Valty Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 There is also a cheap chrono hand for black dial, correct for 6263/5, but without pinion here : http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673/message/1369445030/FS+6263-40+bezel%2C+6263-5+hand%2C+16520+dial%2C+295+crystal+%2816520%29%2C+1601+dial Also, a skilled watchmaker can repair it with a new pinion, and your problem is solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Turns out, I had a VRF account from 2009! I reached out to both to see if everything was still available. 390 isn't bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 That's the best place to get authentic vintage rolex stuff, you'll get to know the main dealers of parts and have peace of mind knowing that 99% of the ads say money back if not genuine or as described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Also to add, as others have mentioned in the past, using this site http://www.watchrecon.com/ You can find specific parts a lot easier than dealing with the weird search function on vrm, just type the part name or whatever in the search bar and voila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted June 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Please look here : http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673/message/1370600190/FS-+--++manual+Daytona+Handset+only+390+Euros+-- They're headed to Cleveland. :-) I'll wait a few weeks to install. I'm also trying to buy the other hand. Just as a backup..and maybe a project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted June 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Got the gen sweeper installed. Watch stopped working. Went to bed frustrated.Woke up determined...re-positioned everything...got it working....but I'm 1 second fast on the fly-back.SO CLOSE!!!I'll take a breather, enjoy the watch, and spend more time on it when I can. Not going to bother today...I'll just get frustrated and break something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Remember to epoxy the chrono hands before install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropbear2008 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Remember to epoxy the chrono hands before install. It's gen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Maybe I misunderstood the problem? If the chrono seconds hand is consistently resetting at the same point off its null position, then you just need to r&r the hand again. But if the hand is resetting at different points, then you may have a loose arm wand (which is common on aftermarket hands, but very rare on gens) & epoxy is the most reliable fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikinz Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Can anyone advice me how to get contact with Phong . I need a case for 6263 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 info@jewelryandwatch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikinz Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Thank you c33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I can't catch a break with this build!Got the watch back from MD2020, and it was running like a champ. I got caught outside when it started pouring rain. (You all see where this is going, right?Inside fogged up pretty bad, and I remembered that I never sealed the crystal in place. No problem! I'll just pull the bezel and seal it up.I got everything PERFECT last night, and when I put the bezel back on, I realized that the Cornet got knocked loose inside the watch! DAMNIT!Tried my damndest to put it back on properly, and the glue I used (a tiny little drop of) spiderwebbed on me, so now I have a sloppy looking cornet (it's straight though!) on the dial.I also saw a chip on the paint that I'll need to address pretty quickly. So now I'm STILL without my 6263...that I've been working on for (what seems like) forever.At some point, I aspire to wear this watch out in public! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Keep at it, D! It's worth the effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Oh, I am...trust me.On a positive note, I was able to swap the GMT gears from one 1570 to another, so I have both my 1675s up and running now. I also completed my Space Dweller build, and re-lumed 2 sets of hands last night. (Poorly...so I'll be re-doing them, but I'm learning!)One of these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Question: Is the MQ dial worth $1,100? The Ingod is only $160...worth the extra $850?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 In short yes, I'm waiting to see how nice my dial guy will make his but so far mq is the best for pn dials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I decided to buy an ingod44 dial until your guy has them ready. I'd rather throw $150 away then $1,150! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Got my coronet re-applied yesterday. Not perfect...but at least it's back on and I can wear the damn watch!(Looks better in person...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Looks good, but are you aware the hour totalizer hand is not centered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 It is now. I hadn't reset it properly when I centered the chrono sweeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchfreund Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 @CptTripps: can message you. Can you drop me message? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabioliveri Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Hi guys last week, I went to Hong Kong due to the Vinexpo Asia Pacific, during my stay, meet at my stand Mr. Terry Fu, the owner of Yuki watch and my friend. We were talking about case, business and so on, and I asked about 6263 cases, he told me what I already knew, that the cases comes from ONE ONLY maker in Vietnam. HE said that, Yuki-Phong-Ingod-and DW inclusive buys the same case, but when arrives to the buyers, the case is reshaped by hands ! So basically , Phong's fans are spending 1300 usd for the same DW case....very good !!! I don't know if it is true or not, but Terry is very nice and serious guy, he is an engineers not a scammers as DW, so I trust him. Moreover, he will send me a 6263 case from same Phong's maker ( Phong not produces just buy in Vietnam ) just to show me that it is true, will post pics asap. He oleo told me, that now, it's hard to get good case from new stock as China and Vietnam are next to war. So everyone, get his conclusion Regards PS Terry gave me a Rolex 16610 case set with gorgeous dial included as gift, will post pics asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueprince Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Very interesting. Considering the relatively small number of say V72 626X cases that must be in demand compared to say rep Sub cases it makes sense that there is not 3 or 4 actual producers (I won't say "factories" as we know that is not true) of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TgfRulez Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I just Wonder why a Phong case has a higher rehaut Than a DW... If the base is the same, how can it be? Sent from my iPhone 5C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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