whereisbrothersterling Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hey again. I know no body knows me here but I do like the way everyone seems to help each other. On my last post at the bottom I mentioned I am searching for a built Daytona with the right movement. My question is do these not come for sale very often?? Am I better off just starting to try and build my own?? ANyhow here are some of my watches and Straps. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Nice collection of watches. As for the straps..... not to my taste but hey ho , each to his own. Re: Daytona, they don't come up very often and are quite pricey. If I were you I'd source a movement (buy an old V72 powered watch on the 'bay) then add parts until you can send the whole package of to a watchmaker and there you have it. That way gives you flexibility on which parts to shell out big bucks for and where you might be happy to save a few $. Take bezel inserts for example, gens are rare as hens teeth and mucho $ but there is a pretty accurate rep available for $200(ish) Hope this is of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereisbrothersterling Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 So give me a top end ball park, $2500?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Which Daytona? I broke the $3k mark for both my 16520 and 6265 Frankens. It's just a question of how far you go. Mine are all gen but the mid cases. And the movements are the non-Rolex branded versions of the same movements Rolex used. Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereisbrothersterling Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I don't care about the movement being correctly marked. I just want it to fit a gen Dial. I also don't care which model as long as it is Plastic crystal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 So give me a top end ball park, $2500?? Like Chief said, you can easily get in the $4k-$5k range if you add gen insert, gen dial, gen bracelet, etc. If you can get a hold of a DW case, that's your cheapest bet. A v72 will set you back around $1k. Gen dial, depends on model and condition. Expect at least $1,500 for a black dial and in excess of $2,200 for a silver dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Yea you're going to hit 3k and beyond. The 6265, 6263 with v72 are good choices and have plexiglas crystals. Here is mine: Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereisbrothersterling Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Thanks guys. I have no problem paying for the Phong case. Any more pics of Plastic crystal Daytona's to feed my fever would be great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Iconic for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) Plastic crystal goodness ... Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Edited September 2, 2012 by chieftang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Whilst we're on the subject of Daytonas (my favourite) can anyone tell me about the lug holes on a DW case. Are they drilled correctly or do they need re-drilling to fit gen size springbars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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