dadog13 Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Hello guys! I have just purchased this beauty : I usually do not open posts in the Rolex section nor do I look the FS posts that have Rolex in the title ..however it was destiny that I saw this beauty and finally bought it. Since I do not know anything about Rolex, nor about this specific model, could some of you be so kind and tell me the most visible flaws of the model I got and what eventual mods I could do in the future?! The thing that made me buy this one was the gorgeus dial - it was love at first sight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCocktosten Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Nice piece. Where'd you score it? What I would have done if I'd kept the watch. First, new crown and tube. That stock crown is pretty poor. Second, beat the case up to match the dial. Something I left for you to do. Third, if you want a more accurate bezel. Buy a Yuki bezel. The numbering is quite a bit better. Enjoy it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Third, if you want a more accurate bezel. Buy a Yuki bezel. The numbering is quite a bit better. Nice advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 + bracelet with hollow middle links but i just would to leave it as it is and enjoy cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) tnx for the comments so far.. what about the dial? how accurate is it? I just love how this one was aged..for me it was the detail that sold the watch Edited November 14, 2010 by dadog13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 The dial looks real nice. The 7750 versions have sub dial spacing that is a little off but it is real close. Besides how many people have ever seen one of these in real life? The asymmetrical pushers are what counts. Nice looking watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Spinmaster 7750 based Daytona's are excellent. While yes, the subdial spacing is off by a fraction of a mm, unless someone 1.) Is a Rolex Expert, 2.) WIS/Member here, 3.) Closer than arms length, 4.) Holding a GEN side by side, these are totally plausible IMHO. The above recommendations are sound. Adding a GEN Crown, would be a plus. I think there is too much emphasis on the bezel accuracy, especially the "1 10". User serviceable, aftermarket parts (bezel inserts), no longer automatically lump a watch in the Rep/Fake category. Just an opinion-- I am sure there are plenty of Gen Sub's, GMT's, and maybe a Daytona or two out there with aftermarket inserts and/or bracelets. Final thought, things like how you carry yourself, your cloths, and your age are probably more important than some of the little details mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 I think there is too much emphasis on the bezel accuracy, especially the "1 10". I agree. Changing the the bezel should be lower on the priority list of upgrades, especially given the price of a replacement. If function is your main concern, change the crown/tube. If it's appearances, get a genuine 7835 or 78350 bracelet and beat up the case. But don't scratch that crystal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Spinmaster 7750 based Daytona's are excellent. While yes, the subdial spacing is off by a fraction of a mm, unless someone 1.) Is a Rolex Expert, 2.) WIS/Member here, 3.) Closer than arms length, 4.) Holding a GEN side by side, these are totally plausible IMHO. The above recommendations are sound. Adding a GEN Crown, would be a plus. I think there is too much emphasis on the bezel accuracy, especially the "1 10". User serviceable, aftermarket parts (bezel inserts), no longer automatically lump a watch in the Rep/Fake category. Just an opinion-- I am sure there are plenty of Gen Sub's, GMT's, and maybe a Daytona or two out there with aftermarket inserts and/or bracelets. Final thought, things like how you carry yourself, your cloths, and your age are probably more important than some of the little details mentioned above. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Very nice pick-up. You will love it. I just got mine and wear it every day (at least in the evening). If you want to mix it up a bit in the future: Try a bund strap, it really changes the character and wrist presence of the watch (and makes you feel like Paul Newman for a while): Enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Baron Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Very nice! An observation, its not a 6263, it has a Paul Newman dial and only the 6239 and 6241s are PN dials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Very nice! An observation, its not a 6263, it has a Paul Newman dial and only the 6239 and 6241s are PN dials huh???? Pick up the Patrizzi Pocket Expert guide for Cosmographs...6263's had PN dials...if you're inferring that only 6239 and 6241's had PN dials, then your statement isn't correct. BTW Donerix...glad to see that you got the replacement bezel and it looks awesome on that bund strap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 guys tnx for all the comments & advices.. since I am not a big fan of the steel bracelets, the bund strap looks to be a great solution..it will be one of my 1st changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCocktosten Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 My favorite pic with a fat strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 totally off the subject, but what do you think the PN Daytona that is the "REAL" Paul Newman Daytona would bring at auction when he or his heirs decides to sell it? I believe what ronin mentioned in his post sort of cuts to the core of reps vs fakes. How you carry yourself, your clothes ,etc are going to go a long way toward your credibility. If you look like you can afford and wear a 40+k watch, then you can pull it off with no trouble. If your primary occupation is part time student and full time pizza delivery boy, then you may suffer some credibility issues. Yesterday, my wife and I drove down to Baton Rouge for some shopping. Our Anniversary is a couple of weeks away, so we went into a jewelry store that happens to be one of the authorized Rolex dealers in BR. I had on my WM9/BK Sub. i wasn't a bit worried about anyone saying anything, as we were looking at diamond jewelry for her. I didn't flash my watch, or ask the watch salesman to look at it, but I had on a short sleeve shirt, and I made no attempt to hide it. I would bet that no one in the store could tell from a glance that it's a rep, even though it has a genuine crown/tube and insert. All this aside, that is a very nice Daytona. I saw it soon after it came up on the sales forum, would love to have had a go at it, but i have an MBW 1665 project that is growing by leaps and bounds almost daily!! Wear it well, and welcome to the Rolex forum and "plexi mania" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Very nice piece. I love that dial as well. Wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 if you're inferring that only 6239 and 6241's had PN dials, then your statement isn't correct. Maybe RB wants to rehash 'The Mayer/Kamal 3CROC Debate'! If you look like you can afford and wear a 40+k watch, then you can pull it off with no trouble. This is why my Daytona reps have standard dials. I can pull off a $20,000 watch, sure, but $60,000 is really pushing it. I know, it's all in my mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) judging by the number of PMs I got for this one (if I am willing to sell it) it seems I've made a good decision by buying it.. I am looking forward to get it, then I will decide whether to make any mods or just keep it the way it is..one thing is for sure - it won't be offered FS! I have to deliver a pizza right now so I have no more time to hang here with you guys! Once again, thanks for all the comments... Edited November 15, 2010 by dadog13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Baron Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 huh???? Pick up the Patrizzi Pocket Expert guide for Cosmographs...6263's had PN dials...if you're inferring that only 6239 and 6241's had PN dials, then your statement isn't correct. BTW Donerix...glad to see that you got the replacement bezel and it looks awesome on that bund strap! Oh they did!? I didn't know that, thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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