freddy333

A gold gen 62xx Daytona for $30k? That would be the deal of the century! Prices generally run in the $50k-$250k range, with Newmans sitting near the top of that range.

Ditto alligoat (as usual). The Venus movements are generally very reliable (not sure about the Asian copy though?), but will likely need an overhaul (rep watches rarely contain new or properly serviced (used) movements). Replace the crown/tube with gens &, possibly, if you are especially enterprising, also the dial coronet & you have a nice looking gem........at least until the gold wears off revealing the underlying steel. By the way, these are Newman dials -

Sorry, those are not Newmans. Just standard 62xx Daytonas.

Wearing my Bond Sub today

Yes & no, not if you know how to use a press. If in doubt, have a watchmaker install the xtal for you. Better safe than sorry.

Nicely done. Wear it in good health.

I would not trust any type of putty/clay to provide sufficient torque to make a waterproof seal. Even those soft balls that are made to close casebacks may be insufficient. Just sayin'.

rolexuk - Please read item 25.

Remove the movement, press the existing xtal out from the inside (with your thumbs). In most cases, you will need to reuse the rep xtal gasket, so do not lose or tear it (the gen gasket may be too large to fit a rep case). You will probably need a rubber-jawed hobby vice or crystal press to press the gen xtal into the case. Clean xtal & reinstall movement. I think there are a couple of threads detailing the procedure that you can search out.

Congratulations. Like the others, I prefer the matte dials, but it looks like a solid Sub.

On its own, I like the previous insert more, but, on the watch, this 1 is a perfect match. A keeper.

Great pic, Nanuq! I like how you can see the horizon's reflection in the xtal.

Wore this Sub today

Interesting, but these always look 'cooked' to me. Are you missing lume at 8 o'clock?

Ditto (not changed).

5513 or 1665 (they are the same). Try VRF, TZ or ebay.

Click me

Replace the coronet on the black dial with a gen & you will not regret it.

Unless the case/crystal are low profile, they may not fit in between the jaws of that press. Although I have a few presses, most of the time (nearly always), I use a pair of delrin die that fit the case & a Sears portable vice with rubber jaw liners. Easy to use & works perfectly every time.

Works for me.

Looks good.