Rolex

I know this is treasonous but I do wish Rolex would make and offer a sapphire crystal case back as an option. Probably this comment will get me thrown out the window but it would be nice to see the it. Cheers

But for me, the Rolex movement just isn’t that interesting to see. It’s solid. Highly reliable. Well-engineered. Just like the engine in my Golf. I never look at that either. Why do you want to see it?

It is a beautifull movement, but they dont spend time for nothing. The escape and balance is the best in the world, the have the bridge for the balance and everybody imitites this now. They have Breguet Balance spring, nearly nobody had this because they ... 

Probably one of if not the most reliable engines around.

Volkswagen has no idea to make a good motor and this not a secret in Germany. They know a lot of faking emissions.

Ok.....at this point I leave the discussion. LoL.

For 40 years I have brought autos and always looked at the engines. I have no idea what I am looking at but still enjoy looking. Just curious I guess to have a look at the Rolex movements in action. Cheers and best wishes my friend.

There is a video online of a Rolex AD in the UK servicing a Rolex. I didn't think the movement was unattractive and certainly no worse than other brands like Panerai that offer sapphire case backs. I've read three explanations why Rolex declines to make i... 

Probably the truth is that Rolex doesn’t do it because most every other watch manufacture does it.

 Best, Mahesh.,

much more ornate on the Panerai? The plates are very nicely done. Rolex has plain plates just some finish on the rotor.

are rugged and waterproof ready to go into the wild. Sapphire case backs are for dainty watches that spend a lot of their time in safes. A see through back just creates another weak point in a watch. Frankly, I would put the solid back on any watch if it ...