catboy Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 my dad turns 65 in 12 months time and i'd like to get him something a bit special as a present.. ever since i was a kid he's had a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 What kind of budget are you working with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catboy Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Budget will be around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Considering his age and your budget and since it's going to be a new experience for you, I think a vintage Datejust would be perfect. Parts are relatively inexpensive and are plentiful. For less than $1000 you could easily get a gen case, dial, bracelet and a Eta movement. That's a watch that was hugely popular and quite a status symbol back when he was younger. There are also a lot of previous posts and tutorials available on that subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 datejust is classy and a cheap franken to make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catboy Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 sounds like a good plan i will look into that and see what i can find.. i was also thinking about maybe a gmt or something, however i don't know anything about these models as i've only ever really been interested in the divers and daytona's!.. any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightight Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Catboy, vintage DJ is perfect, I'm building two at the minute, so if you need any help sourcing bits, let me know, I may have a few suggestions. GMT is kinda tricky because of the movement which would probably have to be a 2836 with GMT module. This means incorrect hand stack and lack of 'jumping' GMT hand adjustment. I'm budgeting around $600-$700 for my first one, and less than that for the second which will have a leather strap. If you go for a DJ you need a 2836 (high beat) or 2846 (low beat movement, correctish for vintage DJ) and a Stilty conversion ring (pm him, they're $40 shipped), you can usually pick up a watch with either on ebay for not a huge amount and rob out the movement. A&E watches on ebay have a case available at the moment - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rolex-Men-Genuine-SS-Case-16014-White-Gold-Bezel-Crown_W0QQitemZ280401138939QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item414935d4fb&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262 - and a couple of dials, but you may pick up cheaper if you're willing to wait. A&E will usually accept a decent offer too. Good luck with the project!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Just my opinion, but for a grand, you might as well start searching ebay for a gen. For a few hundred more, you'll more than likely find a nice one. JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightight Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Good point JJ though I think he'd have to go to about $1500 at least from what I've seen unless he gets very lucky. They tend to be going for more than Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightight Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Good point JJ though I think he'd have to go to about $1500 at least from what I've seen unless he gets very lucky. They tend to be going for more than Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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