freddy333 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Posted April 2, 2010 This is an update to the Golden Girl thread. Earlier today, I received the proper pump pushers for my gold 6239 PN Daytona. Unfortunately, the gold color is not an exact match to the color of the case (the case, which looks like 14k, was a custom 1-off that DW made for me), so I will continue to keep my eyes peeled for a better match. But, as the watch is now fitted with the correct type/style of pushers for a non-Oyster case, I also fitted the final piece to this puzzle - the gen T21 xtal. So, with special kudos to DW for producing a literal work of art - a 6239 case with very decent gold plating - though no where near enough gold to suffice for daily wear - I think I will call this project complete (at least for the time being ) And the all-important wristie Final notes - At some point, I believe DW will be fixing the (missing long-tail) 3 on these PN dials & he will address the too-wide spacing of the 110 on the bezel. But, until then, this beauty will take a prime spot in my collection.
panerai153 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Posted April 3, 2010 Looks great Freddy. Those pushers make all the difference in the world.
By-Tor Posted April 3, 2010 Report Posted April 3, 2010 Congrats Freddy, that's a coooool Daytona. Full gold watches are amazing. And that last wristie... perfect! Good work man!
lhooq Posted April 3, 2010 Report Posted April 3, 2010 Just stunning all around, but I'm still amazed you were able to find a golden riveted bracelet and that beautiful crown. This is one to save for very special occasions!
alligoat Posted April 3, 2010 Report Posted April 3, 2010 Beautiful Freddy. A great watch to wear when you're painting the town!
omgiv Posted April 3, 2010 Report Posted April 3, 2010 That is beautiful Freddy. I am usually not much of a gold fan but even I have to admire that. Beautiful work!!!!
stilty Posted April 3, 2010 Report Posted April 3, 2010 Nice goldie! great pics too. what lens do you use for that great DOF?
HauteHippie Posted April 3, 2010 Report Posted April 3, 2010 I wonder if you could find a plater who could match the gold color?
freddy333 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Posted April 3, 2010 I'm still amazed you were able to find a golden riveted bracelet and that beautiful crown. This is one to save for very special occasions! I am amazed as well. Both bits were a bit costly, but, after seeing how near-perfect the case turned out, I felt I would be criminally negligent if I fit anything less than a gen bracelet & Brevet crown. After the initial thrill wears off in a day or 2, due to the model's rarity (a steel PN is a relatively rare sight, but I have only (in recent years) ever seen a gold PN once), it will spend most of its time in 1 of my cases. I am usually not much of a gold fan but even I have to admire that. That makes 2 of us. what lens do you use for that great DOF? The shorter (1024x682) pics were taken with my Canon EOS with Contax (Zeiss) Planar 1,7/50mm lens & the taller (1024x768) pics were taken with my 4MP Canon A80 point-&-shoot. And while I did crop/optimize the pics in software, the DOF is 100% natural. I wonder if you could find a plater who could match the gold color? Good idea, Chief. However, once I installed the pushers into the case, the color difference is almost unnoticeable. So I may just live with it for awhile (& poll a few watch collector friends to see if they can detect the color difference) & then decide. On my wrist, if I had not originally seen the pushers out of the case, I would probably not notice the difference.
BigNickD Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 What "number" endlinks does the DW Cosmograph take?
lhooq Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 57s are very thin and not a terrific fit with Daytona lugs. However, they do work (and you will see gens on 57s) and you're not exactly spoiled for choices when it comes to golden riveted bracelets. Ideally, you'd want 71 endlinks, but these are ridiculously rare (gold or not) and would probably sell for a thousand a pair if you ever found them.
freddy333 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Posted March 3, 2011 LHOOQ is basically correct. For 62xx Daytona end links, either 71s, 271s or 371s on a 6635, 7205 or 7835 are correct.
freddy333 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Posted March 3, 2011 OOOOHHHHHHHH that sure is pretty What a beauty! Congrats man, awesome watch! Thanks All.
gplracer Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Great job as usual Freddy. I know you will enjoy it.
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