alkaline Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 I am frank (sorry for my English) a greeting to all I ask the specialists where can I find a good replica of Daytona Cosmograph reference 16520 (...... see file) I think it's a model difficult to find you help me? many thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 For a good Daytona... My advice is to build one using genuine parts and an El Primero 400. That's the path I took... It's an expensive project to endure, but the end results are worthwhile (in my opinion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Actually there are many Daytona replicas. You need to decide how much you want to spend and then folks can give you suggestions. The range goes from an Asian 21j to an asian based 7750 for reasonable prices to significantly more for a Zenith movement franken. And there are reps in between. I started with a lower end rep ($200-300) years ago and ended up with an El Primero franken which I am loving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 For a good Daytona... My advice is to build one using genuine parts and an El Primero 400. That's the path I took... It's an expensive project to endure, but the end results are worthwhile (in my opinion). Only the best.........and it shows! Love your Tonas, my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Only the best.........and it shows! Love your Tonas, my friend! Sadly, I'm down to just the white dialed Cosmo now... Kruzer00 is enjoying the black dialed twin under his ownership, however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkaline Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 REPLICABOYS congratulations for the pictures, very beautiful but I have some address serious to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 The Daytona pair in my pictures above are called frankensteins; these are self made on my workspace at home. I basically found all the parts and assembled everything. Below are some old pictures... Old camera and less than optimal lighting set up, so please forgive the quality of these images: This would be the first option I would suggest, as the current variety of replicas available are not great; the El Primero movement is difficult to replicate correctly. However, there is a new A7750 movement out there with the subsidiary dial outputs configured to a more similar layout and spacing format as the El Primero, but it's still a little thick in profile/height (resulting in a thicker watch) and it has yet to show up in a Daytona replica. Still, this would make for a far more visually accurate replication, at least from the topside (and should be substantially less expensive than going with a franken project)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcoxxx1984 Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Why dealers doesn't provide the latest A7750 with more correct subdial spacing??!!! I hate them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkaline Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 watchmakers I am excited by the quality of your objects and your photos. but where can I buy these replicas you are so kind to list some excellent dealer? or should build it in house ... piece by piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Why dealers doesn't provide the latest A7750 with more correct subdial spacing??!!! I hate them! I suspect it's because they're still selling plenty of those 116520 V7750 seconds at 6:00 time bombs What people here really want is a low cost, reliable alternative that looks good. The 116520 rep is very pretty to look at, but unless you do a graphite and/or DLC mod, it will be nothing more than a nice paper weight before long. I'm not entirely sure that the new A7750 with the Zenith style subsidiary spacing will be a reliable alternative either; I wonder if anyone has sent this movement into Zig yet for a tear down/analysis yet? watchmakers I am excited by the quality of your objects and your photos. but where can I buy these replicas you are so kind to list some excellent dealer? or should build it in house ... piece by piece? My first suggestion, if you want a reliable and accurate Daytona inside and out is to build. Otherwise, there aren't many options for accuracy and reliability. If you look at the 'Watches, Clothing & Accessories' sub forum, River has an El Primero 400 movement, genuine dial and hands for offer right now to build a similar project. You'll still need a proper case and bracelet, but that's a substantial portion of the project right there in one shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Why god, why??? Why must you tempt me with another franken project!!! Man that's a great deal for all those bits and some of the harder ones to find too! Someone's going to be on their way to a great franken project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 T'is an excellent price indeed. And if I may say so myself... Definitely worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criggs19 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I am seriously considering River's parts but was wondering, any ideas on a case? Will any of the cheap rep cases work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 For this project, you'll need a case that is specific to the El Primero. Aftermarket cases typically sell for around $1100 - $1700 depending on how complete the package is. Some are just the midcase and caseback; complete kits include the case, caseback, crystal, bezel gaskets, crown, tube, pushers, aftermarket dial and hands set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criggs19 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I'm going to have to look around a little and see if I can find one before I decide but it is something to consider, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criggs19 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Anyone have any ideas on where I can look? Checked ebay, nothing there right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygt Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Do a search for 16520 here: http://www.jewelryandwatch.com/ I'm trying out a few cheaper alternatives to the El Primero route using a 16520 dial kindly provided by Ubi. Will be starting a thread to log my progress in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criggs19 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Thanks for the info Andy, I didn't realize that J&W did them. I'll be very interested to keep up with your progess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkaline Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 friends I thank everyone for the beautiful images ! But you can not have info where buy the replica DAYTONA 16520 ? There will a serious professional seller! THANK friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Where do you source a complete case set that fit the El Primero movement? I think it is the most difficult part of a franken daytona 16520. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Where do you source a complete case set that fit the El Primero movement? I think it is the most difficult part of a franken daytona 16520. I used to get them from George. Don't know if he stil got them though... pm sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 16520 case sets often appear on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 16520 case sets often appear on ebay. Probably for ridiculous prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkaline Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 THANK FRIENDS Sorry my English ... Admit that my experience is poor. But NO BUILD THIS MODEL WITH A MODIFIED only ETA rotor movement? BAH .. This watch is a mystery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Probably for ridiculous prices. Yea, and I don't know how often either... A quick EBay search for "16520 case" in the completed listings yields nothing. I've been looking around lately myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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