dropbear2008

Nice. Ridiculously expensive for an old alloy ring, yes. But oh so nice.

It has all the details even down to the end links - but every single detail is way off. You could look for a DW 6263, but will probably have to spend quite a bit more.

Link?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-Daytona-16520-Stainless-Steel-mid-part-case-vintage-original-/271236599504?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=oDS1oFUvvp9DZ7gJdgS3ioYOlvU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Would be nice to tap that source of the case though...

I am sure all his stuff is rep. I've been watching his listings since last year. Never ending supply of 16520, 1680 and the odd 1675 for good measure... 

Lucky you. It's a rep case... 

Anyone have this scan that they can shoot me a link to?

I missed out too. Would appreciate a copy.

I am using the Yuki one. Seems OK.

Gutted that I missed the first round. Still in for 2 if there is another round.

Add me for another:

dropbear2008 (202/A non matching)

dropbear2008 (201/A non matching)

Remember to epoxy the chrono hands before install.

It's gen... 

Yes it is! Why would you not change anything on it? I think it could use a GEN crystal and GEN crown. Not sure about the dial yet.

 

For most people Donerix's 6263 will look as gen as it get's. For the few Daytona fanatics even a gen crystal or crown won't make it appear more gen like as there are too many tells otherwise. Leave the 6263 as is and safe up for the big league if you are so inclined.

If this is Donerix' 6263 I would leave it as is. If you really want to go down the Franken avenue you should go with Phong and V72(6).

The Steelfish rep is actually not that great from up close when compared to the gen. Easiest tell would be the trademark blueish Breitling AR and the quality of the bracelet. Looking at your pictures I would say you have a gen.

 

Edit: Dropbear, clear out your inbox: I cannot pm you!

 

 

All cleaned and ready to go... 

1x 1680 red mk 3 ; 1x 1016 - dropbear2008

GMT is a dime in the dozen. The Daytona you don't see everyday.

Thanks, good point. The only thing which made me believe it was gen is that the gen screws fit, while they would not fit the wholesaleoutlet spare links I have.

I found this gen Rolex bracelet link in my parts box and it really makes me scratch my head. The total width is 14mm, so it should fit a 15mm clasp like on the 78350/19mm - however the middle part is 9mm wide like on a 20mm Submariner bracelet and not 7mm as on the 78350 ? Are there any 19mm bracelets with 9mm core ?

"I think you are missing the point here. The benefit of the yuki 3135 is that gen parts can be used. The ETA clone 3135 has been around for a while, but if you have to clip dial feet and use aftermarket hands why bother?"

 

The problem is always parts. No parts = a doa movement sooner or later.

Yuki etc 3135 clone parts are n/a. Very few genuine parts will work other than date wheels/dials.

Etaclone parts are n/a and not all genuine Eta parts will work on an Etaclone.

Genuine Eta parts are plentiful and affordable.

Sorry, my comment was towards the now defunct "horologicalconsultant" and his musings (have also been removed). 

I think you are missing the point here. The benefit of the yuki 3135 is that gen parts can be used. The ETA clone 3135 has been around for a while, but if you have to clip dial feet and use aftermarket hands why bother ?

This old thing...

A lot of the smaller watch brands went out of business in the 70s thanks to the Japanese and their quartz watches. Most of the remaining stock was bought up and put into storage. So although your watch might be from the late 60s, it could still be only worn for a few years. I am having a Breitling Bullhead from the early 70s put together from parts out of their bankruptcy stock - and I'll be the first to wear a 40 year old watch !

Rolex on the other hand will have mostly seen active duty after sale and the condition would reflect this to a point.

You guys are killing me...