watcher Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Today I received my DW from a great member in the U.S. It is a standard watch so far apart from changing the crown as the original was slipping when being wound. This crown looks pretty good but is a rep crown but I will leave it for now I think. I guess this is the mystery movement inside(pic attached) but I guess the DW experts will confirm that. It works fine but the main second hand moves around a little at 12. Now to let the mods begin. Crystal first then we'll see as I'm going to be building a V72 model shortly.....damn these things get under your skin!!! Here's a couple of quick pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Nice!!! These things are the "starter drug" for vintage Daytona addicts...kind of like marijuana. I predict that you'll be a full-fledged VJ72 crackhead in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the collector Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Welcome to the club..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkukbora Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Welcome to our DW Daytona club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Welcome to the club..... This one started it and now just waiting to get stuck into your case my friend!!! It now all depends on how far the cash will stretch to a V72 movement!! @Nanuq Is that a good thing?.....old case style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Old case is a good thing. Welcome to the club. I am a beneficiary of Ubi's work on that one. My mystery movement is keeping time to within a minute per week. If you have any issues with movement start begging Ziggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Nice! Very nice! Welcome to the club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroguy Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Very nice indeed. I want to be in the club too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 That watch is fantastic from the front..but looking at that open case back is bringing on PTSD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the collector Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 PTSD???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Understood Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 My dear bhoy, Your PTSD has an exceedingly simple solution, if this I am quite sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heywood Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 That's a nice piece, congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Congrats for your new beauty Watcher. You're one of the true WIS on the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingsor Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 (edited) Welcome in the club ... the bridge... better to mod with another one... very beautifull ...the case is really the first generation... may i see a pics of the internal of the case without the movement? Welcome in the club ... Edited October 26, 2006 by klingsor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted October 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have just stripped it down and fitted an gen tropic, wow what a difference to the dial! Sorry Klingsor, I only read this post after rebuiolding the watch. Also refitted the centre seconds hand. I will post another pic later on tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingsor Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have just stripped it down and fitted an gen tropic, wow what a difference to the dial! Sorry Klingsor, I only read this post after rebuiolding the watch. Also refitted the centre seconds hand. I will post another pic later on tonight. ok thanks i'm curious to see the internal zone next pushers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 i'm curious to see the internal zone next pushers What question do you have, klinsor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingsor Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 What question do you have, klinsor? the finishes of the holes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swemoose Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Glad you like it. Moose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsupilami Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I love it being a member of the dw club :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkuhl2000 Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I love it being a member of the dw club :-) I Want One!.....whaaaaaa!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I really want to join too...but no one will show me the secret handshake!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steely Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 I am in the DW Club thanks to Nanuq and Ubi. i'm also pretty happy but still searching the Val. 72. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkitesurf Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Darn, I hope to be in that DW club soon. My first DW VJ23 order (over 6 weeks ago) got confescated by his government and unlike other dealers on the board he does not resend a watch until it get's delivered... I had ordered it with an extra movement...He only accepts WU. $450 completely down the drain!!! He kept communicating good though but a loss is a loss. And yes it is the real DW in Asia and not the US based scammer (HWILG). Now I reordered another one (fingers crossed), and he promised me to have it disguised when sent. It's been over two weeks and I am getting really nervous... Maybe I win more when trying my luck in the Casino! In the end I hope to be a clubmember (within reasonable cashflow) If it works ou I will try the VJ72 kit... Do you run risk with sending that as well? Cheers Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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