bluebite

It looks better than the one pictured beside (an obvious redial)! Probably the vintage lume look.

Thanks for cheering me up. I'll do just that for the moment. Will keep you posted when I receive my Spinmaster DW

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That's bad news, I thought they were compatible. Oh well.

Exactly. I just pulled the trigger on a 7750DW hoping that I'll be able to source a V72 (and a gen dial!) some day...

I respectfully disagree!

You can also note the typical VI 68 date (inside caseback) There's no such thing as a 6th quarter in a year except at Rolex

Caseback markings and movement are AOK. You've got yourself a nice original vintage Tudor! Enjoy

That's it, thanks Freddy333

I'm no expert but I can't see anything wrong with the case/dial/handset. The twinlock looks original (if it's not, me want some) The bezel insert might be recent or aftermarket but it doesn't detract. I'd love to see a picture of the caseback (inside and outside) and the movement, though.

Are there many differences between ND and Phong cases? I remember ND being cheaper at the time. Anyway I went through this here The end result is virtually impossible to recognize. I should know, I had it serviced at a Rolex AD. And that was before I work the CGs. Since then I built another one, still have to do the CG but it looks promising. I'll try to show you pix soon. Hope this helps

Interested, please PM me. bluebite

Just...wow. How did your watchmaker obtain that dial ageing?

Oops, thank you sir! bluebite

Thanks for your kind offer, you have a PM. Cheers, bluebite

Thanks Marty, but where? Regards, bluebite

Thanks Ubiquitous. How far? I want the best but a Phong case alone is $1650+ Isn't there an alternative for a V72 compatible case? Kind regards, bluebite

After seeing Ubiquitous post, I'm trying to decide whether I build myself a 6263 from scratch or buy one from the forum members. My first successful attempt was a 1680 pictured here, ND case, gen 1570, dial and hands. I'm irresistibly attracted into the realms of the franken 6263. Any ideas as to what is the best case/movement/dial combination? I've been searching the forum for days now and just can't make up my mind. Thanks for your help! Kind regards, bluebite

Genuine case, movt and dial. Don't know the seller though...

Yes, the version with the shield dial. 390 inside.

Fake all over. No such thing as a 7928 with an ETA mvt. Regards. Bluebite

This a rep??? Wow. Me need one! BTW bird has landed all right, thanks again Bluebite

Tough call indeed. I chose adaptability over accuracy, knowing that I'll have to mod the CGs and some other stuff. But you're right, the movement and dial fit like a dream, a real no-brainer.

Thanks Carl, sorry we couldn't have a deal. Now you understand my craving... Cheers, bluebite

Oh you know it's nothing really. Crazy $ put into this project and I feel just...fine! Wish I had more money to build a 5512 and a DRSD...