Ultimate 6263 Case

[Guest Sql_pl]

So what do you Vintage Daytona experts think? Which way should one go to have an ultimate 6263? I feel the need for another project

DW? Jewelryandwatch? Other option? You think they both would accept gen dial (if I manage to find one I can afford )?

Thanks in advance!

[gplracer]

I think it would be cool to get a case that has pushers that do not screw down and then get a 7205 band. DW is by far the best value for a case.

[JoJo35]

I've got the ultimate 6263 case. PM if you'd be interested

PS: it's neither of the two you mentioned

[Guest uomo1001]

interested my news poject

[HauteHippie]

I've wondered what you get for the money in going with the JAW or NDT case vs the DW case... What sayeth the experts?

[freddy333]

DW's cases (with engraved numbering between the lugs) are as close to 1:1 copies as I have seen & they are generally cheaper than the other options mentioned. All of the asymmetrical pushered 62xxs in this pic are DWs

[gplracer]

Freddy how much more do you like your V72 models over the 7750 versions? Do you find yourself wearing one more than the other?

[freddy333]

I like the V72s more than the 7750s, but I wear the 7750s (including the 6239 pre-Daytona not pictured) far more often.

[gplracer]

Thanks Freddy. What about reliability? Thanks again

[freddy333]

Like all mechanicals, once properly overhauled, they keep good time for 5-7 years until the next required service interval.

[JohnCraig]

Freddy,

I really enjoyed your posts when I was researching DW 6265 V72, just didn't realize that you had so many. Jeez - when it comes time to part with any of your children, please let me know.

[Dizzy]

Ive got a DW 6265 case and it's very very nice. I would recommend it for sure. It has the paul Newman tropical dial and the v23 based mystery movement and it's been serviced. Runs great and has for about a year now. All I need now are the proper end links so I can get my bracelet to fit properly.

It's a beautiful watch and if it Was bigger at 40mm then I might actually wear it right now it's just an addition to my vintage collection and is rarely worn.

[Guest Sql_pl]

Yeah I've exchanged emails with different dealers.

Jewelryandwatch case set is $1450.

Set from Yuki is much cheaper at $750

As I am not an expert when it comes to vintage daytonas I am not sure how they compare but from pics alone I don't think it is worth spending double Yuiki worth to get J&W, what do you guys say?

[gplracer]

Send DW an email to get a quote from him as well. I bet he will do even better for you.

[Guest Sql_pl]

Do you guys have any idea if DW corrected his late problems like tilted "90" in bakelite bezel? Or UNITSPER with no space in steel 6265 bezel?

[freddy333]

The parts containing these errors do not belong to DW. They are essentially off-the-shelf rep parts that he (& others) includes with his watches/kits. Some of my kits contained these parts (which I replaced with parts from other or gen sources) & some did not. When you order a rep watch/kit, you get whatever parts were available at the time. Like all aftermarket parts, QC is negligible (at best) & you should keep this in mind when ordering.

[Noddy]

I've wondered what you get for the money in going with the JAW or NDT case vs the DW case... What sayeth the experts?

I thought that you had found another source that was even better?

[r@f]

If you are interested i might be selling my spinmaster 6263 with gen crystal.

I am in EU though .

I thought that you had found another source that was even better?

[hansie79]

Hi guys, I found this topic, but I would like to ask, who is DW? I am also looking for a Daytona 6263.

[freddy333]

DW made his name here some years ago by being the 1st to make accurate vintage 62xx Daytona cases & franken watches available for sale. There are many threads dedicated to DW, his wares & those here who have detailed their experiences constructing Daytonas based on DW case kits. While accurate, DWs are not without their warts & problems. They provide a skilled watchmaker with the materials to construct a very credible vintage 62xx Daytona, but they have also caused many no end of frustration & grief. For this reason, I would strongly recommend that you spend time reading about DW (use the Search at the top of the page) before getting too excited.

[hansie79]

Thanks Freddy! I will try to find some more on DW.