DW 6263 case question

[dieselpower]

I have recently bought a DW 6263 case for a planned daytona build (Asian 7750 powered) and I notice that there are no serial or model numbers engraved between the lugs. Is it possible to have the model number (6263) and an 'imaginary' serial number engraved now and if so does anybody know who might be able to perform such miracles?

Cheers.

[freddy333]

Phong provides this service (not sure of the cost) & I recall another RWG member (not sure who) offering something similar several months ago.

[dieselpower]

Thanks for that Freddy333. Have sent Phong an email - lets see how much it's gonna cost! What would you think is reasonable?

[freddy333]

I do not think the term 'reasonable' is in Phong's vocabulary. Just hope it is not too excessive & that his engraving skills are better than what I have seen of his watchmaking skills (which leave alot to be desired).

[dieselpower]

Have had a reply from Phong. Those of us who are of a delicate disposition had better sit down.........

He is asking $350 to engrave the case

I think I'll pass.

Anyone else capable of doing this?

[Guest Sql_pl]

Going back into Vintage 6263 world mate?

[dieselpower]

@ Sql_pl, Yes. I gave you the history of my ownership of the EE6263 in your thread about your Spinmaster Daytona. Following on from that I have sourced the following: DW Case, Gen T21, Gen (Tall coronet) NOS Crown and tube, a pair of good quality pushers and a gen folded link bracelet. It is my plan to use the spare EE dial and movement (which has been faultless all this time), put all these parts together and hey presto! Another Asian powered 6263 is born

I am a little unhappy about the lack of engraving on the DW case. My fault for not doing my research properly You got any idea about the member that freddy333 is referring to who might be able to engrave it for me?

[lhooq]

He is asking $350 to engrave the case

I know you've already got the case, but at that price you could buy a new one and have DW engrave it himself. Better yet, send it back to him. He charges a little extra for the engraving--I can't remember exactly how much, but it ain't $350! It's a worthy upgrade, especially if you like to wear your Daytonas on straps like I often do. The quality's pretty good:

Maybe I should've blurred my fake serial number!

[coolfire]

I'm sure David will do the engraving at a more reasonable cost as compared to Phong.

[freddy333]

Anyone else capable of doing this?

Have you checked with DW to see why you received a case without even the usual laser etched lug numbers in the 1st place? Very odd that your case would have nothing. I am pretty sure DW will engrave it for a reasonable fee if you are willing to return it to him. Alternatively, try some local jewelry stores, most of which engrave alot of watch cases. Just take them the blank case & tell them the original got worn away over the years due to the end links rubbing against the case. Many of the yavos who work in these shops would not know an antique from a toothbrush.

[Guest Sql_pl]

You really think about shipping it back and forth like that? I would prob sell this one and just get another one from DW - engraved.

[dieselpower]

Thanks for the advice chaps. Will contact DW and see what we can agree on. Am in no rush as I have to get the EE sorted for my mate first, without that done I have no dial and no movement!

[dieselpower]

DW can engrave the case for $100. Will probably take him up on that.

[freddy333]

You might ask DW for a sample of the engraving before you ship the watch. The engraving on the last 6239 case I received from him looked like it was made by hand (previous cases looked great).