dylan Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 I went into my straps box and found a random GEN IWC pilot leather strap. The only strap in my box that can fit this watch so it'll have to do. I have to admit the strap makes the watch 'bigger' on the wrist. The watch is small to begin with and the strap beefs it up a bit. Much better look in terms of size than the rep bracelet it came with.
nakortheblue Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 That is a killer combination. Looks fantastic!
lhooq Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 Looks good! Not as wide and chunky as a Paul Newman-style wristband, and it bulks up the Daytona nicely.
dylan Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Posted May 4, 2010 Thanks everyone! And a BIG thank you to LH who counseled throughout the DW Rollie journey. I asked so many annoying noob Q's and he was there to answer them. So thanks LHOOQ!!
chiman12 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 It looks like DW fixed the printing for that dial! Very nice!
lhooq Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 Dave, I'm just passing along the knowledge gained from my time here at RWG. Really glad to see it all worked out in the end. Now let's see some macro shots!
freddy333 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 Me likie. These watches take on an entirely different feel with a hearty leather strap
panerai153 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 Very, very nice! I think that the Daytona is probably the only Rolex Sport model that looks good on a leather strap.Yours looks really good.
jmb Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 I have no watches with straps, I personally don't like straps, but this one just looks right!
dylan Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Posted May 4, 2010 thanks guys! i've been wearing it all day and I'm growing fonder and fonder of it...
rarolex Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 Hi dave nyc Where did you get the 6263 from?
BGGodwin Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 Seeing it makes the difference. I was skeptical but it looks sharp!
dylan Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Posted April 14, 2011 Hi dave nyc Where did you get the 6263 from? The watch is from DW. Its from a year back. I hope some experts can chime in on this. Its been a while and so some of my knowledge is forgotten. Essentially my intention was to do a Valjoux swap at some point. So I needed one that would house the movement, ie subdial spacing... This one is a manual wound, from an unknown swiss company from the 1970s. This is what was told to me. I believe it can house a Valjoux 23 or 72? The caseback is correctly engraved as well as the inner caseback is engraved. I didn't want to go the modified A7750 route --> manual wind, since experts told me that it caused a lot of wear/tear when you wind it. I do have to admit that whatever NOS movement this is it feels great. It feels robust when I'm winding it...if that makes sense... Any experts have some insight on my watch? Is anything I'm saying make sense... LOL ..
rarolex Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 The watch is from DW. Its from a year back. I hope some experts can chime in on this. Its been a while and so some of my knowledge is forgotten. Essentially my intention was to do a Valjoux swap at some point. So I needed one that would house the movement, ie subdial spacing... This one is a manual wound, from an unknown swiss company from the 1970s. This is what was told to me. I believe it can house a Valjoux 23 or 72? The caseback is correctly engraved as well as the inner caseback is engraved. I didn't want to go the modified A7750 route --> manual wind, since experts told me that it caused a lot of wear/tear when you wind it. I do have to admit that whatever NOS movement this is it feels great. It feels robust when I'm winding it...if that makes sense... Any experts have some insight on my watch? Is anything I'm saying make sense... LOL .. Some of it makes sense, you are obviously much more gemmed up on this stuff than me. I bought a complete one very similar about five years ago and also put it on a leather strap. About a month ago I droppped it downstairs and it stopped working . I bought another one online that I thought was the same but is of completely out of proportion compared to mine and the real one. I can't find DW do you have URL? I think this is probably the best looking watch ever made, when I used to wear it I would notice peoples eyes following it!
rarolex Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 Some of it makes sense, you are obviously much more gemmed up on this stuff than me. I bought a complete one very similar about five years ago and also put it on a leather strap. About a month ago I droppped it downstairs and it stopped working . I bought another one online that I thought was the same but is of completely out of proportion compared to mine and the real one. I can't find DW do you have URL? I think this is probably the best looking watch ever made, when I used to wear it I would notice peoples eyes following it! Sorry I've found DW, I'm new to this forum!
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