hiker01 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I have always been fascinated by the older Daytonas...specially the 62xx series and the so-called Paul Newman models.... My first attempt in my quest, if you could call it that, when I started this hobby was the A7760 Version of the 6263 that Joshua carries, and it looks like this: I didn't know about the Flat "A's" and what not, so I thought it was good enough! And then I started reading Freddy's and ubi's (both my TONA Idols - love you guys!) postings and started to learn from them, albeit not as ANAL as them when it comes to accuracy....let's face it, I don't have there SKILLs, but I tried..... SO when martyd3 posted his Black Dial I jump on it and build this using most of the parts from the 1st 6263 I got: But the quest goes on..........you always have your eyes open for any scraps that comes out on the FS section..... I've always wanted to have some Paul Newman 62xx's as part of my Daytona collection....... Like these beauties (freeddy......Ubi, feel free to correct me on these!): And it would be more rewarding if I build it myself from scratch....... so......trolling the FS fora as usual....this came up from an unnamed source (feel free to call yourself, Bro!): and found this at DW Ebay store: and all I have to get now is a descent A7750........lo and behold, one of our brother's from Mile High City....one and only, RONIN......(thanks my friend!) have a complete package for me to use and then some (a complete 6263 with black dial......and this is where the story had a tragedy, when I recieved the package, the 6263 was gone....STOLEN!!! First time that happened to me in this hobby after over a hundred watches traded, sold and bought in a span of 4 years!) Well, at least whoever it was had no use for the movement and sent that to me plus the spare white dial and links (other thing that kills me is that RONIN sent the watch with a really nice Tona SS Bracelet......grrrrrr!), so here we go, the movement: Waterproofing the crystal and case: ..........and I'll spare you the boring assembly pictures, just the finished product..... TADA: Hunky and thick A7750 based case: but I couldn't be happier: with it's partner: and on the wrist: Thanks for looking, guys! And Ronin P-.......this one's for you! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 That is looking amazing, bro, a fine watch indeed Wear it well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 wow, great watches great pictures, let me the second who congrats you a real nice watch and looks realy cool on the gator denz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Awesome job F!! Wear it well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeflypr Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Wow what a great piece!!! Someday hopefully i would build one on my own. Wear it well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Looks great, Hike. 1 thing to be aware of with straps is that they expose the (incorrectly) laser etched (as opposed to engraved) numbering between lugs, which a bracelet keeps hidden from view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolexSigEp Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Beautiful looking Daytona's you have there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Slick! You've outdone yourself, Hike!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Really nice Hike! Great job! I like it a lot! Wear it well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegaunit Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Very nice, now I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Love the rotating case shot! (And the bottom one, too.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 So..... which one do you like the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Thanks everyone! Looks great, Hike. 1 thing to be aware of with straps is that they expose the (incorrectly) laser etched (as opposed to engraved) numbering between lugs, which a bracelet keeps hidden from view. That's why I'm so upset that someone at the USPS stole the watch in the package that Ronin sent me, that watch have the Bracelet I planned to put on this! So..... which one do you like the best? For now??? Love the new one! Next one is this: If I could find the dial+case+pushers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geyper man Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Nice watches Hike, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Great work, and fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Beautiful Cosmo duo, buddy! Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks everyone! That's why I'm so upset that someone at the USPS stole the watch in the package that Ronin sent me, that watch have the Bracelet I planned to put on this! Nice pic Hike! and the watches aint bad either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 For now??? Love the new one! Next one is this: If I could find the dial+case+pushers! DW has them all (though this 1 has gen pushers, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 For now??? Love the new one! Next one is this: That's what I'd like for my second Daytona, except with a 6239 steel bezel. Heck, I even bought a riveted 7205 in preparation for the project. But then I read about DW's 6238 plans, so I've decided to wait until I've seen the dials for those. (Please, please, please, let one be a 6234-style tachy/telemeter...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks to all the new posters! DW has them all (though this 1 has gen pushers, etc) D-! Thanks! I will get in touch with him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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