Aero_Dave Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Ok, so I have a DW 6265 with the Mystery Movement incoming. This one was supposedly built early last year by DW himself. Not sure from my research what version of his MM it has. I’ve read there may have been a V1 & V2 MM? Also I was told the pushers were upgraded to better ones, but the arms may be a little short, so running the chrono has issues. I was told its keeping good time though. So, what can I expect with this MM and is there anyone that can or does work on these movements? Anyone have any old MM laying around that don’t’ work? I may look into trying to pick one up for spare parts. Thanks, Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 1st, I was not aware that anyone, including DW, was using MM anymore. Are you sure it is a MM? 2nd, the pushers that DW has been using are the same as those sold by ofrei.com & other watch parts houses. So, if yours are too short, simply purchase another set (you cut them to fit your movement). Anyone who works on chronos (I am not accepting any new work, so please do not PM me) can clean/lube/adjust a MM, but it is nearly impossible to find replacement parts, which is why they are not generally used anymore. Once a part is needed, your only real option is to replace the movement (I believe, but cannot guarantee, that a 7750 can be made to fit the case). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Thanks Freddy. Yes, I'm told by the owner it has a DW MM. I'm trying to ping the Original owner. I will be the 3rd owner of this watch. In my reading, the 7750 may fit the case, but then the dial would also need to be replaced and the crown and pushers will not line-up correctly. My understanding is, the MM has the gen spec'd sub-dial spacing, where the 7750 does not. Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Dave, the MM is tricky. I have one of the old ones. The problem is, it's not a V72 nor a V23 copy. It's not a copy of any known Lemania either. Even though the subdial layout is V23 like. Mine was working fine - then I snapped the stem and was never able to find a replacement. Genuine V72 stem, V23 stem - both didn't fit. Other than that the movement looks ok. I'm not sure all keyless parts are still there though. Let me know if you are interested in it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 1st, I was not aware that anyone, including DW, was using MM anymore. Are you sure it is a MM? Freddy, yes I heard from the original owner. He said yes in deed, it is a DW MM. He also said the replacement pushers are a tad too short and that's why the chrono has issues. But the movement is supposed to be running fine, or it was at least when he owned it. David built it last year by request. Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 OK, my new 6265 has arrived. Here are some movement pics. Crown on right: Crown down: Inside case back: So far, so good! Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Well Freddy, when you can't decide which one to get, get both. So one of these may end up back on the for sale block! Or maybe I'll just keep Both? Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmac Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Both look good. Keep them both, otherwise you will regret it............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCM21_88 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 They're both gorgeous I might be interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Replace the coronet on the black dial with a gen & you will not regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Awesome grab Dave!!! Love that big red dial. Coronets off eBay will help. Akira, still have the movement? If Dave doesn't want it as spares I may grab it. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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