civic4982 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Drool... Very nice parts listing! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Drool... Very nice parts listing! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD thanks!!!! Hopethis project becomes a reality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 If you send spinmaster an email he will tell you the correct tap sizes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 so David Wong sent me some prototype pushers he had......these look a lot like gen.....i found that they actually thread in nicely to the phong case.The next step will be to see if I can use the DW pusher tube with the gen assemby without having to retap the case......pics to follow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 DW pushers look good but it's waterproofness varies from batch to batch. My 6263 has fogged up twice. Watch is only exposed to hand washing only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) So here are the pics of the DW pusher next to the gen.Can you tell which is which? As well some pics of the DW pushers installed on the phong case....nice don't you think? I tried to swap the gen tubes with the rep ones but the assemblies do not interchange......too bad. The only way to use gen pushers on the phong case is to retap the case with the correct tap, as gen pusher tubes have a different thread pitch with more threads than the phong case does... On another note the gen 571 endlinks and gen 78350 19 bracelet fit the phong case nicely with some very minor gentle massaging....enjoy the pics! Edited September 10, 2012 by janeto72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropbear2008 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Looking good. I had the same experience with my NOS 571 endlinks, after shaving off a minimal amount of metal from the inner edges off the links (my heart was bleeding given the amount of money they cost me) I had a perfect fit. From memory others seemed to have issues with the lug hole positions but my case (early 80s serial) does not seem to have such issues. Still trying to find someone to re-tap the crown and pusher bores to take gen parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 @Janeto: Gen pusher on the left? I really hated my DW pushers, they were poorly manufactured and just felt cheap. Ofrei/ Cousinsuk's while apparently not perfect, are a much better option. Also water-proofing shouldn't be an issue with them, this alone makes them a must in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 The DW's look very much like gen and have gen construction.They are probably pretty good for being waterproof.....i'll post pics of the DW construction vs. GEN.......Gen is on the left....correct @wiesn089. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimme Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Everything is looking great J! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Case is off to The Ziegmiester to retap forthegen pushers/crown tubes.....The Zigmeister has all the right tools to do this....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Nice parts list. Am drooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Nice parts list. Am drooling. thank you my brother..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) The DW's look very much like gen and have gen construction.They are probably pretty good for being waterproof.....i'll post pics of the DW construction vs. GEN.......Gen is on the left....correct @wiesn089. Here are a couple ofpics of the GEN pushers vs. DW pushers......gen is on the left.......pretty similar construction....eh? Unfortunately ...NOT interchangable in anyway....believe me I tried....LOL! Edited September 16, 2012 by janeto72 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) So off goes the case to Zeigmeister to retap it for the gen pusher and gen crown tubes....... Now which bezel should we use? Phong 6263 MK4? or Gen 6265 MK2? I think I like the Gen 6265 MK2 !!!! Here is the Gen Tropic 21 modern production crystal...It fits the Phong case perfectly! Edited October 10, 2012 by janeto72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Envy, envy, envy - Ah no... I'd have to sell a kidney to fund this project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) So i finally got my 6263/5 back from the Zigmeister affectionally also known as " The Zigmeister"....I have to say I am quite impressed with the quality of all his work on my watches past and present and this 6263/5 build was just as amazing! The Zigmeister retapped the Phong case to accept the gen pushers and crown tubes.We decided to not use the V72 movement and opted instead for a V726 out of an old beat up Roamer.The V726 has the same beat rate and is closest to the Rolex 727 movement.It was a great movement ; but had not been serviced and was dirty, full of tar like gunk, and pretty dry; but it was unmolested.He did a full service overhual on the movement and it runs +/- 3 seconds per day.It is now just as good as a new old stock V726 and should last years with regular servicing.All the Chronos stop and reset perfectly. I could not ask for or found a nicer movement to use for this project.The Zigmeister worked his magic assembling the watch as well. He informed me all went well with the build and pretty much the only issue was to custom fabricate a couple of case tabs to secure the movement as the ones I supplied would not work.Imagine my surprise when the assembled watch finally came home to daddy!I have to say this has to be as close as your going to get to gen without buying the real mccoy.Everything is 100 % gen except for the v726 Roamer movement and Phong midcase.I even reshaped the lugs to the correct shape of the gen ever so slightly.and the midcase needed a little massaging to accomodate the gen 571 endlinks as well.However this particular case was pretty much perfect and .2mm within spec of a gen late model midcase. Enjoy the pics! Edited October 15, 2012 by janeto72 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Phenomenal build, J. Wear it proudly. I've currently got one watch with Zigmeister--the first time I've ever employed his services on a project. I think I can rest easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Fantastic. I truly believe that builds like this highlight the insanity of spending the amounts of money required to buy the 'real' thing. The price tag bears no relation to the actual quality of the item because as is the case here that 'factory quality' can be replicated perfectly. Superb superb stuff. Wear it well and with great pride. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Loving the Sigma dial! Wear it well - spectacular watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Oh my god! I think a v72 or v726 would really complete my collection.. Fantastic build ! Thanks for sharing these pics! 100% agree with Akira here.. Beautiful Sigma dial ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 F$&@ing amazing, zig outdid himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Great watch, amazing build, wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Fantastic. I truly believe that builds like this highlight the insanity of spending the amounts of money required to buy the 'real' thing. They also highlight the insanity of the builds themselves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Wow!! Fantastic sigma dial and all around build. Wear it proudly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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