When compared to the front side, the back of a watch, often known as the “caseback,” can display various “hidden” elements. For example, hidden lugs or various sections of the action. Apart from exhibiting the movement in some cases, the brand might focus on other aspects to establish an overall identity. It’s an excellent location for displaying artwork and displaying vital watch characteristics.
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The caseback also has some different types of variation, which we covered for you below.
Minimalistic casebacks
The clearest caseback available, nothing fancy. This caseback category is built on a few essential elements and lines. When it comes to vintage timepieces, it’s easy to find a minimalistic case back.
On the exterior, a simple serial number, material mark, or certification number was frequently engraved. Certain engraving processes that are today considered conventional were either too expensive for mass production or had not yet been established.
Crowded casebacks
The antithesis of minimalism. Almost every inch of the caseback is used. Although this may appear to be a simple category for brands, there are a few key points to remember: keep things readable, don’t turn the case back into an advanced puzzle, maintain hierarchy on elements, and maintain balance between elements and space. If the brand fails to fulfill those points, the overall look on the case back may become uncomfortably squished.
Colored casebacks
With the addition of color, the watch designs will enter another galaxy with additional alternatives and expressive possibilities. Sometimes one shade is all that is required. Scenarios with many colors are also possible. To ensure ideal contrast, the primary colors red, blue, and yellow are most commonly used.
Casebacks with a 3D effect
These are the watches with the most sculptural ambitions, with heavily lifted and 3D-formed components. They appear to add depth to the caseback.
The more substantial the caseback, the better. This gives you a greater range to create more dramatic high-low contrasts, shadows, and natural forms of components. With a thicker shell, you might make it moon- or globe-shaped.
Exhibition casebacks
This one is for those who appreciate technique. Every caseback in this category has a section where the case material is removed and a “window” or sapphire crystal is installed. In that manner, the brand may show off his technological talents to watch geeks by revealing the movement.
This is sometimes referred to as an exhibition caseback. Some companies experiment with varied forms and sizes instead of a simple circle window. The movement can be highlighted by combining a minimum of engraving outside the mark.
So, those are some types of casebacks that are available on the market, which one is your favorite? Discover our timepiece collections online, or locate The Time Place boutique near you for a visit.
