Guest Sql_pl Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 That looks like my record so far, posted on tuesday in USA, on my wrist on friday morning! So what's the story? I had one 6263 back in around 2004, it was a so called EE6263, the very best vintage Daytona available back then. Then I started to wear bigger and bigger pieces and my 6263 felt too small. Sold it in 2006 but every time someone posted pics of their DWs I felt the need to jump back in! Finally managed to do that now! Funny thing is I bought an exotic dial one this time - and to be honest it would be my very last possible choice of a dial - but now that it is here I absolutely love it. As a bonus it does not have a shiny subdial flaw that I think would seriously bother me in regular 6263 dial. As an even bigger bonus my watch comes with a genuine swiss 7750, originally made as a tricompax chrono!! So no a7750 inhere, pure swiss tickin and clickin! It also has gen T21 crystal, genuine crown and tube. I am happy. What is cool about vintage timepices is how it does not really matter if you have a piece of dust on a dial, some discoloration here or there, light scratches on hands, case, bracelet or if your chrono hands do not realy reset to dead-on zero! A rep heaven! Enough with the words. Eyecandy below! First pics with it's younger and bigger sister (they look nice together!): Current state of my Rolex collection: 1. V3 Sub with gen bezel insert, gen crystal, gen crown and tube 2. 116520 with gen.... everything 3. 6263 with gen crystal, crown and tube And just one more pic... a wristie! Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 More: A mirror shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Looking good, that dial certainly does grow on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 That is a mighty fine looking timepiece , I love that minimal panda look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Congrats. It looks great. Funny how life is a big circle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thanks guys. Haha I just found this picture: 2006 - Rep 116520 and EE6263 2011 - Gen 116520 and DW6263 Time flies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robaer Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Fantastic. Where can I get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Awesome piece Sql. That is by far my favorite daytona. Hope to get one just like it some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 That Is Indeed one sweet Newman,congratz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Looks great and has a nice presence on your wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Awesome, but we gotta see some movement pics, V72 builds are becoming rarer here these days..... Cheers P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hang on i just checked those subdials, that ain't no V72... still awesome piece.... Cheers P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Lovely stuff! @Sql_pl You may be interested to know the story with your EE6263. I had a gen crown and tube installed, also fitted a gen T21, changed the dial to silver and sourced a gen folded link bracelet from the 'bay. I wore the watch proudly for a few years until I weakened and a mate of mine, who had been drooling over it for ages, made me an offer I couldn't refuse and I sold it. He has now bought a V72 movement and a new silver V72 dial and the watch is going to be sent to Domenico to have the movement serviced and dropped into the EE case. Should be a real head turner when the work is done. So, even though it is very different from the watch you sold me, it still lives on and hopefully will give years of faithful service! All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Congrats M! I bet she feels somewhat like a long-lost love... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 That is a good looking collection you have S! Congrats on the 6263! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 A beauty. Did the dial come from our DW or is it from another source? If DW, can you post a good, clear macro of the dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 It's a beauty M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Wonderful! I don't get tired of these! I'm pretty sure these are one of DW's dials. There was a long period when his dial quality was a bit spotty, but I think he's whipped his suppliers back into shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 A beauty. Did the dial come from our DW or is it from another source? If DW, can you post a good, clear macro of the dial? Bought it complete from member gavidoc so no idea about dial origins but I assume it is DW dial. Interesting thing is it is powered by swiss 7750 with original 3,6,9 layout: Here is a better dial shot Freddy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Looks like a DW dial. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Lovely stuff! @Sql_pl You may be interested to know the story with your EE6263. I had a gen crown and tube installed, also fitted a gen T21, changed the dial to silver and sourced a gen folded link bracelet from the 'bay. I wore the watch proudly for a few years until I weakened and a mate of mine, who had been drooling over it for ages, made me an offer I couldn't refuse and I sold it. He has now bought a V72 movement and a new silver V72 dial and the watch is going to be sent to Domenico to have the movement serviced and dropped into the EE case. Should be a real head turner when the work is done. So, even though it is very different from the watch you sold me, it still lives on and hopefully will give years of faithful service! All the best That's great to know! Do you have any pics to share of how it looked like after your mods? And is your friend sure v72 will fit into ee 7750 case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valty Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Nice photos of your beauty here I just noticed that yours seems to have the same bent needle than mine, on the chrono seconds hand. Do you think it's "normal" ? Just a question, it made me upset ! I don't know if I'm picky, or not Anyways, great piece here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Lovely stuff! @Sql_pl You may be interested to know the story with your EE6263. I had a gen crown and tube installed, also fitted a gen T21, changed the dial to silver and sourced a gen folded link bracelet from the 'bay. I wore the watch proudly for a few years until I weakened and a mate of mine, who had been drooling over it for ages, made me an offer I couldn't refuse and I sold it. He has now bought a V72 movement and a new silver V72 dial and the watch is going to be sent to Domenico to have the movement serviced and dropped into the EE case. Should be a real head turner when the work is done. So, even though it is very different from the watch you sold me, it still lives on and hopefully will give years of faithful service! All the best It is very rare to read about what happens to a watch from it's beginnings so I will add to this story. I was the original owner of the EE6263 in question and still very much regret selling to M!!! I still think it was one of the best visually and it came with 2 bezels and a box set! They were around a $1000 back in the day which was a lot of money for a rep even by today's super rep standards! I knew very litle about modding with gen parts back then and it would be great to see how it looks after the transplant! I wonder if ExtraExtra still has any lying around!! Congrats on your latest purchase M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Yes, these EE6263s were so exciting back then. Round $1k. Difficult to obtain. I think there was only a total of like 4-5 pieces spread between forums. And yes, they did come with 2 bezels, vintage inner box, vintage outer box (guess what was my background in very first pics of this thread :) ) and even papers (Cosmograph booklet and Warranty!). Nice package! I still remember the day I received it from Paul - watcher. To be honest I even remember that specific smell of that vintage box that came with it. No matter how weird that may sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 One more pic from today: I have to say after a day I really love this piece!! I think I will skip Yuki bracelet step and go for gen 78350. But which endlinks would fit my case best? Any experiences? Most 78350s come with 557 endlinks - are they OK with 6263 cases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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