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I'm new... I joined to gain some insight on replica construction. I bought my Daytona 6263 case/dial/hands from Tony Vittimberga In 2006, and they had been sitting on my watchmaker's (ex) bench untouched, for all this time! I just got them back, recently. I'm now faced with the dilemma of having the watch built, not knowing if it is even viable. The case was received with plexi, pushers & crown/tube installed, with a Bakelite 6263 bezel installed. I had already obtained a very clean, nicely running V72 in a Paul Garnier "SCUBA" (white w/black subs). When I got the "kit", the 1st issue was that the dial feet were in the wrong location for a V72. 2nd, the pushers shafts were too long to allow insertion of the movement (not to mention, retained by e-clips & cheesy). I was able to get a properly fitting dial & ordered a pair of "OEM fit" MK 2 pushers from an eBay seller. No longer having anyone local to assemble - or for that matter - even know if this would go together, I turned up Jewelry & Watch AND Vintage Watchmaker, sending inquiries to both about having my parts evaluated. Vintage replied 1st, so after a phone conversation, I sent it to Jensen. He's had it about a week and said that his father was going to look at it. I now know that his dad is Phong & don't have any problem with that (that I'm aware of). In addition to having them check out my parts for compatibility, my other criteria was a functioning, water tite watch. The quote that I received via email was pretty expensive and includes: Replacement of the pushers, crown/tube & an "Install". They were recommend a COA (at a pretty high price), with a 1 year warranty. Options included a new, marked caseback & engraving between the lugs - which are not on my case, nor anything I really want. Now, if the "Install" includes assembly of the watch, I'm OK with the price - their $250 pushers and $200 tube (don't know if they're using my Gen Triplock..) seem to be in line. I have NO IDEA as to the origin or how accurate the case is. I have to assume several things: 1. They know that their pushers can be fitted. 2. They know that the movement/dial fit the case (depth, stem/pusher alignment, etc.) They made no mention of the suitability of my handset... I've asked Jensen to call me, as I think this all needs to be hashed out. Any constructive input/advice is appreciated. Thanks, Chris