rek001 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I vote for #3, a refreshing change from all the black dial watches we see. Hmm, I'd really like to get a one of DW's Daytonas but it sounds very frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) Hmmm.. Might wait for the cartel versions with the Venus movements. They have their own set of flaws, but so do DW's. The Cartel PN doesn't seem that bad after all. Hoping more models will come out soon. I might just relax and sit on the fence for a bit longer.. Folks, your input is greatly appreciated! Edited April 27, 2011 by ebzen02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Despite the pounding-head-against-the-wall frustrations, DW's are some of my favorite reps. But let me be clear: It took about 4 months and a lot of advice from the old experts of RWG before I considered my 6263 reliable enough to be a daily wearer. The 6239 was the opposite--a straightforward build and trouble-free for the past 9 months. I should note that both Daytonas came as unbuilt kits. I bought my Tudor 7032 as a 'pre-assembled' watch head, and it arrived in an almost comical state, and it was a bit of a grind to get it to its present condition. You begin to understand the premium Spinmaster charges for his services. And maybe that $1500 Phong case isn't such a bad deal after all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hmmm.. Might wait for the cartel versions with the Venus movements. They have their own set of flaws, but so do DW's. The Cartel PN doesn't seem that bad after all. Hoping more models will come out soon. I might just relax and sit on the fence for a bit longer.. Folks, your input is greatly appreciated! They are out now ($238 each, I believe) & the addition of asymmetrical pushers & (manual-wind) Venus movements (with frozen hour totalizers) raise the bar again. As usual, I would debate some of their claims that these new reps are identical (in size/shape) to the gens, but, for the money, they are improvements over the old symmetrical-pushered, automatic 7750-powered reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) What bothers me the most are not the flawed subdials or hands of these new daytonas but the huge Rolex font! The PN is the only option for me (the font is closer to gen) and it is not my favorite combo unfortunately. edit: I am also waiting to see if they release my favorite of the bunch, 6265.. Edited April 27, 2011 by ebzen02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygt Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Is 3 gold or is it just the photo and it's champagne/silver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Is 3 gold or is it just the photo and it's champagne/silver? Silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygt Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 3 gets my vote, the black dial one would normally but the subdial at 6 looks like it's been eating too many pies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I like 3 and 4. Now the problem is that I want to stay on a budget and although a spinmaster would be ideal, right now I am not willing to fork $600 on a watch I might not use as often as my Panerai's. Am I willing to risk it? Not sure. Does DW ever sell complete watches that don't don't collapse on you? Lol! I have a few watches that will sell to fund this so I have a bit of time to consider. Also this will be my only Rolex..since I am getting rid of two subs-- I don't like the attention they attract.. Prefer watches nobody has a clue as to what they are and for a Rolex these are pretty inconspicuous from a distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 3 gets my vote, the black dial one would normally but the subdial at 6 looks like it's been eating too many pies. Lol! +1 the silver dial makes a visual effect that hides a bit of chunky fat..lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Also this will be my only Rolex..since I am getting rid of two subs-- I don't like the attention they attract.. Prefer watches nobody has a clue as to what they are and for a Rolex these are pretty inconspicuous from a distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Prefer watches nobody has a clue as to what they are... You sound like a prime candidate for the Tudor Club! The vintage models have pretty much the same elegance as their Rollie cousins but fly way under the radar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Sounds like you are looking for a Pam then Ebzy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Sounds like you are looking for a Pam then Ebzy... Hehehe! Dang! You know me! Honestly, I might scrap being a cheapo and go the spinmaster route. I honestly want a 6265- a reliable one. Tudor?? Damn it there is something about that stupid crown I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 it's really a shame that DW watches come with so many caveats, I was all set to buy, now not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hehehe! Dang! You know me! Honestly, I might scrap being a cheapo and go the spinmaster route. I honestly want a 6265- a reliable one. Tudor?? Damn it there is something about that stupid crown I like. I'd definitely do that. Don't risk getting disappointed or having to spend a hell lot of money on repairs. The silver dial looks better accuracy-wise imo. Getting these right doesn't come cheap, but it's well worth it in the end. You might want to consider a gen crown and crystal, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcoxxx1984 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Maybe I've lost something: this new DW 6239 has fat or (correct) slim case like v72 versions?? I've understood that DW put lemania movement instead of the usually A7750 without rotor, am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Wrong. Dw uses 7750 without rotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vette63 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Wrong. Dw uses 7750 without rotor. 7750 Modd to 7760 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vette63 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 7750 modd to 7760 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyGee Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Get two a #3 & a #4 and send the oneyou dont like as much as the other to me please +1 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyGee Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Have 2, 3 is on order, and would like to add 4. My fav? = hmmmmmmmmmmmm 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Have 2, 3 is on order, and would like to add 4. My fav? = hmmmmmmmmmmmm 3. Is yours working okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyGee Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Is yours working okay? Yes Thanks. Have 2 identical PN 6239. One with the original A7750 (not serviced yet) and another serviced & mod'ed with a Swiss Movement. Both keep excellent time, but obviously the serviced one has a much smother wind. Will service the other, before I wear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Going wit #3.. thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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