Valty Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hello RWG This is a long time I have not posted a topic here... So, after 3 months of researches, I decided to "create" not one, not two, but three of these fantastic Daytona's Here are some photos of my current parts... : So... you can see these parts currently in : - x1 Valjoux 72 freshly oiled / cleaned / serviced - x1 Valjoux 726 freshly oiled / cleaned / serviced - x1 Valjoux 726 unserviced (the Wakmann one) - making some spring noise at each beat (ding, ding, ding...), and currently uncleaned - x1 6265 DW case with Gen T21 / 703 crown / tube - x2 6239 Phong case with Gen T21 / ??? crown / tube - x1 Gen 6265 NOS metal bezel - like new ! - x1 Gen 6263 bakelite bezel - used a lot - x1 DW 6265 metal bezel - x1 Gen 6263/5 NOS black dial with Gen NOS handset - x1 DW 6263/5 white dial with DW handset - x2 78350 bracelets in good shape ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Here is my construction plan for the 3 Daytona's - any suggestions are welcome :-) -- Daytona 6263 - Probably a "really used" one -- - Valjoux 726, better choice than a Valjoux 72, cause it's closer from a Rolex 727 movement. - Gen black bezel - used, but fine - Rep DW white dial / hands - any suggestion on "how to vintagize a dial" are welcome ! - I will probably use my current DW 6265 case, with erased S/N & engravements (they are awful anyways... ), and will think about "how to vintagize a case" a lot to match the bezel. I think the result will be good -- Daytona 6265 - My future grail -- - Valjoux 726, cause bla bla bla - Gen metal bezel - Gen black dial / hands - Phong 6265 case (to buy), and gen T21 / 703 (or 702 ?) crown / tube What else to say ? Will maybe the best rep world can do to create a vintage Dayona. Gen case or Rolex 727 are not findable. Forever -- Daytona 6239 - The "unexpected" project -- - Valjoux 72, the closer of the Rolex 72B / 722 - Rep bezel (Phong or DW - will see) - Rep DW white non-oyster dial, or 3 colors PN dial from InGod. I don't really know right now. Will probably buy the both and decide when the parts will be here. - Phong 6239 case, gen T21 / crown / tube. About the crown (you can see on the pictures), anyone have the ref. no of this one ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ So now, the hard part is finish. All I have to do is to source : - 1x Phong 6265 case set -- about this case set, Phong claims it's with gen T21 / 703 crown / tube, but... I don't really know if it's true... What is the best choice to me for building a "perfect" Daytona ? If you guys have answers or opinions, I'm really open to it. I really want to make this future 6265 perfect, so please en-light me About the choice of the crown, witch one is the better choice for a 6263/5 ? 702 or 703 ? I have heard the 702 crown was "the" correct one, but not sure about it... About the choice of the S/N of the case, if anyone have a source with the "corrects" S/N / periods, I'm a taker... I have a big lack of knowledge with this. - 1x dial / handset for the 6239 - 1x 78350 bracelet - 3x Gen springbars - but do not know where to source it - and it's if will fit the cases - Maybe Gen 571 endlinks for the 6265... Why not ? Supposed to be perfect, no ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ That's all... Pretty quick in 3 months I think Oh, important note, if one of you guys have a Gen Daytona dial for the 6263 or the 6239 (with Gen hands, why not), I will probably be able to make a trade with the (future) 6263 or 6239, depending of the dial you have PM me if this is interesting you...! As always, all the comments are welcome R. PS: I decline all the responsibility if your modem is burning after this page loading 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 wow that is quite the build you have going! hoping to see some completed pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Dear Valty, To answer your question in the topic: yes, you are crazy.. Maybe even completely nuts.. Just like the rest of us! Whoah! That's a sweeeeeeeet bunch of bits'n'pieces you have collected! Looking forward to follow the progress on this wonderful trio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hmmm, I think the fact that you have asked the inmates of this asylum whether you are crazy narrows this down to only one conclusion! Looks like you are really going to have fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiadeCuba Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 i just wiped the drool from my mouth! what the heck started all this madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hmmmm. I can only think of one other menage et trios that is tastier than that. Thanks for sharing with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 You don't need to be wearing a cellophane suit for me to see you're nuts! Faster! Faster!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Wow, you have it serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Dear Valty, This is the kind of crazy we like! Crazy in the best possible way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 WOW! That's pretty , though who are most of us to judge... Did you have luck fitting that 6263 bezel? I just bought a used MKIV and it doesn't sit very tight on my Phong case, I am really afraid it will fall off if I accidentally bump into something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I thought i was dreaming.... AWESOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Fantastic stuff! I wish you all the best with the builds, can't wait to see the resulting pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Cant wait to see the pics! super nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Wow! Great project, expect to see developments!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Done yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Valty, that's fantastic! I can only dream of such a build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valty Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hello all First, thank you very much for all your comments They are all extremely appreciated I think I will start the build very soon, in less than 1 month... I have (finally !!!!) found someone in France to make the watches, and make this dream happens ! If you have any answers at the questions I have (in the end of the first post), it will be very appreciated too, because I'm a little in the dark about some points And I obviously don't want to make any mistake with my future buys Especially for the 6265 ! Did you have luck fitting that 6263 bezel? I just bought a used MKIV and it doesn't sit very tight on my Phong case, I am really afraid it will fall off if I accidentally bump into something... To be honest, I don't tried at all on the cases I have, because I have not any tools and knowledge to remove / replace the bezel. I think you can ask torresp if he tried when it was the owner of this bezel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valty Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I have re-made a list of the questions I have to be more clear : - Do anyone know what is the crown ref. present on the 6239 case I currently have ? What references "options" I have for this crown, to stay historically correct ? - Do anyone know witch crown is the "best" for a 6265 ? 702 or 703 ? What do you know about the tube ? The same for the 2 crowns ? - Do anyone know what is the "best" range of S/N if I want to make a clear / like new 6265 ? I belive something in the 7.2 million is nice, but I'm not really sure about that. - And finally, about the Phong's cases kit, do anyone know more about his "new" case kits ? He told me : $1650 with gen parts (crystal / crown / tube), $1450 without I don't really know what is my best choice at this point Someone telling me he do not sell gen parts and it's a waste of money, someone tells me he sells gen parts and there is no problem... I don't really know who to trust Thanks in avance if you have some answers for me ! R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I have re-made a list of the questions I have to be more clear : - Do anyone know witch crown is the "best" for a 6265 ? 702 or 703 ? What do you know about the tube ? The same for the 2 crowns ? I think the 24-702 is what you need for the 6265. You will also need the correct tube for that crown. (7020) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valty Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think the 24-702 is what you need for the 6265. You will also need the correct tube for that crown. (7020) Thank your for your answer I bet it's almost impossible to find these parts at a decent price ? About the price, have you an idea of a fair price for the crown & the tube ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 The is a crown on the bay right now for a "but it now" of 289 with an offer option. One sold on VRF earlier this year for 125 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valty Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 The is a crown on the bay right now for a "but it now" of 289 with an offer option. One sold on VRF earlier this year for 125 I see that :-) Thank you again ! I will see what to do, because it strangely seems harder to find a 24-7020 tube... And I don't really know if the gen crown will fit a rep tube... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Gen 6263/5 NOS black dial with Gen NOS handset where did you find these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valty Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Gen 6263/5 NOS black dial with Gen NOS handset where did you find these? I traded my old v72 6263 for this I know it's almost impossible to find these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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