guru Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I'm in the frustrating stage of searching for a donor watch for a V72 Daytona build. Would this movement be a candidate ? It is a Longines 332, clearly looks to be a V72x but the watch is a GMT and there is an extra crown. Would that disquality it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 I'm in the frustrating stage of searching for a donor watch for a V72 Daytona build. Would this movement be a candidate ? It is a Longines 332, clearly looks to be a V72x but the watch is a GMT and there is an extra crown. Would that disquality it ? I'm pretty sure the Longines 332 is a rebranded V72, and I don't see a GMT complication anywhere on the dial. I think the crown at 10 turns the internal bezel. Beautiful watch, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Looks like a V726 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Looks like a V726 Yes, that is what it is (the V726 is an improved V72 & is similar to Rolex's 727, minus the Bruget Overcoil & MicroStella). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 It's stamped 726 under the balance wheel at the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Well you could sell it to me if in doubt. Sent from my SGSII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Looks like the extra crown is for turning the bezel. If you do cannibalise that watch for the movement, try and keep the old parts safe because I like the old Longines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Thats a very very nice watch.. just depressing to see that going to be gut out for a franken... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 "Thats a very very nice watch.. just depressing to see that going to be gut out for a franken..." I agree 100%. A vintage Longines with a V72 is a classic. A Franken Daytona with a V72 is not. Maybe find a lower class donor watch. I found a ratty Wakmann with a V72 for my 'someday soon, maybe never' Daytona project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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