:
While they may not compete with the supermodels below, there are some sub-$500 watches that have nice display backs also. This is the Segull ST-19 movement on the PRS-5.
And Seagull itself has a display back for the ST-19 movement on their 1963 model.
That it does. The ST-19 is wonderfully decorated for its price point. I bloody love mine!
Just got this back from service (and I do have the original caseback as well).
It's a 1965 105.003 Ed White Speedmaster Pre-professional.
Last edited by Bernard; 28th February 2013 at 10:15. Reason: Edit: corrected misspelling
Bernard, you are my hero. The Ed White Speedmaster is the reason I got interested in watches. White was one of my father-in-law's test pilots when in training at Edwards Air Force base, and an inspiring figure. But it is the design that I really love. The face of that watch is understated perfection, somehow those needly hands and pointer second hand works perfectly with the markings. Plus, manually wound, straight lugs and no crown guards and that 321 movement. Would normally scream at changing anything on that watch, but LOVE the display back showing off the beautiful 321. This will really dress up your space walks. Drool . . .
Heres one you won't see every day....
Sothis Ikarus, one I'll never sell.
GOAT
and another rarity
solid 18ct Tutima with a hand-cranker (7760) inside
Goat
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