ubiquitous Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Mrs. Ubi got this as a Christmas present from a very dear and close friend of ours; a beautiful exotic dialed 2 reg. Mystery Movement DW 6263 with gen 25-21 crystal and a 24-703/24-7030 installed (not to mention a replication of the 3CROC so-called Mayer dial *snicker*... One of DW's earlier dials...). Interestingly enough, the movement is signed '234' under the balance (which I need to grab some pics of the next time I have it uncased). This was one of DW's first 6263's from several years back; I had originally purchased this in 2006, and it then went on to my friend who had owned it since. I had recently completed my own 6265 franken project, complete with V72, gen dial, hands, crystal, etc. which Mrs. Ubi had been eyeing since completion so I offered to start collecting parts to do another V72 for her when my good friend had stepped in and offered the DW as a Christmas gift. What a present! When it showed up, Mrs. Ubi didn't know what to say! So, here it is... Just a few pics for now. When I have more time, I'll snap a few more and post. I figure this might bring back memories to some of the old school guys that had these 'relics' as well And with my V72 franken... A sincere thank you to my pal, W.E.! Cheers and best, //ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 :wub: :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Very nice, Ubi. Do you remember the discussion years ago about the "version 1" and "version 2" cases? Mrs. Ubi has the original version-1 case, which to my eye is the better. Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Wow What else can I say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Wow, that's an amazing Christmas present! Simply gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 There is no one more deserving than Mrs. Ubi. She puts up with him. Seriously, those two make an awesome set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 A real beauty R! Hope to see it at the future GTG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Nice gesture W. Definitely need a wrist-shot Ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Seriously, those two make an awesome set. You mean these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I know which one I'd pick, but they're both beautiful watches. Will Mrs. Ubi be wearing hers on leather? On a side note, I have to say that the DW 6239 case is finished very well, in contrast to his current 6263, well-known for its sharp edges and, er, variable dimensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 beautiful piece, Ubi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Thanks, gang for the kind words! Mrs. Ubi loves it... But has yet to wear it. I offered to get a croc strap for it, but she wants an oyster, so it looks like I'll be on the hunt for a clean one (though I'll have to whack a permanent link or two from it to fit her wrist). A wristie will definitely be in order! But maybe I need to swap the dial to something a little less... Ostentatious? Hmmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 But maybe I need to swap the dial to something a little less... Ostentatious? Red Newman it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 You know... It's kinda funny that you mention that. She expressed interest in the red/cream white exotic dial... I suppose it might be rather fun to do. If I can find a good example of one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 You mean these? Is that a Thin Red Line?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 She should be proud, That's a really nice Daytona, actually I like hers better than yours. But then she is much better looking than you!!! I have to agree with her, I like it better on and Oyster. I don't know why, maybe it's just some sort of crazy preception on my part, but i have never liked Rolex watches on leather! That's strange, because to me some chronographs, such as Breitlings just seem to be made for leather, but not Rolex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 R, come on down for a bracelet, if even temporary, I have been gathering parts. I have extra 78350/19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Heh, heh... Thanks, P... But for what I need to do to get the bracelet to fit Mrs. Ubi's wrist... Well, I don't think that could be done on temporary terms But the offer and thought is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 She should be proud, That's a really nice Daytona, actually I like hers better than yours. But then she is much better looking than you!!! I have to agree with her, I like it better on and Oyster. I don't know why, maybe it's just some sort of crazy preception on my part, but i have never liked Rolex watches on leather! That's strange, because to me some chronographs, such as Breitlings just seem to be made for leather, but not Rolex. A- You are absolutely correct! Mrs. Ubi is far nicer to look at than I am However, I do have to admit that I'm a bit more partial to my own 6265, if only for the time and parts that I have into it (and not just my own, but plenty of Zig's time as well getting that movement overhauled) None the less, it's always nice to look at her Daytona in the watch box. It's definitely a nice looking piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Nice, Ronin! Looks like you picked up one of the Alligoat Albino dials! You know... It's kinda funny that you mention that. She expressed interest in the red/cream white exotic dial... I suppose it might be rather fun to do. If I can find a good example of one... DW used to sell both flavors of red exotic, but Chi is the only guy I know who was gutsy enough to buy one! They're nice looking dials, but I'm not sure how accurate they are to the gens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Beautiful R, way BEAUTIFUL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Ive got the same one!! Mystery movement still running strong, hopefully soon to be V23 swap. This is an old pic. Now has gen rivet bracelet, t-21, gen crown, ofrei pushers etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Looking good, Dizz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Thanks to my pals watchmeister and coolfire, Mrs. Ubi is now enjoying her Daytona... My sincerest thanks, gents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Love to see Mrs. Ubi happy. I look forward to seeing it in February....with Mr. Ubi present of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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