HauteHippie

Phong case, Natalie dial, The Zigmeister lume work. :-P Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

I wonder how'd it sell if they rereleased the classic daytonas in today's larger form factor? Hmmm. Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

L&T - long time no see Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

Ok I need admin help to change the subject to 6265. LOL Hey 2 out of 4 digits ain't bad, right? Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

Can't hide it anymore. Just going to start posting about it. Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

Maybe tomorrow I'll open the watch box and make a change. But for now I'm still wearing this one... Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

I'm of the use Phong for the midcase, other parts from elsewhere, and The Zigmeister to work his magic persuasion myself... (see today's wrist check)

I let this one ride today. Pics taken yesterday: Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

I could probably go for a 8 watch macassar box.

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6265 today. Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

Amazing watch. Amazing photos. And amazing post. Always a pleasure to follow you around the forum, sir. Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

Nope. But one time I did get called in.

I may be switching from DTV to UVerse over this.

I have done it. Looks good, just doesn't look like the gen. Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

Yes, ref. 1450. Used up until about 1990. Followed by the horrific 1479.

Indeed LHOOQ and that's the one I want as well. I have always wanted a 20th anniversary moon on that bracelet. Up until a few years ago you could still get the bracelet at ofrei but they've long since disappeared. Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

It's awesome. It could hardly be any better. Agree on the slight matte finish as a potential update. Maybe a light aging to the case as well ... like one trip around the neighborhood with the case dragging behind the car. But, again, very, very nice. It really, really looks the part.

Go to a print shop with a quality scanner. Places around here would do something like this for a buck or two.

Good summary. Here are the details: First one: Service T dial (MK2) with light patina starting, service crystal, case restored by ABC, case thickness very uniform and above average compared to most vintage stuff, 93150 with 580, serviced by RSC, he says it's a FF insert but doesn't look it to me (?). $1400 cheaper than second one. Second one: 100% original dial (MK1), NOS plexi installed (top hat), hands will be installed to match the dial, no info on case polishing but doesn't appear unpolished, original papers included. $1400 more than first one. Number one will come down to $5100.

Bezel was removed to show a corrosion-free case, I would assume. See the first post with bezel and fat font insert. (Not sure - is fat font period correct for this?)

More pics of second one

More pics of first one

The edges do look crisp. The whole thing looks a little thin to me though?

OK, you're right. Holy Diver.